This year 2 bills will be introduced. One in The Maryland House of Delgates HB576 and one in the Senate SB602 titled "Dental Hygienist Expanded Functions." To read and follow the progress of these bills, go to http://www.mlis.state.md.us/ Click on Bill Information and Status and enter the bill number above. Please read the bills and note the commmittee members. HB576 will be heard and voted on by the "Health & Government Operations Committe" http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/html/com/05heal.html SB602 will be heard and voted on by the "Education Health & Environmental Affaris Committee" http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/05sen/html/com/02eco.html You are strongly encouraged to email, phone, or write in support of this legislation as a dental hygienist and as a constituent. At the recent Lobby Day in Annapolis it was noted that phone calls in mass have a terrific impact. Please be part of this important process in our future. What is Gerneral Supervision? What does the law say? |
Current Pending Legislation |