SB 1159 — technical correction; home health agencies
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2024. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 21, 2024.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Mixed recorded votes
3 passed, 3 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
204 added · 204 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to SB 1159 clarify definitions relevant to dental professionals, specifically regarding what constitutes a "recognized denturist school," "supervised personnel," and "teledentistry." These additions help ensure consistent standards for education and practice within the dental field. This matters because it establishes clear expectations for dental providers and enhances the overall quality and accessibility of dental care for patients.
SenateHouse Engrossed Senate Bill technical correction;
continuing education) State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 229 SENATE BILL 1159 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 32-1201, 32-1231, 32-1232, 32-1237, 32-1238 AND 32-1239, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
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"Recognized denturist school" means a denturist school that maintains standards of entrance, study and graduation and that is -accredited 3by -the S.B.United States department of education or the council on higher education accreditation.
1159 accredited by the United States department of education or the council on higher education accreditation.
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A clinician who is not licensed in this state from giving demonstrations, before bona fide dental societies, study clubs and groups of professional students, that are free to the persons on whom made.
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A clinician who is not licensed in this state from giving demonstrations, before bona fide dental societies, study clubs and groups of professional students, that are free to the persons on whom made.
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(c) MAY NOT PROVIDE ANY DENTAL CARE OR SERVICES IN THIS STATE TO A PERSON WHOSEWHO PRIMARY RESIDENCE IS ANEITHER: EMERGENCY SHELTER AS DEFINED IN SECTION 46-241, AN INSTITUTION THAT PROVIDES A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS INTENDED TO BE INSTITUTIONALIZED OR A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PLACE THAT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR, OR ORDINARILY USED AS A REGULAR SLEEPING ACCOMMODATION FOR, HUMAN BEINGS.
THIS(i) SUBDIVISIONPHYSICALLY DOESUNABLE NOTTO PRECLUDESAFELY ARECEIVE DENTISTTHE WHO PRACTICES UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH FROM PROVIDING DENTAL CARE OR SERVICESSERVICES. TO A PERSON WHO IS PARTICIPATING IN A LONG-TERM RECOVERY OR REHABILITATIVE PROGRAM.
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(d) SHALL FILE A RESTRICTED PERMIT APPLICATION ON A FORM APPROVED BY THE BOARD WITH THE PROVIDER OF THE RECOGNIZED CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION BEFORE PROVIDING ANY DENTAL CARE OR SERVICES IN THIS STATE.
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1159 REQUIREMENT FOR RESTRICTED PERMIT APPLICANTS WHO WILL BE PRACTICING FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH AND WHILE ENROLLED IN RECOGNIZED CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION.
(a) The practice of dentistry.
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(b) An approved dental residency training program.
THE BOARD SHALL ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE NOTIFICATION WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS.DAYS AFTER THE LATER OF RECEIVING EITHER:
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THE NOTIFICATION.
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A COPY OF THE APPLICANTS' VALID FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARDS.
He THE PERSON shall file a copy of his THE PERSON'S employment contract OR CONFIRMATION OF ENROLLMENT WITH RECOGNIZED CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION- with7 the- board,S.B. and such THE contract OR CONFIRMATION shall contain the following provisions:
-1159 7EDUCATION -with S.B.the board, and such THE contract OR CONFIRMATION shall contain the following provisions:
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(b) ENROLLED IN A RECOGNIZED CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION AND PROVIDING CHARITABLE DENTAL SERVICES, FOR WHICH THE PERSON MAY NOT RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION, IN CONNECTION WITH RECOGNIZED CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION WITH AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(c)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JUNE 21, 2024.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 21, 2024.
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- Chaptered Chaptered Version Current pdf
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version pdf
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version pdf
- HOUSE - Health & Human Services View text pdf
- SENATE - Health and Human Services - Strike Everything View text pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Montenegro - passed pdf
- Amended SENATE - Shamp flr amend (ref HHS) adopted pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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PASSED
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PASSED
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DPA
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DPA
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DPA
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DPA/SE
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Janae Shamp · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 25 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Janae Shamp 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.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 45 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 75% | 22% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (60)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 16 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 40% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Anna Hernandez | — | Nay |
| Anthony Kern | — | Yea |
| Christine Marsh | — | Nay |
| Juan Mendez | — | Nay |
| Justine Wadsack | — | Yea |
| Ken Bennett | — | Yea |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Yea |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Burch | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Nay |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Nay |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Nay |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Nay |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Nay |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Jake Hoffman | Republican | Yea |
| Janae Shamp | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Shawnna Bolick | Republican | Not Voting |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1159?
- SB 1159 is sponsored by Janae Shamp (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1159?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2024. Enacted.
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