Requests BrightStart, Louisiana's Early Childhood Advisory Council, to study the merits of, and possible plans for, expansion of the evidence-based Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) and to report to the legislature.
Commends Richard E. D'Aquin upon his retirement from the Louisiana Board of Regents and recognizes his years of service to the board and to the state of Louisiana.
Requests the LSU Board of Supervisors to design and implement a reverse auction pilot program to be utilized by state hospitals which are managed by the LSU Board of Supervisors.
Acknowledges the long and dedicated public and civic service of Ralph Clarence "R.C." McCormick to his community, state, and nation and to the Louisiana Real Estate Commission and expresses condolences upon his death.
Requires prefiling by January 15 of any legislative instrument which produces a net decrease in taxes, fees, charges or other revenues received by the state of $10 million or more annually in any one of the 5 fiscal years; a report by the proponents on the instrument's economic effects; and a review of such report by the legislative fiscal office.
Commends J. David "Dave" Gregory, LCSW, of the Department of Veterans Affairs for his dedication and compassionate service to disabled veterans and their families.
Requests the Department of Economic Development to study the economic impact on pharmacies owned and operated by Louisiana citizens due to the use of out-of-state pharmacy benefit management companies by the state and its political subdivisions.
Commends Professor Paul Greenfield and Professor David Wilkinson for their outstanding leadership in establishing the first global medical school partnership in the United States.