Legislature(2003 - 2004)
02/27/2003 01:43 PM House FIN
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HOUSE BILL NO. 73
An Act extending the termination date of the State
Medical Board.
REPRESENTATIVE NANCY DAHLSTROM noted that AS 08.64.010
established the State Medical Board and provided for the
appointment of members by the Governor. The Board consists
of five licensed physicians, one licensed physician
assistant, and two persons with no direct financial
interests in the healthcare industry. HB 73, if enacted
would extend the Board operation for another 4 years to June
30, 2007.
She commented that the Board serves the public interest by
establishing the minimum education and work experience
requirements that individuals must meet to become licensed
physicians, osteopaths, podiatrists, paramedics, and
physicians assistants. The Board further serves the public
interest by investigating complaints against licensed
professionals and taking disciplinary licensing action when
appropriate. The Board has consistently proven to be
efficient and Representative Dahlstrom recommended that they
be extended until June 30, 2007.
KIMBERLY HANGER, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE NANCY DAHLSTROM,
stated that in accordance with the intent of Title 24 &
Title 44 of the Alaska Statutes, the Division of Legislative
Audit viewed the activities of the Medical Board. The
conclusion resulting from that audit was a recommendation
for an extension of the Board. She referenced a letter
received from Catherine Reardon, previous Director of the
Division of Occupational Licensing in the Department of
Community and Economic Development, which endorses the
findings and recommends the extension.
Ms. Hanger referenced Amendment #1. (Copy on File). The
amendment would extend the Board through 2011.
Co-Chair Harris inquired if the previous Committee of
referral had recommended the extension date of 2007.
Representative Dahlstrom explained that there was discussion
on that date and the previous Committee had agreed upon it.
After the review of the audit recommendations and in
cooperation with the Senate, the amendment was added. The
original bill was drafted with the 2007 extension date.
Co-Chair Harris asked the cost of doing an audit and
questioned why the Legislature would want to extend the
sunset. Representative Dalstrom informed members that the
Legislature could request an audit at any time; however, she
did not know the cost of performing an audit.
Co-Chair Harris pointed out that the fiscal note indicates
that the funds would come from Receipt Support Services
(RSS). He believed that the Board was not projected to
spend any extra funds through the coming fiscal years.
Representative Dalstrom acknowledged that was correct.
Co-Chair Harris MOVED to ADOPT Amendment #1, which would
change the extension date from 2007 to 2011. There being NO
OBJECTION, the amendment was adopted.
RICK URION, DIRECTOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING, DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, indicated that the
Division does support the extension of the Board to 2011.
He stated that the Board has done a good job and encouraged
the Board's extension to 2011.
Vice-Chair Meyer MOVED to report CS HB 73 (FIN) out of
Committee.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
CS HB 73 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with a new fiscal note by the
Department of Community & Economic Development.
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