The original instrument was prepared by Julie J. Baxter. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by J.
W. Wiley.
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.
Summary of Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes technical changes.