HB 2035
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
First Regular Session
House: HHS DP 9-0-0-0
HB 2035: dental board; formal hearings
Sponsor: Representative Bliss, LD 1
Caucus & COW
Overview
Allows the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) to issue a formal complaint and order
a formal hearing if the Board's investigation or review finds evidence that demonstrates any
causes or grounds for disciplinary action that is sufficient to merit revocation or suspension.
History
The Board regulates and licenses dental professionals, including dentists, dental hygienists,
dental consultants, dental therapists and denturists. Additionally, the Board reviews complaints
against licensees and business entities, conducts investigations and is authorized to take
disciplinary action for violations of state laws relating to the profession (A.R.S. §§ 32-1201 through
32-1299.26).
Currently, the Board or its investigation committee can investigate any evidence that appears to
demonstrate any of the causes or grounds for disciplinary action against any person who is
licensed by the Board. The Board or its investigation committees must conduct necessary
investigations, including interviews between the investigation committee or Board representatives
and the licensee with respect to any information obtained by the Board or investigation committee
during the course of an investigation.
If, after completing its investigation or review, the Board finds that the information provided is
sufficient to merit disciplinary action against a licensee, the Board may request that the licensee
participate in a formal interview before the Board. If the licensee refuses or accepts the invitation
for a formal interview and the results indicate that grounds may exist for revocation or suspension,
the Board must issue a formal complaint and order that a hearing be held. If the Board finds that
the protection of the public requires emergency action after completion of the formal interview,
the Board may order a summary suspension of the license pending formal revocation proceedings
or other actions (A.R.S. § 32-1263.02).
Provisions
1. Specifies that after the Board completes its investigation or review and finds that the
information provided is sufficient to merit revocation or suspension, the Board may issue a
formal complaint and order that a formal hearing be held. (Sec. 1)
2. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note