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LA HB382

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jack McFarland

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers approval authority for Office of Group Benefits contract adjustments of $1 million or more from oversight committees to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (JLCB)

  • Contract adjustments must receive JLCB review and approval before modified contracts can be implemented

  • Required disclosures for contract adjustments include fiscal impact to the benefits plan and rate structure changes over the subsequent three years or maximum contract period

  • JLCB already reviews and approves new benefit plans, annual benefit plans, and professional/personal/social services contracts for the Office of Group Benefits under existing law

Legislative Description

Provides relative to the authority of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

INSURANCE/GROUP-STATE

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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