House Bill No. 228, introduced by Representative Stagni, aims to re-create the Department of State Civil Service and its associated statutory entities, extending their existence 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, for the Department of State Civil Service and its statutory entities. Additionally, it repeals R.S. 49:191(1)(d) in its entirety, streamlining the process for the department's re-creation and superseding conflicting provisions in the existing sunset law.

The re-creation of the Department of State Civil Service will take effect on June 30, 2026, and all statutory authority for the department and its entities will cease on July 1, 2033, unless the department is re-created again before that date. This bill simplifies the legislative process for maintaining the department by eliminating the need for separate bills for each statutory entity, thereby ensuring continuity of operations within the department.

Statutes affected:
HB228 Original: 49:191(4), 49:191(1)
HB228 Engrossed: 49:191(4), 49:191(1)