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AR SB570
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Dan Sullivan
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AI Summary
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Expires all current Arkansas State Medical Board member terms on or before December 31, 2021, with new members appointed by December 31, 2021 using lottery system for initial terms of 2, 4, or 6 years.
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Increases board size from 14 to 15 members appointed by the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives for six-year terms.
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Restructures board composition to include three members appointed after consulting Arkansas Medical Society, one Governor-appointed member, one President Pro Tempore member, and one Speaker-appointed member, with at least two from each congressional district.
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Adds new board positions including a physician assistant appointed by President Pro Tempore of Senate and an occupational therapist appointed by Speaker of House, plus six at-large members split among Governor (2), President Pro Tempore (2), and Speaker (2).
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Changes removal authority from Governor-only to "appropriate appointing authority" to reflect shared appointment power among Governor, President Pro Tempore, and Speaker for removing board members.
Legislative Description
To Expire The Terms Of The Current Membership Of The Arkansas State Medical Board; And To Amend The Membership Of The Arkansas State Medical Board.
Last Action
Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.
10/15/2021