Senate Bill No. by Senator Pressly establishes the Louisiana Regulatory and Advisory Board Review Commission, which will oversee state boards and commissions related to occupational licensing. The bill amends existing laws to incorporate this new commission, which is responsible for reviewing proposed occupational regulations and ensuring compliance with state policy. Key duties include conducting sunset reviews of state boards and commissions every four years to assess their legitimacy in fulfilling health, safety, welfare, or fiduciary objectives, as well as providing legislative oversight.

The legislation also mandates the termination of all statutory boards and commissions by July 1, 2028, with their authority ceasing by July 1, 2029, unless they can demonstrate their necessity through a review process. The commission will evaluate each board or commission's effectiveness, considering factors such as public interest and duplication of efforts, and will hold public hearings for input. Additionally, the bill renames the Occupational Board Compliance Act to the Occupational Board and Commission Compliance Act and outlines a structured process for notifying boards of their termination dates, requiring a final report to the legislature and governor by March 1st of the year prior to termination. The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
SB456 Original: