La. Rev. Stat. § 36:937 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 937
Committee dissolution
Status: in_force

The Joint Legislative Committee on Reorganization of the Executive Branch shall be deemed dissolved upon the adjournment sine die of the 1999 Regular Session of the Legislature.

Acts 1997, No. 1045, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:255 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 255
Deputy secretary
Status: in_force

There may be a deputy secretary of the department, who shall be appointed by the secretary with consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary at a salary fixed by the secretary, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The duties and functions of the deputy secretary shall be determined and assigned by the secretary. If appointed, he shall serve as acting secretary in the absence of the secretary.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:602 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 602
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries; creation; domicile; composition; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

A. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is created and shall be a body corporate with the power to sue and be sued. The domicile of the department shall be in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. However, the Seafood Division, within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, shall remain located in the city of New Orleans.

B. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries through its offices and officers, shall control and supervise all wildlife of the state, including fish and all other aquatic life, and shall execute the laws enacted for the control and supervision of programs relating to the management, protection, conservation, and replenishment of wildlife, fish, and aquatic life in the state, and the regulation of the shipping of wildlife, fish, furs, and skins.

The department shall also be responsible for the conservation and management of all renewable resources on all wildlife management areas, wildlife refuges, scenic rivers, and wildlife preserves that it may own or lease. The department shall also exercise such powers and perform such functions as required with regard to all other duties delegated by law.

Leasing of nonrenewable state owned resources will be carried out on such wildlife management areas, refuges, preserves and scenic rivers only with the concurrence of the department and only after appropriate rules and regulations have been adopted to minimize damages to fish and wildlife habitat.

C.(1) The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries shall be composed of the executive office of the secretary, the office of management and finance, the office of wildlife, the office of fisheries, and such other offices as shall be created by law.

(2) Whenever the secretary determines that the administration of the functions of the department may be more efficiently performed by eliminating, merging, or consolidating existing offices or establishing new offices, he shall present a plan therefor to the legislature for its approval by statute.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1979, No. 449, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1980. Acts 1984, No. 179, §2; Acts 1987, No. 736, §1; Acts 1988, No. 784, §2.

{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1987, NO. 736, §3.}}

{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1988, NO. 784, §3.}}
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:475.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 475.1
Undersecretary; functions; division of management and finance
Status: in_force

NOTE: §475.1(Section Heading) eff. Oct 1, 2027. See Acts 2025, No. 477.

§475.1. Undersecretary; functions; office of management and finance

A. There shall be an undersecretary of the Department of Children and Family Services, who shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor at a salary fixed by the governor, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The undersecretary shall be directly responsible to the secretary and shall perform his functions under the supervision and control of the secretary.

NOTE: Subsections B and C eff. until Oct. 1, 2027. See Acts 2025, No. 477.

B. The undersecretary shall direct and be responsible for the functions of the division of management and finance, within the office of children and family services within the Department of Children and Family Services. In such capacity, he shall be responsible for accounting and budget control, procurement and contract management, data processing, personnel management, grants management, and facility construction and consulting services for the department and all of its offices, including all agencies transferred to the Department of Children and Family Services, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Title. The undersecretary shall exercise all powers and authority granted to him in this Title subject to the overall direction and control of the secretary.

C. The duties and functions of the division of management and finance, within the office of children and family services and of the undersecretary shall be as provided in this Section and these duties and functions shall not be subject to change by the secretary, except that the undersecretary shall perform such additional duties and functions as are assigned by the secretary.

NOTE: Subsections B and C eff. Oct. 1, 2027. See Acts 2025, No. 477.

B. The undersecretary shall direct and be responsible for the functions of the office of management and finance, Department of Children and Family Services. In such capacity, he shall be responsible for accounting and budget control, procurement and contract management, data processing, personnel management, grants management, and facility construction and consulting services for the department and all of its offices, including all agencies transferred to the Department of Children and Family Services, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Title. The undersecretary shall exercise all powers and authority granted to him in this Title subject to the overall direction and control of the secretary.

C. The duties and functions of the office of management and finance and of the undersecretary shall be as provided in this Section and these duties and functions shall not be subject to change by the secretary, except that the undersecretary shall perform such additional duties and functions as are assigned by the secretary.

Acts 1988, No. 773, §2, eff. July 17, 1988; Acts 2008, No. 314, §1, eff. June 17, 2008; Acts 2010, No. 877, §1, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2025, No. 477, §11, eff. Oct. 1, 2027.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:458 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 458
Offices; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

A. The purposes for which the offices in the Department of Revenue are created shall be as set forth in this Section.

B. The office of tax administration, group I, shall be responsible, in accordance with applicable laws and under the direction of the secretary, for the administration, and assessment of the individual income tax, sales taxes, the tax-return processing and post-processing operations, and the centralized tax assessment and collection functions for the taxes imposed by law in the state of Louisiana and matters related thereto. Whenever the secretary deems necessary, he may reassign the responsibility for the collection of a tax or other duty assigned by this Subsection to this office to another office within the department created by this Section.

C. The office of tax administration, group II, shall be responsible, in accordance with the applicable laws and under the direction of the secretary, for the administration and collection of corporation income and franchise taxes, excise taxes, and severance taxes imposed by law in the state of Louisiana and matters related thereto. In addition, the office of tax administration, group II, shall be responsible for the review of field audits and the research and technical functions of the Department of Revenue. Whenever the secretary deems necessary, he may reassign the responsibility for the collection of a tax or other duty assigned by this Subsection to this office to another office within the department created by this Section.

D. The office of tax administration, group III, shall be responsible in accordance with the applicable laws and under the direction of the secretary, for the supervision, direction, and control of the field-collection and field-audit functions in the headquarter's office and various district and regional offices of the Department of Revenue. Whenever the secretary deems necessary, he may reassign the responsibility for the collection of a tax or other duty assigned by this Subsection to this office to another office within the department created by this Section.

E. The office of alcohol and tobacco control shall perform in accordance with the applicable laws and under the direction of the secretary, the functions of the state relating to the regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages in the state, including certification of persons eligible for the issuance and renewal of permits required by law for persons engaging in the business of dealing in beverages of high or low alcoholic content, and the administration of the law relating to alcoholic beverages and their sale. Whenever the secretary deems necessary, he may reassign the responsibility for the collection of a tax or other duty assigned by this Subsection to this office to another office within the department created by this Section.

F. The office of legal affairs shall be responsible, in accordance with the applicable laws and under the direction of the secretary, for providing legal consultation and representation in tax litigation matters before the state and federal courts and the Board of Tax Appeals, bankruptcy cases in the federal bankruptcy courts, and any matters related thereto. Whenever the secretary deems necessary, he may reassign the responsibility for the collection of a tax or other duty assigned by this Subsection to this office to another office within the department created by this Section.

G. The office of charitable gaming shall perform generally the functions of the state relating to the regulation of charitable gaming in the state, including the issuance and renewal of licenses required by law for organizations conducting games of chance pursuant to the Charitable Raffles, Bingo and Keno Licensing Law, for manufacturers or distributors of supplies or equipment for such games, and for commercial lessors of premises on which such games are conducted. The office shall be responsible for the administration of the law relating to charitable gaming.

H. The office of debt recovery shall be responsible for, in accordance with applicable laws and under the direction of the secretary, the collection of a tax and may be responsible for the collection of certain delinquent debts, accounts, or claims due on behalf of other state agencies. Whenever the secretary deems necessary, he may reassign the responsibility for the collection of a tax, account, claims due, or other duty assigned by this Subsection to this office to another office within the department created by this Section.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1995, No. 1188, §3, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 1997, No. 283, §1, eff. June 17, 1997; Acts 1997, No. 658, §1, eff. July 7, 1997; Acts 1997, No. 1370, §4, eff. Oct. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, No. 568, §1, eff. June 30, 1999; Acts 2013, No. 399, §2, eff. June 17, 2013.

{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1995, NO. 1188, §6.}}

NOTE: See Acts 1999, No. 568, §§5 & 7 eff. June 30, 1999, relative to transfer of functions of division of charitable gaming, office of state police, Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, to office of charitable gaming, Dept. of Revenue, not later than 1/1/2000 and conflicting Acts.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:8.2 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 8.2
Internal auditing function
Status: in_force

A. The secretary of a department that includes an agency that has an appropriation in the general appropriation bill or the ancillary appropriation bill of thirty million dollars or more shall establish an internal audit function and shall establish an office of the chief audit executive who shall be responsible for ensuring that the internal audit function adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The chief audit executive shall maintain organizational independence in accordance with these standards and shall have direct and unrestricted access to the secretary. The chief audit executive shall annually certify to the secretary that the internal audit function conforms to the Institute of Internal Auditors, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

B. For the purpose of this Section, "secretary" means the chief administrative officer of each department in the executive branch of state government, except "secretary" means the following in the case of the listed departments:

(1) For the Department of State Civil Service, the State Civil Service Commission through the director.

(2) For the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, the commissioner of agriculture and forestry.

(3) For the Department of Education, the state superintendent of education, except as otherwise provided in Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 relative to the internal audit function for the Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Commission, the Board of Regents, and the postsecondary education management boards and institutions and agencies under the authority of those agencies.

(4) For the Department of Insurance, the commissioner of insurance.

(5) For the Department of Justice, the attorney general.

(6) For the Department of Public Service, the Public Service Commission.

(7) For the Department of State, the secretary of state.

(8) For the Department of the Treasury, the state treasurer.

(9) For Louisiana Works, the executive director.

(10) For the office of the governor and all of the agencies transferred or placed within the office of the governor, the commissioner of administration.

Acts 2015, No. 314, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:156 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 156
Undersecretary; functions; office of management and finance
Status: in_force

NOTE: See note below regarding effectiveness.

