RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
Act 450 (SB 87) 2015 Regular Session Perry
Prior law, relative to governmental ethics, restricted employment and other activities by
former members of boards and commissions for a period of two years.
New law provides an exception for a former member of the board of commissioners of the
East Union Parish Hospital Service District or a legal entity owned by the former member
from entering into a contract with or under the supervision or jurisdiction of the board of
commissioners of the district or Union General Hospital or receiving compensation under
the contract. New law is repealed effective July 1, 2017.
Prior law required members of boards and commissions to annually file a financial
disclosure statement to the Board of Ethics.
New law provides that the terms "boards and commissions" does not include any board or
commission that does not have authority to expend, disburse, or invest more than $50,000
in a fiscal year and whose members are not eligible to receive any compensation, per diem,
or expense reimbursement for services on the board or commission.
Effective upon signature of the governor (July 1, 2015).
(Adds R.S. 42:1121(I) and 1124.2.1(D)(1)(b)(vi); repeals R.S. 42:1121(I))