This bill amends the Louisiana Sickle Cell Commission's membership structure by updating the appointment process and specifying the qualifications of certain members. The governor will appoint members, who are subject to Senate confirmation, with the introductory paragraph of the relevant section being revised to reflect this change. The bill also specifies that the commission will include the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, the Medicaid director, and several executive directors from various sickle cell organizations, ensuring that these organizations have at least one healthcare professional on their governance board.

Additionally, the bill repeals several existing provisions related to the commission's membership, specifically removing sections that outlined previous member qualifications and appointments. This streamlining aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Louisiana Sickle Cell Commission by focusing on relevant stakeholders and ensuring that the appointed members have a direct connection to healthcare and sickle cell advocacy.

Statutes affected:
HB193 Original: 40:1(B)(1)
HB193 Engrossed: 40:1(B)(1)
HB193 Enrolled: 40:1(B)(1)
HB193 Act 533: 40:1(B)(1)