House Bill No. 861 aims to streamline Louisiana's state government by abolishing various inactive boards, commissions, and related entities. The bill proposes the repeal of numerous statutes governing these entities, including the Advisory Commission for Louisiana's Energy, Environment, and Restoration, the Advisory Subcommittee of the Accountability Commission, and the Byways Commission. Key amendments include the repeal of specific sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, such as R.S. 30:401 through 403, R.S. 17:1875, and R.S. 36:4(B)(18) and (34), which pertain to the functions of the abolished entities. Additionally, the bill amends R.S. 25:521(A) to rename the Louisiana Commission on Cultural Resources to the Louisiana Historical Preservation and Cultural Commission, and it updates R.S. 13:782(J)(2)(a) and (b) regarding the certification process for clerks of court.

The bill also seeks to repeal laws governing several other commissions and programs, including the Equal Pay Commission, the Floodplain Evaluation and Management Commission, and the Louisiana Health Plan, effectively dissolving their roles in state governance. Furthermore, it proposes the repeal of the Rural Water Infrastructure Committee, the Louisiana Sentencing Commission, and the Waste Tire Task Force, among others, eliminating their associated duties and responsibilities. The overall intent of the bill is to reduce bureaucratic oversight and enhance efficiency in state operations by removing redundant or inactive governmental structures, which could impact the delivery of services and oversight in various sectors, including education, health, and environmental management.

Statutes affected:
HB861 Original: 30:521(A)(1), 17:3883(A)(6), 56:4(B), 13:782(J)(2), 13:782(J)(1), 29:6(B)(6), 38:5(A), 22:1202(3), 40:91(A)(28), 29:723(18), 29:725(K)(2), 29:725(K)(3), 29:739(E)(3), 29:739(D), 36:4(B)(25), 36:4(B)(34), 36:209(A)(10), 30:82(B), 36:356(B), 40:1(E), 36:259(D)(5), 17:2(B), 36:651(K)(2), 36:4(B)(18)
HB861 Engrossed: 30:521(A)(1), 17:3883(A)(6), 56:4(B), 13:782(J)(2), 13:782(J)(1), 40:5(C), 38:5(A), 40:91(A)(28), 36:4(B)(34), 36:209(A)(10), 25:521(A), 49:966(B)(3), 36:209(A)(2), 17:2(B), 36:651(K)(2), 36:4(B)(18)
HB861 Reengrossed: 30:521(A)(1), 17:3883(A)(6), 56:4(B), 13:782(J)(2), 13:782(J)(1), 40:5(C), 38:5(A), 40:91(A)(28), 36:4(B)(34), 36:209(A)(10), 25:521(A), 49:966(B)(3), 36:209(A)(2), 17:2(B), 36:651(K)(2), 36:4(B)(18)