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LC 4402

Confirm governor's appointee for the board of massage therapy

2025 Regular Session

The bill would require the Legislature to confirm the governor’s appointee to the Board of Massage Therapy.

(LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
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Bill Summary · LC 4402

LC 4402 — Summary

Overview

LC 4402 is a bill titled “Confirm governor's appointee for the board of massage therapy.” Its status is LC Draft Ready for Delivery, with introduction on March 3, 2025. The bill falls under the Legislature’s purview of Professions and Occupations generally.

Purpose and Intent

Based on the title, the bill would establish or formalize a process to confirm the governor’s appointee to the state Board of Massage Therapy. The intent appears to be to subject the governor’s appointment to a legislative confirmation step, ensuring the appointee to this regulatory board is reviewed and approved by the Legislature.

Key Provisions (Current Availability)

The specific statutory text and provisions are not provided in the material you supplied. Therefore, the exact mechanism, criteria, and terms are not known from this summary. Generally, a bill with this title would address:
- The confirmation process for the governor’s appointee to the Board of Massage Therapy
- Qualifications or eligibility criteria for the appointee (if specified)
- Term length, reappointment, and vacancy procedures
- Any related oversight or procedural requirements (e.g., hearings, voting thresholds)

Note: The above points reflect typical components of confirmation-related bills but are not confirmed provisions for LC 4402 absent the bill’s text.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Governor’s appointee to the Board of Massage Therapy: subject to confirmation by the Legislature.
  • Board of Massage Therapy: regulatory body overseeing licensing and standards for massage therapy; its composition would be affected by the confirmation process.
  • The Legislature: serves as the confirming body.
  • Licensees and the public: may benefit from transparent appointment and accountability processes.

Procedural Timeline and Status

  • 2025-03-03: Introduced (Drafter Assigned)
  • 2025-03-12: Draft in Legal Review
  • 2025-03-13: Draft in Edit
  • 2025-03-14: Draft in Input/Proofing
  • 2025-03-17: Draft in Final Drafter Review
  • 2025-03-17: Draft in Assembly
  • 2025-03-17: Draft Ready for Delivery

Potential Implications

  • Formalizes Legislative involvement in the appointment to the Board of Massage Therapy, increasing transparency and accountability.
  • Could influence the expertise and priorities represented on the board via appointment and confirmation dynamics.
  • If enacted, may affect timelines for board leadership vacancies and regulatory operations, depending on the confirmation process.

Next Steps

  • Review the bill text for exact provisions, qualifications, timelines, and voting requirements.
  • Monitor committee hearings and voting records as the bill progresses through the Assembly and Senate (if applicable).
  • Check official legislative tracking resources for amendments or changes to LC 4402.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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