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TN SB0551

TN SB0551
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to the board of medical examiners.


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Introduced
01/30/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, allows, instead of requires, the governor to consult with medical groups in making appointments to the board of medical examiners. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 63 and Title 68.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Tennessee Code by changing the language related to gubernatorial appointments to the Board of Medical Examiners. Specifically, the bill alters Section 63-6-102(a)(4) by replacing the mandatory language "The governor shall consult" with permissive language "The governor may consult" when making appointments to the board. This change means that while the governor previously was required to consult with medical groups before making appointments to the Board of Medical Examiners, the bill now makes such consultation optional. The modification gives the governor more discretion in the appointment process, potentially streamlining the selection of board members. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in Section 2, which emphasizes that the public welfare requires its prompt implementation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee (on 03/26/2025)

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