HB2035 is a bill that amends the Arizona Revised Statutes relating to the State Board of Dental Examiners (BODEX). The bill modifies the process by which BODEX can issue a formal complaint and order a formal hearing after completing a review or investigation of a complaint. Under the current law, if BODEX finds sufficient information to merit disciplinary action against a licensee, it may request the licensee to participate in a formal interview. If the interview indicates potential grounds for revocation or suspension, BODEX must issue a formal complaint and order a hearing.

The new bill language allows BODEX to directly issue a formal complaint and order a formal hearing if the investigation or review provides sufficient information to merit license revocation or suspension, without the need for a formal interview. Additionally, the bill applies the actions BODEX may take after a formal interview to the outcomes of a formal hearing if the information is found to be insufficient for license revocation or suspension. Technical and conforming changes are also made, and the bill is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1263.02
House Engrossed Version: 32-1263.02