SB 64-FN – AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE
03/11/09 0629s
2009 SESSION
10/04
SENATE BILL 64-FN
AN ACT relative to increasing dental hygienist membership on the board of dental examiners, and establishing a study of the regulation of dental hygienists.
SPONSORS: Sen. Sgambati, Dist 4; Sen. Odell, Dist 8; Rep. Schmidt, Straf 4; Rep. Pilliod, Belk 5; Rep. Arsenault, Belk 4; Rep. French, Merr 5
COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration
This bill adds 2 dental hygienist members to the board of dental examiners. The bill also establishes a committee to study the regulation of dental hygienists, and requires independent reports by the board of dental examiners and the New Hampshire Dental Hygienists’ Association.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
03/11/09 0629s
09-0452
10/04
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Nine
AN ACT relative to increasing dental hygienist membership on the board of dental examiners, and establishing a study of the regulation of dental hygienists.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Statement of Purpose. The general court finds that the number of licensed dental hygienists in New Hampshire has grown at a far higher rate than the number of licensed dentists. The state and federal emphasis on prevention as the most efficient and cost-effective model for health care further highlights the growth, value, and recognition of the dental hygiene profession. The purpose of this act is to examine New Hampshire’s current licensure and regulation of dental hygienists and bring it up to date. In addition, the membership of the board of dental examiners is expanded to better represent dental hygienists licensed to practice in the state.
2 Membership; Board of Dental examiners. Amend RSA 317-A: 2, to read as follows:
I. There shall be a board of dental examiners consisting of [9] 11 members; including 6 dentists, [2] 4 dental hygienists, and one public member, each to be appointed by the governor, with the approval of the council, to a term of 5 years. No member of the board shall be appointed to more than 2 consecutive terms. Only board members provided for in this paragraph shall have the authority to vote in board determinations.
3 Study Committee Established. There is established a committee to study the regulation of dental hygienists.
4 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the study committee shall be as follows:
(a) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the study committee.
5 Duties. The committee shall study the licensure and regulation of dental hygienists, and shall determine whether licensure and regulation of hygienists would be more appropriately carried out by an independent board of dental hygienists or by some other regulatory entity.
6 Chairperson; First Meeting. The members of the committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 30 days of the effective date of this section.
7 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2009.
8 Independent Reports. The board of dental examiners and the New Hampshire Dental Hygienists’ Association shall issue on or before December 1, 2009 independent reports to the senate executive departments and administration committee and the house executive departments and administration committee with an assessment commenting on the effectiveness of increased representation on the board of dental examiners by dental hygienists.
9 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
LBAO
09-0452
01/26/09
SB 64-FN - FISCAL NOTE
AN ACT establishing a board of dental hygienists.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Department of Health and Human Services states this bill will increase state expenditures by $63,771 in FY 2010, $64,308 in FY 2011, $65,638 in FY 2012, $67,841 in FY 2013. State revenue would increase by $8,500 in FY 2010, $164,275 in FY 2011, $8,500 in FY 2012, and $164,275 in FY 2013. This bill would have no fiscal impact on county and local revenue or expenditures.
METHODOLOGY:
The Department of Health and Human Services states dental hygienists are presently under the authority of the Dental Board pursuant to RSA 317-A:2, which is administratively attached to the Department under RSA 21-G:10. All boards and commissions which have not already established fees for examination applicants, applicants for license or registration, a publication which they sell, or any other program for which they are specifically authorized to charge a fee shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to fees for such programs. Such fees shall recover on an annual or biennial basis the full cost of the program including the cost of support and administrative services provided by other agencies, or 125% of the direct cost of the board or commission relating to the program. The Department states costs would include an administrative assistant II position, per diems of $50 per meeting for 9 board members, benefits, current expense, organization dues, OIT costs, equipment, and in-state travel. The estimated fiscal impact is as follows:
FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013
Salary $34,866 $36,290 $37,850 $39,390
Benefits 15,405 16,018 16,688 17,351
Current Expense 2,500 3,000 2,500 2,500
Organization Dues 100 100 100 100
Transfer to OIT 500 500 500 500
Equipment 2,500 500 100 100
Board Per Diem 5,400 5,400 5,400 5,400
In-State Travel 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Total Costs $63,771 $64,308 $65,638 $67,841
The Department estimates 85 initial licenses annually, 1,477 renewals (1,301 active and 176 inactive) every odd numbered year. Assuming an initial application fee of $100, renewal (active) fee of $115, and renewal (inactive) fee of $35, the estimated revenue impact is as follows:
FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013
Initial Applications $8,500 $8,500 $8,500 $8,500
Renewal $0 $155,775 $0 $155,775
Total Revenue $8,500 $164,275 $8,500 $164,275