House Bill No. by Representative McFarland amends R.S. 49:316.1(C) to update the requirements for state entities regarding the acceptance of electronic payments for state charges. The bill mandates that the state treasurer designate which credit cards, debit cards, and other forms of electronic payments can be accepted by state entities. A significant change in the bill is the alteration of the reporting frequency for the list of approved payment methods from at least annually to at least biannually, ensuring that state entities have more up-to-date information on acceptable payment options.

In addition to the reporting frequency change, the bill retains the existing provisions that allow the treasurer to negotiate contracts with providers of electronic payment services, aiming for uniform implementation and cost-effectiveness across state entities. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB360 Original: 49:1(C)