The original instrument was prepared by Jeanne Johnston. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Mary Dozier O'Brien.
DIGEST
Appel (SB 108)
Present law provides that the Board of Regents shall appoint a commissioner of higher education
to administer and implement board programs and policies. Further provides that the
commissioner shall possess such qualifications and have such other powers, functions, duties,
and responsibilities as established by the board or as provided by law.
Proposed law retains these provisions.
Present law provides that the commissioner of higher education shall be appointed by a two-
thirds vote of the total membership of the board and shall be subject to confirmation by the
Senate.
Present law provides that the salary of the commissioner of higher education shall be determined
by the board, subject to the approval of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (JLCB).
Proposed law deletes the requirement that JLCB approve the salary of the commissioner of
higher education.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 17:3123.1(C))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental
Affairs to the original bill
1. Retains present law requirement that commissioner of higher education be
confirmed by the Senate.
Senate Floor Amendments to reengrossed bill
1. Technical