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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)]
SB 206 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Jackson
Present law provides for the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Public Defender
Board, and provides that the board may enter into contracts with various attorneys, local,
state, and federal agencies.
Proposed law retains present law and further provides that the Public Defender Board shall
enter into a contract with the University of Louisiana at Monroe, to provide training to
certain attorneys, investigators, social workers, and staff. Requires any contracts formed
with the University of Louisiana at Monroe to use existing funds appropriated by the
legislature.
Effective July 1, 2022.
(Adds R.S. 15:147(B)(20))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary B to the
original bill
1. Make technical change.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of
Criminal Justice to the engrossed bill:
1. Require any contracts formed pursuant to proposed law to use existing funds
appropriated by the legislature.
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