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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Martiny SB No. 507
Present law provides for terms of members of the La. State Board of Dentistry ("board").
Proposed law provides that on or after Jan. 1, 2017, no person shall serve more than a total
of 10 years on the board, whether such service consists of full or partial terms, or is
consecutive or not.
Proposed law provides that proposed law shall not prevent a board member serving on Jan.
1, 2017, from completing his term of service, but shall thereafter apply.
Present law provides that the domicile of the board shall be the city of New Orleans.
Proposed law changes the domicile of the board to the parish of East Baton Rouge.
Present law provides that judicial review of a decision of the board shall be in the civil
district court for the parish of Orleans.
Proposed law changes the venue of judicial review of a decision of the board to the 19
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Judicial District in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Proposed law is effective Jan. 1, 2017.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 37:753(E) and (I) and 786(A)(1) and (C))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer
Protection, and International Affairs to the original bill
1. Makes the La. State Board of Dentistry's domicile East Baton Rouge Parish.
2. Provides that judicial review of a decision of the board shall be in the 19
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Judicial District Court.
3. Provides that the Dept. of Health and Hospitals shall investigate complaints
and violations of present law when evidence is presented to either the board
or the department.
4. Provides for terms of board members.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to the
engrossed bill.
1. Deleted provisions relative to the powers and duties of the Dept. of Health and
Hospitals.
2. Added an effective date.
3. Made technical changes.