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NM 300

Dr. Ramón Antonio Ortiz Llavona como Miembro de la Junta de Licenciamiento y Disciplina Médica.

2025-2028 Session

Confirms Dr. Ramón Antonio Ortiz Llavona as a member of the New Mexico Board of Medical Licensing and Discipline, filling a vacancy and shaping licensing decisions.

Notificado a la Gobernadora
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Bill Summary · NM 300

Summary — NM 300

Title: Dr. Ramón Antonio Ortiz Llavona como Miembro de la Junta de Licenciamiento y Disciplina Médica
Type: Appointment
Status: Notified to the Governor
Introduced: September 24, 2025

Purpose and intent

NM 300 is a nomination/appointment measure to place Dr. Ramón Antonio Ortiz Llavona on the New Mexico Board of Medical Licensing and Discipline (BMLD). The primary purpose is to confirm a gubernatorial nominee to serve as a member of the state board that oversees physician/licensure matters and disciplinary proceedings in New Mexico.

Key provisions

  • Confirms the nomination of Dr. Ramón Antonio Ortiz Llavona to be a member of the Board of Medical Licensing and Discipline.
  • Does not change substantive law or board authority; it is a personnel action affecting board membership.
  • No term length, salary, or specific statutory appointment conditions are specified in the text provided.

Legislative and procedural timeline

  • 2025-09-24: Nomination submitted and referred to committee(s).
  • 2025-10-06: Committee issued a first report recommending confirmation.
  • 2025-10-06: Referred to Senate Rules and Calendar Committee.
  • 2025-10-06: Placed on the Senate Special Orders Calendar.
  • 2025-10-06: Confirmed by the New Mexico Senate.
  • 2025-10-06: Notification sent to the Governor (current status).

Who is affected

  • Board of Medical Licensing and Discipline: the board’s membership and potential voting dynamics.
  • Physicians and medical professionals licensed in New Mexico: oversight, licensure decisions, and disciplinary outcomes may be indirectly affected by a new board member’s perspectives.
  • Patients and the public: the board’s role in protecting public safety through licensing and discipline means appointments can influence regulatory priorities.

Potential impact

  • Operational: A confirmed member fills a vacancy and contributes to quorum and decision-making on licensing, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
  • Policy/Regulatory: Depending on Dr. Ortiz Llavona’s background and views, the board’s approach to enforcement, licensing standards, and policy recommendations could shift modestly.
  • No immediate statutory or budgetary effects are created by this appointment itself.

Notes and next steps

  • The document provided does not include biographical details, qualifications, or the statutory term of appointment. For full context, consult the Governor’s nomination materials, the Senate committee report, and the BMLD statute for term length and eligibility requirements.
  • Final administrative steps (e.g., formal commissioning, start date) may follow the notification to the Governor.

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

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