DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 87 Engrossed 2021 Regular Session Robert Owen
Establishes the Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force to study and make
recommendations for increasing awareness of chronic kidney disease and to work with policymakers,
public health entities, and educational institutions to create educational health programs to promote
awareness. Requires the task force to submit a written report of its findings and recommendations
to the legislature not later than 30 days prior to the convening of the 2022 R.S.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill:
1. Add to the membership of the task force a representative from the Southern University
School of Nursing.