Appel (SB 108) Act No. 854
Prior law provided that the Board of Regents shall appoint a commissioner of higher
education to administer and implement board programs and policies. Further provided 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. New law
retains these provisions.
Prior law provided 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. New law retains these provisions.
Prior law provided 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).
New law deletes the requirement that JLCB approve the salary of the commissioner of higher
education.
Effective upon signature of the governor (June 23, 2014).
(Amends R.S. 17:3123.1(C))