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Patsy Rouse (Patti) Hawkins, Nettleton, Mississippi, State Board of Pharmacy as an at-large pharmacist holding an institutional permit, five year term effective August 27, 2025 and ending July 1, 2030, vice Ronnie Bagwell.

2026 Regular Session

Bill SN 59 appoints Patti Hawkins to Mississippi's State Board of Pharmacy for five years as an institutional pharmacist, replacing Ronnie Bagwell.

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Bill Summary · SN 59

Legislative bill overview

Senate Bill 59 appoints Patsy Rouse (Patti) Hawkins from Nettleton, Mississippi to the State Board of Pharmacy as an at-large pharmacist member holding an institutional permit. The appointment is for a five-year term running from August 27, 2025 to July 1, 2030, replacing outgoing member Ronnie Bagwell.

Why is this important

The State Board of Pharmacy regulates pharmacy licenses, standards of practice, and drug dispensing across Mississippi. Board appointments directly influence regulatory decisions affecting thousands of pharmacists and patient access to medications throughout the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Institutional permit scope: The specification of an "institutional permit" narrows the appointment to pharmacy operations in hospitals, clinics, or facilities rather than retail settings, which may limit representation of community pharmacy interests on the board
  • At-large designation: At-large appointments can lack geographic diversity; unclear whether this represents all regions of Mississippi equally
  • Limited public information: The bill provides minimal detail about Hawkins' qualifications, experience, or why she was selected over other candidates, making independent evaluation of her fitness difficult

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

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