Mississippi Legislature

1997 Regular Session

Senate Bill 2202

[Introduced] [Passed Senate] [Sent to Governor]

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History of Actions

Background

Title

Description: Health professional licensure; extend repealer on State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

History of Actions:

101/08/97(S)Referred To Public Health and Welfare
201/30/97(S)Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
302/05/97(S)Committee Substitute Adopted
402/05/97(S)Passed
502/07/97(S)Transmitted To House
602/11/97(H)Referred To Public Health and Welfare
702/27/97(H)Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
803/06/97(H)Amended
903/06/97(H)Passed As Amended
1003/10/97(H)Returned For Concurrence
1103/13/97(S)Concurred in Amend From House
1203/19/97(S)Enrolled Bill Signed
1303/19/97(H)Enrolled Bill Signed
1403/19/97Due From Governor 03/25/97
1503/25/97Approved by Governor

Background Information:

Effective dateJune 30, 1997
DispositionLaw
DeadlineGeneral Bill/Constitutional Amendment
RevenueNo
3/5ths vote requiredYes
Chapter number428

Senate Committee:

House Committee:

Principal Author: Canon

Additional Authors: Dearing, Rayborn, Simmons, White (5th), Woodfield, Bean

Code Sections: A 073-0006-0001, R 073-0006-0003, A 073-0006-0005, R 073-0006-0007, R 073-0006-0009, R 073-0006-0011, A 073-0006-0013, A 073-0006-0015, A 073-0006-0017, A 073-0006-0019, R 073-0006-0023, A 073-0006-0025, R 073-0006-0027, R 073-0006-0029, R 073-0006-0031, A 073-0006-0033

Title: AN ACT TO REENACT SECTIONS 73-6-1 THROUGH 73-6-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH AUTHORIZE THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC, CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS AND PRESCRIBE ITS DUTIES AND POWERS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-6-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC AND AUTHORIZE CHIROPRACTORS TO RECOMMEND, DISPENSE OR SELL VITAMINS OR FOOD SUPPLEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-6-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS TO ESTABLISH EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANTS THAT PARTICIPATE IN DIRECT PATIENT CARE; TO AMEND SECTION 73-6-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PRESCRIBE THE EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE AND TO PROVIDE RECIPROCITY PRIVILEGES FOR A LICENSED CHIROPRACTOR FROM ANOTHER STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 73-6-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS CHAPTER MAY PREVENT A CHIROPRACTOR FROM MAKING APPLICATION TO ANY HOSPITAL FOR CHIROPRACTIC STAFF PRIVILEGES OR AS AN ALLIED HEALTH PROVIDER AS OUTLINED UNDER THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE OPERATION OF HOSPITALS; TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A LICENSED CHIROPRACTOR QUALIFYING FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION OR MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 73-6-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PRESCRIBE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE RENEWAL, PRESCRIBE DELINQUENT FEES FOR LATE LICENSURE RENEWAL AND EXEMPT CERTAIN CHIROPRACTORS OVER AGE 75 FROM LICENSURE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-6-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PRESCRIBE ADDITIONAL GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST LICENSEES; TO AMEND SECTION 73-6-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN CONDUCT BY LICENSED CHIROPRACTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-6-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXTEND THE REPEALER ON THE STATUTES AUTHORIZING THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC AND CREATING AND EMPOWERING THE STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.


Information pertaining to this measure was last updated on 03/25/97 at 15:05.



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