A. There shall be an undersecretary of the Department of Elderly Affairs, who shall be appointed by the governor with consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor at a salary fixed by the governor, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The undersecretary shall be directly responsible to and shall perform his functions under the supervision and control of the secretary.

B. The undersecretary shall direct and be responsible for the functions of the office of management and finance within the Department of Elderly Affairs. In such capacity, he shall be responsible for accounting and budget control, procurement and contract management, data processing, management and program analysis, personnel management, and grants management for the department and all of its offices, including all agencies transferred to the Department of Elderly Affairs, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Title. He shall employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as are necessary for the efficient administration of the office of management and finance and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations, and with policies and rules of the department, all subject to budgetary control and applicable laws. The undersecretary shall exercise all powers and authority granted to him in this Title subject to the overall direction and control of the secretary.

C. The duties and functions of the office of management and finance and of the undersecretary shall be as provided in this Section, and these duties and functions shall not be subject to change by the secretary, except that the undersecretary shall perform such additional duties and functions as are assigned by the secretary.

Acts 2013, No. 384, §3, eff. upon contingencies contained in Acts 2013, No. 384, §9(B).

NOTE: Acts 2013, No. 384, §8, effective July 1, 2013 per §9(A) of the Act. provides that funds allocated for any purpose under the authority of the Office of Elderly Affairs or its successor, the Department of Elderly Affairs, are allocated only to the Office of Elderly Affairs or its successors and are not to be appropriated, allocated or transferred to any other state department, office or programs.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:694 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 694
Office of health, life, and annuity; functions
Status: in_force

There is hereby created an office of health, life, and annuity in the Department of Insurance. The office shall be under the direction of the deputy commissioner for health, life, and annuity. The duties and functions of the office of health, life, and annuity and the deputy commissioner for health, life, and annuity shall be development and administration of health insurance pilot programs as established by the legislature, research and development of rules and regulations to implement health insurance reform legislation, research and development of health insurance reform measures that broaden the availability of health insurance coverage in the state, liaison activities for the Department of Insurance with other state and national agencies for policy on health insurance, preparation of proposed health insurance reform legislation by the department; general research and implementation issues concerning health insurance policy, approval of life and annuity form filings, and additional duties and functions as assigned by the commissioner. 1

Acts 1995, No. 341, §1; Acts 1999, No. 885, §2, eff. June 30, 1999; Acts 2015, No. 274, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.

1 The language of the third sentence of this Section is as it appears in the enrolled bill (Acts 1999, No. 885, §2).
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:811 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 811
Protection of obligations; etc.
Status: in_force

A. The legislature hereby specifically states that this Title is in no way and to no extent intended to nor shall it be construed in any manner which will impair the contractual or other obligations of any agency transferred by this Title or of the state of Louisiana.

B. This Title shall not be construed or applied in any way which will prevent full compliance by the state, or any department, office, or agency thereof, with the requirements of any Act of the Congress of the United States or any regulation made thereunder by which federal aid or other federal assistance has been or hereafter is made available to this state, or any department, office, agency, or subdivision thereof, anything contained in this Title to the contrary notwithstanding.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:801 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 801
Transfer; retention of functions
Status: in_force

The agencies transferred in accordance with this Section shall continue to be composed and selected as provided by law; each agency shall continue to exercise all powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities provided or authorized for each by the constitution or laws which are in the nature of policymaking, rulemaking, licensing, regulation, enforcement, or adjudication and also shall continue to exercise all advisory powers, duties, and functions provided by law; each agency shall continue to administer and implement all programs provided or authorized for each by law which relate to rulemaking, licensing, regulation, enforcement, and adjudication; each agency shall continue to be governed by the Administrative Procedure Act, in its entirety, including provisions relative to adjudication proceedings, unless otherwise specifically provided by law; the executive head of each such agency shall employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of such powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities and for the administration and implementation of such programs, in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations, and with policies and rules of the department to which the agency is transferred, and subject to budgetary control and applicable laws; except as specifically provided in Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this Section. The agencies transferred as provided in this Section shall exercise the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities and shall administer and implement the programs authorized in this Section independently of the secretary, the undersecretary, and any assistant secretary, except that:

(1) The secretary of the department to which each is transferred shall exercise all functions necessary for the administration and implementation of the policies and rules of the agency which do not relate to rulemaking, licensing, regulation, enforcement, and adjudication, including personnel management, except as provided in Paragraph (2) below.

(2) The undersecretary of the department to which each is transferred shall, under the supervision and control of the secretary, perform and administer all functions of each agency which are in the nature of accounting and budget control, management and program analysis, and grants management.

(3) The secretary of the department shall exercise all functions of the transferred agencies which relate to payroll, personnel management, procurement, and contract management, which functions are hereby transferred to the secretary; provided, however, that this Paragraph (3) shall not apply to any retirement systems or retirement board.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1982, No. 708, §1; Acts 1989, No. 329, §2; Acts 2001, No. 8, §11, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2004, No. 128, §1, eff. July 1, 2004; Acts 2004, No. 613, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005; Acts 2008, No. 559, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 82, §1; Acts 2009, No. 409, §3, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 573, §1, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2021, No. 20, §5; Acts 2022, No. 623, §4, eff. July 1, 2022.

NOTE: See Acts 2004, No. 613, §3, relative to existing agricultural leases involving the White Lake property.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:354 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 354
Powers and duties of secretary of conservation and energy
Status: in_force

A. In addition to the functions, powers, and duties otherwise vested in the secretary by law, the secretary shall:

(1) Represent the public interest in the administration of this Chapter and shall be responsible to the governor, the legislature, and the public therefor.

(2) Determine the policies of the department except as otherwise provided by this Title.

(3) Make, alter, amend, and promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the administration of the functions of the department, except as otherwise provided by this Title.

(4) Organize, plan, supervise, direct, administer, execute, and be responsible for the functions and programs vested in the department, in the manner and to the extent provided by this Title.

(5) Advise the governor on problems concerning the administration of the department.

(6) Study existing energy policies of the state and formulate plans and advise the governor and the legislature with respect to short and long-term energy policies of the state.

(7) Undertake, or in necessary cases, designate one of the offices within the department or its directors to prepare all necessary studies regarding alternate fuel sources for the state of Louisiana.

(8) Assist the institutions of higher learning in this state desiring to establish programs dealing with the utilization of the natural resources of this state.

(9) Conduct or cause to be conducted public meetings for the purpose of receiving suggestions from the public regarding the energy policy of the state.

(10) Act as the sole agent of the state or, in necessary cases, designate one of the offices within the department or its directors to cooperate with the federal government and with other state and local agencies in matters of mutual concern and in the administration of federal funds granted to the state or directly to the department or an office thereof to aid in the furtherance of any function of the department and its offices. For this purpose he may take such actions, in accordance with applicable state law, necessary to meet such federal standards as are established for the administration and use of such federal funds, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Title or by the constitution and laws of this state.

(11) Make reports and recommendations on his own initiative or upon request by the governor, the legislature, or any committee or member thereof.

(12) Provide for the ongoing merger and consolidation of the agencies and functions transferred to his department and submit a report thereon to the governor and the legislature, which report shall accompany the budget request which he submits under provisions of R.S. 39:33. Such report shall include a statement of the goals of the department and of the programs thereof and shall summarize the accomplishments of the department in meeting such goals and implementing such programs. The report shall also contain a specific statement of the reorganization and consolidation plan for the department for the next year and shall include a report on the implementation of such reorganization and consolidation plan for the previous year. The report concerning reorganization shall specifically detail the extent to which the department has achieved goals stated the previous year with respect to merger and consolidation of functions, abolition of agencies, consolidation of offices, elimination of job positions, and efficiency and economy in delivery of services. The report shall contain any recommendations with respect to organization which may require legislative action under the provisions of this Title. A copy of the report and recommended legislation shall also be submitted by the secretary to the presiding officer of each house of the legislature. The presiding officer shall refer the report to the appropriate committee having jurisdiction of the subject matter as provided in the rules of the respective house.

(13) Contract, if the secretary so desires, or, if the secretary deems necessary, designate one of the offices within the department or its director, under the secretary's supervision, to do so, with private or public research organizations for the purchase, out of funds available to the Department of Conservation and Energy, of services in scientific, economic, and technological research, including but not limited to surveys, studies, and experiments with a view toward protecting and replenishing the natural resources of the state under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Energy, toward preventing the waste, wasteful use, and wasteful utilization thereof, except as defined in R.S. 30:3, toward preventing the use of the natural resources in such a manner and in such quantities as will threaten with premature exhaustion, extinction, and destruction of the supply of these resources in the state, and toward the energy policy of this state, and to prepare and implement plans and programs in relation thereto.

(14) Prepare an analysis of all potential gas prospects in the state and develop a plan for state owned lands which will promote and encourage the exploration and production of gas from such prospects for use in Louisiana.

(15) Set priorities for program funds as provided in R.S. 30:2483 and declare emergencies pursuant to R.S. 30:6.1.

(16) Review all proposals for the lease or use of state property and resources within the jurisdiction of the department to determine if they meet current policies regarding the development and/or use of such property and resources, periodically review the activities of lessees and users of such property and resources and ascertain if they likewise conform to such current policies, and formulate programs, and take the necessary action through the appropriate office of the department to implement his findings with respect thereto.

(17) Deposit or cause to be deposited in the state treasury receipts from royalties, rentals, and bonuses derived from state lands under mineral leases or any other contract.

(18)(a) On an annual basis, provide all of the following information to the legislature no later than fifteen days prior to the convening of each regular session:

(i) A full organizational chart for the department which is current as of the date of submission to the legislature and which shows each staff position, whether filled or vacant, that comprises the department.

