Senate Bill No. 143, introduced by Senator Hensgens, amends the terms of office for certain members of the Vermilion Parish Hospital Service Districts No. 1 and No. 2. Specifically, the bill reduces the term of office for commissioners in both districts from six years to four years. For Hospital Service District No. 1, the commission will still consist of eight members, including the chief of medical staff at the Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, while the additional members will be appointed by the parish police jury. In Hospital Service District No. 2, the board will continue to have seven members, with one member appointed from among local physicians, and the remaining members serving four-year terms, except for those appointed from among physicians, who will continue to serve two-year terms.

The changes outlined in the bill are set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and aim to streamline the governance of the hospital service districts by aligning the terms of office for commissioners. The bill retains the existing structure of the commissions while modifying the duration of service, thereby potentially allowing for more frequent turnover and fresh perspectives within the boards.

Statutes affected:
SB143 Original: 46:1053(K)(1)
SB143 Engrossed: 46:1053(K)(1)