House Bill No. by Representative Bayham seeks to amend the membership structure and quorum requirements of the Louisiana Commission on Civic Education. The bill proposes to retain most of the existing membership provisions while making significant changes, including the appointment of one state coordinator of the Louisiana Legislators Back to School Program jointly by the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives, rather than having separate representatives for each chamber. Additionally, the bill updates the name of the "Council for a Better Louisiana" to "Leaders for a Better Louisiana" and allows the executive director of this organization, as well as the state coordinator of Project Citizen and the executive director of the Public Affairs Research Council, to designate members to the commission.

Furthermore, the bill repeals provisions that allowed for the appointment of a member representing the Louisiana Association of Non-Profit Organizations and the designation of additional members with expertise in civic education or involvement by a three-fourths majority of the commission. It establishes that a quorum for the commission will consist of ten members, and all official actions will require a majority vote of those present and voting. This restructuring aims to streamline the commission's operations and enhance its effectiveness in promoting civic education in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB319 Original: 24:972(A)(11)