DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 129 Reengrossed 2015 Regular Session Barrow
Creates a 19-member task force to study and make recommendations concerning health services
delivery and financing in the Baton Rouge region.
Requires the task force to submit a written report of findings and recommendations to the members
of the Capital Region Legislative Delegation and the legislative committees on health and welfare
no later than 30 days prior to the convening of the 2016 RS. Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill:
1. Revise a statement regarding issues of concern at the city and state level to indicate that
the issues are of concern at the city, regional, and state level.
2. In the listing of task force members, delete a reference to a nonexistent position with the
Campaign for Healthcare for Everyone - Louisiana, and provide instead that one member
representing that group shall be a task force member.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Add the following members to the task force:
(a)The director of the Louisiana Budget Project or his designee.
(b)The chairman of the board of directors of Woman's Hospital Foundation or his
designee.