This bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana law related to the enforcement of registration and reporting requirements for lobbyists, specifically addressing penalties imposed by the Board of Ethics. Key changes include the adjustment of civil penalties for late filings, increasing the maximum penalty from ten dollars to one thousand dollars for reports filed eleven or more days late. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that specifies the computation of days for assessing penalties will not include Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the late filing fees structure, establishing that while the maximum fee for late filings can reach one thousand five hundred dollars, it will be capped at five hundred dollars for specific fees assessed under certain conditions. This legislative update aims to enhance compliance among lobbyists and streamline the enforcement process by clarifying the rules surrounding late fees and penalties.

Statutes affected:
HB106 Original: 24:58(D)(2), 33:9668(D)(2), 42:1157(A)(4), 49:78(D)(2)
HB106 Engrossed: 24:58(D)(2), 33:9668(D)(2), 42:1157(A)(4), 49:78(D)(2)
HB106 Reengrossed: 24:58(D)(2), 33:9668(D)(2), 42:1157(A)(4), 49:78(D)(2)
HB106 Enrolled: 24:58(D)(2), 33:9668(D)(2), 42:1157(A)(4), 49:78(D)(2)
HB106 Act : 24:58(D)(2), 33:9668(D)(2), 42:1157(A)(4), 49:78(D)(2)