The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Julie J. Baxter.
DIGEST
Claitor (SB 459)
Present law provides that the secretary or the attorney general may institute a civil action in the
courts of this state to seek recovery from persons who violate the provisions of the Medical
Assistance Programs Integrity Law.
Proposed law retains present law, and further provides that a contract of employment of any
private counsel, including fee amounts, and all final fees and costs, shall be a public record.
Effective August 1, 2014.
(Amends R.S. 46:438.1) Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary A to the original
bill
1. Removed a prohibition on employment of private counsel by the secretary or
attorney general to institute civil actions under the Medical Assistance Programs
Integrity Law.
2. Adds that the contract of employment of any private counsel, including fee
amounts and all final fees and costs, shall be a public record.