Louisiana 2019 2019 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HCR60 Comm Sub / Analysis

                    DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent.  [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 60 Reengrossed 2019 Regular Session	Dustin Miller
Requests the La. Health Works Commission, with assistance and guidance from the Nursing Supply
and Demand Council and the Dept. of Children and Family Services (DCFS), to study and make
recommendations concerning potential policy changes for creating safer workplace environments
for nurses and social service workers, including workers employed by DCFS.
Requests the La. Health Works Commission to report recommendations resulting from the study to
the legislative committees on health and welfare and on labor and industrial relations on or before
Feb. 1, 2020.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Request the Dept. of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to assist and provide
guidance in the study called for in the Resolution.
2. Request that the study called for in the Resolution examine policies for creating safer
workplace environments for nurses and social service workers, including personnel
employed by DCFS.