HB 2069
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
Second Regular Session
House: RA DP 6-0-0-0
HB 2069: 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 committee 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. Allows the Board to take certain actions if after completing a formal hearing the Board
finds that the information provided during the investigation or review is insufficient to
merit suspension or revocation of a license. (Sec. 1)
3. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note