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SF 3402
Overview: SF 3402, "Community health board medical consultant acceptable professions to serve modifications", was referred to the Health and Human Services committee on April 22, 2
Overview: SF 3402, "Community health board medical consultant acceptable professions to serve modifications", was referred to the Health and Human Services committee on April 22, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to expand the pool of eligible medical professionals who can serve as consultants to community health boards in the state. This change is intended to provide more flexibility and access to specialized expertise for these local public health entities.
Key Provisions:
- Adds physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, and doctors of chiropractic to the list of acceptable professions that can serve as medical consultants to community health boards
- Removes the requirement that the medical consultant must be a physician
Affected Parties and Impacts: Community health boards will have a broader range of qualified medical professionals to draw from as consultants. This could improve their ability to access relevant expertise and provide more comprehensive public health services to their local communities.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Health and Human Services committee for further consideration. Its next steps would be committee review, potential amendments, and a vote to determine if it will advance to the full legislative chamber.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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