Amendment No. 681

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Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 1 through 55 and adding a new section designated section 1, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:

"Section 1. 1. The State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners shall appoint an advisory committee, consisting of five members, to recommend to the Nevada Legislature such legislation as the advisory committee deems necessary concerning the regulation of athletic trainers in this state.

2. The Board shall appoint to the advisory committee:

(a) One member who is:

(1) A member of the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners;

(2) Licensed as a physical therapist in this state; and

(3) Certified as an athletic trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification.

(b) Two members who represent the Nevada Athletic Trainers Association and have at least a master’s degree in a discipline related to athletic training.

(c) Two members who represent the Nevada Athletic Trainers Association and have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to athletic training.

3. The advisory committee shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from among its members. A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum for conducting the business of the committee.

4. The members of the advisory committee are not entitled to receive compensation, per diem allowances or travel expenses while engaged in the business of the committee.

5. The Nevada Athletic Trainers Association shall, upon the request of the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, submit to the Board within 30 days after the request, a list of the names of at least four persons who are qualified for appointment to the advisory committee pursuant to subsection 2. If the Nevada Athletic Trainers Association fails to submit the list to the Board within that period, the Board shall appoint to the advisory committee persons who are otherwise qualified pursuant to subsection 2.

6. The advisory committee shall recommend to the Nevada Legislature such legislation concerning the regulation of athletic trainers in this state as the advisory committee deems necessary. The recommended legislation may include, without limitation:

(a) Educational qualifications and experience requirements for licensure;

(b) The membership of the board that will license athletic trainers;

(c) The fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses;

(d) The requirements for continuing education; and

(e) The grounds for disciplinary action.

7. The advisory committee shall, not later than January 15, 2003, submit the recommended legislation to the 72nd session of the Nevada Legislature.".

Amend the title of the bill to read as follows: