DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 8 Reengrossed 2020 Second Extraordinary Session DeVillier
Suspends until 60 days after final adjournment of the 2021 Regular Session of the Legislature of La.
the enforcement authority of the commissioner of alcohol and tobacco control afforded to the
commissioner under present law or any powers delegated to the commissioner pursuant to the La.
Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act or the La. Health Emergency Powers
Act, as they apply to violations of COVID-19-related restrictions, except as they apply to the city of
New Orleans.
(Suspends Ch. 5 of Title 26 of the La. Revised Statutes of 1950 and R.S. 29:721 et seq. and 760 et
seq.)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Add an exception for the city of New Orleans.