House Bill No. 682 amends R.S. 24:8 to expand the authority of Louisiana legislators to attend meetings of both state and local entities. The bill specifies that legislators are authorized to attend any meeting of these entities, including those held in private or executive sessions. The previous law only allowed attendance at meetings of state boards, commissions, agencies, and committees. The new language clarifies that a "local entity" is defined as one composed of a majority of individuals who are not elected to serve on the governing body.

Additionally, the bill introduces definitions for "state entity," "local entity," and "local government," providing a clearer framework for what constitutes these terms within the context of legislative attendance. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without the governor's signature.

Statutes affected:
HB682 Original:
HB682 Engrossed: