Page 1 of 2 Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. Regular Session, 2012 ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 729 BY SENATOR CLAITOR AN ACT1 To amend and reenact R.S. 42:1113(D)(2)(b), relative to the Code of Governmental Ethics;2 to provide for an exception to the prohibition of contractual arrangements for any3 contract with any plan providing Medicaid services to Medicaid recipients; to4 provide an exception relative to the provision of services relative to the early steps5 program; and to provide for related matters.6 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:7 Section 1. R.S. 42:1113(D)(2)(b) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as8 follows: 9 ยง1113. Prohibited contractual arrangements; exceptions; reports10 * * *11 D. * * *12 (2) The provisions of this Subsection shall not prohibit the following:13 * * *14 (b) A provider agreement entered into with the Department of Health and15 Hospitals under the state medical assistance program or the early steps program,16 a contract with an early steps program provider, or a provider contract entered17 into with any plan providing Medicaid services to Medicaid recipients.18 * * *19 Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, if not20 signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature21 by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If22 ACT No. 689 SB NO. 729 ENROLLED Page 2 of 2 Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, this Act shall become1 effective on the day following such approval.2 PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA APPROVED: