House Bill No. 62, introduced by Representative Dickerson, seeks to amend the membership structure of the Louisiana Women's Policy and Research Commission. The bill proposes to increase the total number of commission members from twenty-five to twenty-seven. This change includes the addition of the secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs and a representative from the Child Care Association of Louisiana as new members. Additionally, the bill redefines the composition of the commission to ensure it reflects various geographic regions of the state and includes members with significant expertise in areas such as business, economics, education, public health, and women's issues.

The bill also amends existing provisions regarding the appointment and terms of commission members, specifying that the thirteen members appointed by the governor will serve terms concurrent with the appointing governor. The overall goal of the commission remains to advise the governor on the challenges faced by women in Louisiana and to propose solutions to address these issues. The amendments aim to enhance the commission's effectiveness by broadening its membership and expertise.

Statutes affected:
HB62 Original: 46:2525(D)
HB62 Engrossed: 46:2525(D)