Senate Bill No. SLS 26RS-38, introduced by Senator Mizell, amends existing laws regarding the contact information required for members of boards and commissions in Louisiana. The bill mandates that each board or commission's website must include the email address and phone number for each member, whether these are private or accessible through the board or commission. Additionally, it clarifies that the provisions do not require the purchase of mobile or landline phones for board members using public funds. The chairman of each board or commission is also required to have a publicly available phone number listed and is designated as the emergency contact for the board or commission.

The bill amends R.S. 49:1302(D) and R.S. 43:82(5), removing the phrase "if applicable" regarding the inclusion of email addresses and phone numbers, and emphasizes the necessity of providing this information. The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2026. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of contact information for board and commission members while ensuring that public funds are not used to provide personal phones for these members.

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)