This bill proposes to update current statutes by continuing the operations of several state boards and the Department of Economic Security (DES) until specified termination dates, while also repealing certain existing statutes. Specifically, it will continue the Arizona State Board of Nursing, the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants, and the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy until July 1, 2030, 2030, 2030, and 2032 respectively. Additionally, the DES will be continued until July 1, 2030. Each of these entities will be repealed on January 1, 2031, or 2033, as specified in the bill. Furthermore, the bill repeals sections 41-3026.07, 41-3026.08, 41-3026.09, 41-3026.12, and 41-3026.21 and adds new sections to title 41, chapter 27, article 2 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The updates will also include purpose statements for each board, emphasizing their roles in promoting safe and professional practices in their respective fields. The provisions of the bill will apply retroactively to July 1, 2026, ensuring continuity of services and regulatory oversight.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3026.08, 41-3030.19
House Engrossed Version: 41-3026.08, 41-3030.19
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-3026.07, 41-3026.08, 41-3026.09, 41-3026.12, 41-3026.21, 41-3030.19, 41-3030.22, 41-3030.23, 41-3030.27, 41-3032.11