Originally published: . Volume 13, No. 6. Source pages: 5.
HB 517 was amended and passed by the Senate on June 11. The final vote was 92 to 0. On June 24 it was reported favorably House of judiciary D. It was reported without legislative Bureau amendments. The measure is currently pending the Senate final passage. Present law (R.S. 15:827) outlines the duties of Department of Public Safety & Corrections, or DPS&C. The proposed law creates the DPS&C Medical Advisory Council composed of 13 members from each of various disciplines or associations.
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