DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Barrow HB No. 686
Abstract: Provides relative to disclosure of information concerning certain boards and
commissions.
Present law (R.S. 49:1301 et seq.) requires the commissioner of administration to establish and
maintain a website to post certain specified information concerning certain boards, commissions,
and like entities, including notices and minutes, statutory citations, contact information,
membership information, employee information, information concerning the budget and finances
of the board or commission, and rules and regulations of the board or commission. Provides
deadlines for submitting such information to the commissioner of administration. Further
provides that all submissions of required information be made electronically in a format
designated by the commissioner of administration.
Present law (R.S. 49:1302) provides that the website established pursuant to present law shall
include membership information, including the number, names, compensation, terms, length of
service, and method of selection of members. Provides that the information required by this
Subsection shall include per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses, including the amount
of such expenses paid per meeting and an aggregate amount of such expenses paid per fiscal
year.
Proposed law retains present law and additionally provides that the website shall include the
length of terms, when the terms of the current members began, whether the terms run
concurrently or are staggered, and the number of terms in which each member has served.
(Adds R.S. 49:1302(E)(3))