Board Meeting, March 20, 2026

State Board of Midwifery Meeting Minutes

The Alabama State Board of Midwifery met on March 20, 2026, to conduct business. Board members present included (1) Ms. Laura Reeder (Chair), (2) Mr. Chris Megginson (member), (3) Dr. Pam Smith (member), (4) Ms. Christine Litas (member), and (5) Dr. Noel Leithart (member). Also present were Ms. Lindsay Barton, attorney to the Board, and Dr. Sharon Porterfield, Administrative Assistant.

The members of the public in attendance were Rebekah Myrick, LM, Nancy Megginson, LM, Pauline Carr, CPM, and Matt Hart (attorney for BME).

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 10:08 am.

New Board members were appointed by the Governor and affirmed by the Senate. Ms. Tiffany Martin (CPM) and Dr. Eileen Meyer (NP) affirmed to uphold their duties as new board members.

Ms. Reeder presented the December 12, 2025, board meeting minutes. Mr. Megginson moved to accept the minutes. It was seconded by Dr. Smith and approved unanimously by the board.

Administrative Assistant Report: Dr. Porterfield gave the quarterly report and the financial report.

Legal Counsel Report: Ms. Barton, representing Board Attorney

Board Chair Report: Ms. Reeder reminded Board members to complete SEI filing due by April 30

Ms. Reeder next presented one renewal application and three new applicants. Mr Megginson moved to go into executive session for a period of 10 minutes to discuss the good name and character of the applicants. Seconded by Dr. Smith. A roll call vote was taken. Litas aye, Reeder aye, Megginson aye, Leithart aye, Smith aye, Martin aye, Meyer aye. General session resumed at 10:31am

Ms. Martin made a motion to accept the renewal of LM-0028. Dr. Meyer seconded. Unanimous approval by the board members followed.

After confirming that the applications were complete, Mr. Megginson moved to accept the three new applicants, LM-0041, 42, 43. Ms. Martin seconded and a vote was taken. A unanimous vote occurred. Ms. Reeder congratulated the new applicants, Ms. Pauline Carr, LM-0041, and Ms. Kiz Tosi, LM-0042, who will serve South Alabama. Ms. Reeder also congratulated Ms. Launa Janssen-Campbell, LM-0043, who will serve Northeast Alabama.

Ms. Reeder encouraged the new midwives to join ALMA. Ms. Reeder also reminded everyone of the future meetings of 2026.

Meeting dates for 2026 @ Vestavia City Hall @ 10am

June 12

Sept 11

Dec 11

With no further business to discuss and no comments from the public, Dr. Meyer made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Martin seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. Ms. Reeder adjourned the meeting at 10:42 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Sharon Porterfield

Dr. Sharon J. Porterfield,

Administrative Assistant