SB 1235
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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. Continues, 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)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note