Bill > HB530

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow local governments operating under a home rule charter or other plan of government to establish or authorize a local ethics entity to audit or investigate certain parish officials, such as sheriffs and clerks of court, and school boards. Currently, home rule charters are restricted from affecting these specific offices and boards in ways that conflict with the constitution or state law. This amendment would create an exception, permitting such local ethics oversight. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the state legislature would not be prevented from passing laws related to these local ethics entities, even if the legislature is generally prohibited from altering the structure or powers of local governments with home rule charters. The proposed amendment will be submitted to Louisiana voters for approval.