House Committee on Health and Welfare
May 21, 2024
9:30 a.m.
Room 5
Adjourned
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
DISCUSSION OF LEGISLATION
HR214
CHARLES OWEN
VACCINES/VACCINATION
- Requests the attorney general to investigate whether certain corporations violated any laws in the production, distribution, or sale of COVID-19 vaccinations
HR222
EDMONSTON
CHILDREN
- Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to evaluate factors affecting children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in this state and their families
HR246
MANDIE LANDRY
MEDICAID MANAGED CARE
- Requests the Louisiana Department of Health, through its Medical Care Advisory Committee, or the creation of a subcommittee thereof, to study ways for Medicaid to invest in community-based social service organizations that address health-related social needs and determinants
SB192
BARROW
CHILDREN/FAMILY SERVICES DEPT
- Provides relative to the Empowering Families to Live Well Louisiana Council. (gov sig)
SB487
CATHEY
HOSPITALS
- Provides for hospital drug screenings. (8/1/24)
SB509
DUPLESSIS
PUBLIC HEALTH
- Provides for violence prevention. (8/1/24) (EN +$95,613 GF EX See Note)
SCR59
FESI
NURSING HOMES
- Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to work with stakeholders to develop a plan for the reestablishment of a nursing home following a natural disaster.
OTHER BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pursuant to House Rule 14.33, any interested person or any committee member may file with the committee a prepared statement concerning a specific instrument or matter under consideration by the committee or concerning any matter within the committee's scope of authority, and the committee records shall reflect receipt of such statement and the date and time thereof.
NOTE: Statements may be filed with the House Committee on Health and Welfare via e-mail at h-hw@legis.la.gov