SB1099 - 452R - House Bill Summary

House of Representatives

SB 1099

occupational therapists; board; compensation

Sponsors: Senator Cirillo

DP	Committee on Health
DP	Committee on Appropriations
X	Caucus and COW
	Third Read
	As Passed the House

SB 1099 increases compensation to members of the Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (Board) per meeting from $30 to $100.

Current Status

SB 1099 passed the Health Committee unamended.

SB 1099 passed the Appropriations Committee unamended.

History

According to the Board, an increased number of complaints and investigations have required more time of the Board members. Meetings, which were normally 2 hours, have increased to 3 and 4 hours. The Board members currently receive $30 per meeting. Per year, the board pays $1,800 in compensation to its members. SB 1099 increases member compensation of the Board per meeting to $100 and the total compensation paid by the Board per year to $6,000. The funds required for this increase will be derived from the occupational therapy fund.

Provisions

· Increases Board member compensation per meeting from $30 to $100.

· Makes technical changes.

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· 45th Legislature

· Second Regular Session 2 April 24, 2002