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HB 382 Original 2017 Regular Session Berthelot
Abstract: Provides that present law authorizing a local governing authority to amend an annual
budget proposed by the chief executive or administrative officer does not apply to Lawrason
Act municipalities.
Present law establishes a process for local governments to use in the preparation and adoption of an
annual budget. Requires the chief executive or administrative officer of the local government to
prepare a proposed budget and submit it to the governing authority. Proposed law retains present law.
Present law authorizes the governing authority to amend the proposed budget and associated budget
instrument unless otherwise provided by an ordinance or home rule charter. Proposed law provides
that present law does not apply to municipalities governed by the mayor-board of aldermen form of
government (the Lawrason Act).
(Amends R.S. 39:1305(F))