Senate Bill No. by Senator Mizell amends and reenacts R.S. 49:1302(D) and R.S. 43:82(5) to enhance the transparency of boards and commissions in Louisiana by requiring more comprehensive contact information to be posted on their websites. The bill mandates that each board or commission must provide the names and phone numbers of at least two contacts, including the chairman and the executive director or administrator if applicable. Additionally, it requires the inclusion of mailing addresses, email addresses for each member, and a phone number for the board or commission. Notably, the bill clarifies that public funds are not required to provide phones to members and designates the chairman as the emergency point of contact.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that for parish boards of election supervisors, individual email addresses are not required, and the listed phone number and website must be those of the Department of State elections hotline. The provisions in Section 2 of the bill will take effect on July 1, 2027. This legislation aims to improve communication and accessibility for the public regarding the operations of various boards and commissions in the state.

Statutes affected:
SB47 Original: 49:1302(D), 43:82(5)
SB47 Engrossed: 49:1302(D), 43:82(5)
SB47 Reengrossed: 49:1302(D), 43:82(5)
SB47 Enrolled: 49:1302(D), 43:82(5), 49:1302(5)