The bill amends R.S. 40:539(C)(8) to clarify the civil service status of employees within various housing authorities in Louisiana. It allows housing authorities to opt out of being considered state instrumentalities, thereby exempting their employees from inclusion in the state civil service. Specifically, the bill introduces a new provision that permits a housing authority to adopt a resolution stating that it should not be considered an instrumentality of the state, which would then be effective upon receipt by the director of the Department of State Civil Service.

Additionally, the bill explicitly states that several specific housing authorities, including the Housing Authority of New Orleans, the Cottonport Housing Authority, and others, shall not be considered state instrumentalities, ensuring that their employees are not included in the state civil service. This change aims to provide greater autonomy to these housing authorities regarding their employment practices and civil service status.

Statutes affected:
SB128 Original:
SB128 Engrossed:
SB128 Reengrossed: 40:539(C)(8)
SB128 Enrolled: 40:539(C)(8)
SB128 Act 294: 40:539(C)(8)