AZ SCR1003

Opposes Arizona's participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact administered by the Federation of Medical State Licensure.

States that the compact would supersede Arizona's autonomy and control over medical practice regulation.

Expresses concerns that participating states would face significant costs to join and difficulty/expense to exit the compact.

Argues the compact would increase medical licensing costs for physicians and create regulatory inconsistencies with other state medical boards.

Cites concerns that the Interstate Commission could unilaterally implement changes to state Medical Practice Acts.