HB 2639 — dental assistants; education
Last action — DP
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
35 added · 22 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of House Bill 2639 includes an important change regarding the continuing education requirements for dental assistants. It shifts the language from stating that education should be "determined" by the Board to saying it will be "established" by the Board. This change emphasizes a clearer responsibility for the Board to define the education standards, which helps ensure that dental assistants have a consistent and regulated pathway for their continuing education. Overall, this update underlines the importance of maintaining high standards in dental care.
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DC/IG/lsSection 32-1291, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
32-1291.
Dental assistants;
regulation;
duties A.
A dental assistant may expose radiographs for dental diagnostic purposes under either the general supervision of a dentist or the direct supervision of an affiliated practice dental hygienist licensed pursuant to this chapter if the DENTAL assistant has passed EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING:
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An examination approved by the board.
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A COURSE ON EXPOSING RADIOGRAPHS THAT QUALIFIES AS RECOGNIZED CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD IN RULE.
B.
A dental assistant may polish the natural and restored surfaces of the teeth under either the general supervision of a dentist or the direct supervision of an affiliated practice dental hygienist licensed pursuant to this chapter if the DENTAL assistant has passed EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING:
1.
An examination approved by the board.
2.
A COURSE ON CORONAL POLISHING THAT QUALIFIES AS RECOGNIZED CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD IN RULE.
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View plain text versions (3)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version Current pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Hendrix - passed pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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DP
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DP
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DPA
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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House Second Reading
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DP
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Laurin Hendrix · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 14 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Laurin Hendrix Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 13 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 41 | 14 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 68% | 23% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (60)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2639?
- HB 2639 is sponsored by Laurin Hendrix (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2639?
- This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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