CHILDREN/DCFS: Directs the Partners in Protecting Children Subcommittee of the Children's Cabinet Advisory Board to study the needs of the child welfare system in this state
This resolution directs a specific subcommittee within Louisiana's Children's Cabinet Advisory Board to study the needs of the state's child welfare system. The study will examine challenges faced by children and families receiving services from the Department of Children and Family Services and aim to provide recommendations for improving outcomes and protecting children. The subcommittee is required to submit a written report with its findings and suggestions by February 1, 2025, to the House Committee on Health and Welfare and the state's legislative research library.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2024
Last action Jun 3, 2024
Floor votes · House May 30, 2024
How they voted
95–0
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 102
May 30, 2024
D
Democratic32
87% Yea
R
Republican70
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called, yeas 97, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
lower
1 primary · 33 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kathy Edmonston
RRepublican
Co
Adrian Fisher
DDemocratic
Co
Alonzo Knox
DDemocratic
Co
BA
Beryl Amedée
RRepublican
Co
Beth Billings
RRepublican
Co
Brach Myers
RRepublican
Co
Candace Newell
DDemocratic
Co
Chuck Owen
RRepublican
Co
Dewith Carrier
RRepublican
Co
Dodie Horton
RRepublican
Co
Ed Larvadain
DDemocratic
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