Louisiana 2017 2017 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SCR110 Comm Sub / Analysis

                    The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Cheryl Serrett.
DIGEST
SCR 110 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session	Morrish
Creates a task force to study TOPS, including a review of the program's purpose and history, the role
of the program in relation to tuition and fees and financial aid programs, and ways to ensure the
program's long-term viability.
Provides that the task force be composed of 10 members as follows:
(1)The chairman of the Senate Committee on Education, who shall serve as the chairman of the
task force.
(2) The chairman of the House Committee on Education.
(3) Two members of the Senate, appointed by the chairman of the Senate Committee on
Education.
(4) Two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the chairman of the House
Committee on Education.
(5) Two members of the Senate, appointed by the president of the Senate.
(6) Two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house.
Requires the task force submit a written report of findings and recommendations to the Senate
president and the speaker of the house by February 15, 2018.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to original bill
1. Changes "liability" to "viability".