HB1220

Provides relative to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Chamber Passed·4/29/26

Louisiana HB1220 amends the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners' membership, appointment, and operational procedures.

Louisiana HB1220 modifies the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners by changing its membership and appointment processes. The board will consist of 10 voting members, all appointed by the governor and subject to Senate confirmation. Nine members must be physicians, and one must be a consumer member. The governor will appoint members from lists submitted by various medical organizations, ensuring diversity in appointments. The governor must also request a list of nominees from nominating organizations when filling vacancies.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 95–0 · Apr 29
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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0 Nay

10 Absent

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Calendar

May 20

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

History

Jun 1

House

House conferees appointed: LaCombe, Miller, and Riser.

Jun 1

Senate

Notice House Conference Committee members appointed.

Jun 1

House

Conference Committee report received.