House Bill No. 338, introduced by Representative Carver, aims to re-create several agencies that are currently under the office of the governor, including the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology, the Office of Financial Institutions, and the Louisiana State Racing Commission, among others. The bill amends R.S. 49:191(4) to change the termination date for these agencies from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2032, and establishes that all statutory authority for these entities will cease on July 1, 2033, unless they are re-created prior to that date. Additionally, R.S. 49:191(1)(n) is repealed in its entirety.

The proposed law supersedes existing provisions of the "sunset" law, which typically requires a separate bill for the re-creation of each statutory entity. Instead, this bill consolidates the re-creation process for the listed agencies, allowing for a more streamlined approach. The effective date for this legislation is set for June 30, 2026, ensuring that the agencies will continue to operate under the new terms established by the bill.

Statutes affected:
HB338 Original: 49:191(4), 49:191(1)
HB338 Engrossed: 49:191(4), 49:191(1)