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AL HB20
Bill
Status
5/23/2019
Primary Sponsor
Arnold Mooney
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AI Summary
HB20 Summary
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Authorizes the 17-member advisory board that assists the State Health Officer on hospital and health care facility laws to conduct meetings by electronic means in compliance with the Open Meeting Act.
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Requires the advisory board to establish rules of procedure for conducting its meetings.
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Board composition includes representatives from hospitals, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, nursing homes, hospices, assisted living facilities, and a consumer representative appointed by the Governor.
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Board members serve five-year terms without compensation but receive reimbursement for expenses at the state employee rate; members cannot succeed themselves after one full term.
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Act became effective immediately upon passage by the House on April 3, 2019 and the Senate on May 23, 2019.
Legislative Description
Hospitals and health care facilities, licensing by St. Bd. of Health, advisory board to the State Health Officer, authorized to meet by electronic means and establish rules of procedures for meetings, Sec. 22-21-27 am'd.
State Health Officer
Last Action
Forwarded to Governor on May 23, 2019 at 1:08 p.m. on May 23, 2019.
5/23/2019