Senate Bill No. by Senator Boudreaux amends the qualifications for members of the Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners. Specifically, it modifies the existing law to prohibit board members from holding an elected or appointed position in an optometry professional association that is domiciled in Louisiana during their term on the board. However, the bill clarifies that this prohibition does not extend to members holding positions in associations for regulatory boards of optometry.

The changes to the law will take effect on August 1, 2025, and aim to ensure that board members maintain a level of independence from local optometry associations while still allowing participation in broader regulatory associations. This amendment is intended to enhance the integrity and impartiality of the board's operations.

Statutes affected:
SB10 Original: 37:1042(D)(2)