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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
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HB2732: pharmacy board; continuation
Sponsor: Representative Bliss, LD 1
Committee on Health & Human Services
Overview
Continues the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (Board) for six years.
History
The mission of the Board is to protect the health, safety and welfare of Arizona citizens by regulating the practice of pharmacy and the manufacturing, distribution, sale and storage of prescription medications and devices and non-prescription medications. Board responsibilities include: 1) issuing licenses to pharmacists, pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians; 2) issuing permits to pharmacies, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and third party logistic providers; 3) conducting compliance inspections of permitted facilities; 4) investigating and adjudicating complaints against licensees and permit holders; 5) providing information about licensed individuals and permitted facilities to the public; and 6) operating and monitoring the Controlled Substance Prescription Monitoring Program (A.R.S. §§ 32-1904, 32-1922 and 36-2602).
The Board is composed of nine members appointed by the Governor for five-year terms as follows: 1) six pharmacists at least one of whom is employed by a licensed hospital and at least one of whom is employed by a community pharmacy and engaged in the day-to-day practice of pharmacy; 2) one pharmacy technician; and 3) two public members (A.R.S. §§ 32-1902 and 32-1904).
The Senate Health and Human Services and House Health & Human Services Committees of Reference (COR) met jointly on January 30, 2026, to review the performance audit and sunset review conducted by the Auditor General, evaluate the Board's response to the sunset factors and receive public testimony. The COR recommended that the Board be continued for six years (Senate HHS & House HHS COR Minutes).
The Board terminates on July 1, 2026, unless legislation is enacted for its continuation (A.R.S. § 41-3026.07).
Provisions
1. Continues the Board until July 1, 2032. (Sec. 2)
2. Repeals the Board on January 1, 2033. (Sec. 2)
3. Contains a purpose statement. (Sec. 3)
4. Makes the legislation retroactive to July 1, 2026. (Sec. 4)
5. Makes a conforming change. (Sec. 1)
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