WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

SN 67

Dr. Heath A. Grames, Petal, Mississippi, Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, four year term effective July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2030, representing a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

2026 Regular Session

Appoints Dr. Heath A. Grames to Mississippi's Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist representative (2026-2030).

Appointment Confirmed
#publichealthandwelfare
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · SN 67

Legislative bill overview

Bill SN 67 appoints Dr. Heath A. Grames from Petal, Mississippi to the Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2026. He will represent the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist position on the board during this appointment period.

Why is this important

Board positions on professional licensing and examination bodies directly influence the standards, regulations, and oversight of licensed practitioners in their fields. The composition of these boards affects licensing requirements, continuing education standards, and disciplinary processes that impact both practitioners and the public they serve.

Potential points of contention

  • Representation and diversity: Whether the appointment process ensures diverse representation across different regions, demographics, and practice philosophies within the marriage and family therapy profession
  • Conflict of interest considerations: Potential conflicts between serving on a regulatory board while potentially maintaining a private practice or financial interests in the profession being regulated
  • Qualifications and selection transparency: The criteria used to select Dr. Grames and whether the appointment process was transparent and merit-based versus political appointment

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

Sign in to ask a question.