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SN 79

George Anthony (Tony) Hamrick, RN, LNH, Laurel, Mississippi, MS State Board of Nursing Home Administrators as the Registered Nurse, four year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2028.

2025 Regular Session

Nomination to appoint Hamrick as the RN member of the Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators for a four-year term (2024–2028); bill died in committee and stalled.

Notified of Return
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Bill Summary · SN 79

SN 79 — Summary

A nomination bill intended to appoint George Anthony (Tony) Hamrick, RN, LNH, of Laurel, Mississippi, to the Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators as the Registered Nurse member for a four-year term (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2028). The bill is classified as a nomination and falls under Public Health and Welfare.

Purpose and Scope

  • Purpose: To formally nominate and appoint Hamrick to serve as the Registered Nurse member on the Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators.
  • Term: Four years, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028.
  • Context: The bill is a formal nomination; such nominations typically require confirmation by the relevant legislative body (e.g., the Senate) depending on the state’s usual process for board appointments.

Key Provisions

  • Designates Hamrick’s appointment as the RN member of the Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators.
  • Establishes or codifies the specific four-year term associated with the appointment (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2028).
  • Confers regulatory board membership status to Hamrick, thereby granting him responsibilities and powers associated with the board’s oversight of nursing home administration.

(Note: The bill text is not provided, so provisions are described based on the title and summary information.)

Affected Parties

  • George Anthony (Tony) Hamrick, RN, LNH ( nominee )
  • Mississippi State Board of Nursing Home Administrators (as the RN member seat)
  • General public and nursing home administration community, to the extent the board’s actions affect licensure, regulation, and oversight

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 5, 2025
  • Referred to: Public Health and Welfare (February 5, 2025)
  • Actions on April 3, 2025:
    • Died In Committee (the bill did not advance through the committee)
    • Notified of Return (the measure was returned from committee with a note regarding its status)

Implication: As of the latest actions, the bill did not progress to a full chamber vote and is effectively stalled or dead in its current form, unless revived.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • If enacted, the bill would confirm Hamrick as the RN member of the board for a four-year term, potentially shaping regulatory perspectives within nursing home administration.
  • The appointment would be subject to the usual confirmation processes in the state (if applicable), and the full legislature would need to take action for final approval.
  • With the bill currently “Died In Committee” and “Notified of Return,” its immediate impact is minimal unless revived or reintroduced with revisions.

Next Steps / Notes

  • Monitor for any reintroduction or amendments to reinstate or modify this nomination.
  • If revived, provide updated details on confirmation dates, terms, and any related qualifications or requirements.

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

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