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CA SB1410

Bill

Status

Vetoed

9/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Gilbert Cedillo

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the 4-attempt limit for Step III of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), allowing applicants unlimited attempts to pass this exam portion.

  • Requires the Medical Board of California to accept the passing score that was in effect on the date an applicant registered for the exam, preventing score increases after registration.

  • Mandates the board adopt passing scores only through formal public resolutions with majority board member vote at public meetings, prohibiting delegation to outside entities.

  • Requires passing scores to be stated as numerical scores rather than percentages and ensures the board readopts any score if the recommending entity (such as FSMB) changes their recommendation.

Legislative Description

Medicine: licensure examinations.

Last Action

In Senate. To unfinished business. (Veto)

9/29/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/5/2010
Business, Professions and Economic Development3/11/2010
Rules2/19/2010

Full Bill Text

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