(ii) The current salary of the person occupying each filled position shown on the organizational chart.

(b) The secretary may submit the annual report required by this Paragraph in electronic format and is further authorized, but is not required, to submit the report at the time of submission of a report pursuant to Paragraph (11) of this Subsection.

(19)(a) Organize, plan, supervise, direct, administer, execute, and be responsible for the functions and programs relating to the deployment and operation of energy infrastructure in this state in a manner that results in affordable and reliable energy.

(b) Create and carry out a central, comprehensive, and unified energy and natural resources data and information program which will collect, evaluate, assemble, analyze, and disseminate data and information which is relevant to energy and natural resource reserves, energy and natural resource production, demand, and technology, and related economic and statistical information, or which is relevant to the adequacy of energy and natural resources to meet demands for the near and longer term future of the state.

B. The secretary shall have authority to:

(1)(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in R.S. 36:801, R.S. 36:803, and R.S. 36:806:

(i) Employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the executive office of the secretary and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities and such other personnel, who are not assigned to an office, as may be necessary for the efficient administration of the department and for the performance of the responsibilities, powers, duties, and functions of agencies transferred to it;

(ii) Employ, assign, and remove all personnel employed for the department on a contractual basis, and

(iii) Transfer the personnel of the department as necessary for the efficient administration of the department and its programs.

(b) All of the above are to be accomplished in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations, and with policies and rules of the Department of Conservation and Energy, and all are subject to budgetary control and applicable laws.

(2) Appoint, subject to gubernatorial disapproval, advisory councils, boards, and commissions necessary in the administration of the department or for providing expertise within the department's jurisdiction, except as otherwise provided by law or by executive order.

(3) Employ such officers, agents, employees, and professional personnel, including legal counsel, as he deems necessary for the performance of his powers and duties and prescribe the powers and duties and fix the compensation of such officers, agents, employees, and professional personnel.

(4) Contract upon terms as the secretary may agree upon, for legal, financial, engineering, and other professional services necessary or expedient in the conduct of the affairs of the Department of Conservation and Energy under the provisions of this Chapter.

(5) Utilize the services of the other executive departments in the executive branch of the state government upon mutually agreeable terms and conditions.

(6) Represent, or designate a director to represent, the state in all matters involving or affecting the interest of the state and its residents relative to energy and natural resources within the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Energy before all federal agencies, offices, and officials, and congressional committees, and in all judicial actions arising out of the proceedings of the agencies, offices, and committees or in relation thereto. Those employed or contracted with as provided by this Section shall be entitled to represent the state and the secretary and to appear in the courts and before agencies of this state or the agencies, officials, and courts of the United States and of other states to carry out the purposes of this Chapter.

(7) Accept and use, in accordance with law, gifts, grants, bequests, and endowments for purposes consistent with the responsibilities and functions of the department and take such actions as are necessary to comply with any conditions required for such acceptance.

(8) Obtain from the federal government and its agencies, the offices of the Department of Conservation and Energy, and other state agencies any information and data collected by the entities relating to energy, natural resources, or the environment, upon mutually agreeable terms and conditions or as required by law; however, information and data subject to nondisclosure under R.S. 44:4 shall maintain that status while in the custody of the secretary.

(9) Formulate and promulgate rules of administration for the department relating to employment and management.

(10) Establish in the department a capacity for policy analysis, development of information and statistics, and generation of economic information relating to the natural resources and environmental affairs of the state.

(11) Delegate to the deputy secretary any and all duties, functions, and authority of the secretary as provided by this Title or other applicable laws.

(12) Delegate his duties and responsibilities to other personnel within the department as necessary for the efficient administration of the department and its programs.

(13) Do such other things not inconsistent with law, as are necessary to perform properly the functions vested in him.

(14) Issue directives, acting through an initiative of the deputy secretary and upon certification by the undersecretary, that establish immediate agency policy effective upon issuance. Such orders shall remain in effect unless and until they are superseded by subsequent directive or subjected to additional administrative rulemaking through the Administrative Procedure Act, including but not limited to the processes for emergency rulemaking or potpourri notices, if and when the secretary deems further formal rulemaking necessary. These directives, which do not constitute "adjudications" within the meaning of federal or state administrative law, shall serve as statements of policy that the department may apply to its programs and operations forthwith.

(15) Establish a formal certification process to recognize academic and research institutions within the state who possess specialized expertise in areas such as energy technologies, natural resources management, environmental stewardship, resource economics, and other strategically significant fields of research and development related to the mission of the department, which may be accomplished through entering into agreements with certified institutions to govern ownership of intellectual property developed through or in conjunction with this program. The secretary shall coordinate with the Natural Resources Commission in developing this process. The secretary may promulgate rules and regulations to implement this program. Unless otherwise specified by the secretary, primary management of this program shall be placed in the office of energy.

C. The provisions of this Chapter are not intended, nor shall they be construed to affect the statutory duties, functions, and responsibilities of the attorney general with respect to the department and the agencies reorganized thereunder as provided by R.S. 30:132, R.S. 41:3, and R.S. 56:1477.

D. The procedures set forth in the Administrative Procedure Act shall be utilized for the adoption, promulgation, amendment, or rescission of rules and regulations authorized in this Section.

E. The secretary or his designee shall perform and exercise the following powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities relative to land, water, and research, all in accordance with law:

(1) Plan and execute an energy research and development program, including but not limited to research necessary to assist the secretary in the formulation of energy plans and policy and the administration and implementation of energy conservation programs, and other energy studies, all in accordance with law. Specifically excluded from these functions are the functions of the secretary as provided in Paragraph (B)(10) of this Section. In implementing these functions the secretary or his designee may conduct a program to disseminate information relating to energy for the citizens of Louisiana whereby they can be advised of methods to conserve energy.

(2) Administer and implement laws relating to the foregoing, including without limitation the laws relative to research and development of solar energy sources, building energy conservation, including the regulation of training, certification, and quality control of home energy raters throughout the state, and energy impacted area assistance; the laws relative to coastal energy impact assistance; the laws relative to power plants and industrial fuel use; the laws relative to the Fishermen's Gear Compensation and Underwater Obstruction Removal Program and the Fishermen's Gear Compensation and Underwater Obstruction Removal Dedicated Fund Account.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1983, No. 705, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983; Acts 1983, No. 590, §1, eff. July 14, 1983; Acts 1983, No. 494, §1, eff. Sept 1, 1983; Acts 1986, No. 318, §1; Acts 1987, No. 736, §1; Acts 1989, No. 282, §§2, 6, eff. June 27, 1989; Acts 1995, No. 95, §1, eff. June 12, 1995; Acts 1997, No. 666, §1; Acts 2004, No. 219, §1; Acts 2013, No. 220, §14, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2016, No. 557, §2; Acts 2021, No. 114, §18, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2022, No. 100, §3, eff. July 1, 2023; Acts 2023, No. 150, §10, eff. Jan. 10, 2024; Acts 2024, No. 727, §1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2025, No. 458, §4, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:10 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 10
Statewide elected officials; salary
Status: in_force

A. The salary of the governor shall be one hundred thirty thousand dollars, payable monthly upon his own warrant.

B. The salary of each statewide elected official, except the governor, shall be one hundred fifteen thousand dollars, payable monthly upon the statewide elected official's own warrant.

Acts 1992, No. 893, §2, eff. July 8, 1992; Acts 1995, No. 846, §2, eff. Jan. 8, 1996 (noon); Acts 2007, No. 440, §1, eff. Jan. 14, 2008.

NOTE: See Acts 2007, No. 440, §§2 and 3, relative to effectiveness and payment of increases.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:21 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 21
Public funding for abortion providers; prohibition
Status: in_force

A. For purposes of this Chapter, the term "abortion" shall have the meaning ascribed in R.S. 14:87.1.

B.(1) No institution, board, commission, department, agency, official, or employee of the state, or of any local political subdivision thereof, shall contract with, award any grant to, or otherwise bestow any funding upon, an entity or organization that performs abortions, or that contracts with an entity or organization that performs abortions, in this state. The prohibition provided in this Section shall apply to state funds, federal funds, and any other funds that may be used for purposes of contracting for services, providing reimbursements, or grant issuance.

(2) The prohibition provided in this Section shall not be construed to restrict funding to an entity that may perform the following types of abortions, exclusively:

(a) An abortion which is medically necessary to prevent the death of the mother.

(b) An abortion in a case when the mother is a victim of rape or incest.

(c) An abortion performed when the pregnancy is diagnosed as medically futile. For purposes of this Subparagraph, "medically futile" means that, in reasonable medical judgment, the unborn child has a profound and irremediable congenital or chromosomal anomaly that is incompatible with sustaining life after birth. This diagnosis shall be a medical judgment certified in the pregnant woman's medical record by a reasonably prudent physician who is knowledgeable about the case and the treatment possibilities with respect to the medical conditions involved.

NOTE: Chapter amended and redesignated as R.S. 49:200.51 by Acts 2018, No. 498, eff. 30 days after federal action.

§21. Amended and redesignated as R.S. 49:200.51 pursuant to Acts 2018, No. 498, eff. 30 days after federal action.

Added by Acts 2016, No. 304, §1, eff. June 2, 2016; Acts 2018, No. 498, §1, eff. 30 days after federal action.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:235 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 235
Deputy secretary
Status: in_force

There may be a deputy secretary of the department who shall be appointed by the secretary with consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary at a salary fixed by the secretary, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The duties and functions of the deputy secretary shall be determined and assigned by the secretary. If appointed, he shall serve as acting secretary in the absence of the secretary.

