The bill amends R.S. 42:4 to clarify the appointment process for chairpersons or presiding members of certain boards and commissions by the Governor of Louisiana. It establishes that the Governor may appoint the chairman or presiding member from among the members of the board or commission, provided that a majority of the members are appointed by the Governor and that such appointments are not prohibited by the Louisiana Constitution. Additionally, the bill requires that any such appointments made by the Governor must be submitted to the Senate for confirmation, and those confirmed will serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that until a chairman or presiding member is appointed by the Governor, the board or commission may select its own leader according to existing laws or its own rules. It also notes that these provisions will not apply to any board or commission chaired by a statewide elected official as of May 1, 2024. The bill sets a deadline for any elections or appointments made under its provisions to occur by August 1, 2024, and it will take effect upon the Governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
SB462 Reengrossed: 42:4(A)
SB462 Enrolled:
SB462 Act 491: