ENROLLED
2020 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 81
BY REPRESENTATIVE MARCELLE
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To establish a task force to study and make recommendations relative to projected
workforce demands in the cannabis industry in Louisiana and to report its findings
and recommendations to the Legislature of Louisiana no later than February 1, 2021.
WHEREAS, the Legislature of Louisiana passed medical marijuana legislation in
2016 and gave authorization for two state higher educational institutions to grow, process,
and provide medical cannabis; and
WHEREAS, recent studies show the therapeutic value of cannabis in treating a wide
array of debilitating medical conditions, including relief of the neuropathic pain that often
fails to respond to conventional treatments and reduced symptoms and even complete
remission from Crohn's disease; and
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has passed the 2018 Farm Bill, which
defines hemp as a cannabis plant that contains not more than three-tenths percent of
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and authorizes the cultivation of hemp and commercial
distribution of hemp-derived products; and
WHEREAS, the cannabis industry is thriving across the country as Louisiana and
other states establish laws to authorize and regulate the industry; and
WHEREAS, since this is a growing, new industry there is a need to study the
workforce demands and the skills necessary to supply the cannabis industry with a capable
and compete workforce, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other
healthcare practitioners.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
establish a task force to study and make recommendations relative to projected workforce
demands in the cannabis industry in Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall be comprised of the
following members:
(1) Two representatives of Louisiana State University appointed by the president of
the university.
(2) Two representatives of Southern University appointed by the president of the
university.
(3) Two representatives of Baton Rouge Community College appointed by the
chancellor of the college.
(4) One representative of the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy appointed by the board.
(5) One physician appointed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
(6) One representative of the Louisiana Workforce Commission appointed by the
secretary of the commission.
(7) One member of the Louisiana House of Representatives appointed by the speaker
of the House of Representatives.
(8) One member of the Louisiana Senate appointed by the president of the Senate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall hold its organizational
meeting at the call of the commissioner of higher education, and at its organizational
meeting, the task force shall elect a chair and such other officers as it deems necessary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force may conduct such meetings at
such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and
effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Regents shall provide staff and
administrative support for the task force.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall report its findings and
recommendations, including any suggestions for proposed legislation, to the legislature no
later than February 1, 2021, at which time the task force shall cease to exist.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Louisiana commissioner of higher education, the presidents of Louisiana State University
and Southern University, the chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College, the secretary
of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, the executive directors of the Louisiana State
Board of Medical Examiners and the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, the speaker of the
Louisiana House of Representatives, and the president of the Louisiana Senate.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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