This bill amends and reenacts various provisions related to the Louisiana Governor's Mansion Advisory Commission, including its establishment, jurisdiction, membership, and powers. Key changes include the insertion of the term "Advisory" into the commission's title and the specification that the commission will provide recommendations on the protection and enhancement of the governor's mansion. The bill also clarifies the commission's jurisdiction over public areas of the mansion while removing references to private areas, and it modifies the membership structure by including the chief of staff of the governor's spouse or the executive residence director as a member. Additionally, the terms of appointed members will now be at the pleasure of the appointing authority rather than fixed terms.

The bill introduces new provisions that exempt the commission's meetings from the Open Meetings Law and its records from the Public Records Law, thereby enhancing confidentiality regarding its operations. It also repeals a previous statute (R.S. 25:1016) and enacts new sections that outline the commission's powers, including making recommendations for improvements and conducting audits of items housed in the mansion. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB799 Original: 25:1013(A)(3), 36:4(B)(36)
HB799 Engrossed: 25:1013(A)(3), 36:4(B)(36)
HB799 Enrolled: 25:1013(A)(3), 36:4(B)(36)
HB799 Act : 25:1013(A)(3), 36:4(B)(36)