HEALTH SERVICES: Creates the Uterine Fibroids Commission (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

The commission membership was reduced from thirteen to twelve members, replacing specific hospital system representatives with two individuals living with uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, or endometriosis.

A standard four-year term was established for all appointees, replacing the previous undefined term for the chairman.

The appointment process for legislators and executive officials was clarified to specify the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate as the appointing authorities.

The commission's functions were updated to explicitly include reviewing state regulations and providing an annual public hearing forum.

Added seven new commission members representing Christus Health, Southern University, Tulane University, Our Lady of the Lake Health, Louisiana Hospital Association, Ochsner Health, and Woman's Hospital of Baton Rouge.

Reorganized the member list to separate patient advocates and professional organizations from legislative and executive appointees, clarifying the specific appointment authority for each group.

Specified that members appointed by the Governor must be subject to Senate confirmation, while legislative appointees are selected by the Speaker and Senate President.

Removed the 'Prefiled pursuant to Article III' language and adjusted page numbering from 5 to 4.

Replaced generic association names with specific organizations and added new members representing women's health conditions (uterine fibroids, PCOS, endometriosis) and specific healthcare systems.

Changed the appointment authority for the member representing Ochsner Health System from the system itself to the president of Woman's Hospital of Baton Rouge.

Reordered the list of the commission's functions to prioritize evaluating existing groups and contextualizing reporting before advising the governor.