ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fifth Legislature

Second Regular Session

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SB1235: acupuncture board; continuation

Sponsor: Senator Barto, LD 15

Committee on Health & Human Services

Overview

Continues the Arizona Acupuncture Board of Examiners (Board) for eight years.

History

Established in 1998, the Board was created to regulate the practice of acupuncture. The Board licenses acupuncturists and certifies auricular acupuncturists for detoxification or substance abuse programs, acupuncture training and preceptorship training programs, continuing education programs and visiting professors. It also investigates complaints and enforces the standards of practice for the acupuncture profession. Since the Board's creation its membership has consisted of nine members, including four licensed acupuncturists, three consumers and two licensed health professionals all appointed by the Governor for three-year terms (A.R.S. §§ 32-3902, 32-3903, 32-3924, 32-3926 and 32-3951).

Laws 2021, Chapter 312 modified the Board's membership requirements as follows: 1) beginning January 17, 2022, one member who is certified or licensed to practice auricular acupuncture or acupuncture; 2) beginning January 18, 2022, two consumers who meet specified requirements and one member who meets prescribed licensure criteria; and 3) beginning January 20, 2022, three members who are licensed to practice acupuncture and have practiced in Arizona or any state for at least one year.

The Senate Health and Human Services and House Health and Human Services Committees of Reference (COR) met jointly on January 13, 2022, to evaluate the Board's response to the sunset factors and receive public testimony. The COR recommended the Board be continued for eight years (COR Final Report).

The Board terminates on July 1, 2022, unless legislation is enacted for its continuation (A.R.S. § 41-3022.25).

Provisions

1.   ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteContinues, retroactive to July 1, 2022, the Board on January 1, 2030. (Sec. 2, 4)

2.   Repeals the Board on January 1, 2031. (Sec. 2)

3.   Contains a purpose statement. (Sec. 3)

4.   Makes a conforming change. (Sec. 1)

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