Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission public meetings in 2021
4 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission
The Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss specific legislative and tracking items. The agenda includes a review of House Resolution No. 148 and New Orleans kit tracking.
- Discussion of House Resolution No. 148
- Discussion of New Orleans Kit Tracking
- Approval of May 13, 2021 and September 14, 2021 meeting minutes
The Commission adopted minutes from two previous meetings and approved a draft report regarding House Resolution No. 148 for submission to the Legislature. Members discussed forensic medical report access for victims and rescheduled a presentation on kit tracking. The next meeting was set for March 9, 2022.
- Adopted May 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted September 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved draft Report to the Louisiana Legislature regarding House Resolution No. 148
- Authorized Chairman to forward report to the Legislature by February 1, 2022
- Scheduled next meeting for March 9, 2022
Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission
The Commission will meet to discuss legislative topics and specific items regarding House Resolution No. 148 and Kit Tracking in New Orleans. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of previous minutes, and a public comment period.
- Discussion of House Resolution No. 148
- Discussion of New Orleans Kit Tracking
The meeting was adjourned with no business conducted because only eight members were present, which did not constitute a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for November 30, 2021.
- Adjourned meeting without conducting business due to lack of quorum
Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission
The Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission will meet to discuss legislative matters and New Orleans kit tracking. The body will also review medical records requests and HSR1 activity.
- Discussion of legislation with Senator Beth Mizell
- Review of New Orleans kit tracking
- Discussion of HSR1 activity
- Review of medical records requests
- Approval of February 9, 2021 meeting minutes
The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 9, 2021 meeting. Members discussed the status of HB 234 and HB 433, the New Orleans Kit Tracking Project, and victim access to medical records. No legislative changes were voted upon during the session.
- Unanimously adopted February 9, 2021 meeting minutes
- Scheduled next meeting for September 14, 2021
- Authorized September 15, 22, and 23, 2021 as alternate meeting dates
Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission
The Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission will meet to discuss a written report for Act 354 and legislation. The body will also review New Orleans kit tracking and HSR-1 activity.
- Written Report for Act 354
- New Orleans Kit Tracking
- HSR-1 Activity
- Approval of October 1 and December 15, 2020 meeting minutes
The Commission unanimously adopted a written report for the Legislature. Members voted to seek amendments to Act 354 regarding meeting frequency, rule-making authority, and commission membership.
- Adopted minutes for October 1, 2020 (unanimous)
- Adopted minutes for December 15, 2020 (unanimous)
- Adopted written report for the Legislature and authorized its delivery (unanimous)
- Voted to seek amendment of Act 354 to change meeting schedule to every four months
- Voted to seek amendment of Act 354 to repeal Section 556.B regarding Attorney General rule-making
- Voted to seek amendment of Act 354 to add the STAR Agency Executive Director as a member
- Scheduled next meeting for May 12, 2021