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)]
HB 391 Original 2019 Regular Session Foil
Abstract: Creates The Veterans First Business Initiative.
Proposed law creates The Veterans First Business Initiative to certify a business as veteran-owned.
Proposed law requires Louisiana Economic Development (LED) to create the application and
certification process, and create and maintain a database of veteran-owned business which is
searchable on its website.
Proposed law requires the creation of an insignia which will identify a business as being certified as
veteran-owned.
Proposed law requires the cooperation of LED and Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs
(LDVA) in order to confirm veteran status and promote the program.
Proposed law requires LED to cooperate with LDVA and local and regional economic development
organizations and chambers of commerce in order to promote the initiative and veteran-owned
businesses.
Proposed law requires LED to promulgate rules to implement proposed law.
(Adds R.S. 51:3201-3208)