House Bill No. by Representative Beaullieu aims to re-create the Department of State and its associated statutory entities, extending their operational authority until July 1, 2033. The bill amends R.S. 49:191(4) to change the termination date from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2032, indicating that the Department of State and its statutory entities will begin to terminate operations on July 1, 2032, unless re-created prior to that date. Additionally, R.S. 49:191(1)(c) is repealed in its entirety, streamlining the process for the department's re-creation.

The bill also supersedes existing provisions in R.S. 49:193 that conflict with its terms, thereby simplifying the re-creation process for the Department of State and its entities. The new law will take effect on June 30, 2026, ensuring continuity of operations for the Department of State and its statutory entities for an additional six years.

Statutes affected:
HB117 Original: 49:191(4), 49:191(1)