Legislature(2005 - 2006)HOUSE FINANCE 519
04/14/2005 01:30 PM House FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| HB71 | |
| HB211 | |
| HB103 | |
| HB215 | |
| HB169 | |
| HB27 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | HB 211 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 103 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| HB 215 | |||
| += | HB 33 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| = | HB 169 | ||
| = | HB 71 | ||
| = | HB 27 | ||
HOUSE BILL NO. 211
An Act extending the termination date of the Board of
Dental Examiners; and relating to dentists and dental
hygienists.
Representative Foster MOVED to ADOPT work draft #24-LS070\G,
Mischel, 4/8/05, as the version of the bill before the
Committee. There being NO OBJECTION, it was adopted.
REPRESENTATIVE MIKE KELLY, SPONSOR, stated that HB 211 would
provide an extension for the Board of Dental Examiners to
June 30, 2011, as recommended by a Legislative Audit #08-
20031-04, dated August 5, 2004. The extension would aid in
"smoothing out the number of boards and commissions that
come under sunset in a particular year".
HB 211 includes changes to the Dental Board statutes, which
cleans-up issues for the Board of Dental Examiners. The
changes are described:
· Implements continuing education requirements for dental
hygienists in an amount of 14 hours for the previous
two years.
· Modifies the inspection period for radiological
equipment used in dentistry to five years to better
accommodate periodic inspections.
· Clarifies qualifications for licensure by more clearly
identifying impairment and ads a new section.
· Clarifies the requirements for specialty licensure by
requiring that the applicant meet the qualifications
for licensure as a dentist in Alaska, and passes an
examination given by either the Western Regional
Examining Board, the Central Region Dental Testing
Service, the Central Region Examining Board or that the
applicant meet the qualifications for licensure as a
dentist in Alaska and be certified by a specialty
certification board, recognized by the American Dental
Association.
Representative Kelly summarized that the changes resulting
from a joint meeting with representatives from the Division
of Occupational Licensing, Alaska Board of Dental Examiners
and the Alaska Dental Society. The changes were discussed
with representatives from the Alaska State Dental Hygiene
Association.
1:58:44 PM
HEATH HILYARD, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE MIKE KELLY, clarified
the changes made to the committee substitute. The first
change was on Page 2, Line 8, removing "and by" allowing
Board clarification. Also, Page 7, Lines 2-9, would allow
the Board of Dental examiners to approve any examination
deemed appropriate.
1:59:43 PM
Representative Holm referenced Page 4, Section H, which adds
the language regarding conviction of a crime that might
adversely reflect the applicant's ability to perform safe
denistry. Mr. Hilyard requested that Mr. Towle testify to
address that query.
2:00:32 PM
JIM TOWLE, (TESTIFIED VIA TELECONFERENCE), EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR, ALASKA DENTAL SOCIETY, ANCHORAGE, responded that
the intent was to bring clarity regarding crimes that would
not impact ones ability to practice dentistry. He
acknowledged that he did not know the full history of the
legislation. The language would not directly relate to a
dentist's ability or appropriateness to practice.
Previously, there was confusion. The legislation provides
the Board authority to review and decide whether the
situation would impact the dentist's ability to be a good
practitioner.
Representative Holm questioned where the line would be drawn
and thought the language was "fuzzy".
2:02:28 PM
Mr. Towle pointed out that the Alaska Dental Society had
worked with all interested parties to determine a consensus.
Representative Weyhrauch asked if Section H was a part of
the original bill. Mr. Hilyard replied it was as
recommended by the Alaska Dental Society.
In response to queries voiced by Representative Weyhrauch,
Mr. Towle clarified that specific information was related to
the actual practice of dentistry. If someone was convicted,
the Board would determine if there had been a history that
might impact that person's ability to practice. Such
information would not be reported to the National Data Bank.
He added that the original request had come from the Board
of Dental Examiners to guarantee that they had proper
authority to see the board picture.
Representative Weyhrauch proposed addition of language in
Subsection H, following "dentistry", inserting "at the time
of application". Mr. Towle was confident that the Board
would take any history into consideration. He did not
object to the addition of the clarifying language.
2:07:14 PM
Representative Weyhrauch questioned if the amendment were
not adopted, would the Board still take that person's
history into consideration. Mr. Towle affirmed.
Vice-Chair Stoltze commented that Section H was unusual
language. Mr. Towle noted that when it was drafted, it
provided the Board broad authority to be able to determine
what affects an individual's ability to be a good dental
practitioner. The Board must review and make appropriate
decisions. The proposed language would not hamstring the
Board, but would be broad enough to guarantee that the
Dental Board understands what is appropriate and acts
accordingly.
2:10:38 PM
Representative Weyhrauch referenced Page 1, Section 2, which
reduces the number of active hygiene, dental time from 728
to 700 hours and asked why that change was proposed. Mr.
Towle thought it was adequate and would be more appropriate.
The proposed language originated from the Board.
2:11:46 PM
Representative Kelly MOVED to REPORT CS HB 211 (FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
CS HB 211 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with a "no
recommendation" and with fiscal note #1 by the Department of
Commerce, Community & Economic Development.
2:13:08 PM
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