The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Christopher D. Adams.
DIGEST
Heitmeier (SB 482)
Present law provides the state of Louisiana accepts the provisions and benefits of the Act of
Congress entitled "An act to provide for the promotion of vocational rehabilitation of persons
disabled in industry or otherwise and their return to civil employment," 29 U.S.C.A. ยง701 et seq.,
and will observe and comply with all requirements of such act.
Present law provides the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) may establish and administer
an adequate system of conservation of sight and prevention of blindness, vocational training, and
rehabilitation for the blind and may make the rules and regulations necessary for the efficient
administration thereof.
Present law provides the term "any person who is blind" used in present law, shall extend to any
person, who is totally blind in both eyes, or to any person whose sight with the use of both eyes is
so impaired as to make the sense of sight of no practical benefit or help in the pursuit of business,
or in the course of earning a living.
Present law provides money in the trust fund from vending machines located on federal property
shall be distributed for the primary purpose of the establishment and maintenance of retirement
or pension plans, for health insurance, and contributions for the provisions of paid sick leave and
vacation time for blind vendors, if approved by majority vote of blind vendors licensed by the
department after the department has provided to each vendor information on all matters relevant
to such purposes. Further, income not expended for the primary purpose as set out in present law
shall be used for the maintenance and replacement of equipment, the purchase of new equipment,
management services, and securing a fair return to vendors, or as provided by state or federal
guidelines.
Present law provides money in the trust fund from vending machines located on state-owned
property or on property leased by the state or any state agency, or on other property shall be
distributed for any purpose associated with the provisions of the Randolph-Sheppard Act as may
be determined by LWC.
Proposed law makes technical corrections.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 23:3001, 3021, 3031, and 3045)