LAAAP 2021 Legislative Session Report 2021 Prepared by Seersucker Strategies LLC I1ntroduction 1 Introduction The 2021 Louisiana Legislative session concluded on June 10, 2021. Policymakers put a significant focus this session on tax reform and infrastructure investments. These priorities were somewhat overshadowed by controversies related to critical race theory, transgender rights, and voting machine procurement. The Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics had a number of priorities along with a myriad of bills to be tracked during this legislation session. We focused on crucial policy areas including scope of practice, vaccinations, childhood obesity and physician non-compete contracts. The Louisiana Legislature prioritized roads, bridges and lawmakers’ pet projects in its $43 billion dollar spending plan for the state budget cycle that starts July 1. The additional cash came from better-than-expected tax revenue. The state anticipates receiving $677 million more in revenue over the next 13 months than it initially expected. The federal government has also provided $1.6 billion in additional funds for economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Louisiana’s Medicaid budget is still short $23.8 million in state funding when compared to the budget proposal submitted by the governor. That could result in a reduction of $82.1 million overall, because the state won’t be able to put up all the money needed to draw down federal funds. Priority 2Legislation Priority Legislation Scope of Practice There are a number of legislative proposals which were focused priorities of the LAAAP during the recent legislative session. The following highlights those bills and their outcomes. Legislation Issue Data / Outcome Would have APRN Independent HB 495 - Rep. Ivey removed Practice collaborative practice agreement requirement. OPPOSED AND DEFATED Backed by Physician Assistant HB 442 - Rep. Bagley Legislative Independent Leadership Practice OPPOSED AND DEFEATED Priority Legislation Vaccination Policy A number of bills were filed during this legislation session aimed at barring the government or businesses from having any input regarding the vaccination status of individuals. Key Indicator Activity / Project Data / Outcome Prohibit vaccine OPPOSED and HB 579 - Rep. Amedee requirements for DEFEATED travel, work, etc SB 198 - Sen. Cathey Prohibits the barring of OPPOSED and unvaccinated DEFEATED individuals from public buildings. HB 103 - Rep. McCormick Prohibits requiring vaccine OPPOSED - for professional license AMDENDED and URGING VETO HB 498 - Rep. Edmonston Prohibits government OPPOSED - vaccine requirements AMDENDED and URGING VETO Priority Legislation Physician Non-Compete Louisiana State Medical Society along with the various physician specialist groups worked on a Key Indicator Activity / Project Data / Outcome Prohibited SUPPORTED but HB 483 - Rep. Wright restricting DEFEATED physicians from the practice of medicine. HB 561 by Bagley Prohibits restricting state SUPPORTED but employed physicians from DEFEATED the practice of medicine Priority Legislation Issue Awareness Resolutions/Bills LAAAP sponsored and supported a number of resolutions highlighting important policy goals of the chapter. Key Indicator Activity / Project Data / Outcome Created Childhood SUPPORTED and HCR 120 by Bagley Obesity Awareness PASSED Day HR 215 by Bagley Urges Congress to Pass the SUPPORTED and Treat and Cure Obesity Act PASSED HB 460 by Hollis Creates a Rare Disease SUPPORTED and Advisory Commission PASSED Priority Legislation Other Areas of Focus Below includes additional instruments of significance during the 2021 Legislative Session. Key Indicator Activity / Project Data / Outcome Adds SUPPORTED and HB 316 by Rep. Davis mucopolysaccharid PASSED osis type I, glycogen storage disorder type II, and Krabbe disease to the state's newborn screening panel SB 104 by Sen Fesi Prohibited gender OPPOSED and affirming care. DEFEATED Final Legislative 3Bill Track LAAAP Legislative Update Last Updated: June 21, 2021 Executive Summary Add an executive summary or additional content here! Bills by Last Status and Position Support 9 46 1 56 Monitor 14 53 1 68 Oppose 9 1 10 None 8 16 24 0 25 50 75 Introduced Passed First Chamber Passed Second Chamber Vetoed Failed Failed Sine Die Enacted Bills by Issue Recently Updated Bills (0) No bills to show. LAAAP (158) Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 105 Received In The Senate Read By Title Rules Failed sine die None Suspended Read Second Time By Title And Referred To The Committee On Finance 2020 05 26 Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-26 APPROPRIATIONS: Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Primary Sponsors Zee Zeringue Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 158 Read By Title And Returned To The Calendar Failed sine die Monitor Subject To Call 2020 05 29 Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-24 MEDICAL MARIJUANA: Authorizes the