Senate Bill No. SLS 24RS-531 proposes a constitutional amendment to modify the structure and membership of the State Civil Service Commission in Louisiana. The bill aims to amend Article X, Sections 2(B) and 3(B) and (C) of the Louisiana Constitution, specifically addressing the addition of unclassified positions, the composition of the commission, and the terms of its members. Key changes include reducing the term length for commission members from six years to four years, limiting members to two full terms, and allowing the governor to assign staggered terms to existing members starting January 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill modifies the nomination process for commission members, allowing the governor to appoint three members from a list of nominees submitted by private college presidents, while retaining one member elected by classified employees.

The proposed amendment also clarifies that additional positions may be added to the unclassified service and that positions can be removed from the classified service as provided by law. The amendment will be submitted to voters for approval in a statewide election scheduled for November 5, 2024. The ballot proposition will ask electors if they support the changes to term limits, the nomination process, and the overall structure of the State Civil Service Commission.