An Act Regarding the Sunrise Review of Oral Health Care Issues
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 2277
Committee Amendment CA_A_H934 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Au. to H.P. 1643, L.D. 2277, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding the Sunrise Review of Oral Health Care Issues" 
Amend the bill in Part A in section 1 in § 1 078 in subsection 3 in paragraph A in the 
last line (page 1, line 36 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: 
"disposition;" the 
following: 'and' 
Amend the bill in Part A in section 1 in § 1078 in subsection 3 in paragraph B in the 
7th and 8th lines (page 2, lines 7 and 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
"disposition; and" and inserting the following: 'disposition.' 
Amend the bill in Part A in section 1 in § 1 078 in subsection 3 by striking out all of 
paragraph C (page 2, lines 9 to 14 in L.o.) 
Amend the bill in Part A by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. A-2. 32 MRS A §1079, as amended by PL 2005, c. 289, § 1, is further 
amended to read: 
§1079. Subcommittee on Dental Hygienists 
The Subcommittee on Dental Hygienist Sl:lbmissions Hygienists, referred to in this 
section as "the subcommittee," is established as follows:" 
1. Membership. The subcommittee consists of 5 members, as follows: 
A. 
A dental hygienist who is a member of the board; 
B. 
Two dental hygienists, appointed by the Governor, who are qualified pursuant to 
subchapter 6, are legal residents of the State and have practiced in the State for at 
least 6 years immediately preceding appointment; and 
C. 
Two dentists who are members of the board, appointed by the president of the 
board. 
The subcommittee shall annually elect a chair and a secretary. 
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2. Terms. Each of the 3 members of the subcommittee who also are members of the 
board shall serve on the subcommittee for the duration of that member's term on the 
board. The term of a member of the subcommittee who is not a member of the board is 5 
years. 
3. Duties. The subcommittee shall perform an initial reviev.' of all applications for 
licensure as a dental hygienist pursuant to section 1097, all submissions relating to 
continuing education of dental hygienists pursuant to sections 1098 Band 1099 and all 
submissions relating to public health supervision status of dental hygienists as defined by 
board rule. Upon completion of its review of an application or submission, the secretary 
of the subcommittee shall report to the board tAe subcommittee's recommended 
disposition of the application or submission, including issuance, renewal, denial or 
nonrenewal of a dental hygienist license. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1098, 
the board shall adopt the subcommittee's recommended disposition of an application or 
submission unless no fev.'er than 2/3 of the board members ,vho are present and voting 
vote to reject that recommended disposition.~ 
A. 
Perform an initial review of all complaints initiated pursuant to section 1077 
involving dental hygienists. 
Upon completion of its review of a complaint, the 
secretary of the subcommittee shall report to the board the subcommittee's 
recommended disposition of the complaint in accordance with those dispositions 
authorized by section 1077. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1077, the 
board shall adopt the subcommittee's recommended disposition of a complaint unless 
no fewer than 2/3 of the board members who are present and voting vote to reject that 
recommended disposition; and 
B. Perform an initial review of all applications for licensure as a dental hygienist 
pursuant to section 1097, all submissions relating to continuing education of dental 
hygienists pursuant to sections 1098-B and 1099 and all submissions relating to 
public health supervision status of dental hygienists as defined by board rule. Upon 
completion of its review of an application or submission, the secretary of the 
subcommittee shall report to the board the subcommittee's recommended disposition 
of the application or submission, including issuance, renewal, denial or nonrenewal 
of a dental hygienist license. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1098, the 
board shall adopt the subcommittee's recommended disposition of an application or 
submission unless no fewer than 2/3 of the board members who are present and 
voting vote to reject that recommended disposition. 
4. Compensation. The members of the subcommittee are entitled to compensation 
according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379. 
Expenses of the subcommittee 
members must be certified by the secretary of the board.' 
Amend the bill in Part A by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. A-3. 32 MRS A §1099, as amended by PL 2005, c. 289, §3, IS further 
amended to read: 
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§1099. Endorsement 
The board may at its discretion, without examination, issue a license to an applicant 
to practice dental hygiene who furnishes proof satisfactory to the board that the dental 
hygienist has been duly licensed for at least 3 years to practice in another state or a 
Canadian province after full compliance with the requirements of its dental laws, except 
that the professional education may not be less than is required in this State. The board 
may require letters of reference as to ability. Applicants for licensure by endorsement 
who meet the requirements of this section must be interviewed in person by the 
Subcommittee on Dental Hygienist SHbmissions Hygienists, as established in section 
1079 prior to being issued a license. Every license so given must state upon its face that 
it was granted on the basis of endorsement. The fee for that license must be determined 
by the board, but may not be more than $175.' 
Amend the bill in Part B in section 1 in § 1 094-1 in the first paragraph in the 3rd and 
4th lines (page 2, lines 32 and 33 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "An independent 
practice dental hygienist, or a person employing one or more indepe.ndent practice dental 
hygienists," and inserting the following: 'Any licensee of the board' 
Amend the bill in Part C by striking out all of sections 11, 12 and 13. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides the Subcommittee on Denturists and the Subcommittee on 
Dental Hygienists with equal authority to review applications for licensure and 
submissions relating to continuing education, as well as initial review of all complaints. 
It removes all references to the rule-making authority provided to these subcommittees in 
the bill. It also requires that a proprietor of a business where independent practice dental 
hygiene is performed be a licensee of the Board of Dental Examiners. 
FISCAL .\OTE RE(JlIRED 
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Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/03/08 *ac 
LD 2277 
LR 3569(02) 
An Act Regarding the Sunrise Review of Oral Health Care Issues 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
It is anticipated that dedicated revenues generated through application and licensing fees will be sufficient to cover the 
minor costs associated with creating the new license category of independent practice dental hygienist. 
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