An Act To Implement Recommendations for Review of the Licensing Laws for Certain Licensed Health Professionals Pursuant to the State Government Evaluation Act”
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2133
Committee Amendment CA_A_H873 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 1523, L.D. 2133, Bill, “An Act To 
Implement Recommendations for Review of the Licensing Laws for Certain Licensed 
Health Professionals Pursuant to the State Government Evaluation Act”
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 6 to 10 and inserting the following:
'Sec. 6.  Board of Licensure in Medicine to review licensing laws and 
recommend changes. The Board of Licensure in Medicine established by the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-A, subsection 24, in consultation with interested 
parties, shall review Title 32, chapter 48, any rules adopted by the board and any 
emerging issues identified by the board and recommend changes to update the licensing 
chapter and any rules or to address any emerging issues. The board shall submit its report 
and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over health coverage, insurance and financial services matters no later than 
February 15, 2021. The joint standing committee may report out a bill to the First Regular 
Session of the 130th Legislature based on the board's recommendations.
Sec. 7.  Board of Osteopathic Licensure to review licensing laws and 
recommend changes. The Board of Osteopathic Licensure established by the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-A, subsection 29, in consultation with interested 
parties, shall review Title 32, chapter 36, any rules adopted by the board and any 
emerging issues identified by the board and recommend changes to update the licensing 
chapter and any rules or to address any emerging issues. The board shall submit its report 
and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over health coverage, insurance and financial services matters no later than 
February 15, 2021. The joint standing committee may report out a bill to the First Regular 
Session of the 130th Legislature based on the board's recommendations.
Sec. 8.  State Board of Nursing to review licensing laws and recommend 
changes.  The State Board of Nursing established by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, section 12004-A, subsection 25, in consultation with interested parties, shall review 
Title 32, chapter 31, any rules adopted by the board and any emerging issues identified by 
the board and recommend changes to update the licensing chapter and any rules or to 
Date: 
(Filing No. H-          )
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 1523, L.D. 2133
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
address any emerging issues. The board shall submit its report and recommendations to 
the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health coverage, 
insurance and financial services matters no later than February 15, 2021. The joint 
standing committee may report out a bill to the First Regular Session of the 130th 
Legislature based on the board's recommendations.
Sec. 9.  State Board of Optometry to review licensing laws and 
recommend changes. The State Board of Optometry established by the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-A, subsection 28, in consultation with interested parties, 
shall review Title 32, chapter 34-A, any rules adopted by the board and any emerging 
issues identified by the board and recommend changes to update the licensing chapter and 
any rules or to address any emerging issues. The board shall submit its report and 
recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over health coverage, insurance and financial services matters no later than February 15, 
2021. The joint standing committee may report out a bill to the First Regular Session of 
the 130th Legislature based on the board's recommendations.
Sec. 10.  Board of Dental Practice to review licensing laws and 
recommend changes. The Board of Dental Practice established by the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-A, subsection 10, in consultation with interested parties, 
shall review Title 32, chapter 143, any rules adopted by the board and any emerging 
issues identified by the board and recommend changes to update the licensing chapter and 
any rules or to address any emerging issues. The board shall submit its report and 
recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over health coverage, insurance and financial services matters no later than February 15, 
2021. The joint standing committee may report out a bill to the First Regular Session of 
the 130th Legislature based on the board's recommendations.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment adds language requiring each board to also consider emerging issues 
as part of the review of each board's licensing laws.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Approved: 03/14/20
LD 2133
LR 3234(02)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Additional costs to the Boards of Licensure in Medicine, Osteopathic Licensure and Dental Practice as well as the 
State Boards of Nursing and Optometry to implement the requirements of this legislation can be absorbed within each 
board's existing budgeted resources.
An Act To Implement Recommendations for Review of the Licensing Laws for Certain Licensed 
Health Professionals Pursuant to the State Government Evaluation Act
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
LR3234(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1