This bill establishes time limitations for investigations conducted by the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) in response to allegations of professional misconduct. Specifically, it mandates that within 30 days of receiving an allegation, the OPLC must determine if the allegation constitutes a claim of professional misconduct. If the allegation is deemed valid, the OPLC is required to complete the investigation and report its findings to the board within 60 days, coinciding with the board's next regularly scheduled meeting. If the investigation is not completed within this timeframe, the board has the discretion to either extend the investigation or make a final determination on the claim.

The bill introduces new legal language, including the requirement for the OPLC to act within specified timeframes and the stipulation that the board must review the OPLC's recommendations at its next meeting. It also allows the board to dismiss allegations that do not state a claim of professional misconduct. However, the bill does not provide funding or authorize new positions to support the additional workload created by these time constraints, which may necessitate hiring new staff to comply with the new requirements. The fiscal impact is projected to be significant, with potential increases in revenue and expenditures exceeding $1,000,000 in subsequent years.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 310:9