DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 87 Reengrossed 2019 Regular Session Magee
Directs the creation of the La. Commission on Justice System Funding to study and determine
optimal methods of supporting and funding the La. court system in a way that would allow for the
implementation of changes made in Act No. 260 of the 2017 R.S.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of Criminal
Justice to the original bill:
1. Add the president of the Louisiana Clerks of Court Association or his designee, one
representative from Operation Restoration, and one representative from Power Coalition
for Equity and Justice to the composition of the members of the commission.
2. Reduce the amount of representatives of the Louisianans for Prison Alternatives from
two to one.
3. Make technical changes.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Increase the number of representatives on the commission for the Louisianans for Prison
Alternatives from one to two.
2. Remove the representatives of Operation Restoration and Power Coalition for Equity and
Justice from the commission membership.