Delays the effective date of certain provisions of Act No. 866 of the 2014 Regular Session
Impact
The passage of HB 378 will maintain the current operational procedures of the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry for an extended period, allowing for continued management under the existing domicile in New Orleans. This delay in implementation affects litigants seeking to engage with the Board's decisions, as they will continue to do so in New Orleans for a longer timeframe. Moreover, it enables the board to continue its operations without the disruptions and adjustments associated with the proposed move, providing a degree of stability in the governance of dental practice oversight in Louisiana during this interim period.
Summary
House Bill 378 aims to amend the provisions of Act No. 866 from the 2014 Regular Session concerning the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry. The primary objective of this bill is to delay the effective date of the board's change of domicile from New Orleans to East Baton Rouge Parish, originally set for January 1, 2017, to a new date of August 31, 2019. Additionally, the bill addresses the venue for judicial review, shifting it from the civil district court for Orleans Parish to the 19th Judicial District in East Baton Rouge, which also faces the same delay in effective date as outlined in the previous law.
Sentiment
Sentiment surrounding HB 378 appears to be predominantly supportive among those who favor maintaining the status quo of the board's operations. This bill received unanimous support in the House, as indicated by the final voting outcome with 94 yeas and no nays. It reflects a legislative consensus that prioritizes a smooth transition for the Board of Dentistry and its stakeholders, alleviating concerns over potential disruptions inherent in the original timelines set forth in Act No. 866.
Contention
While the bill passed without opposition, some discussions may center on the reasoning behind delaying the domicile change and whether this reflects a broader agenda affecting state governance. Concerns that could arise include whether the existing venue adequately represents the interests of all citizens affected by the board's decisions, or if the postponed timeline merely serves political interests. Nevertheless, the overwhelming support in the House indicates that these contentions were not significantly voiced during the voting process.
Clarifies legislative intent regarding regulation of public water systems and directs the Dept. of Health and Hospitals to issue rules for drinking water disinfection that comply with Act No. 573 of the 2014 Regular Session
Relative to the revision of local government laws pursuant to HCR No. 218 of the 2009 Regular Session, transfers the Law Enforcement Executive Management Institute from the governor's office to the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections and provides for redesignation of provisions from Title 33 to Title 40
Provides relative to the effective date of certain provisions regarding the financial obligations of criminal offenders (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
Requests that the House Committee on Education study issues raised by legislation proposed during the 2014 Regular Session and prior sessions relative to certain school systems