RDCSB311 3351 4342
DIGEST
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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 311 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Milligan
Present law provides for authority and responsibilities of the Governor's Office of Homeland
Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP).
Proposed law requires GOHSEP to promulgate standards and regulations in accordance with
the APA for an annual emergency preparedness course for the benefit of local officials and
members of the legislature prior to Jan. 1, 2023.
Proposed law requires each local official and member of the legislature to participate in this
course beginning July 1, 2023.
Proposed law requires GOHSEP to promulgate standards and regulations in accordance with
the APA regarding disbursement of assets and diversion of resources during a federally or
gubernatorially declared emergency prior to Jan. 1, 2023.
Proposed law removes the following present law members of the La. Commission on
Nonprofit Safety and Security:
(1)A representative of the governor's office appointed by the governor.
(2)The executive director of the La. Sheriffs' Association or his designee.
(3)The executive director of the La. Association of Chiefs of Police or his designee.
(4)The executive director of the La. Association of Nonprofit Organizations.
Proposed law provides that the commission shall elect a chairman by majority vote.
Proposed law retains the following present law members of the La. Commission on
Nonprofit Safety and Security:
(1)The chair of the House Select Committee on Homeland Security or his designee.
(2)The chair of the Senate Select Committee on Homeland Security or his designee.
(3)The superintendent of state police or his designee.
(4)The executive director of the La. Interchurch Conference or his designee.
Effective Aug. 1, 2022.
(Amends R.S. 29:726.5(B); Adds R.S. 29:726(E)(30) and (31) and 726.5(C)(4))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary B to the
original bill
1. Makes technical changes.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the
engrossed bill: RDCSB311 3351 4342
1. Make technical changes.
2. Change members that comprise the La. Commission on Nonprofit Safety and
Security.