This is the Louisiana Radio Network Legislative Report for Monday May 20th, I’m Kevin Barnhart…
The Louisiana House has approved legislation that would give the state’s legislative auditor access to income tax returns of Medicaid recipients. Democrats oppose the legislation, New Orleans Representative Gary Carter had this question for the bill’s author, Prairieville Representative Tony Bacala…
cut 5 (10) “….thank you”
The proposal heads to the Senate, where similiar efforts died in years past.

The House Labor Committee advances a Senate-approved bill to address PTSD and mental health among firefighters and police, adding the mental illness to the list of injuries eligible for public employee benefits. A Jefferson Parish firefighter spoke at the House hearing, saying he did not catch the symptoms of PTSD early enough, even going as far to say the activity among lawmakers were triggering flashbacks.
Cut 11 (12)“…of body bags.”
The measure heads to the House floor for final legislative passage.

The House will hear a bill Tuesday that would restrict online fantasy sports playing to over-21 establishments. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Lawmakers have a little over two weeks to complete their work as the regular session is set to end on Thursday, June 6th at 6 PM.

That’s your legislative report, I’m Kevin Barnhart on the Louisana Radio Network.