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LA HB117
LA HB117Re-creates the Department of State and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 49:191(4) and to repeal R.S. 49:191(1)(c), relative to the Department of State, including provisions to provide for the re-creation of the Department of State and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law; to provide for the effective termination date for all statutory authority for the existence of such statutory entities; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill re-creates the Department of State and any other official bodies legally attached to it, with their existence officially continuing from June 30, 2026, but sets a termination date of July 1, 2033, for all legal authority supporting their existence, unless they are re-established before that date according to specific state laws, and it also amends existing law to reflect that the Department of State and its associated entities will have their legislative authority cease on July 1, 2032, instead of July 1, 2025, and repeals a specific provision related to this.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs. (on 03/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB117&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1438659 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB117 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1438676 |
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