The proposed bill would amend current statutes governing health profession regulatory boards in Arizona by modifying the composition and appointment processes of these boards. Specifically, it would decrease the number of licensed professionals on boards, such as the Arizona State Board of Podiatry Examiners and the Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners, while increasing the number of public members. Additionally, the bill stipulates that if the Governor does not fill a public member vacancy within one year, the board can appoint someone by majority vote, and if the Senate fails to confirm or reject an appointee within the same timeframe, that appointee is automatically deemed confirmed. Moreover, the bill would establish a Health Board Oversight Council to oversee board operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. It would also introduce new reporting requirements, mandating boards to submit a comprehensive report by November 1, 2025, detailing their licensing processes and operational structures. The bill aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and public representation in the governance of health profession regulatory boards while allowing for necessary operational flexibility.

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