Requires certain contracting entities to submit information to the legislative auditor prior to contracting with a state agency or receiving state monies (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Provides relative to retirement eligibility and benefits for new hires in the Firefighters' Pension and Relief Fund in the city of New Orleans (EN DECREASE APV)
Appropriates funds for payment of judgment against the State of Louisiana, DOTD in "Jean Boudreaux and the Victims of the Flood of April 6, 1983, on the Tangipahoa River v. State of La."
Allows a candidate to have the word "independent" placed on the ballot in lieu of an indication of political party affiliation (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Provides relative to designated authorities for federal and state cooperation with provisions of the Federal Meat Inspection Act and Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act