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, while allowing other specified members, such as the secretaries of various departments and the state superintendent of education, to do so. The bill also consolidates the board's annual recommendations regarding budget priorities and specific budget items into a single submission due by September 30 each year. Additionally, it 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 includes the addition of a representative from the Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association to the board and grants designee appointment options to several other board members. 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)