Alabama State Board of Midwifery Board Meeting Minutes
The Alabama State Board of Midwifery met to conduct business on Friday, March 14, 2025. Board members present included (1) Ms. Laura Reeder (Chair), (2) Mr. Chris Megginson (member), (3) Ms. Noel Leithart (member), (4) Ms. Layla Brown (member), and (5) Dr. Joyce Loyd-Davis (member). Also present were Mr. Brad Chynoweth, attorney to the Board, and Dr. Sharon Porterfield, Administrative Assistant.
Rebekah Myrick, LM, Nancy Megginson, LM, and Matt Hart (BME) were the members of the public in attendance.
The Board meeting had been advertised on the Secretary of State’s website, in accordance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act. With a quorum of board members present, Ms. Reeder called the meeting to order at 10:03 am.
Ms. Reeder presented the minutes from December 13, 2024, board meeting. Mr. Megginson moved to accept the minutes. It was seconded by Ms. Brown and approved unanimously by the board.
Administrative Assistant Report: Dr. Porterfield gave the quarterly report and the financial report.
Legal Report: Mr. Chenowyth reported that the Rules Revision committee will wait until the June meeting to present the proposed rules changes, as they are waiting to see what happens with the bill filed before the legislature. He also gave a synopsis of SB193 regarding the establishment of an Occupational Licensure Board under the Department of Workforce. At this point, the Board of Midwifery would be placed under the Occupational Licensure Board. Mr. Chynoweth also reminded the board of the order in which new or revised rules must go regarding filing, public comment, and legislative council approval or denial.
Ms Reeder, next informed the board about the requirement of filing the Statement of Economic Interest for each member. She also gave an update on the new Board appointees, which are awaiting confirmation by the Senate. Ms Reeder next reported that there is a complete application to be presented for licensure. Mr. Megginson made a motion to enter Executive Session to discuss the good name and character of the applicant with a time limitation of 10 minutes. It was seconded by Ms Brown. Roll call vote: Ms. Brown aye, Mr. Megginson aye, Ms. Leithart aye, Ms. Davis, aye. All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried. The Board entered the Executive Session at 10:25 am. The Board reconvened for the general session. A motion was made by Ms. Brown and seconded by Ms. Leithart to approve LM-0036. The Board voted to approve applicant LM-0036.
Ms. Reeder, Chair, welcomed newly licensed midwife Christina Brown, LM-0036. She plans to serve the areas of Foley and Daphne, located in the southern portion of the state. Congratulations, Ms. Brown!
Ms. Reeder reminded the board of the meeting dates in 2025: June 13, September 12,
and December 12.
With no further business to discuss and no comments from the public, Ms. Brown made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Megginson seconded the motion. Ms. Reeder adjourned the meeting at 10:35 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sharon J. Porterfield
Administrative Assistant
March 14, 2025
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