Louisiana 2013 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HCSR5

Caption

Requests the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs to meet and function as a joint committee to study the laws and issues related to the state capitol complex and the state capitol and report findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than September 1, 2013

Impact

If enacted, the establishment of this joint committee could lead to significant revisions in state laws regarding the management, regulation, and functioning of the state capitol complex. The intention is to remove outdated and contradictory provisions, thereby enhancing the efficiency of governance related to the state capitol. A more organized system of laws may improve clarity for legislators, public officials, and citizens regarding the operations of the state capitol.

Summary

HCSR5, introduced by Representative Schroder, is a request for a joint committee comprised of the House and Senate Committees on Governmental Affairs to study the laws related to the state capitol complex. The bill aims to address the complexity and contradictions found in approximately one hundred statutes governing the state capitol and to streamline them into a cohesive framework. The committee is tasked with examining existing laws and providing findings and recommendations to the legislature by September 1, 2013.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding HCSR5 appears to be supportive among those who recognize the need for legislative efficiency and modernization of outdated laws. However, the operation and focus of the proposed joint committee may face scrutiny, as stakeholders express concerns about potential disruptions to existing governance structures or priorities. There is an overarching agreement on the necessity to reform but possible division on the methods and implications of such changes.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the authority and scope of the proposed joint committee in altering the state laws. Stakeholders are likely to debate the depth of the studies required and the implications of the recommendations they may produce. The challenge lies in ensuring that reform does not inadvertently disenfranchise certain legislative priorities or smaller governance issues while striving for a more uniform set of laws governing the state capitol complex.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA HCSR1

Requests the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs and the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs to meet and function as a joint committee to study and make recommendations regarding ethics and campaign finance disclosure laws

LA SCR114

Requests the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs to study the issues relative to the merger of one or more state departments.

LA HCR25

Requests the House and Governmental Affairs and Senate and Governmental Affairs committees to meet and function as a joint committee to study the use of technology in Louisiana's elections

LA HCSR2

Requests the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs to study the compensation allocated to each member for legislative assistants and make recommendations relative thereto

LA HCR164

Requests the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs and the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs to meet and function as a joint committee to study the organization of state government with a focus on abolishing or merging one or more departments in order to provide for creation of the Department of Elderly Affairs as provided in House Bill No. 352 of the 2013 R.S.

LA HCR39

Requests the House and Governmental Affairs and Senate and Governmental Affairs committees to meet and function as a joint committee to study the advisability of reducing the number of signatures required to have a recall election

LA HCR21

Requests the attorney general to review and report to the legislative governmental affairs committees and requests the governmental affairs committees to study and make recommendations all relative to the use of state general funds for lobbying and public relations purposes

LA HCR62

Requests the House and Governmental Affairs and Senate and Governmental Affairs committees to meet and function as a joint committee to study moving all school board elections to the gubernatorial or presidential election

LA HCR48

Requests the House and Senate governmental affairs committees to meet and function as a joint committee to review the process of rulemaking by state agencies and the Louisiana Administrative Code and make recommendations relative thereto

LA HCR5

Requests a study of the continuity of government provisions by the house and senate governmental affairs committees, meeting jointly

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