DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Schexnayder HB No. 392
Abstract: Requires the state to provide free assistance to local law enforcement agencies
acquiring surplus property through the Dept. of Defense Excess Property Program (1033
Program). Requires the La. Federal Property Assistance Agency to cease imposing or
collecting service charges for property requisitioned through the program.
Present federal law authorizes the U.S. Secretary of Defense to provide surplus equipment and
supplies to state and local law enforcement agencies. The 1033 Program requires local law
enforcement agencies to apply for such equipment through a state point of contact. In Louisiana,
the state point of contact is the division of administration, Federal Property Assistance Agency.
Proposed law requires the state, through a designated state coordinator of the federal Law
Enforcement Support Office (LESO) 1033 Program, to provide free assistance to local law
enforcement agencies for the transfer of surplus equipment and supplies from the U.S. Dept. of
Defense through the Dept. of Defense Excess Property Program (1033 Program).
Proposed law prohibits the state from charging law enforcement agencies for the state's cost to
support the program or the state's cost to maintain federal compliance. Further requires that the
La. Federal Property Assistance Agency cease imposing or collecting service charges for property
requisitioned through the program.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 39:330.4)