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GA HB1454

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

Larry O'Neal

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Board of Dentistry would be removed from the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State and established as an independent state agency, effective July 1, 2010
  • The board would be attached to the Department of Community Health for administrative purposes only, with that department responsible for preparing and submitting the board's budget
  • The board would gain authority to appoint and set compensation for its own executive director, who would serve at the pleasure of the board
  • All statutory references to "division director" across 13 Code sections governing dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants would be replaced with "executive director" to reflect the new independent structure
  • The board would retain all existing powers, duties, and functions of professional licensing boards as provided under Chapter 1 of Title 43

Legislative Description

Georgia Board of Dentistry; independent agency; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/26/2010

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/24/2010

Full Bill Text

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