Mike Reese — Attendance was called for Senator Mike Reese.
Dustin Miller — Attendance was called for Representative Dustin Miller.
Gerald Boudreaux — Senator Gerald Boudreaux is called and introduced, then gives brief remarks about his 11th year in the Senate, his residence in Lafayette, and his committee and caucus roles. He is thanked for his participation, and later is recorded as seconding the motion to accept the minutes.
Gerald Boudreaux — The discussion repeatedly references Senator Boudreaux’s earlier comments as speakers follow up on his point, use it to frame the current debate, and later cite it as guidance while directing the group to page 15. One mention also includes him in a question about whether universities are being given too many mandates, but it remains part of the same broader conversation.
Gerald Boudreaux — Senator Gerald Boudreaux participates in a discussion about whether Louisiana has mandatory reporting requirements related to suicide statistics and related statutory reporting. He asks whether any such reporting exists in statute, and the chair indicates the question will be revisited after Dr. Thomas comments. The discussion then returns to Boudreaux, who references prior legislative work with Senator Louis Bernard to place the 988 suicide hotline number on driver’s license renewals and LA Wallet IDs, and he ultimately supports creating mandatory statutory requirements, citing campus suicides at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as evidence of the need for stronger reporting and prevention measures.
Gerald Boudreaux — Gerald Boudreaux is referenced in a continuing discussion about a statutory issue: one speaker follows up on a point Senator Boudreaux previously made, and later another speaker thanks him for bringing up the matter as it relates to statute.
Gerald Boudreaux — Senator Boudreaux is referenced in a continuous discussion that begins with his earlier comment about increasing awareness and continues with responses to his questions about what other states are doing, keeping the focus on the same policy discussion.
Gerald Boudreaux — Named as part of the group that will meet to develop legislation from the task force recommendations.
Jacob Landry — A reference appears to 'Rep. Jordan'; this is not clearly identifiable from the member list, so it is left untagged as Jordan is uncertain.
Dr. Thomas — Described as partnering with campuses across the state on 988-related work to raise awareness.
Dr. Thomas — Invited to respond on recommendations from other states.
Dr. Thomas — Asked to explain the center set up at Southern.
Dr. Thomas — Asked for thoughts on the concern that universities are being given too many mandates.
Dr. Thomas — Dr. Thomas is addressed in a continuing discussion about suicide-related policy and data systems. The speaker first comments on the centralized suicide data hub within the Louisiana Department of Health, then asks Dr. Thomas to share recommendations from other states that could serve as a legislative template, and finally offers thanks and praise for the knowledge and professionalism brought to the discussion.
Dr. Williams — Asked to explain the center set up at Southern.
Dr. Williams — Asked for thoughts on the concern that universities are being given too many mandates.
Dr. Williams — Thanked for the work done by the team and the quality of the report/product.
Dr. Harrison — Named as one of the directors of LCPR.
Dr. Tolbert — Dr. Tolbert is identified as one of the directors of LCPR, and it is noted that she came to the office to begin the process for suicide-related research and a survey.
Dr. Jasmine — Invited to speak because she manages the mental health promotion contract.
Dr. Jasmine Harkless Thomas — Introduced herself as the suicide prevention specialist at the Office of Behavioral Health and explained the contract's shift toward suicide prevention trainings.
HB148 — Identified as the 2018 Louisiana Suicide Prevention Act to be modernized and aligned with the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
Ms. Franklin — Ms. Franklin is introduced as the next speaker in a discussion about stigma and low survey response rates, and later she is acknowledged for her knowledge and professionalism as part of the same exchange.
Dr. McKee — Praised for attending meetings and contributing to the task force.
Dr. Flint — Thanked for knowledge and professionalism.
Mr. Victoria — Thanked for knowledge and professionalism.
Sam Jenkins — Praised for consistently attending meetings and being engaged in the legislature.
Dr. Frank Campbell — Credited with encouraging the task force to look into rising suicide numbers in the African American community.