House Bill No. by Representative Dickerson amends the membership structure of the Louisiana Women's Policy and Research Commission. The bill increases the maximum number of commission members from twenty-five to twenty-seven and introduces two new categories of members. Specifically, it adds a representative from the Child Care Association of Louisiana and the secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs or their designee as members of the commission.

Additionally, the bill modifies the qualifications for the thirteen women appointed by the governor, who must have significant expertise in various fields, including business, economics, education, public health, law, social science, and violence against women, while removing gender studies from the list of areas of expertise. The changes aim to ensure that the commission is reflective of the state's geographic diversity and expertise in relevant areas.

Statutes affected:
HB62 Original: 46:2525(D)
HB62 Engrossed: 46:2525(D)
HB62 Enrolled: 46:2525(D)
HB62 Act 529: 46:2525(D)