House Bill No. 777, introduced by Representative Dickerson, seeks to enact R.S. 25:217.2, which prohibits public officials and employees from using public funds for any transactions with the American Library Association (ALA) or its successor. The bill specifically states that no public official or employee may appropriate, allocate, reimburse, or expend public funds in any manner related to the ALA. 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 proposed legislation also establishes criminal penalties for violations, stipulating that individuals who breach this law may face a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment for a maximum of two years, with or without hard labor, or both. This bill aims to ensure that public funds are not utilized in connection with the ALA, thereby reinforcing fiscal accountability among public officials and employees.