This bill amends R.S. 33:4545.4(E) concerning the board of directors of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority. The key change involves the process for increasing the board's membership. Previously, an ordinance had to be unanimously adopted by all members of the board to appoint additional directors. The new language allows for an ordinance to be adopted by a majority of the board members, thereby simplifying the process for municipalities engaged in electricity generation, transmission, or distribution to gain representation on the board.

Additionally, the bill outlines that municipalities seeking representation must submit a resolution from their governing authority along with any required documentation. The board is mandated to respond to such requests within sixty days; if no action is taken within that timeframe, the request is automatically considered denied. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature, as stipulated in the Louisiana Constitution.

Statutes affected:
SB410 Original: 33:4(E)
SB410 Engrossed: 33:4(E)
SB410 Enrolled: 33:4(E)
SB410 Act : 33:4(E)