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 Linda Nugent.
DIGEST
Murray (SB 85)
Present law provides for the calculation of net child care costs as it applies to the basic child
support obligation.
Proposed law allows the definition of child care costs to include the reasonable child care
expenses incurred by either parent while receiving job training or education necessary to obtain
employment or enhance earning potential when calculating the basic child support obligation.
Present law provides worksheets for calculating total child support obligation.
Proposed law provides worksheets for the calculation of total child support obligation including
the application of the new definition of child care costs.
Effective August 1, 2014.
(Amends R.S. 9:315.3 and 315.20)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Specifies that the definition of child care costs are to be reasonable.