House Bill No. by Representative Riser amends R.S. 43:147.1 regarding the publication costs for official journals of parishes, municipalities, and school boards in Louisiana. The bill increases the maximum allowable cost for publishing official proceedings and public notices in parishes without a city over 100,000 from one and one-half cents to three cents per character. Similarly, in parishes with a city over 100,000, the rate is raised from two cents to three cents per character. Additionally, the bill specifies that when material is set in tabular form or submitted prebuilt, the rates will be calculated based on square inches, with specific costs outlined for different font sizes.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision under R.S. 43:147.1(D), which establishes that the cost of publishing official proceedings and public notices cannot exceed the lesser of the rates set in the amended paragraphs or the rate in effect on January 1, 2026. This aims to ensure that publication costs remain manageable while also adjusting for inflation or changes in the market.

Statutes affected:
HB481 Original: 43:1(A)
HB481 Engrossed: 43:1(A)
HB481 Reengrossed: 43:1(B)(1)
HB481 Enrolled: 43:1(B)(1)