DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of
the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of
the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Hunter HCR No. 107
Proposed Joint Rule prohibits a bill that purports to make technical changes to a system of laws
from being introduced or received unless the bill contains specified language regarding the intent
and construction of proposed law. Proposed Joint Rule prohibits a bill whose author or handler
describes as only making technical changes from being reported by a committee or finally passed
by either house unless the bill contains specified language regarding the intent and construction
of proposed law. Proposed Joint Rule provides that the term "technical changes" means changes
that do not alter or affect in any way the substance, interpretation, or application of any existing
law or administrative rule, and provides a list of what is included.
(Adds Joint Rule No. 11)