HASBSB46 SCOTTA 3545
SENATE SUMMARY OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS
SB 46 2024 Regular Session McMath
KEYWORD AND SUMMARY AS RETURNED TO THE SENATE
HEALTH DEPARTMENT. Creates the Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Advisory
Council within the Louisiana Department of Health. (gov sig)
SUMMARY OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO THE SENATE BILL
1. Makes changes to the responsibilities and reporting requirements of the
advisory council.
2. Makes technical changes.
DIGEST OF THE SENATE BILL AS RETURNED TO THE SENATE
SB 46 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session McMath
Proposed law establishes the Louisiana Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Advisory
Council within the La Dept. of Health.
Proposed law provides for a 22 member advisory council, terms of membership,
reappointment, and criteria for reimbursement.
Proposed law requires the council to conduct reviews and assessments of Alzheimer's and
other forms of dementia in Louisiana.
Proposed law provides that the council shall hold its first meeting no later than Nov. 1, 2024,
and quarterly thereafter.
Proposed law requires the council to submit recommendations on the five-year statewide
plan and recommendations for implementation of initiatives to address Alzheimer's and
related dementias to the La. Dept. of Health later than Nov. 1, 2025.
Proposed law further requires the council to submit an annual written report of the progress
of the statewide plan to the governor's office and legislature no later than Nov. 1 of each year.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 36:259(B)(20) and R.S. 40:2018.8)
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Amanda Trapp
Researcher