HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to submit a report relative to the implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program.
This Senate Resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Health to provide regular updates on how it is using federal funds for the Rural Health Transformation Program. The bill specifically directs the department to submit two detailed reports by late 2026 and late 2027 that list which organizations received money and how much. These reports must also include data on the program's progress in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural areas. The request aims to ensure transparency and accountability for the billions of dollars allocated to improve rural health infrastructure and services.
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introduced
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Jun 2026
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Jun 2026
House Passage
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Introduced Jun 1, 2026
Last action Jun 1, 2026
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The bill was transitioned from a draft version to its final enrolled form, removing administrative headers and the legislative digest while retaining the core request for the Department of Health to submit specific reports on the Rural Health Transformation Program. The substantive policy content, including the request for two specific reports with defined deadlines and required data points, remains unchanged.
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Removed the original document header, legislative services digest, and draft formatting markers.
Added the 'ENROLLED' status label and the signature line for the President of the Senate.
Adjusted line breaks and spacing to match the final enrolled layout.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 1, 2026
How they voted
37–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 40
Jun 1, 2026
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Democratic12
83% Yea
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Republican28
96% Yea
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Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (37-0-3)
senate
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Beth Mizell
RRepublican
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