Morrell (SB 394) Act No. 754 New law prohibits the appointment of any person with an outstanding fine to the Board of Ethics to state or political subdivision boards or commissions. Defines "outstanding fines, fees, or penalties pursuant to the Code of Governmental Ethics" as a fine, fee, or penalty equal to an amount of $250 or more for which all appeals have been exhausted. Effective August 1, 2014. (Adds R.S. 42:2.1(C) and (D))