House Bill No. 108, introduced by Representative Domangue, amends the criteria for the position of museum director at the Louisiana State Museum. The bill specifies that the museum director will still be appointed by the lieutenant governor from a list of three candidates nominated by a search committee. However, the criteria for this position have been expanded to include not only a master's degree in Museum Science or a related field but also relevant experience in a related field. This change aims to broaden the pool of qualified candidates for the director position.

The bill retains the existing framework of the Louisiana State Museum, which operates under the management of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and is governed by a board of directors. The amendment to R.S. 25:343(A) reflects a commitment to ensuring that the museum director possesses both educational qualifications and practical experience, thereby enhancing the leadership of the museum.

Statutes affected:
HB108 Original: 25:343(A)
HB108 Engrossed: 25:343(A)