This bill amends existing laws regarding the contact information required for boards and commissions in Louisiana. Specifically, it mandates that the websites for these entities include the names and phone numbers of at least two contacts, which must include the chairman and the executive director or administrator, if applicable. Additionally, the bill requires that email addresses be provided for each member of the board or commission, along with a mailing address and a phone number for the entity itself. Notably, the bill clarifies that public funds are not required to provide phones to individual members, and it designates the chairman as the emergency point of contact.

Furthermore, the bill includes a specific provision for parish boards of election supervisors, stating that while the general requirements apply, email addresses for each member are not necessary. Instead, these boards will list the Department of State elections hotline number and website as their contact information. The changes to the law will take effect on July 1, 2027, ensuring that the public has access to comprehensive contact details for these governmental bodies.

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)
SB47 Act 592: 49:1302(D), 43:82(5), 49:1302(5)