Mississippi 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 2771 — State Board of Medical Licensure; reconstitute membership of board on a phased-in basis.

Last action — Died In Committee

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill reconstitutes the membership of the State Board of Medical Licensure, adding a certified nurse practitioner and a consumer representative alongside physicians over a phased-in schedule.

  • 73-43-3

    Until July 1, 2018, the State Board of Medical Licensure shall consist of nine (9) physicians. → Until July 1, 2018, the State Board of Medical Licensure shall consist of nine (9) members: physicians, a certified nurse practitioner, and a consumer representative.

    The composition of the Board will include additional members beyond physicians after July 1, 2018.

  • 73-43-3

    The three (3) members whose term expires on July 1, 2018, shall be replaced by: One (1) physician appointed in the same manner and with the same qualifications as provided in subsections (1) and (2) of this section; → The three (3) members whose term expires on July 1, 2018, shall be replaced by: One (1) physician appointed in the same manner and with the same qualifications as provided in subsections (1) and (2) of this section; A certified nurse practitioner with at least thirty-five hundred (3500) hours of clinical practice appointed by the Mississippi Board of Nursing; and A consumer representative member appointed by the AARP.

    Specifies the new members to replace expiring terms on the Board to include a certified nurse practitioner and a consumer representative.

  • 73-43-3

    The three (3) members whose term expires on July 1, 2019, shall be replaced by: One (1) physician appointed in the same manner and with the same qualifications as provided in subsections (1) and (2) of this section; → The three (3) members whose term expires on July 1, 2019, shall be replaced by: One (1) physician appointed in the same manner and with the same qualifications as provided in subsections (1) and (2) of this section; A nurse with at least thirty-five hundred (3500) hours of clinical practice appointed by the Mississippi Board of Nursing; and A consumer representative member appointed by the AARP.

    Changes the composition of the Board further by replacing one member with a nurse in 2019.

  • 73-43-3

    The three (3) members whose term expires on July 1, 2021, shall be replaced by: One (1) physician appointed in the same manner and with the same qualifications as provided in subsections (1) and (2) of this section; → The three (3) members whose term expires on July 1, 2021, shall be replaced by: One (1) physician appointed in the same manner and with the same qualifications as provided in subsections (1) and (2) of this section; A licensed physical therapist with at least thirty-five hundred (3500) hours of clinical practice appointed by the Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy; and A consumer representative member appointed by the AARP.

    Introduces a licensed physical therapist as a member of the Board in 2021.

  • 73-43-3

    Any person appointed to the board for a term beginning after July 1, 2018, shall be limited to two (2) full terms of office during any eighteen-year period, including any member serving on July 1, 2018. → Any person appointed to the board for a term beginning after July 1, 2018, shall be limited to two (2) full terms of office during any eighteen-year period.

    Reinforces term limits for board members to maintain board diversity and prevent excessive tenure.

Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Public Health and Welfare

Sponsors

  • Dawkins · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Dawkins

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (174)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 2771?
SB 2771 is sponsored by Dawkins.
What is the current status of SB 2771?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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