recommendation of medical marijuana in treating certain neurodegenerative diseases and conditions Primary Sponsors Joe Marino Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 160 Read By Title Under The Rules Referred To The Failed sine die Monitor Committee On Insurance 2020 03 09 Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-24 INSURANCE CLAIMS: Provides relative to health insurance claims Primary Sponsors Joe Stagni Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 164 Effective Date 08 01 20 2020 06 05 Enacted Monitor Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-24 HEALTH/EMERG MED SERVICE: Provides relative to emergency medical services protocols in certain life-threatening situations Primary Sponsors Paula Davis Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 169 Read By Title Under The Rules Referred To The Failed sine die Support Committee On Education 2020 03 09 Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-24 SCHOOLS: Provides relative to first aid training for public school employees Primary Sponsors Valarie Hodges Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 172 Read By Title Under The Rules Referred To The Failed sine die Monitor Committee On Health And Welfare 2020 03 09 Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-24 CHILDREN/NEWBORNS: Authorizes the installation and use of newborn safety devices at infant relinquishment sites designated in the Safe Haven Law Primary Sponsors Mike Pete Huval Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 177 Read By Title Under The Rules Referred To The Failed sine die Monitor Committee On Insurance 2020 03 09 Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-24 INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to the payment of health insurance claims Primary Sponsors Tanner Magee Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 183 Read By Title Under The Rules Referred To The Failed sine die Support Committee On Civil Law And Procedure 2020 03 09 Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-24 CHILDREN/PARENTAL RIGHTS: Prohibits parenting determinations based upon parental blindness Primary Sponsors Chris Turner Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 191 Read By Title Under The Rules Referred To The Failed sine die Support Committee On Health And Welfare 2020 03 09 Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-24 STATE AGENCIES: Provides for parish offices of the Dept. of Children and Family Services and the Dept. of Health Primary Sponsors Mike Pete Huval Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 192 Read By Title Under The Rules Referred To The Failed sine die Support Committee On Education 2020 03 09 Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-24 EARLY CHILDHOOD: Provides relative to the coordination of data for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the early childhood care and education network and prioritizing the provision of related services and funds Primary Sponsors Rodney Lyons Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 193 Withdrawn From The Files Of The House 2020 Failed Oppose 05 04 Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-24 TANF/FITAP: Provides for drug testing requirements for recipients of cash assistance in the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program Primary Sponsors Sherman Mack Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 195 Read By Title Under The Rules Referred To The Failed sine die Support Committee On Insurance 2020 03 09 Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-24 INSURANCE CLAIMS: Provides for the payment of health insurance claims prior to the credentialing of a healthcare provider Primary Sponsors Dustin Miller Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 204 Effective Date 08 01 2020 2020 06 04 Enacted Support Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-24 CRIMINAL/RECORDS: Authorizes CASA to receive FBI records on potential CASA volunteers Primary Sponsors Ted James Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 210 Effective Date 01 01 2021 2020 06 11 Enacted Monitor Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-24 CHILDREN/SUPPORT: Provides for a child support obligor's right to claim children for tax purposes and provides for the schedule of basic child support obligations Primary Sponsors Mike Johnson Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 215 Read By Title Under The Rules Referred To The Failed sine die Monitor Committee On Civil Law And Procedure 2020 03 09 Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-26 ADOPTION: Provides for uniform post-placement functions associated with agency adoptions and private adoptions Primary Sponsors Tony Bacala Bill Number Last Action Status Position HB 239 Read By Title Under The Rules Referred To The Failed sine die Support Committee On Health And Welfare 2020 03 09 Title Introduction Date: 2020-02-26 VITAL STATISTICS: Provides relative to Missing Angel Certificates issued by the