The original instrument was prepared by J. Ashley Mitchell Carter. The following
digest, which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared
by Linda Nugent.
DIGEST
Proposed law provides for the abolition of certain boards, commissions, authorities, and like entities;
in some cases also abolishes the functions and responsibilities of the entity; in other cases provides
that some other person or entity is responsible for the functions and responsibilities of the abolished
entity, all as follows:
Task Force on Juvenile Detention Standards and Licensing: Present law provides that the Louisiana
Juvenile Detention Association shall develop and recommend uniform standards for local juvenile
detention facilities that comport with nationally recognized and accepted best practice standards for
juvenile detention facilities and they shall seek input and guidance from the Task Force on Juvenile
Detention Standards and Licensing. It also determines the composition of the Task Force. Proposed
law abolishes the task force and its members.
State Advisory Commission on Teacher Education and Certification: Present law determines the
composition of the commission, where the commission will be domiciled; the compensation of the
members, and the powers and duties. Proposed law abolishes the commission.
The Louisiana Historic Cemetery Trust Advisory Board: Present law creates the board, states that
they shall meet two times per year, and determines its composition. Proposed law abolishes the
board.
Alexandria Central Economic Development District: Present law creates the district and provides
for its governance, activities, and revenues. Proposed law abolishes the district.
Concordia Parish Port Commission: Present law determines the composition of the commission,
named the leadership positions of the commission, states the rights and powers of the commission,
and renders authority to the commission to issue bonds. Proposed law abolishes the commission.
Advisory Committee on Hospice Care: Present law determines the composition of the committee,
establishes the terms of the members, and leadership positions. Proposed law abolishes the
committee.
The Interstate 10-12 Corridor District and Commission: Present law determines the composition of
the commission, the territorial jurisdiction and the purpose which is to facilitate and promote
economic development in terms of the creation of jobs and business expansion and the improvement
of quality of life for the communities located in or near the district. Proposed law abolishes the
commission.
Louisiana Bicentennial Commission: Present law determines the composition of the commission and the purpose for which it was established. Proposed law abolishes the commission.
Battle of New Orleans Bicentennial Commission: Present law determines the composition of the
commission and the purpose for which it was established. Proposed law abolishes the commission.
Northeast Louisiana Film Commission: Present law determines the composition of the commission
and the purpose for which it was established. Proposed law abolishes the commission.
River Parishes Transit Authority: Present law provides that each commissioner has to be domiciled
in the parish that he is appointed to represent with the exception of the at-large member who is
appointed by the governor and the at-large member who represents the workforce board. Proposed
law removes the designation of the governor's appointment of the at-large member.
Effective August 1, 2016.
(Amends R.S. 15:1110(B) and (C) and R.S. 48:1604(A)(2) and (C); repeals R.S. 15:1110(D), R.S.
17:31-33, R.S. 25:941, 1231-1237 and 1238.1-1238.7, R.S. 33:2740.46 and 9039.51-56, R.S.
34:1851-1857, R.S. 36:209(Q) and (U), R.S. 40:2191, and R.S. 48:1811.2-1811.6)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental
Affairs to the engrossed bill
1. Amends the River Parishes Transit Authority.
2. Repeals the Louisiana Bicentennial Commission.
3. Repeals the Battle of New Orleans Bicentennial Commission.
4. Repeals the Northeast Louisiana Film Commission.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Removes Board of Morgan City, Berwick Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners
from the bill.
2. Repeals the Alexandria Central Economic Development District.
3. Technical amendments.