The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Christine Arbo Peck.
DIGEST
SB 36 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Martiny
Present law provides for a hospital service district commission contracting for a director with
approval of the medical staff. Proposed law adds the option of the commission contracting with
hospital executives, including but not limited to the vice president, assistant administrator, and
department director and removes the requirement for approval by the medical staff.
Effective August 1, 2017.
(Amends R.S. 46:1056(A) and (B))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill
1. Removes the requirement that the medical staff of the hospital service district must
approve employment agreements that the commission enters into with the hospital
director and executive staff.
2. Clarifies that the hospital has the authority to enter into a formal agreement for
employment.