This bill amends the membership structure of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana, as outlined in R.S. 25:652(A). The council will now consist of twenty-three members, with several changes to the appointment process. Notably, the bill replaces the previous appointments by the Louisiana section of the Assemble des Parlementaires Francophones with one member appointed by the lieutenant governor. Additionally, the number of members appointed by the council's Consortium of Louisiana Colleges and Universities is reduced from two to one, and the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation is replaced by Parents for French Immersion.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a rotational appointment system for representatives from the Pointe-Au-Chien Indian Tribe and the Jean Charles Choctaw Nation, alongside the United Houma Nation, ensuring that each tribe has representation on a two-year basis. The bill also adds two members appointed by the legislative Acadiana Delegation and specifies that one member will be appointed by the president of one of three universities, with a rotating appointment schedule established for future terms. These changes aim to enhance the representation and governance of the council while maintaining its focus on the development of the French language in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB881 Original: 25:652(A)
HB881 Engrossed: 25:652(A)
HB881 Enrolled: 25:652(A)
HB881 Act : 25:652(A)