The original instrument was prepared by Carla S. Roberts. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Tim Prather.
DIGEST
Crowe SCR No. 113
Creates the Louisiana Balance of Powers Study Commission to study federally generated laws,
regulations, policies, procedures, directives and orders placed upon the state by the federal
government and to recommend any action or legislation that the commission deems necessary
and appropriate.
Provides that the members of the commission shall be:
(1)The Senate president or his designee.
(2)The House speaker or his designee.
(3)Three Senate members appointed by the president, one of whom shall be a member of the
minority party and one of whom shall be designated co-chair.
(4)Three House members appointed by the speaker, one of whom shall be a member of the
minority party and one of whom shall be designated co-chair.
Specifies that the members of the commission serve without compensation, except for such
reimbursement or per diem they are individually entitled to as members of the constituent group
they represent.
Requires that the commission may make a written report of its recommendations to the
legislature, with any recommendations for legislation, not later than 60 days prior to the 2014 RS.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental
Affairs to the original bill
1. Removers language relative to federal and state powers.