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. Specifically, it decreases the number of licensed professionals on boards such as the Arizona State Pharmacy Board from six to three and increases the number of public members from two to five. Similar adjustments will be made across other boards, including reductions in licensed professionals and the addition of retired or non-practicing members. The bill also introduces provisions allowing boards to fill public member vacancies by majority vote if the Governor does not act within one year, and it deems appointees confirmed if the Senate fails to act within the same timeframe. Additionally, the bill establishes a Health Board Oversight Council to oversee market-sensitive actions taken by the boards, ensuring compliance with new operational standards. Each health board will be required to submit a comprehensive report by November 1, 2025, detailing their licensing processes and complaint investigations, with the reporting requirement set to be repealed after June 30, 2026. The bill also standardizes compensation for board members, clarifies terms and eligibility for reappointment, and updates terminology within the statutes. Overall, these changes aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency across health profession regulatory boards in Arizona.

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