This bill enacts new provisions regarding the Department of Public Service in Louisiana, specifically R.S. 49:191(3)(b), while repealing R.S. 49:191(1)(b). The bill establishes that the Department of Public Service and its statutory entities will be re-created effective June 30, 2026, with all statutory authority continuing until July 1, 2031. It also allows for the possibility of re-creation of the Department prior to this termination date, in accordance with existing provisions of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Department of Public Service and all statutory entities associated with it will begin to terminate operations on July 1, 2030, with their legislative authority ceasing the following year. The provisions of R.S. 49:193 are superseded where they conflict with this Act, ensuring that the new timeline and authority structure is clearly established. The Act is set to become effective on June 30, 2026, contingent upon legislative approval if vetoed by the governor.

Statutes affected:
HB975 Original: 49:191(1)
HB975 Engrossed: 49:191(1)
HB975 Enrolled: 49:191(1)
HB975 Act 860: 49:191(1)