Bill > S0608

This bill standardizes successor appointment and quorum language across various healthcare professional boards in Rhode Island. Specifically, the bill amends multiple sections of state law to include two key provisions for several healthcare-related boards: first, when a board member's term expires, they shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified; and second, a quorum shall be defined as a majority of seats filled. These changes apply to boards overseeing professions including dentistry, nursing, opticians, naturopathy, medical licensure, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, social work, hearing aid dealers and fitters, physician assistants, athletic trainers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, dietetics, radiologic technologists, and respiratory care. The modifications aim to provide consistency in board governance across different healthcare professional regulatory bodies, ensuring continuity of board operations and clarifying quorum requirements. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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