This bill amends and reenacts several provisions of Louisiana's workforce development laws, specifically R.S. 23:2043 and R.S. 23:2046, while also enacting new language and repealing certain sections. Notably, the membership of the Workforce Investment Council will now include the Speaker of the House of Representatives or their designee, and the President of the Senate or their designee, while removing the previous requirement for a member appointed by the governor who is a chief executive officer of a community-based organization. The bill also specifies that at least fifty-one percent of the council members must represent businesses in the state, with additional requirements for representation from labor organizations and community-based organizations that address employment needs.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the terms of council members, stating that not more than thirty-four percent will serve two-year terms, not more than thirty-three percent will serve three-year terms, and the same percentage applies to four-year terms, with all terms concluding on June 30 of the respective year. The bill repeals certain provisions related to the appointment of organized labor members and other specific roles, streamlining the council's structure to better align with workforce development goals.

Statutes affected:
HB588 Original: 23:2043(A)(10), 23:2043(A)(11)
HB588 Engrossed: 23:2043(A)(10), 23:2043(A)(11)
HB588 Enrolled: 23:2043(A)(10), 23:2043(A)(11)
HB588 Act 623: 23:2043(A)(10), 23:2043(A)(11)