The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Matt DeVille.
DIGEST
SB 462 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Hodges
Proposed law provides that notwithstanding any contrary provision of present law, the governor may
elect to appoint the chairman, or any other officer, of each board and commission whose
appointment is not otherwise provided for in present constitution.
Proposed law provides that the governor must notify each board and commission for which he has
elected to appoint the chairman or any other officer of his intentions within 180 days of taking office
and that the governor must make the appointment no later than the first day of the first regular
session of the legislature during the first year of his term.
Proposed law provides that if the governor fails to notify any board or commission within 180 days
of taking office that he has elected to appoint the chairman or any other officer then the election of
the chairman or other officer will take place as provided by present law or rule or regulation
promulgated by the board or commission.
Proposed law provides that any appointment made by the governor pursuant to proposed law must
be from the membership of the board or commission and is subject to Senate confirmation.
Proposed law provides that any gubernatorial appointment made pursuant to proposed law and
confirmed by the Senate will serve at the pleasure of the governor in the position to which appointed.
Proposed law provides that for the gubernatorial term of office beginning January 8, 2024, any
election or appointment made pursuant to proposed law must be made no later than August 1, 2024.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 42:4(C))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental
Affairs to the original bill
1. Require the governor to provide notice of his intent to appoint a chairman or any
other officer to the board or commission within 180 days of taking office.
2. Remove a requirement of the governor to make an appointment no later than the first
day of the first regular session of the legislature during the first year of his term. 3. Make technical changes.