DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP ORT DIGEST
HB 654 2023 Regular Session McKnight
Keyword and oneliner of the instrument as it left the House
STATE AGENCIES: Provides for the collection of fees associated with facilitating an electronic
signature or authorization
Report adopts Senate amendments to:
1. Change the effective date to signature by the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial
action.
Report rejects Senate amendments which would have:
1. Required technology approved by the treasurer pursuant to proposed law to ensure the
privacy and security of personal and sensitive confidential information and to meet certain
specified criteria.
2. Made technical changes
Digest of the bill as proposed by the Conference Committee
Proposed law allows a state entity to charge an optional convenience fee for use of an electronic
signature in connection with official documents. Provides for the payment of the convenience fee
by credit card, debit card, or other electronic payment approved pursuant to present law (R.S.
49:316.1). Provides for the convenience fee to be approved by the Senate Committee on Revenue
and Fiscal Affairs and the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Effective upon signature by the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 49:316.2)