House Bill No. [insert number] amends and reenacts several provisions of the Louisiana Revised Statutes related to the Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Key changes include the composition and appointment process for the board of commissioners, which will now include members appointed by the chief executive officer of each participating parish, as well as specific appointments from the New Orleans City Council and state legislative districts. The bill mandates that new board members complete at least two hours of transit-specific training within a year of taking office and requires the board to hold a minimum of ten meetings per year. Additionally, the bill establishes new quorum requirements and prohibits proxy voting.

The bill also repeals certain provisions related to the authority's powers, specifically those concerning quarterly reporting and the establishment of penalties for violations of state and city laws. It introduces new provisions allowing cities or parishes with representation on the RTA board to request internal audits or hire third-party auditors at their expense, with the authority required to provide necessary records promptly. The advisory board's composition is updated to include representatives from various labor unions and educational institutions, and all members are required to commit to transit-specific training. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the governance and accountability of the Regional Transit Authority.

Statutes affected:
HB588 Original: 48:1655(A)(1), 48:1656(23), 48:1(B)(3), 48:1656(24)
HB588 Engrossed: 48:1655(A)(1), 48:1656(23), 48:1(B)(3), 48:1656(24)
HB588 Reengrossed: 48:1655(A)(1), 48:1656(23), 48:1(B)(3), 48:1656(24)
HB588 Enrolled: 48:1655(A)(1), 48:1656(23), 48:1(B)(3), 48:1656(24)