CALL TO ORDER |
ROLL CALL |
DISCUSSION OF LEGISLATION |
| | HB90 | HORTON | VITAL STATISTICS - Provides relative to Missing Angel Certificates issued by the state registrar of vital records (OR NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | HB91 | ECHOLS | MEDICAID - Authorizes transportation network companies to provide nonemergency medical transportation services through the state Medicaid program (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | HB357 | CREWS | CHILDREN - Requires reporting of certain information relating to minors who undergo abortions (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | HB423 | EMERSON | ABORTION - Establishes requirements concerning reports of abortions performed or induced (EN GF EX See Note) |
| | HB426 | AMEDEE | HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES - Provides relative to visitation of nursing home residents and assisted living facility residents by persons designated as essential caregivers or compassionate care visitors |
| | HB447 | BUTLER | HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES - Provides relative to employment in intermediate care facilities on nonlicensed persons convicted of certain offenses |
| | HB453 | DESHOTEL | MEDICAID - Provides relative to a program of hospital assessments and intergovernmental transfers for health services financing (EG INCREASE LF RV See Note) |
| | HB468 | MANDIE LANDRY | MEDICAID - Provides relative to extension of medicaid coverage for an individual experiencing postpartum (RE +$738,954 GF EX See Note) |
| | HB578 | AMEDEE | HEALTH CARE - Provides relative to disclosure of certain information relative to abortion pill reversal |
| | HB579 | AMEDEE | HEALTH CARE - Provides for rights of individuals to bodily autonomy and to make healthcare decisions |
| | HB598 | GREEN | MENTAL HEALTH - Requires the La. Department of Health to apply for a Medicaid demonstration waiver to support and improve the delivery of inpatient mental health services (OR -$3,274,253 GF EX See Note) |
| | HCR31 | MOORE | SNAP/FOOD STAMPS - Requests a study effort and annual reports concerning types of foods and beverages purchased with SNAP benefits |
OTHER BUSINESS |
ANNOUNCEMENTS |
| Persons who do not feel comfortable giving testimony in person at this time may submit a prepared statement in lieu of appearing before the committee: |
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| NOTE: Only statements mailed to h-hw@legis.la.gov and received prior to 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, 2021, will be included in the record for this committee meeting. All persons desiring to participate in the meeting shall utilize appropriate protective health measures and observe the recommended and appropriate social distancing. |