Added by Acts 1983, No. 97, §2, eff. Feb. 1, 1984.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:787 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 787
Transfer of boards, commissions, departments, and agencies to the Department of Veterans Affairs
Status: in_force

A. The Veterans' Affairs Commission (R.S. 29:253) is placed within the Department of Veterans Affairs and shall perform and exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided for agencies transferred in accordance with R.S. 36:802.

B. The Department of Veterans Affairs (R.S. 29:251 et seq.) is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs and hereafter shall be exercised and performed as provided in Part IV of Chapter 22 of this Title.

Acts 2003, No. 1088, §1, eff. Jan. 12, 2004.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:506 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 506
Undersecretary; functions; office of management and finance
Status: in_force

A. There shall be an undersecretary of the Department of Transportation and Development who shall be appointed by the governor. He shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary at a salary fixed by the governor, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session, and shall receive an annual salary payable monthly out of funds appropriated therefor, and shall be allowed his actual necessary traveling expenses incurred in the discharge of his official duties. The undersecretary shall be directly responsible to and shall perform his functions under the supervision and control of the secretary.

B. The undersecretary shall direct and be responsible for the functions of the office of management and finance within the Department of Transportation and Development. In such capacity he shall be responsible for accounting and budget control, procurement, data processing, management and program analysis, personnel management, and grants management for the department and all of its offices, including all agencies transferred to the Department of Transportation and Development, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Title. He shall employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the office of management and finance and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations, and with policies and rules of the department, all subject to budgetary control and applicable laws. The undersecretary shall exercise all powers and authority granted to him in this Title subject to the overall direction and control of the secretary.

C. The duties and functions of the office of management and finance and of the undersecretary shall be as provided in this Section, and these duties and functions shall not be subject to change by the secretary, except that the undersecretary shall perform such additional duties and functions as are assigned by the secretary.

D. The executive budget, prepared in accordance with Part II of Chapter 1 of Subtitle I of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and the general appropriation bill prepared for submission to the legislature beginning with the 1987 Regular Session of the Legislature, shall include a budget for each program in the department.

E.(1) The undersecretary shall ensure that no direct or indirect costs associated with any full- or part-time employee of the department is funded in the capital budget. The capital budget shall exclusively include costs that are directly associated with construction, such as land acquisition and right-of-way costs, construction engineering, construction and reconstruction, resurfacing, rehabilitation, and restoration, system preservation, and installation or modification of traffic service facilities. The undersecretary shall itemize costs in the capital budget to maximize the legislature's and the public's understanding and awareness of the department's capital budget.

(2) The operating budget shall clearly and concisely itemize costs associated with past and present employees of the department. All other costs in the operating budget shall be separated and itemized apart from those associated with past or present employees of the department.

F. In the event of budgetary layoffs, the undersecretary shall consult with each assistant secretary of the department and, in consultation with the secretary, and the office of transformation, initiate and execute layoffs in a manner that minimizes impacts to services to the public.

Acts 1988, No. 488, §1, eff. July 9, 1988; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 71, §1, eff. July 1, 1998; Acts 2025, No. 375, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:305 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 305
Deputy secretary
Status: in_force

There may be a deputy secretary of the department, who shall be appointed by the secretary with consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary at a salary fixed by the secretary, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The duties and functions of the deputy secretary shall be determined and assigned by the secretary. If appointed, he shall serve as acting secretary in the absence of the secretary.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 2008, No. 743, §3, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2018, No. 380, §2, eff. June 30, 2018.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:233 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 233
Secretary of environmental quality
Status: in_force

There shall be a secretary of environmental quality who shall be appointed by the governor with consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor at a salary fixed by the governor, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The secretary shall serve as the executive head and chief administrative officer of the Department of Environmental Quality and shall have the responsibility for the policies of the department, except as otherwise provided by this Title, and for the administration, control, and operation of the functions, programs, and affairs of the department; however, the secretary shall perform his functions under the general control and supervision of the governor.

Added by Acts 1983, No. 97, §2, eff. Feb. 1, 1984.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:258 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 258
Offices; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

A. The purposes for which the offices of the Louisiana Department of Health are created shall be set forth in this Section.

B. The office of public health shall perform the functions of the state which relate to the general health of the people of the state, including but not limited to responsibility for the preparation and supervision of the Sanitary Code, local health units, sewage treatment and disposal within the state, physical fitness, supplemental food programs for women, infants, and children, emergency medical services, and related functions affecting the public health. It shall also perform those functions of the state provided by law relating to environmental quality and pollution control which are related to the public health and which are specifically assigned to the department, including but not limited to functions relating to the treatment and disposal of sewage within the state, with the exception of those functions assigned by law to the Department of Environmental Quality including, but not limited to, the licensing of sewage sludge transporters or haulers.

C. The consolidation of the administration of the offices for mental health and of addictive disorders into the office of behavioral health will offer less redundancy and greater benefits to Louisiana citizens in need of these services. The office of behavioral health shall perform the functions of the state which oversee services and continuity of care for the prevention, detection, treatment, rehabilitation, and follow-up care of mental and emotional illness in Louisiana and shall perform functions related to mental health. It shall also perform the functions of the state relating to the care, training, treatment, and education of those suffering from substance-related or addictive disorders and the prevention of substance-related and addictive disorders and administer the substance-related and addictive disorders programs in the state. It shall monitor residential and outpatient care facilities for persons with mental illness, persons suffering from substance-related or addictive disorders, and persons suffering from co-occurring mental illness and substance-related or addictive disorders.

D. The office for citizens with developmental disabilities shall be responsible for the programs and functions of the state relating to the care, training, treatment, and education of persons with intellectual disabilities, persons with developmental disabilities, and persons with autism. It shall administer residential and day care facilities of the state for persons with intellectual disabilities and persons with developmental disabilities.

E. The office on women's health and community health shall be responsible for leading and coordinating efforts within the Louisiana Department of Health that are intended to improve women's health outcomes through policy, education, evidence-based practices, programs, and services. The office on women's health and community health shall serve as a clearinghouse, coordinating agency, and resource center for women's health data and strategies, services, programs, and initiatives that address women's health-related concerns. The department may consolidate efforts on women's health and community health within the department as deemed appropriate by the secretary of the department.

NOTE: Subsection F eff. until one or more executive branch depts. is abolished or a const. amend. authorizing the creation of an additional dept. becomes effective, whichever is earlier. See Acts 2013, No. 384, and Acts 2024, No. 278.

F. The office of aging and adult services shall be responsible for the programs and functions of the Louisiana Department of Health related to the long-term care of the elderly and the protection and long-term care of persons with adult onset disabilities. It shall administer the residential state-operated nursing homes, the Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, the protection services program of adults from ages eighteen to fifty-nine, the department's long-term support and services programs, the State Personal Assistance Services program, the Community and Family Support Program, the Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund, as well as other related programs within the department.

NOTE: Subsection F as amended by Acts 2013, No. 384, §3, eff. when one or more of the 20 depts. of the executive branch is abolished or a const. amend. authorizing the creation of an additional dept. becomes effective, whichever is earlier. See Acts 2013, No. 384, and Acts 2024, No. 278.

F. The office of aging and adult services shall be responsible for the programs and functions of the Louisiana Department of Health related to the long-term care of the elderly and the protection and long-term care of persons with adult onset disabilities. It shall administer the residential state-operated nursing homes, the Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, the protection services program of adults from ages eighteen to fifty-nine, the department's long-term support and services programs, the State Personal Assistance Services program, the Community and Family Support Program, the Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund, as well as other related programs within the department. The office shall have no responsibility or authority for any programs or functions assigned by the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 to the Department of Elderly Affairs.

G. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections C and D of this Section, the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority shall be responsible for and shall perform the functions relative to the operation and management of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services for Jefferson Parish only, and the department shall not be responsible for nor perform such functions unless the contract between the department and the authority has been terminated pursuant to R.S. 28:918(E).

H. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections B, C, and D of this Section, the Capital Area Human Services District shall be responsible for and shall perform the functions relative to the operation and management of community-based mental health, developmental disabilities, substance abuse services, and certain community-based public health services for the parishes of Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana only unless the contract between the department and the authority has been terminated pursuant to R.S. 28:918(E).

I. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections C and D of this Section, the Florida Parishes Human Services Authority shall be responsible for and shall perform the functions relative to the operation and management of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorder services for the parishes of Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington, and the department shall not be responsible for nor perform such functions unless the contract between the department and the authority has been terminated pursuant to R.S. 28:918(E).

J. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections C and D of this Section, the South Central Louisiana Human Services District shall be responsible for and shall perform the functions relative to the operation and management of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorder services for the parishes of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary, and Terrebonne, and the department shall not be responsible for nor perform such functions unless the contract between the department and the authority has been terminated pursuant to R.S. 28:918(E).

K. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections C and D of this Section, the Metropolitan Human Services District shall be responsible for and shall perform the functions relative to the operation and management of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorder services for the parishes of Orleans, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines, and the department shall not be responsible for nor perform such functions unless the contract between the department and the authority has been terminated pursuant to R.S. 28:918(E).

L. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections C and D of this Section, the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority shall be responsible for and shall perform the functions relative to the operation and management of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorder services for the parishes of Caldwell, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll, and the department shall not be responsible for nor perform such functions unless the contract between the department and the authority has been terminated pursuant to R.S. 28:918(E).

