Senate Bill No. 220, introduced by Senator Talbot, amends R.S. 43:24(C) concerning the Official Journal of the State. The bill makes a technical correction by changing the language regarding the responsibilities of the secretary of state. Specifically, it removes the requirement for the secretary of state to "take all necessary actions to cause" the acts and joint resolutions of the legislature to be accessible on the internet and the Official Journal of the State. Instead, the bill mandates that the secretary of state must "transmit" these acts and resolutions to the Official Journal.

The proposed changes aim to streamline the process of how legislative acts and resolutions are handled in relation to the Official Journal. The effective date for this amendment is set for August 1, 2026. Overall, the bill simplifies the language and clarifies the duties of the secretary of state regarding the publication of legislative materials.

Statutes affected:
SB220 Original: 43:24(C)
SB220 Engrossed: 43:24(C)
SB220 Reengrossed: 43:24(C)