The original instrument was prepared by Martha Hess. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by J. W. Wiley.
DIGEST
SB 20 Reengrossed 2018 Second Extraordinary Session Riser
Present law provides for the dedication, use, investment, and appropriation of monies in the Office
of Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund (Fund).
Senate Bill No. 400 of the 2018 Regular Session revised the Fund by changing it from a Fund to an
Account, and further providing that the monies in the Account shall be considered fees and self-
generated revenues available for annual appropriation by the legislature.
Proposed law reverses the changes made to the Fund in Senate Bill No. 400 of the 2018 Regular
Session.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 23:1170(A), 1172(A), 1172.1(C), 1172.2(D), 1178(D), 1291.1(C)(1) and (E),
1310.3(E), and 1310.13; repeals R.S. 23:1170(A), 1172(A), 1172.1(C), 1172.2(D), 1178(D),
1291.1(C)(1) and (E), 1310.3(E), and 1310.13 as amended by the Act that originated as SB 400 of
the 2018 R.S.)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes technical corrections.