M. The office of the surgeon general shall be responsible for leading and coordinating efforts of the Louisiana Department of Health that are intended to provide clinical and medical guidance and recommendations to improve health outcomes for all residents of this state, across all populations and age groups. The department may consolidate efforts on healthcare provisions and outcomes for all programs within the department as deemed appropriate by the secretary of the department after consultation with the surgeon general.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1; Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1978, No. 786, §4, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 1979, No. 449, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 1979, No. 680, §3; Acts 1979, No. 692, §1; Acts 1979, No. 784, §2; Acts 1980, No. 751, §1; Acts 1981, No. 603, §1; Acts 1981, No. 823, §1; Acts 1981, Ex.Sess., No. 15, §1, eff. Nov. 19, 1981; Acts 1982, No. 154, §1, eff. July 1, 1982; Acts 1982, No. 698, §1; Acts 1982, No. 842, §1, eff. Aug. 4, 1982; Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 13, §3, eff. July 1, 1983; Acts 1983, No. 574, §1; Acts 1983, No. 659, §2; Acts 1983, No. 386, §1, eff. July 2, 1983; Acts 1984, No. 187, §1; Acts 1984, No. 899, §1, eff. July 1, 1984; Acts 1984, No. 217, §2; Acts 1984, No. 520, §1, eff. July 1, 1984; Acts 1984, No. 567, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Acts 1985, No. 919, §1, eff. July 23, 1985; Acts 1985, No. 965, §2; Acts 1986, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 28, §1, eff. Dec. 24, 1986; Acts 1987, No. 592, §1, eff. July 9, 1987; Acts 1987, No. 912, §1, eff. July 20, 1987; Acts 1988, 1st. Ex. Sess., No. 1, §2, eff. Mar. 28, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 858, §2, eff. July 18, 1988; Acts 1989, No. 159, §2; Acts 1989, No. 458, §2; Acts 1990, No. 94, §2; Acts 1991, No. 390, §§1, 6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 571, §1, eff. July 1, 1992; Acts 1993, No. 200, §5; Acts 1993, No. 466, §2, eff. June 9, 1993; Acts 1993, No. 712, §2, eff. June 21, 1993; Acts 1995, No. 723, §2, eff. June 21, 1995; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 45, §1, eff. May 7, 1996; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 54, §2; Acts 1997, No. 172, §2, eff. June 13, 1997; Acts 1997, No. 1130, §1; Acts 1999, No. 339, §2; Acts 2001, No. 826, §2, eff. June 26, 2001; Acts 2003, No. 594, §3, eff. June 27, 2003; Acts 2003, No. 846, §3, eff. July 1, 2003; Acts 2004, No. 803, §2, eff. July 8, 2004; Acts 2006, No. 449, §2, eff. June 15, 2006; Acts 2006, No. 465, §2, eff. June 15, 2006; Acts 2006, No. 631, §2, eff. June 23, 2006; Acts 2008, No. 56, §2, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2008, No. 373, §3, eff. June 21, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 384, §§3, 4, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 877, §3, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 939, §4, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2013, No. 384, §§3, 9, eff. upon contingencies contained in Acts 2013, No. 384, §9(B); Acts 2017, No. 369, §3; Acts 2018, No. 206, §2; Acts 2022, No. 271, §7; Acts 2022, No. 676, §1, eff. June 18, 2022; Acts 2024, No. 278, §1, eff. Feb. 1, 2025, §3, See Act; Acts 2024, No. 739, §1, eff. June 19, 2024.

NOTE: See Acts 2013, No. 384, §9 which makes the Act effective when one or more executive branch depts. are abolished or a constitutional amendment authorizing an additional dept. becomes effective, whichever is earlier.

NOTE: See Acts 2013, No. 384, §8, effective July 1, 2013 per §9(A) of the Act, provides that funds allocated for any purpose under the authority of the Office of Elderly Affairs or its successor, the Department of Elderly Affairs, are allocated only to the Office of Elderly Affairs or its successor and are not appropriated, allocated or transferred to any other state department, office or programs.

NOTE: See Acts 2022, No. 271, §7, repealing Acts 2006, No. 449, §4, relative to effectiveness and powers and duties of the board of the South Central La. Human Services District.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:509 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 509
Transfer of agencies to Department of Transportation and Development
Status: in_force

A. The following agencies are hereby transferred to the Department of Transportation and Development and shall exercise and perform their powers, duties functions, and responsibilities as provided by law:

(1) The Flood Control Project Evaluation Committee (R.S. 38:90.1 et seq.).

(2) The Offshore Terminal Authority (R.S. 34:3101 et seq.).

(3) The Coastal Port Advisory Authority (R.S. 34:3551 et seq.) shall be placed within the office of multimodal planning, Department of Transportation and Development.

B. The Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (R.S. 37:681 et seq.) is transferred to and hereafter shall be within the Department of Transportation and Development, as provided in R.S. 36:803.

C. The following agencies are hereby abolished, and their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred to the secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development and hereafter shall be exercised and performed as provided in R.S. 36:921 et seq.:

(1) Department of Highways (Article VI, Sections 19, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 22(1), and 23 of 1921 Louisiana Constitution, made statutory by Article XIV, Section 16(A)(3) of 1974 Louisiana Constitution and such provisions of Title 48 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 as apply to the abolished department)

(2) Department of Public Works (R.S. 38:1 and such provisions of Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 as apply to the abolished department)

(3) Board of Public Works (R.S. 38:7 and 16)

(4) State Board of Highways (Article VI, Sections 19, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 22(1), and 23 of the 1921 Louisiana Constitution, made statutory by Article XIV, Section 16(A)(3) of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, and such provision of Title 48 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 as directly relate to the board)

(5) Louisiana Expressway Authority (R.S. 48:1251 et seq.)

(6) Larose-Lafitte Toll Road Authority (Act No. 335 of the 1964 Regular Session of the Legislature)

(7) South Central Louisiana Toll Road Authority (Act No. 35 of the 1969 Regular Session of the Legislature)

(8) Mississippi River Bridge Authority

D. The Mississippi River Parkway Commission of Louisiana (R.S. 48:101 et seq.) is placed within the Department of Transportation and Development and shall exercise and perform its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided for agencies transferred in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:901 et seq.

E. The Louisiana Transportation Authority (R.S. 48:2071 et seq.) is placed within the Department of Transportation and Development and shall perform and exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in the manner provided for agencies transferred in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:801.

F. The following agencies are placed within the Department of Transportation and Development and shall perform and exercise their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:801.1:

(1) The Sabine River Authority, state of Louisiana (Article XIV, Section 45 of 1921 Louisiana Constitution, made statutory by Article XIV, Section 16(A)(10) of 1974 Louisiana Constitution; R.S. 38:2321 et seq.).

(2) The Poverty Point Reservoir District (R.S. 38:3087.1 et seq.).

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1; Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1979, No. 555, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 1980, No. 327, §2, eff. July 1, 1980; Acts 1980, No. 760, §2; Acts 1981, No. 773, §2; Acts 1983, No. 97, §7, eff. Feb. 1, 1984; Acts 1984, No. 862, §2. Acts 1984, No. 314, §2; Acts 1985, No. 483, §1; Acts 1985, No. 898, §§1, 3; Acts 1986, No. 962, §§2, 3; Acts 1986, No. 872, §1; Acts 1986, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 32, §8; Acts 1987, No. 205, §2, eff. July 1, 1987; Acts 1988, No. 91, §3; Acts 1988, No. 762, §§2, 3, eff. July 15, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 882, §3; Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 272, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Acts 1991, No. 23, §2; Acts 1991, No. 750, §1; Acts 1992, No. 888, §1, eff. July 8, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 69, §1, eff. May 1, 1998; Acts 2001, No. 437, §1; Acts 2001, No. 1209, §1; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 163, §1, eff. April 19, 2002; Acts 2003, No. 71, §1, eff. May 28, 2003; Acts 2003, No. 279, §4; Acts 2003, No. 724, §1, eff. June 27, 2003; Acts 2005, No. 40, §1, eff. June 16, 2005; Acts 2005, No. 93, §1, eff. June 21, 2005; Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005; Acts 2006, 1 st Ex. Sess., No. 6, §2; Acts 2006, No. 761, §§1,2 eff. June 30, 2006; Acts 2007, No. 33, §3, eff. June 18, 2007; Acts 2008, No. 815, §5; Acts 2010, No. 743, §§11, 21, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 861, §17; Acts 2010, No. 1014, §1; Acts 2010, No. 1014, §5, eff. Jan. 1, 2012; Acts 2011, No. 207, §10(B); Acts 2012, No. 811, §§11, 17, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2012, No. 866, §§1, 3, eff. Jan. 1, 2013; Acts 2013, No. 180, §2; Acts 2015, No. 401, §§2, 4; Acts 2019, No. 196, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 2019; Acts 2021, No. 20, §5.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:703 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 703
Chief deputy attorney general
Status: in_force

There shall be a chief deputy attorney general of the department, who shall be appointed by the attorney general with consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the attorney general at a salary fixed by the attorney general, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The chief deputy attorney general shall be the first assistant of the attorney general and shall be appointed pursuant to Article IV, Section 13 of the Constitution of Louisiana. The duties and functions of the chief deputy attorney general shall be determined and assigned by the attorney general. He shall serve as acting attorney general in the absence of the attorney general as provided by the constitution and by law.

Acts 1988, No. 859, §1; Acts 1992, No. 866, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:474 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 474
Powers and duties of the secretary of the Department of Children and Family Services
Status: in_force

A. In addition to the functions, powers, and duties otherwise vested in the secretary by law, he shall:

(1) Represent the public interest in the administration of this Chapter and shall be responsible to the governor, the legislature, and the public therefor.

(2) Determine the policies of the department, except as otherwise provided by this Title. For this purpose, he shall conduct such studies and investigations as are necessary for the formulation of programs, plans, department procedures, rules and regulations, or for the implementation of remedial actions.

(3) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, make, alter, amend, and promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the administration of the functions of the department, except as otherwise provided by this Title.

(4) Organize, plan, supervise, direct, administer, execute, and be responsible for the functions and programs vested in the department, in the manner and to the extent provided by this Title.

