This bill amends various sections of Louisiana law to transition the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) into the Military Department. Key changes include the establishment of GOHSEP as a part of the Military Department, rather than as an independent agency within the office of the governor. The bill specifies that the director of GOHSEP will be employed by and report directly to the adjutant general, rather than being appointed by the governor. Additionally, the bill outlines the powers and responsibilities of the director and the agency, emphasizing coordination with other state and federal agencies for emergency preparedness.

The bill also repeals certain provisions related to the previous structure of GOHSEP and clarifies that the Military Department will now encompass the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. It ensures that the powers and duties of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police, are not superseded by the new provisions. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline emergency preparedness efforts within the state by integrating GOHSEP into the Military Department framework.

Statutes affected:
HB274 Original: 29:1(B), 29:722(A)(1), 29:724(B)(3), 29:725(A), 29:726(A), 36:4(B)(7), 36:4(B)(3)
HB274 Engrossed: 29:1(B), 29:722(A)(1), 29:724(B)(3), 29:725(A), 29:726(A), 36:4(B)(7), 36:4(B)(3)
HB274 Enrolled: 29:1(B), 29:722(A)(1), 29:724(B)(3), 29:725(A), 29:726(A), 36:4(B)(7), 36:4(B)(3)
HB274 Act 262: 29:1(B), 29:722(A)(1), 29:724(B)(3), 29:725(A), 29:726(A), 36:4(B)(7), 36:4(B)(3)