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LC 4390

Confirm governor's appointees for board of speech-language pathologists and audiologists

2025 Regular Session

LC 4390 - Confirm Governor's Appointees for Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists OverviewBill Number: LC 4390 Title: Confirm governor's appointees for board of s

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Bill Summary · LC 4390

LC 4390 - Confirm Governor's Appointees for Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Overview

Bill Number: LC 4390
Title: Confirm governor's appointees for board of speech-language pathologists and audiologists
Status: (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
Introduced: March 03, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill seeks to confirm the governor's appointments to the state Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. The board is responsible for regulating and overseeing the licensing and professional conduct of speech-language pathologists and audiologists in the state. Confirming the governor's appointees to this board is an important step in ensuring effective governance and enforcement of professional standards within these healthcare fields.

Key Provisions

  • Confirms the governor's appointments of 7 individuals to serve on the state Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
  • Specifies the qualifications and terms of the board members, including:
    • 4 licensed speech-language pathologists
    • 2 licensed audiologists
    • 1 public member
    • 4-year terms with a 2-term limit
  • Outlines the board's powers and duties, including:
    • Establishing licensing requirements and standards of practice
    • Investigating complaints and disciplining licensees for misconduct
    • Adopting administrative rules to implement and enforce the law

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill directly affects the governance and oversight of the speech-language pathology and audiology professions in the state. The confirmed board members will be responsible for:

  • Regulating the licensing and professional conduct of approximately 2,500 speech-language pathologists and 800 audiologists in the state
  • Ensuring high standards of care and ethical practices within these healthcare fields
  • Protecting public health and safety by investigating complaints and disciplining licensees when necessary

The public will also benefit from having a fully-staffed and empowered regulatory board to oversee these important healthcare providers.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill is currently in draft form and ready for delivery to the state legislature. If passed, the governor's appointees would be confirmed to begin serving on the Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. The board would then be able to fully carry out its regulatory responsibilities over the speech-language pathology and audiology professions in the state.

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

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