Senate Bill No. 47, introduced by Senator Mizell, amends existing laws regarding the information that must be included on the websites of boards and commissions in Louisiana. The bill mandates that the contact information for each member of a board or commission must be made publicly available, specifically requiring the inclusion of a private email address or an email address accessible through the board or commission, as well as a direct phone number for each member. This change aims to enhance transparency and accessibility for the public.

The bill amends R.S. 49:1302(D) and R.S. 43:82(5), removing the previous language that allowed for the omission of individual email addresses and phone numbers. Instead, the new provisions explicitly require that this information be posted on the respective websites. The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2026, with the provisions of Section 2 becoming effective on July 1, 2027.

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