LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: SB 72 SLS 21RS 102
Bill Text Version: ENGROSSED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: April 20, 2021 1:46 PM Author: CARTER, TROY
Dept./Agy.: Health/LDH
Subject: Analyst: Shane Francis
HEALTH DEPARTMENT EG INCREASE GF EX See Note Page 1 of 2
Creates the office on women's health within the Louisiana Department of Health. (gov sig)
This office shall (1) Educate and advocate for women's health with an emphasis on preventive health and healthy lifestyles. (2) Identify,
and establish priorities for programs, services, and resources for women's health issues and concerns. (3) Serve as a clearinghouse and
resource regarding women's health data, strategies, services, and programs that address women's health issues. (4) Collect and analyze
relevant information and data resulting from research conducted or compiled by LDH and any collaborative entities. (5) Develop and
recommend funding and program activities for educating the public on women's health initiatives relating to social determinants of health.
(6) Make recommendations to the secretary of LDH concerning programs that address women's health issues for inclusion in the
department's budget and strategic planning. (7) Seek funding from private or other governmental entities to carryout the purposes
provided in proposed law. (8) Prepare for publication and dissemination of public materials regarding women's health. (9) Conduct public
educational forums to raise awareness and educate citizens about women's health programs, issues, and services. (10) Coordinate the
activities and programs of the office with other entities that focus on women's health or women's issues. (11) Provide an annual report to
the governor and the legislature, concerning priorities and services needed for women's health in this state and areas for improvement.
EXPENDITURES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total
REVENUES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW
Federal Funds SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
Proposed law may result in a significant increase in SGF expenditures and potential associated federal matching funds of up
to $1.8 M annually. Proposed law requires the appointment of an assistant secretary within the Louisiana Department of
Health and grants hiring authority necessary to carry out the intended duties and functions of the office; to serve as a
centralized point of women’s health advocacy and to coordinate efforts with programs, services, and initiatives across the
Louisiana Department of Health and other agencies that serve women.
LDH reports that initial discussion regarding the staffing requirements necessary to operate an effective Office of Women’s
Health (OWH) would likely incorporate 11 new T.O. positions to include: an Assistant Secretary; 8 Program Managers to
serve as liaisons for OWH to coordinate research, analysis and policy management activities related to statewide health or
social service programs; a Contract Grant Reviewer who will research potential grants and state appropriation budgets to
attempt to expand available funds to support services to women and to develop and monitor contracts, applications and sub-
recipient grant agreements; and an unspecified assistant. Proposed law authorizes the office to enter into agreements or
contracts with any person or government agency as necessary or convenient to carry out its functions.
LDH estimates total personnel costs to be $907,150 in annual salaries and $453,575 in related benefits for a total of
$1,360,725. Further costs estimated by LDH include $225,502 in Operating Expenses, $200,000 in Professional Services,
$16,346 in Equipment and $20,000 in Other Charges for a total state expenditure of $1,822,573. The LFO has requested
additional delineation of non-personnel expenses from LDH and will update this fiscal note when the information is received.
The Legislative Fiscal Office cannot corroborate the workload necessity detailed by LDH, particularly whether the scope of
labor for OWH would require 8 Program Managers. To the degree that staffing levels are less than that estimated by LDH,
costs would decrease proportionally.
SEE EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
REVENUE EXPLANATION
This measure authorizes the office to seek funding from private or other governmental entities to carry out the purposes,
duties and functions of OWH.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
x 13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} x 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee Alan M. Boxberger
6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Staff Director
 LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: SB 72 SLS 21RS 102
Bill Text Version: ENGROSSED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: April 20, 2021 1:46 PM Author: CARTER, TROY
Dept./Agy.: Health/LDH
Subject: Analyst: Shane Francis
CONTINUED EXPLANATION from page one: Page 2 of 2
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
The needed positions as reported by LDH are delineated below:
(1) Assistant Secretary - annual salary of $150,000 + $75,000 (related benefits) = $225,000
(2) Program Manager - annual salary of $82,440 + $41,220 (related benefits) = $123,660
(3) Program Manager - annual salary of $82,440 + $41,220 (related benefits) = $123,660
(4) Program Manager - annual salary of $82,440 + $41,220 (related benefits) = $123,660
(5) Program Manager - annual salary of $82,440 + $41,220 (related benefits) = $123,660
(6) Program Manager - annual salary of $82,440 + $41,220 (related benefits) = $123,660
(7) Program Manager - annual salary of $82,440 + $41,220 (related benefits) = $123,660
(8) Program Manager - annual salary of $82,440 + $41,220 (related benefits) = $123,660
(9) Program Manager - annual salary of $82,440 + $41,220 (related benefits) = $123,660
(10) Unspecified Assistant - annual salary of $38,850 + $19,425 (related benefits) = $58,275
(11) Contract Grant Reviewer - annual salary of $58,780 + $29,390 (related benefits) = $88,170
For informational purposes, many intended duties of OWH currently occur in several offices across state government, notably
the Governor’s Office of Women’s Policy whose scope of duties include the advocacy of women’s health policy and serving as
a connector between public and private women’s health agencies and educational institutions. This office is currently staffed
by 1 T.O. at an approximate annual salary of $88,400 and approximated related benefits of $44,200 for a total of $132,600.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
x 13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} x 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee Alan M. Boxberger
6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Staff Director


Statutes affected:
SB72 Original: 36:251(C)(1)
SB72 Engrossed: 36:251(C)(1)