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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 401 Original 2017 Regular Session Gisclair
Abstract: Provides for the appointment and removal of members of the Veterans' Affairs
Commission.
Present law provides for the composition of the Veterans' Affairs Commission, to be made up of nine
members. Requires the governor to make appointments from nominations by certain veterans
organizations operating in this state and participating in the Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
Proposed law requires the governor to make six appointments from the nominees submitted, and
increases from one to three the number of members appointed by the governor who are not required
to be a member of an eligible veterans organization. Further provides that all members serve at the
pleasure of the governor and may be removed without cause prior to the expiration of the term upon
written notice by the secretary of the La. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Proposed law also removes
obsolete language regarding the terms of the initial appointments.
(Amends R.S. 29:253(A)(1)(b), (2)(a), and (3))