This bill proposes a comprehensive restructuring of the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), renaming the LWC to "Louisiana Works" and transferring various family support programs from DCFS to this new entity. Key provisions include the integration of social service and workforce programs, the establishment of new responsibilities for Louisiana Works, and the administration of assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The bill also mandates the transfer of relevant funds and responsibilities from DCFS to Louisiana Works and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), aiming to streamline service delivery and improve access for individuals in need.

Additionally, the bill introduces several amendments to existing laws, including the establishment of the Occupational Forecasting Conference to project job growth and demand, and updates to eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits. It emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency for cash assistance recipients, requiring active engagement in workforce training or education activities. The bill also includes provisions for a new workforce training program within SNAP, updates terminology related to public assistance, and outlines responsibilities for managing labor market information systems. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize Louisiana's approach to workforce development and public assistance, enhancing collaboration among agencies and promoting accountability and effectiveness in service delivery.

Statutes affected:
HB624 Original: 11:780(C)(3), 14:1(A), 14:74(D)(2), 17:1(B)(1), 17:6(A), 17:3914(M)(1), 23:6, 23:73(A)(1), 23:75(A), 23:76(A), 23:78, 23:1600(2), 23:1693(I)(1), 23:73(E)(2), 36:3(3), 36:4(A), 36:308(A), 46:56(A), 46:107(A)(1), 46:4(A), 46:352(1), 46:932(12), 49:191(1), 49:1402(1)
HB624 Engrossed: 11:780(C)(3), 14:1(A), 14:74(D)(2), 17:1(B)(1), 17:6(A), 17:3914(M)(1), 23:6, 23:73(A)(1), 23:75(A), 23:76(A), 23:78, 23:1600(2), 23:1693(I)(1), 23:73(E)(2), 36:3(3), 36:4(A), 36:308(A), 46:56(A), 46:107(A)(1), 46:4(A), 46:352(1), 46:932(12), 49:191(1), 49:1402(1)
HB624 Reengrossed: 11:780(C)(3), 14:1(A), 14:74(D)(2), 17:1(B)(1), 17:6(A), 17:3914(M)(1), 23:6, 23:73(A)(1), 23:75(A), 23:76(A), 23:78, 23:1600(2), 23:1693(J), 23:73(E)(2), 23:1693(I)(1), 36:3(3), 36:4(A), 36:308(A), 46:301(A)(1), 46:321(2), 46:323, 46:324(A), 46:325, 46:331(A)(1), 46:352(1), 46:932(12), 46:56(A), 46:107(A)(1), 46:4(A), 49:191(1), 49:1402(1), 36:308(E)
HB624 Re-Reengrossed: 11:780(C)(3), 14:1(A), 14:74(D)(2), 17:1(B)(1), 17:6(A), 17:3914(M)(1), 23:6, 23:73(A)(1), 23:75(A), 23:76(A), 23:78, 23:1600(2), 23:1693(J), 23:73(E)(2), 23:1693(I)(1), 36:3(3), 36:4(A), 36:308(A), 46:301(A)(1), 46:321(2), 46:323, 46:324(A), 46:325, 46:331(A)(1), 46:352(1), 46:932(12), 46:56(A), 46:107(A)(1), 46:4(A), 49:191(1), 49:1402(1), 36:308(E)
HB624 Enrolled: 11:780(C)(3), 14:1(A), 14:74(D)(2), 17:1(B)(1), 17:6(A), 17:3914(M)(1), 23:73(E)(2), 23:1693(I)(1), 36:3(3), 36:4(A), 36:308(A), 36:309(A), 46:18(A), 46:1(A), 46:114(E)(1), 46:4(D), 46:301(A)(1), 46:321(2), 46:322(2), 46:323, 46:324(A), 46:325, 46:331(A)(1), 46:352(1), 46:433(A), 46:4(A), 46:932(12), 46:1(2), 46:56(A), 46:107(A)(1), 46:114(A), 46:3(A), 46:231(11), 46:237(A), 46:5(A), 46:7(A), 46:8(A)(1), 49:191(1), 49:1402(1), 36:308(E), 46:1(C), 46:14(G)(3)
HB624 Act 478: 11:780(C)(3), 14:1(A), 14:74(D)(2), 17:1(B)(1), 17:6(A), 17:3914(M)(1), 23:73(E)(2), 23:1693(I)(1), 36:3(3), 36:4(A), 36:308(A), 36:309(A), 46:18(A), 46:1(A), 46:114(E)(1), 46:4(D), 46:301(A)(1), 46:321(2), 46:322(2), 46:323, 46:324(A), 46:325, 46:331(A)(1), 46:352(1), 46:433(A), 46:4(A), 46:932(12), 46:1(2), 46:56(A), 46:107(A)(1), 46:114(A), 46:3(A), 46:231(11), 46:237(A), 46:5(A), 46:7(A), 46:8(A)(1), 49:191(1), 49:1402(1), 36:308(E), 46:1(C), 46:14(G)(3)