DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 673 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Jordan
Abstract: Provides for membership of the pharmacy benefit manager monitoring advisory council
and provides for technical changes.
Present law provides for the pharmacy benefit manager monitoring advisory council and provides
for membership, functions, and matters for the council to advise the commissioner of insurance and
the board of pharmacy relative to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers.
Proposed law adds the governor, the chairman of the House Committee on Insurance, the chairman
of the House Committee on Health and Welfare, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Health
and Welfare, and the chairman of the Senate Committee on Insurance to the pharmacy benefit
manager monitoring advisory council, provides for technical changes, and otherwise retains present
law. Effective upon governor's signature or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 40:2869(D) and (E); Adds R.S. 40:2869(A)(21)-(25))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill:
1. Add the chairmen of the House and Senate committees on insurance and the chairmen
of the House and Senate committees on health and welfare to the pharmacy benefit
manager monitoring advisory council.
2. Add an effective date.
3. Make technical changes.