RDCSB80 447 4760
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)]
SB 80 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Morrish
Present constitution requires that all new fees or increases of existing fees imposed by the
state or any board, department, or agency of the state be enacted by a two-thirds vote of the
legislature; this provision of present constitution applies to tuition and fees charged to
students attending public postsecondary education institutions.
Proposed constitutional amendment provides that, notwithstanding present constitution, each
constitutionally created postsecondary education management board shall have the authority
to establish the tuition and mandatory fee amounts charged by institutions under its
supervision and management without legislative approval.
Provides for submission of the proposed amendment to the voters at the statewide election
to be held Nov. 8, 2016.
(Adds Const. Art. VIII, ยง7.2)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Education to the
original bill
1. Makes technical changes.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Education to the
engrossed bill:
1. Remove provision making amendment submission to the voters contingent upon
the enactment of SB 79 of 2016 R.S. and make technical changes.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Civil Law and
Procedure to the engrossed bill:
1. Specify that legislative approval is not required.
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