Senate Bill No. 146, introduced by Senator Luneau, amends the authority of the legislative auditor in Louisiana regarding the examination, auditing, inspection, or copying of various records. The bill retains the existing provisions that allow the legislative auditor to access all forms of records, including confidential documents, while emphasizing compliance with legal restrictions on such documents. Notably, the bill expands the auditor's authority to include the examination of documents deemed privileged, with specific exceptions for records subject to evidentiary privilege as outlined in the Code of Evidence or where access is expressly prohibited by law.

The amendments clarify the legislative auditor's powers while ensuring that the confidentiality and privilege of certain records are respected. The changes will take effect on August 1, 2024, and aim to enhance the legislative auditor's ability to perform audits while adhering to legal constraints regarding sensitive information.

Statutes affected:
SB146 Original: 24:513(I)
SB146 Engrossed: 24:513(I)