House Bill No. 250, introduced by Representative Turner, amends existing financial disclosure laws for members of boards and commissions in Louisiana. The bill specifically removes the requirement for immediate family members of appointed board or commission members to disclose certain financial information. This includes the elimination of the obligation to report loans from immediate family members, regardless of whether those family members are registered lobbyists or have contracts with the state. Additionally, the bill amends the certification process for appointed members, removing the requirement to certify that no immediate family member has a conflict of interest related to their duties.

The proposed changes aim to simplify the financial disclosure process for public servants and their families, thereby reducing the administrative burden associated with compliance. The bill retains existing provisions that require public servants to disclose financial interests but clarifies that these requirements do not extend to their immediate family members. Overall, the legislation seeks to streamline the ethics and disclosure framework while maintaining accountability for public officials.

Statutes affected:
HB250 Original: 42:2(C)(9), 42:1(C)(7)
HB250 Engrossed: 42:2(C)(9), 42:1(C)(7)