The original instrument was prepared by Michelle D. Ridge. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Mary
Dozier O'Brien.
DIGEST
SB 113 Reengrossed 2015 Regular Session Gallot
Present law provides for membership of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists ("board").
Present law provides that each board member shall have rendered service, teaching, training, or
research in psychology for at least five years, shall have held a doctoral degree in psychology from
a school or college for a period of five years, and shall be licensed as a psychologist in Louisiana.
Proposed law provides each board member shall have rendered service, teaching, training, or
research in psychology for at least five years, shall have held a doctoral degree in psychology from
a school or college for a period of five years, and shall be licensed as a psychologist in Louisiana for
a minimum of five years.
Proposed law provides that no person shall be eligible to serve as a board member if he is employed
by the board, has a contract with the board for services, or within the preceding 12 months of his
nomination, was employed by the board or had a contract with the board for services.
Present law classifies certain licensees as psychologist emeritus if certain qualifications are met and
provides that a psychologist emeritus is eligible for a reduction in the annual renewal fee.
Proposed law removes the psychologist emeritus status classification and provides that a licensed
psychologist who is 65 years of age or older may be eligible for a reduction in the annual renewal
fee if he meets certain qualifications.
Present law provides that the board must maintain certain records for a period of two years.
Proposed law removes the two year retention period and provides that the board must maintain
certain records in electronic or other format.
Present law provides that any nonresident duly licensed or certified for independent practice as a
psychologist in the state of his residence, and which state will permit residents of this state a like and
similar privilege as provided herein, may, if associated with a psychologist who is a resident of the
state of Louisiana and licensed under the present law, practice as a psychologist for a period not to
exceed 30 days in any calendar year to the same extent and manner as if licensed in this state.
Proposed law provides that any nonresident duly licensed or certified for independent practice as a
psychologist in the state of his residence, and which state will permit residents of this state a like and
similar privilege as provided herein, may, if an application is submitted to the board with payment
of the appropriate fee, practice as a psychologist for a maximum of 30 days throughout a calendar year to the same extent and manner as if licensed in this state
Effective August 1, 2015.
(Amends R.S. 37:2353(A)(3), (4), (5) and (6), 2354(E), 2356(G), and 2365(D); adds R.S.
37:2353(A)(7))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer
Protection, and International Affairs to the original bill
1. Deletes provisions relative to appointment of board members.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Technical amendments.
2. Deletes provision requiring previous experience to be in Louisiana.