Louisiana Revised Statutes 46:935 – Power of review of proposals of state agencies
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 46:935
- Department: means the Department of Children and Family Services or the Louisiana Department of Health. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 46:1
A. Any state agency or department proposing to establish, modify, or expand programs or services for the elderly of the state shall consult with the director of the office, who shall consult and coordinate a response with the parish voluntary councils on the aging as appropriate.
B. The office shall review and report upon all such proposals submitted to it and shall comment as to the following:
(1) The relationship and impact of the proposal on existing programs affecting the elderly.
(2) The impact of any proposed legislation, regulation, or order upon the elderly.
(3) Recommendations as to (a) the desirability of the proposal and (b) modifications that would enhance the positive impact of the proposal upon the elderly or aid in the implementation of the proposal.
C. All state agencies administering programs or implementing policies which affect the health or well-being of the elderly shall cooperate with the office in carrying out these responsibilities.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 842, §2, eff. Aug. 4, 1982; Acts 2013, No. 384, §5, eff. when one of the 20 executive branch depts. is abolished or a const. amend. authorizing creation of an additional dept. becomes effective, whichever is earlier.