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SN 60

Anthony Charles (Tony) Waits, Prentiss, Mississippi, State Board of Pharmacy as the Fourth Congressional District representative as the District existed on July 1, 2001, five year term effective August 27, 2025 and ending July 1, 2030.

2026 Regular Session

Bill appoints Tony Waits to Mississippi's State Board of Pharmacy for the Fourth Congressional District with a five-year term through July 2030.

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Bill Summary · SN 60

Legislative bill overview

This bill appoints Anthony Charles (Tony) Waits of Prentiss, Mississippi to the State Board of Pharmacy representing the Fourth Congressional District for a five-year term beginning August 27, 2025 and ending July 1, 2030. The appointment uses the congressional district boundaries as they existed on July 1, 2001.

Why is this important

Board of Pharmacy appointments directly influence pharmaceutical regulations, licensing standards, and consumer drug safety oversight in Mississippi. These positions shape prescription drug access, pharmacy operations, and healthcare policy that affects all state residents.

Potential points of contention

  • District boundary ambiguity: Using 2001 congressional district lines rather than current boundaries may create confusion about representation and whether districts have been redrawn since then
  • Appointment timing: The effective date (August 27, 2025) predates the bill's current referral (January 2026), raising questions about retroactive appointments or implementation delays
  • Lack of qualification details: The bill provides no information about Waits' pharmaceutical expertise, background, or relevant credentials for the position

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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