(5) Advise the governor on problems concerning the administration of the department.

(6) Act as the sole agent of the state or, in necessary cases, designate one of the offices within the department or its assistant secretary, to cooperate with the federal government and with other state and local agencies in matters of mutual concern and in the administration of federal funds granted to the state or directly to the department or an office thereof to aid in the furtherance of any function of the department or its offices. For this purpose he may take such actions, in accordance with any applicable state law, necessary to meet such federal standards as are established for the administration and use of such federal funds, except as otherwise specifically provided in Subsection G of this Section, in this Title, or by the constitution and laws of this state.

(7) Make and publish an annual report to the governor and the legislature concerning the operations of the department and submit with each report such recommendations as he deems necessary for the more effective internal structure and administration of the department, and make other reports and recommendations on his own initiative or upon the request of the governor, the legislature, or any committee or member thereof.

(8) Provide for the ongoing merger and consolidation of the agencies and functions transferred to his department and when deemed necessary submit a report thereon to the governor and the legislature, which report shall accompany the budget statement which he submits under provisions of R.S. 39:33. Such report shall include a statement of the goals of the department and of the programs thereof and shall summarize the accomplishments of the department in meeting such goals and implementing such programs. The report shall also contain a specific statement of needed reorganization and consolidation plans for the department for the next year and shall include a report on the implementation of needed reorganization and consolidation plan for the previous year. Any report concerning reorganization shall specifically detail the extent to which the department has achieved any goals stated the previous year with respect to merger and consolidation of functions, abolition of agencies, consolidation of offices, elimination of job positions, and efficiency and economy in delivery of services. The report shall contain any recommendations with respect to reorganization which may require legislative action under the provisions of this Title. A copy of the report and recommended legislation shall also be submitted by the secretary to the presiding officer of both houses of the legislature. The presiding officer shall refer the report to the appropriate committee having jurisdiction of the subject matter as provided in the rules of the respective house.

(9) Conduct hearings and pass upon complaints that may be made in relation to the administration of this Chapter; provided, however, that the secretary shall have the authority to delegate this authority to one of the offices of the department or to one of the agencies therein.

(10) Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 400, §3, July 7, 2009.

NOTE: Paragraph (A)(11) eff. until Oct. 1, 2027. See Acts 2025, No. 477.

(11) Except as provided in Subsection G of this Section, prepare and submit a state plan for participation in the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program until such authority is transferred to the state Department of Education in accordance with R.S. 17:407.28, and in the Title IV-A federal program to assist families at risk of welfare dependency. The secretary shall ensure that the Child Care and Development Fund plan of this state conforms with the requirements of the Improving Access to Child Care for Homeless Louisiana Families Act, R.S. 46:1443 et seq. The House Committee on Health and Welfare and the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare, jointly, shall serve as an advisory committee to the secretary to begin developing the state plan.

NOTE: Paragraph (A)(11) eff. Oct. 1, 2027. See Acts 2025, No. 477.

(11) Repealed by Acts 2025, No. 477, §18, eff. Oct. 1, 2027.

(12) Be responsible for management and program analysis and policy planning and evaluation for the department and all of its offices, including all agencies transferred to the department.

(13)(a) On an annual basis, provide all of the following information to the legislature no later than fifteen days prior to the convening of each regular session:

(i) A full organizational chart for the department which is current as of the date of submission to the legislature and which shows each staff position, whether filled or vacant, that comprises the department.

(ii) The current salary of the person occupying each filled position shown on the organizational chart.

(b) The secretary may submit the report required by this Paragraph in electronic format and is further authorized, but is not required, to submit the report at the time of submission of the annual report required by Paragraph (7) of this Subsection.

B. The secretary shall have authority to:

(1)(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in R.S. 36:801 and 802.9:

(i) Employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the department and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities and such other personnel as may be necessary for the efficient administration and the performance of the responsibilities, powers, duties, and functions of agencies transferred to it.

(ii) Employ, assign, and remove all personnel employed for the department on a contractual basis.

(iii) Transfer the personnel of the department as necessary for the efficient administration of the department and its programs.

(b) All of the functions provided for in this Paragraph shall be accomplished in accordance with applicable civil service law, rules, and regulations, and with policies and rules of the Department of Children and Family Services, and all are subject to budgetary control and applicable laws.

(2) Appoint, subject to gubernatorial approval, advisory councils, boards, and commissions necessary in the administration of the department, except as otherwise provided by law or by executive order.

(3) Accept and use, in accordance with law, gifts, grants, bequests, and endowments for purposes consistent with the responsibilities and functions of the department and take such actions as are necessary to comply with any conditions required for such acceptance.

(4) Formulate and promulgate rules of administration for the department relating to employment and management.

(5) Act as legal custodian of any child placed with the department by a court of law.

(6) Grant rights of way, servitudes, and easements across state-owned lands under his jurisdiction to other public bodies either state or local, for any public purpose. The secretary shall also have authority to grant rights of way, servitudes, and easements across state lands under his jurisdiction to any other person or entity for the purpose of laying pipelines, gas lines, and water lines, and for the transmission of electricity for power and light, and also for telephone and telegraph lines, for railroad lines or tracks, for road construction, and for drainage purposes, and to enter into the necessary contracts therefor, which shall provide for the payment of an adequate consideration. Such payment, in order to be considered as adequate consideration, shall be based on payments made for other comparable contracts in the vicinity, when available, providing compensation for rights of way, servitudes, and easements, and for damages relative thereto.

(7) Do such other things, not inconsistent with law, as are necessary to properly perform the functions vested in him.

C. The secretary shall have no power to buy and sell lands, incur debt or issue bonds, or to lease or mortgage property under his control except as may be provided by the general laws of the state or as hereafter specifically conferred by law upon him.

D. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 773, §3, eff. July 17, 1988.

E. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 877, §2, eff. July 1, 2010.

F. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.

NOTE: Subsection G eff. until Oct. 1, 2027. See Acts 2025, No. 477.

G.(1) Not later than March 31, 1996, the secretary shall submit to the legislature a proposal for another welfare reform program in this state. The program shall provide for a replacement, by July 1, 1999, of the public assistance program, the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program, and to the extent that recipients of food coupons under the food stamp program also receive Aid to Families with Dependent Children or public assistance, the food stamp program under 7 U.S.C. 2011 to 2029. The program shall provide for the continuation of the food stamp program for food stamp recipients who are not recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children or public assistance. The program shall also meet the following requirements:

(a) The program shall offer basic income support to low-income persons who cannot work.

(b) The program shall offer employment opportunities to low-income persons who can work, but who cannot find employment. These employment opportunities may not supplant existing employees.

(c) The program shall be approved by a majority of both houses of the legislature.

(2) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the department and the state shall not administer public assistance, Aid to Families with Dependent Children, or food stamps after July 1, 1999, except as provided under a welfare reform program adopted by the legislature as provided in this Subsection, provided such a program is adopted by the legislature.

NOTE: Subsection G eff. Oct. 1, 2027. See Acts 2025, No. 477.

G. Repealed by Acts 2025, No. 477, §18, eff. Oct. 1, 2027.

Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 1, §2, eff. Mar. 28, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 773, §3, eff. July 17, 1988; Acts 1989, No. 89, §2, eff. June 16, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 141, §1, eff. June 22, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 351, §1, eff. July 10, 1990; Acts 1991, No. 898, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1219, §2, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2007, No. 166, §1, eff. June 27, 2007; Acts 2008, No. 314, §1, eff. June 17, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 400, §3, eff. July 7, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 877, §§1, 2, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2012, No. 811, §11, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2014, No. 787, §1, eff. June 19, 2014; Acts 2014, No. 868, §4, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2016, No. 557, §2; Acts 2018, No. 206, §2; Acts 2025, No. 477, §18, eff. Oct. 1, 2027.

NOTE: R.S. 36:802.9 was repealed by Acts 2017, No. 237, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:207 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 207
Assistant secretaries
Status: in_force

A.(1) Each office within the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, except the office of management and finance, shall be under the immediate supervision and direction of an assistant secretary. The assistant secretary of each office, except the office of the state library shall be appointed by the lieutenant governor with the consent of the Senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the lieutenant governor. Each assistant secretary shall be paid a salary which shall be fixed by the lieutenant governor, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session.

(2) The state librarian shall serve as the assistant secretary for the office of the state library and the director of the Louisiana State Museum shall serve as the assistant secretary for the office of the state museum. The state librarian shall be selected and serve as otherwise provided by law. The director of the Louisiana State Museum shall be appointed by the lieutenant governor. Both the state librarian and the director of the Louisiana State Museum shall be appointed with consent of the Senate.

(3) The assistant secretary of the office of tourism shall be appointed by the lieutenant governor from a list of nominees selected by the Louisiana Tourism Development Commission, as provided by law.

(4)(a) The assistant secretary of the office of state parks shall be appointed by the lieutenant governor with the consent of the Senate.

(b) The assistant secretary of the office of state parks shall be a recognized professional with a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts or master's degree in parks and recreation, landscape architecture, the biological sciences, or a related discipline, or at least four years' experience in parks and recreation administration.

B. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Title, the duties and functions of each office and its assistant secretary shall be determined by the secretary, and all of such duties and functions shall be exercised under the direct supervision and control of the secretary.

C. Except as otherwise provided in R.S. 36:801, each assistant secretary shall employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of his office and its programs and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations, and with policies and rules of the department, all subject to budgetary control and applicable laws.

D. Each assistant secretary shall exercise all powers and authority granted to him in this Title subject to the overall direction and control of the secretary.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1983, No. 687, §5; Acts 1983, No. 688, §5; Acts 1986, No. 124, §1, eff. June 26, 1986; Acts 1988, No. 299, §1; Acts 1991, No. 834, §1; Acts 1997, No. 318, §§2, 3, eff. June 18, 1997; Acts 2004, No. 789, §1; Acts 2008, No. 908, §2, eff. July 11, 2008.

