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 501 Engrossed 2019 Regular Session Bishop
Abstract: Moves the La. Environmental Education Commission from the Dept. of Wildlife and
Fisheries to the state Dept. of Education.
Present law creates within the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries the La. Environmental Education
Commission that develops and promotes environmental education and, through the commission's
staff section, administers litter abatement programs.
Proposed law moves the La. Environmental Education Commission from the Dept. of Wildlife and
Fisheries to the state Dept. of Education.
Proposed law provides for transitional provisions regarding obligations, rules and regulations,
pending legal proceedings, and continuation of performance of duties by employees.
(Amends R.S. 30:2503(A)(1) and (C)(2), 2504(2) and (7), 2506(A), (B)(4), and (C)(15),
2517(A)(intro. para.), and R.S. 36:802(intro. para); Adds R.S. 36:651(CC); Repeals R.S.
36:610(B)(10))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Natural Resources and
Environment to the original bill:
1. Clarify that the La. Environmental Education Commission is transferring to the state
Dept. of Education and will be under the direction and control of the state superintendent
of education.
2. Add reporting to the House Committee on Education and Senate Committee on
Education.
3. Remove creation of the Litter Abatement and Education Fund.
4. Add transitional provisions regarding obligations, rules and regulations, pending legal
proceedings, and continuation of performance of duties by employees.