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Randy C. Roth, MD, Pascagoula, Mississippi, MS State Board of Medical Licensure to represent the Second Supreme Court District, remainder of a six year term effective October 3, 2024 and ending June 30, 2028, vice W. David McClendon, MD.

2025 Regular Session

Randy C. Roth, MD is nominated to a six-year seat representing the Second District on the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure to oversee medical licensure and standards.

Notified of Approval
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Bill Summary · SN 100

Summary of Bill SN 100 — Nomination to Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Overview

Bill SN 100 nominations Randy C. Roth, MD, of Pascagoula, Mississippi, to represent the Second Supreme Court District on the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. The appointment is for a six-year term, from October 3, 2024, through June 30, 2028, succeeding W. David McClendon, MD. The bill falls under the subject area of Public Health and Welfare and is categorized as a nomination.

Purpose and Intent

  • To fill a vacancy on the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure by appointing Randy C. Roth, MD, to serve as the district representative for the Second Supreme Court District.
  • To establish continuity in the governance and oversight of medical licensure and professional standards within the state.

Key Provisions

  • Nominee: Randy C. Roth, MD (Pascagoula, MS) designated to represent the Second Supreme Court District.
  • Term: Six-year term from October 3, 2024, to June 30, 2028.
  • Seat Replacement: Replaces Dr. W. David McClendon, MD.
  • Board Role: Member of the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, responsible for regulatory oversight of medical licensure and related professional standards.
  • Status and Confirmation: The nomination has progressed through the standard confirmation process, including advice and consent and formal appointment confirmation.

Process and Timeline

  • February 25, 2025: Referred to Public Health and Welfare (initial referral in the Senate/appropriate committee).
  • March 26, 2025: Do Advise and Consent (committee action to advance the nomination).
  • March 29, 2025: Appointment Confirmed; accompanying actions include an Immediate Release and notification of approval.
  • Status: Notified of Approval (as recorded in the bill’s status).

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Randy C. Roth, MD (nominee) and the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure.
  • District Represented: Second Supreme Court District (as the board seat).
  • Broader Implications: Physicians and medical professionals regulated by the board, patients receiving licensure and regulatory oversight, and entities relying on board determinations for medical practice standards.

Timelines and Procedural Notes

  • The seat is a six-year appointment ending June 30, 2028.
  • The nomination went through standard legislative procedures: referral to committee, advice and consent, and formal confirmation.
  • The record shows a rapid confirmation timeline with confirmation and public notice on March 29, 2025.

Potential Impact

  • Ensures continued governance of medical licensure with district representation on the Board.
  • Affects licensure policy, disciplinary processes, and professional standards oversight in Mississippi.
  • Provides accountability and continuity in regulatory leadership for physicians within the Second Supreme Court District.

If you’d like, I can add context on the MS State Board of Medical Licensure’s typical responsibilities or compare this nomination to prior district appointments.

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

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