NOTE: See Acts 1988, No. 299, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:456 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 456
Undersecretary; functions; office of management and finance
Status: in_force

A. There shall be an undersecretary of the Department of Revenue, who shall be appointed by the governor with consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor at a salary fixed by the governor, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The undersecretary shall be directly responsible to and shall perform his functions under the supervision and control of the secretary.

B. The undersecretary shall direct and be responsible for the functions of the office of management and finance within the Department of Revenue. In such capacity, he shall be responsible for accounting and budget control, procurement and contract management, data processing, management and program analysis, personnel management, and grants management for the department and all of its offices, including all agencies transferred to the Department of Revenue, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Title. He shall employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the office of management and finance and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations, and with policies and rules of the department, all subject to budgetary control and applicable laws. The undersecretary shall exercise all powers and authority granted to him in this Title subject to the overall direction and control of the secretary.

C. The duties and functions of the office of management and finance and of the undersecretary shall be as provided in this Section, and these duties and functions shall not be subject to change by the secretary, except that the undersecretary shall perform such additional duties and functions as are assigned by the secretary.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1997, No. 658, §1, eff. July 7, 1997.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:4 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 4
Structure of executive branch of state government
Status: in_force

A. In accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section 1 and Article XIV, Section 6 of the Constitution of Louisiana, all offices, boards, commissions, agencies, and instrumentalities of the executive branch of state government, whether constitutional or statutory, and/or their functions, powers, duties, and responsibilities shall be allocated, either in the Act by which this Title was created or by legislation enacted subsequent thereto, within the departments listed in this Section, except as provided in Subsections B and C of this Section, and in order to comply with this constitutional mandate, the agencies of the executive branch of state government hereinafter enumerated, whether heretofore created by the constitution or by statute, or their functions, powers, duties, and responsibilities are allocated, in the manner hereinafter set forth in this Title, within the following designated departments:

(1) Department of State Civil Service.

(2) Louisiana Economic Development.

(3) Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.

(4) Department of Environmental Quality.

(5) Louisiana Department of Health.

(6) Louisiana Works.

(7) Department of Conservation and Energy.

(8) Department of Public Safety and Corrections.

(9) Department of Revenue.

(10) Department of Children and Family Services.

(11) Department of Transportation and Development.

(12) Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

(13) Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

(14) Department of Education.

NOTE: Paragraph (15) as enacted by Acts 2013, No. 384, §3, eff. when one or more of the 20 depts. of the executive branch is abolished or a const. amend. authorizing the creation of an additional dept. becomes effective, whichever is earlier.

(15) Department of Elderly Affairs.

(16) Department of Insurance.

(17) Department of Justice.

(18) Department of Public Service.

(19) Department of State.

(20) Department of the Treasury.

(21) Department of Veterans Affairs.

B. The office of the governor shall be in the executive branch of state government. The governor may allocate within his office the powers, duties, funds, functions, appropriations, responsibilities, and personnel of the agencies within his office and provide for the administration thereof and for the organization of his office. The following agencies and their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are hereby transferred to the office of the governor:

(1) Division of administration (including but not limited to Subtitle I of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 generally). The following agencies are placed within the division of administration:

(a) Office of state procurement (R.S. 39:1551 et seq.).

(b) Division of state buildings (R.S. 49:141).

(c) Office of facility planning and control (R.S. 39:101 et seq.).

(d) Office of technology services (R.S. 39:15.1 et seq.), including the Louisiana Geographic Information Systems Council (R.S. 49:1051 et seq.).

(e) Office of the State Register (R.S. 49:953 and 981 et seq.).

(f) Cash Management Review Board (R.S. 39:88.1 et seq. and 371 et seq.).

(g) Patient's Compensation Fund Oversight Board, as established by R.S. 40:1231.4, which shall exercise and perform its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided in R.S. 36:801.1, and shall continue to appoint its executive director and other personnel as provided by law.

(h) Office of Group Benefits (R.S. 42:801). The Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board (R.S. 42:881 et seq.) shall be within the Office of Group Benefits.

(i) Louisiana Tax Commission (R.S. 47:1831 et seq.), which shall perform and exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided in R.S. 36:801.1.

(j) The powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Board of Commissioners of Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery (R.S. 29:432 through 435), formerly abolished, are hereby transferred to the division of administration, state land office. The state land office may enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Camp Moore Historical Association for the operation and maintenance of the Camp Moore Museum and Cemetery.

(k) Office of the state Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator (R.S. 46:2591 et seq.).

(l) Louisiana Cybersecurity Commission (R.S. 39:15.11 et seq.).

(2) Occupational Forecasting Conference (R.S. 23:76).

(3) Repealed by Acts 2025, No. 262, §3.

(4) Louisiana Architects Selection Board (R.S. 38:2311).

(5) Louisiana Engineers Selection Board (R.S. 38:2311).

(6) Louisiana Landscape Architects Selection Board (R.S. 38:2311).

(7) Military Department, state of Louisiana (R.S. 29:1 et seq., including the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, R.S. 29:721 et seq.).

(8) Law Enforcement Executive Management Institute and its board (R.S. 33:2341 et seq.).

(9) Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District, Board of Commissioners (Act No. 541 of the 1976 Regular Session of the Legislature).

(10) Mental Health Advocacy Service and its board of trustees (R.S. 28:64).

(11) Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice ( R.S. 15:1201 et seq.). The following agencies are placed under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice:

(a) Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training (R.S. 40:2401 et seq.).

(b) Crime Victims Reparations Board (R.S. 46:1801 and R.S. 15:1223).

(c) Louisiana Sentencing Commission (R.S. 15:321 et seq.).

(12) Louisiana Sheriff's Executive Management Institute (R.S. 13:5631 et seq.).

(13) Office of life-long learning (R.S. 17:3931 and 3932).

(14) The governor may establish within his office an office of civil rights (R.S. 49:213).

NOTE: Paragraph (B)(15) repealed by Acts 2013, No. 384, and Acts 2022, No. 623, §10, eff. when one or more of the 20 depts. of the executive branch is abolished or a const. amend. authorizing the creation of an additional dept. becomes effective, whichever is earlier.

(15) Office of elderly affairs and the Louisiana Executive Board on Aging (R.S. 46:931 et seq.).

(16) Office of disability affairs (R.S. 46:2581 and 2582).

(17) Children's Cabinet and the Children's Cabinet Advisory Board (R.S. 46:2601 through 2606), Children's Trust Dedicated Fund Account (R.S. 46:2401 through 2407), and Council on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (R.S. 46:2605.1 through 2605.3).

(18) Rural Water Infrastructure Committee (R.S. 49:220.31 et seq.) which shall perform its powers, duties, and functions as provided by law.

(19) Louisiana Commission on Human Rights (R.S. 51:2231 through 2265).

(20) Office of the coordinator of faith-based programs (R.S. 49:210.2).

(21) The Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board (R.S. 15:141 et seq.) shall be placed within the office of the governor as an independent agency and shall exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:801.1.

(22) Juvenile Justice Reform Act Implementation Commission (R.S. 46:2751 through 2757), which shall perform and exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided by law.

(23) Office on women's policy (R.S. 46:2521 through 2525). The Louisiana Women's Policy and Research Commission (R.S. 46:2525) is placed within the office on women's policy.

(24) Governor's Office of Indian Affairs (R.S. 46:2301 et seq.), which shall perform and exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:802.

(25) Intrastate Mutual Aid Subcommittee (R.S. 29:739) which shall perform and exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided by law.

(26) Office of the state inspector general (R.S. 49:220.21 et seq.).

(27) Office of human trafficking prevention (R.S. 46:2169 et seq.) which shall exercise its powers, duties, and functions as provided by law. The Louisiana Human Trafficking Prevention Commission and Advisory Board (R.S. 46:2165 et seq.) shall be placed within the office of human trafficking prevention.

(28) Drug Policy Board (R.S. 49:219.1 through 219.4), which shall exercise its powers, duties, and functions in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:801.1.

(29) Office of rural development (R.S. 3:311 et seq.), which shall perform and exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided by law.

(30) Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 240, §3, eff. May 23, 2024.

(31) Louisiana Council on the Success of Black Men and Boys (R.S. 49:1211 et seq.), which shall exercise its powers, duties, and functions as provided by law.

(32) Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council (R.S. 47:463.60), which shall perform its powers, duties, and functions as provided by law.

(33) Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation (R.S. 49:214.4.1), Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board (R.S. 49:214.5.1 et seq.), and Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (R.S. 49:214.6.1 et seq.), which shall perform and exercise their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided by law.

(34) Latino Commission (R.S. 49:1221 et seq.), which shall exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided in R.S. 36:901 et seq., except that the board may solicit, receive, and expend funds as authorized by law.

NOTE: Paragraph (B)(35) eff. upon the appropriation of funds to fully fund the provisions of Acts 2020, 2 nd Ex. Sess., No. 24. See Acts 2022, No. 623, §§7, 12(A), and 13(A).

(35) Office of broadband and connectivity (R.S. 51:1361 et seq.) which shall perform and exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided by law.

(36) Louisiana Governor's Mansion Advisory Commission (R.S. 25:1011 et seq.).

(37) Louisiana Interagency Council on Homelessness (R.S. 40:600.151).

(38) Office of Louisiana Highway Construction under the division of administration.

C. The Public Buildings Board (R.S. 49:131 et seq.) is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are hereby transferred to the governor.

