This bill amends the definition of "regional economic development organization" within the Louisiana Competes Regional Economic Development Program. Specifically, it removes the South Central Planning and Development Commission from the list of recognized organizations and replaces it with the South Louisiana Economic Council.

The updated definition now includes the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, Greater New Orleans, Inc., Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance, North Louisiana Economic Partnership, One Acadiana, South Louisiana Economic Council, and Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, along with their successors. This change aims to better reflect the current landscape of regional economic development organizations in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB861 Original: 39:1482(4)
HB861 Engrossed: 39:1482(4)
HB861 Enrolled: 39:1482(4)
HB861 Act 742: 39:1482(4)