The bill, HB 137, focuses on the Children's Cabinet Advisory Board and introduces several amendments to its structure and operations. Notably, it removes the option for certain members of the Children's Cabinet to appoint a designee, which includes key positions such as the secretaries of various departments and the state superintendent of education. Additionally, the bill consolidates the board's recommendations regarding budget priorities and specific budget items into a single annual submission due by September 30, rather than having separate deadlines in August and November. It also adds the state child ombudsman as a nonvoting ex officio member and permits the establishment of subcommittees, including one for Ezekiel's Law.

Furthermore, the proposed law adds a representative from the Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association to the board and grants several board members the option to appoint a designee. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or, if not signed, after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature. If vetoed and later approved by the legislature, the act will become effective the day after such approval.

Statutes affected:
HB137 Original: 46:2605(A)
HB137 Engrossed: 46:2605(A)
HB137 Reengrossed: 46:2602(B), 46:2605(A)
HB137 Enrolled: 46:2602(B)(1), 46:2605(A)
HB137 Act : 46:2602(B)(1), 46:2605(A)