House Bill No. 210, introduced by Representative Melerine, amends the ethics code to provide for the retroactive application of certain provisions from Act No. 492 of the 2024 Regular Session. Specifically, it allows members of school boards and parish or municipal governing authorities to continue their employment with individuals or entities that have or are seeking a business relationship with their governmental entity, under specific conditions. These conditions include being a salaried employee, having compensation unaffected by the employer's relationship with the governmental entity, and not participating in transactions involving their employer. The bill clarifies that these provisions will not apply to matters already decided by the Board of Ethics or Ethics Adjudicatory Board before the effective date of the Act.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that members who were employed in such situations prior to June 5, 2024, will not be required to comply with the disclosure requirements for that employment. However, any employment after this date will necessitate compliance with the disclosure requirements outlined in R.S. 42:1111(C)(6). The Act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action if not signed.