The proposed bill seeks to update current statutes governing health profession regulatory boards in Arizona by modifying the composition and appointment processes of these boards. It
reduces the number of licensed professionals on several boards, such as the Arizona State Pharmacy Board and the Physical Therapy Board, while
increasing the number of public members. Additionally, the bill allows boards to fill public member vacancies by majority vote if the Governor does not act within one year and deems appointees confirmed if the Senate fails to act within the same timeframe. The bill also mandates that at least 50% of board members must be individuals who have never had their licenses revoked or suspended and are either retired or not currently practicing.
Moreover, the bill introduces new reporting requirements, mandating health boards to submit detailed operational reports by November 1, 2025, and establishes a Council of health board executive directors to oversee market-sensitive actions. It modifies the appointment process by requiring Senate confirmation for all Governor appointments and includes provisions for criminal background checks for prospective members. The bill aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and uniformity across health boards while ensuring that they remain functional and representative.Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-802, 32-901, 32-1203, 32-1402, 32-1502, 32-1602, 32-1672, 32-1702, 32-1801, 32-1902, 32-2002, 32-2062, 32-2502, 32-2902, 32-3252, 32-3402, 32-3502, 32-3902, 32-4102, 36-446.02, 41-1750, 92-544, 32-1213, 38-211, 32-1405, 32-2071, 32-2912
Senate Engrossed Version: 32-802, 32-901, 32-1203, 32-1402, 32-1502, 32-1602, 32-1672, 32-1702, 32-1801, 32-1902, 32-2002, 32-2062, 32-2502, 32-2902, 32-3252, 32-3402, 32-3502, 32-3902, 32-4102, 32-4202, 36-446.02, 38-211, 41-1750, 92-544, 32-1213, 32-1405, 32-2071, 32-2912
House Engrossed Version: 32-802, 32-901, 32-1203, 32-1402, 32-1502, 32-1602, 32-1672, 32-1702, 32-1801, 32-1902, 32-2002, 32-2062, 32-2502, 32-2902, 32-3252, 32-3402, 32-3502, 32-3902, 32-4102, 32-4202, 36-446.02, 38-211, 41-1750, 92-544, 32-1213, 32-1405, 32-2071, 32-2912