Senate Resolution No. by Senator Owen urges the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to promptly file approved changes to the regulations governing physician assistants, as outlined in LAC Part XLV Title 46. The resolution highlights the board's authority to regulate the practice of medicine in Louisiana and the role of the Physician Assistants Advisory Committee in advising on matters related to licensing and regulation. Despite the board's unanimous approval to move forward with the proposed rule changes during its February 19, 2024 meeting, there are concerns that over a year has passed without these changes being submitted to the Louisiana Register to initiate the necessary rulemaking process.

The resolution calls for the board to submit the notice of intent for the approved regulation changes to the Louisiana Register in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. It emphasizes the importance of timely action in this matter and requests that a copy of the resolution be sent to both the chairman of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and the commissioner of administration.