DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 660 Original 2016 Regular Session Jones
Abstract: Exempts the State Library of La. from the requirement of giving priority to the blind in
the operation of vending stands, machines, cafeterias, and other small business concessions.
Present law provides for the promotion of vocational rehabilitation of persons disabled in industry
or otherwise and their return to civil employment.
Present law provides that the La. Rehabilitation Services 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 requires state agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions owning, maintaining,
occupying, or controlling property to give priority to individuals who are blind in the operation of
vending stands, vending machines, cafeterias, and other small business concessions to be operated
in such properties. Provides that no other vending stands, vending machines, cafeterias, or small
business concessions may be operated on the same premises. Exempts state colleges and universities
contracting for food services, vending operations, or other such services and state developmental
centers within the Dept. of Health and Hospitals from present law requirements.
Proposed law retains present law and additionally exempts the State Library of La. from the
provisions of present law.
(Adds R.S. 23:3023(J))