BILL ANALYSIS SB 294 Page 1 Date of Hearing: August 4, 2010 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Felipe Fuentes, Chair SB 294 (Negrete-McLeod) - As Amended: August 2, 2010 Policy Committee: Business & Professions Vote: 11-0 Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: SUMMARY This bill extends and modifies the sunset dates on more than a dozen professional boards and committees under the jurisdiction of the Department of Consumer Affairs. Of these boards, nine are related to the health professions and others include the California Architects Board, the Contractors State Licensing Board, and the State Athletic Commission. FISCAL EFFECT No direct fiscal impact to extend the operation of fee-supported (professional fees) boards and commissions under the jurisdiction of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). COMMENTS Rationale . This bill extends the sunset on about half of several dozen DCA boards and commissions responsible for regulating businesses and licensees affecting the health, safety, and welfare of California consumers. Analysis Prepared by : Mary Ader / APPR. / (916) 319-2081