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SN 44

Elizabeth JeanMarie (Liz) McLain, Ridgeland, Mississippi, Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy as a Licensed Massage Therapist, four year term effective September 24, 2024 and ending June 30, 2028, vice Mr. Michael Scott Parker.

2025 Regular Session

Nominate Liz McLain to the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy for a four-year term, replacing Michael Parker.

Notified of Approval
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Bill Summary · SN 44

Summary of SN 44 — Nomination to the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy

Overview

SN 44 proposes the appointment of Elizabeth JeanMarie (Liz) McLain of Ridgeland, Mississippi, to serve as a Licensed Massage Therapist on the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy. The appointment would fill the vacancy created by the departure of Michael Scott Parker. The nomination falls under the Public Health and Welfare subject area.

What the bill would do

  • Nominate Liz McLain to the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy as a Licensed Massage Therapist.
  • Establish a four-year term for the seat on the board, with term dates stated as September 24, 2024, to June 30, 2028.
  • Replace the current member, Michael Scott Parker, on the board.

Term, seat, and dates

  • Term length: Four years.
  • Term start and end (as stated): September 24, 2024 – June 30, 2028.
  • Appointee: Elizabeth JeanMarie (Liz) McLain, Ridgeland, MS.
  • Replaces: Michael Scott Parker on the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy.

Process and timeline

  • Referred to: Public Health and Welfare (January 10, 2025).
  • Advise and Consent process: Do Advise and Consent (March 26, 2025).
  • Actions taken: Immediate Release (March 29, 2025); Appointment Confirmed (March 29, 2025); Notified of Approval (March 29, 2025).
  • Current status: Notified of Approval (as of March 29, 2025).

Who is affected

  • Nominee: Elizabeth JeanMarie (Liz) McLain, prospective member of the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy.
  • Existing member vacancy: Michael Scott Parker’s seat on the board.
  • Regulatory body: Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy, which licenses and oversees massage therapy practice in the state.
  • Broader impact: Practitioners and the public who rely on regulatory oversight of massage therapy.

Potential impact

  • Adds a licensed massage therapist with a four-year board seat, contributing to governance and regulatory decision-making for massage therapy in Mississippi.
  • Establishes continuity on the board by replacing a departing member, potentially affecting policy direction and disciplinary oversight alongside other board members.
  • The term aligns with standard board rotation practices, maintaining ongoing professional representation on the regulatory body.

Notes

  • The stated term dates precede the introduction date of the bill (January 10, 2025); the nomination details reflect the intended four-year term and vacancy replacement as described in the bill’s information.

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

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