House Bill No. by Representative Dickerson aims to regulate the use of public funds in relation to the American Library Association (ALA). The bill enacts a new section, R.S. 25:217.2, which explicitly prohibits public officials and employees from appropriating, allocating, or expending public funds for any transactions with the ALA or its successor. Additionally, it bars public employees from requesting or receiving reimbursement for continuing education or conference attendance if these events are sponsored or conducted by the ALA.

The bill also establishes criminal penalties for violations, stipulating that individuals who breach these provisions may face a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment for a maximum of two years, or both. This legislation seeks to ensure that public funds are not used in connection with the ALA, thereby reinforcing fiscal accountability among public officials and employees.