Physician assistants and podiatrists.

Assembly Member Berman's legislation extends California's regulatory framework for podiatrists and physician assistants through 2030 while updating licensing requirements and fee structures for both professions. The bill maintains the Podiatric Medical Board of California and the nine-member Physician Assistant Board as the primary oversight bodies.

The measure eliminates the requirement that podiatrist license applicants must have passed qualifying examinations within the previous decade. It also establishes that podiatrists cannot be classified as ancillary providers in healthcare settings or insurance reimbursement structures. The legislation adds "podiatric surgeon" to the list of protected professional titles that require proper certification to use.

Fee adjustments include raising the biennial renewal fee for podiatrists from $1,318 to $1,950 and increasing several physician assistant fees - the application fee rises from $25 to $80, while both initial licensing and renewal fees increase from $300 to $500. The bill removes certain administrative charges like duplicate renewal receipt fees while maintaining fees for services such as letters of good standing.

The boards remain subject to legislative review upon the expiration of their extended terms in 2030. This oversight mechanism preserves accountability while allowing both boards to continue regulating their respective professions under existing statutory frameworks.