The original instrument was prepared by Mary Dozier O'Brien. The following
digest, which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared
by Christopher D. Adams.
DIGEST
Heitmeier SCR No. 20
Directs DHH to submit a state plan amendment to the WIC program, to provide for participation
of Louisiana farmers in the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, in which farmers agree to
accept vouchers from participants in the WIC program for fresh, nutritious, locally-grown foods.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill
1. Directs DHH to submit a state plan amendment to the United States Department
of Agriculture, instead of Medicaid, to permit the use of WIC cash value vouchers
at farmers' markets.