Arizona 2023 Regular Session

Arizona House Bill HB2695

Caption

Funeral directors and embalmers; continuation

Impact

By continuing the State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers until the established termination date, HB 2695 preserves regulatory oversight during a critical period. This ensures that funeral practices are conducted under proper guidelines, thereby protecting citizens by promoting professionalism. The requirement for the board to terminate also indicates that the legislature may wish to reevaluate the need for such oversight in the future, allowing for legislative review of the board's functions and its relevance to contemporary practices in the industry.

Summary

House Bill 2695 addresses the future of the State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers by implementing a sunset provision that will terminate the board on July 1, 2031. The bill aims to ensure that this regulatory body remains active until that date, asserting the necessity for oversight in funerary and embalming practices within the state. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining safe and professional standards in these industries, suggesting a commitment to public health and ethical practices related to funeral services.

Contention

While specific points of contention regarding the bill's passage were not detailed in the discussions available, concerns typically associated with such legislation may include debates on the efficiency and effectiveness of existing regulatory boards. Stakeholders may have varying opinions on whether continued oversight is necessary or if the funeral industry can be self-regulated. Issues surrounding regulatory burdens on funeral service providers could also play a role, with some advocating for a streamlined process versus those prioritizing stringent public health safeguards.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AZ HB2419

Continuation; ASDB.

AZ HB2677

Abortion ban; repeal

AZ HB2678

Contraception; rights; limits

AZ HB2757

Appropriations; Arizona Holocaust education center

AZ HB2676

Abortion reporting; repeal

AZ HCM2003

Manganese; criteria pollutant; urging EPA

AZ HB2781

Children's health insurance program; eligibility

AZ HB2798

Peace pole monument; governmental mall

AZ HB2708

WIFA; water augmentation fund

AZ HB2567

Ovarian cancer plates; deadline extension

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