House Bill No. by Representative Jenkins proposes a constitutional amendment to add Article X, Section 31 to the Constitution of Louisiana, which would authorize the legislature to establish uniform employee leave policies applicable to all state government employers and employees. The amendment aims to provide minimum requirements for leave policies, thereby ensuring consistency across various state agencies. This proposal is set to be submitted to voters for approval during the statewide election on October 14, 2023.

The proposed amendment seeks to override any existing limitations on legislative authority regarding employee leave policies, allowing the legislature to enact regulations that would standardize leave entitlements for state employees. This change is significant as it would shift some regulatory power from the State Civil Service Commission, which currently oversees various employment matters, to the legislature, thereby enabling a more uniform approach to employee leave across the state government.