LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: SB 466 SLS 20RS 865
Bill Text Version: ENGROSSED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: May 14, 2020 4:36 PM Author: HEWITT
Dept./Agy.: All public bodies
Subject: Teleconferencing Analyst: Rebecca Robinson
PUBLIC MEETINGS EG INCREASE GF EX See Note Page 1 of 1
Provides for teleconferencing of public bodies under certain circumstances. (gov sig)
Authorizes all public bodies to hold public meetings by audio or visual teleconference in the case of a catastrophe and/or
declared state of emergency and where timely action on issues is necessary. Further authorizes participation in meetings by
teleconference for legislative bodies during a declared state of emergency. Allows members to be counted for quorum
purposes if participating via teleconference; and provides for the method of voting on legislation and/or resolutions through
teleconference.
Effective upon Governor’s signature.
EXPENDITURES 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE
Annual Total
REVENUES 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There will be an increase in expenditures to the state and local entities to the extent they choose to hold public meetings via
teleconference. Proposed legislation would affect state government and agencies; local municipalities and/or other political
subdivisions; school boards; port commissioners; boards of publicly operated utilities; planning, zoning, and airport
commissions; and other boards and commissions. Entities may experience increased costs to acquire and update technology
infrastructure to allow for teleconferencing. Potential increases are indeterminable at this time and will vary by entity based
upon the existing infrastructure and resources of each entity.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
Evan Brasseaux
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee 6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Staff Director


Statutes affected:
SB466 Original: 42:12(A), 42:13(A)
SB466 Engrossed: 42:12(A), 42:13(A)
SB466 Reengrossed: 42:12(A), 42:13(A)