88R2359 LRM-F
By: LaMantia S.B. No. 1592
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the composition of the radiation advisory board.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 401.015(a), Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(a) The radiation advisory board is composed of the
following 18 members appointed by the governor:
(1) one representative from industry who is trained in
nuclear physics, science, or nuclear engineering;
(2) one representative from labor;
(3) one representative from agriculture who is
licensed by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners;
(4) one representative from the insurance industry;
(5) one individual who is engaged in the use and
application of nuclear physics in medicine and is certified by the
American Board of Radiology or licensed by the Texas Medical Board
under Chapter 602, Occupations Code;
(6) one hospital administrator;
(7) one individual licensed by the Texas Medical Board
who specializes in nuclear medicine;
(8) one individual licensed by the Texas Medical Board
who specializes in pathology;
(9) one individual licensed by the Texas Medical Board
who specializes in radiology;
(10) one representative from the nuclear utility
industry;
(11) one representative from the radioactive waste
industry;
(12) one representative from the petroleum industry;
(13) one health physicist certified by the American
Board of Health Physics;
(14) one individual licensed by the State Board of
Dental Examiners;
(15) one representative from the uranium mining
industry; and
(16) three representatives of the public.
SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act does not
affect the entitlement of a member serving on the radiation
advisory board immediately before the effective date of this Act to
continue to serve for the remainder of the member's term. As the
terms of members expire, the governor shall appoint or reappoint
members who have the qualifications required by Section 401.015,
Health and Safety Code, as amended by this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.