The bill enacted by the Louisiana Legislature establishes that the White Castle Housing Authority in Iberville Parish will not be considered an instrumentality of the state for the purposes of state civil service laws. Specifically, it adds a new provision to R.S. 40:539, stating that employees of the White Castle Housing Authority shall not be included in the state civil service system. This change is significant as it clarifies the employment status of the authority's employees, ensuring they are not subject to the same regulations and protections as state civil service employees.
The new legal language inserted into the law explicitly states that, despite any contrary provisions, the White Castle Housing Authority and its employees are exempt from state civil service classification. This bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or, if not signed, after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature. If the governor vetoes the bill but it is later approved by the legislature, it will become effective the day after that approval.