House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends the membership structure of the board of commissioners for the Central Louisiana Juvenile Detention Center Authority. The current law, which previously allowed for appointments from judges, sheriffs, police chiefs, and district attorneys within the participating parishes, is revised to establish a new appointment process. Under the proposed law, each of the seven parishes will have one commissioner who is a qualified elector, domiciled and residing in that parish. These commissioners will be jointly appointed by the chief judge, district attorney, and sheriff of their respective parishes, with each serving an initial term of four years.

The bill specifies the parishes and the corresponding appointments: Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Vernon, and Winn Parishes. The new appointments are set to begin on August 1, 2026. This change aims to streamline the governance of the Central Louisiana Juvenile Detention Center Authority by ensuring that all commissioners are directly connected to their respective communities. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action if not signed.

Statutes affected:
HB1040 Original: 15:1(A)