Assembly Bill 273 proposes an amendment to the membership structure of the Controlled Substances Board in Wisconsin. Currently, the board consists of nine members, including the chairpersons of various examining boards and appointed professionals. The bill seeks to enhance the board's composition by adding the chairperson of the Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board to its membership, thereby expanding the representation of healthcare professionals involved in the regulation of controlled substances.

The specific legal language amended in the bill is found in section 15.405 (5g) of the statutes, where the insertion of "the chairperson of the physician assistant affiliated credentialing board" is made to the list of existing members. This change aims to ensure that the perspectives and expertise of physician assistants are included in discussions and decisions regarding the scheduling and regulation of controlled substances, as well as the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 15.405(5g), 15.405