D. The office of the lieutenant governor shall be in the executive branch of state government. The following agencies are placed within the office of the lieutenant governor and shall exercise their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided by law:

(1) Encore Louisiana Commission (R.S. 51:1317 et seq.).

(2)(a) The Volunteer Louisiana Commission (R.S. 49:1111 et seq.) shall be transferred to the office of the lieutenant governor as provided in R.S. 36:802, except that the commission shall be authorized to employ, fix the compensation of, remove, and assign duties to the executive director of the commission and shall be authorized to employ, appoint, fix the compensation of, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as are necessary for the commission to perform its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with civil service laws, rules, and regulations.

(b) The term "secretary of the department" as used in R.S. 36:802 shall mean the lieutenant governor and the term "undersecretary of the department" as used in R.S. 36:802 shall mean the undersecretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism for the purposes of this Paragraph.

E - L. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 623, §9, eff. July 1, 2022.

M. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 409, §7, eff. July 1, 2009.

N. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 623, §9, eff. July 1, 2022.

O. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 434, §2(A), eff. June 30, 2019.

P. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.

Q. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B).

R. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 623, §9, eff. July 1, 2022.

S. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §8.

T. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 207, §4.

U. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 623, §9, eff. July 1, 2022.

V. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B).

W. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 422, §5.

X - BB. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 623, §9, eff. July 1, 2022.

Acts 1976, No. 289, §1; Acts 1976, No. 513, §1; Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1978, No. 348, §1; Acts 1978, No. 444, §1; Acts 1978, No. 445, §2; Acts 1978, No. 782, §2, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 1979, No. 206, §2, eff. July 6, 1979; Acts 1979, No. 233, §2; Acts 1981, No. 583, §2, eff. July 20, 1981; Acts 1982, No. 1, §2, eff. May 6, 1982; Acts 1982, No. 122, §1; Acts 1982, No. 496, §2, eff. July 22, 1982; Acts 1982, No. 698, §1; Acts 1983, No. 97, §4, eff. Feb. 1, 1984; S.C.R. No. 3 of 1983; Acts 1983, No. 478, §1, eff. July 6, 1983; Acts 1984, No. 844, §3, eff. July 13, 1984; No. 676, §1, eff. July 13, 1984; No. 889, §2, eff. July 20, 1984; No. 801, §2; Acts 1985, No. 737, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986; Acts 1985, No. 772, §3, eff. July 19, 1985; Acts 1985, No. 845, §1, eff. July 23, 1985; Acts 1985, No. 972, §2, eff. July 23, 1985; Acts 1986, No. 765, §6, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1986, No. 970, §2; Acts 1987, No. 213, §2; Acts 1987, No. 393, §1; Acts 1987, No. 399, §1, eff. July 8, 1987; Acts 1987, No. 536, §1; Acts 1987, No. 734, §1; Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 1, §2, eff. Mar. 28, 1988; Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 2, §1, eff. Mar. 28, 1988; Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1, eff. Mar. 28, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 332, §2, eff. July 7, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 563, §1, eff. July 14, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 886, §2; Acts 1989, No. 88, §2, eff. June 16, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 282, §2, eff. June 27, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 309, §1; Acts 1989, No. 310, §2; Acts 1989, No. 329, §2; Acts 1989, No. 512, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Acts 1989, No. 586, §1, eff. July 6, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 662, §3, eff. Aug. 15, 1989, §8, eff. July 7, 1989, §10, eff. July 1, 1989; Acts 1989, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 6, §1, eff. July 14, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 2, §2, eff. July 1, 1990; Acts 1990, No. 216, §2; Acts 1990, No. 452, §3, eff. July 1, 1990; Acts 1990, No. 967, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 1990; Acts 1990, No. 1029, §1, eff. July 26, 1990; Acts 1991, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §2, eff. April 23, 1991; Acts 1991, No. 1042, §2; Acts 1992, No. 278, §1; Acts 1992, No. 447, §2, eff. June 20, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 648, §1, eff. July 2, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 937, §1; Acts 1992, No. 971, §1; Acts 1993, No. 275, §1, eff. July 1, 1993; Acts 1995, No. 185, §2; Acts 1995, No. 322, §2; Acts 1995, No. 464, §1; Acts 1995, No. 742, §1, eff. June 27, 1995; Acts 1995, No. 922, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1033, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. May 7, 1996; Acts 1997, No. 1, §3, eff. April 30, 1997; Acts 1997, No. 462, §2; Acts 1997, No. 467, §2; Acts 1997, No. 481, §2, eff. June 1, 1997; Acts 1997, No. 588, §1; Acts 1997, No. 658, §2; Acts 1997, No. 927, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2; Acts 1997, No. 1361, §2, eff. Dec. 31, 1997; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 5, §1, eff. April 24, 1998; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 132, §2; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 150, §1, eff. July 1, 1998; Acts 1999, No. 603, §2; Acts 1999, No. 709, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1099, §1; Acts 2001, No. 8, §11, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 446, §1, eff. June 18, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 451, §5, eff. Jan. 12, 2004; Acts 2001, No. 656, §2; Acts 2001, No. 772, §5, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 1178, §4, eff. June 29, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 85, §2, eff. April 18, 2002; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 114, §1, eff. April 18, 2002; Acts 2003, No. 49, §4, eff. July 1, 2003; Acts 2003, No. 668, §1, eff. June 27, 2003; Acts 2003, No. 1088, §§1 and 3, eff. Jan 12, 2004; Acts 2003, No. 1225, §4; Acts 2004, No. 167, §2; Acts 2004, No. 643, §1; Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005; Acts 2006, 1 st Ex. Sess., No. 5, §1, eff. Feb. 23, 2006, and §4, eff. June 30, 2016; Acts 2006, 1 st Ex. Sess., No. 35, §3, eff. March 1, 2006; Acts 2006, No. 442, §3, eff. June 15, 2006; Acts 2006, No. 740, §2, eff. June 29, 2006; Acts 2007, No. 307, §6; Acts 2008, 1 st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §1, eff. April 26, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 544, §4, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 639, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 733, §1; Acts 2008, No. 743, §§3 and 5, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 815, §2; Acts 2008, No. 831, §§1 and 6, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 24, §3, eff. June 12, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 141, §2, eff. June 25, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 263, §2; Acts 2009, No. 342, §1; Acts 2009, No. 409, §7, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 438, §11(B); Acts 2009, No. 523, §§1, 6, eff. July 10, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 411, §1, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 573, §1, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 599, §2; Acts 2010, No. 861, §§17, 22; Acts 2010, No. 877, §1, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2011, No. 207, §§4, 5, 8; Acts 2012, No. 251, §10; Acts 2012, No. 350, §2; Acts 2012, No. 553, §2; Acts 2012, No. 604, §1, eff. June 7, 2012; Acts 2012, No. 811, §11, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2013, No. 184, §§8(B), 9, 13; Acts 2013, No. 384, §§3, 6, eff. when one of the 20 executive branch depts. is abolished or a constitutional amendment authorizing an additional dept. becomes effective, whichever is earlier; Acts 2013, No. 417, §2, eff. June 21, 2013; Acts 2014, No. 640, §4, eff. June 12, 2014; Acts 2014, No. 712, §1, eff. July 1, 2014; Acts 2014, No. 832, §3; Acts 2014, No. 864, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015; Acts 2016, No. 301, §1, eff. June 2, 2016; Acts 2017, No. 237, §1; Acts 2017, No. 422, §5; Acts 2018, No. 103, §1; Acts 2018, No. 177, §3, eff. May 15, 2018; Acts 2018, No. 570, §1, eff. July 1, 2018; Acts 2019, No. 126, §1, eff. June 6, 2019; Acts 2019, No. 434, §2(A), eff. June 30, 2019; Acts 2020, 2 nd Ex. Sess., No. 24, §1, See Act; Acts 2021, No. 114, §18, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2021, No. 352, §1, eff. June 17, 2021; Acts 2021, No. 452, §1; Acts 2022, No. 187, §2; Acts 2022, No. 623, §§4, 9, 12(C), eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2022, No. 623, §7, see Act; Acts 2022, No. 623, §10, see Act; Acts 2023, No. 150, §10, eff. Jan. 10, 2024; Acts 2023, No. 245, §1; Acts 2023, No. 314, §1; Acts 2024, 2 nd Ex. Sess., No. 22, §2, eff. March 20, 2024; Acts 2024, No. 237, §2, eff. May 23, 2024; Acts 2024, No. 240, §3, eff. May 23, 2024; Acts 2024, No. 590, §1, eff. June 11, 2024; Acts 2025, No. 262, §§2, 3; Acts 2025, No. 375, §1; Acts 2025, No. 478, §10, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.

NOTE: Acts 2013, No. 384, §8, effective July 1, 2013 per §9(A) of the Act, provides that funds allocated for any purpose under the authority of the Office of Elderly Affairs or its successor, the Department of Elderly Affairs, are allocated only to the Office of Elderly Affairs or its successor and are not to be appropriated, allocated or transferred to any other state department, office or programs.

NOTE: R.S. 51:1365 as amended by Acts 2022, No. 760, provides that the provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 51 of the L.R.S. of 1950 regarding the Office of Broadband and Connectivity terminates on June 30, 2028.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:353 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 353
Secretary of conservation and energy
Status: in_force

There shall be a secretary of conservation and energy, who shall be appointed by the governor with consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor at a salary fixed by the governor, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for the position by the legislature while in session. The secretary shall serve as the executive head and chief administrative officer of the Department of Conservation and Energy and shall have the responsibility for the policies of the department except as otherwise provided by this Title and for the administration, control, and operation of the functions, programs, and affairs of the department, provided that the secretary shall perform his functions under the general control and supervision of the governor. The secretary shall also assume all duties and functions of the commissioner of conservation as set forth in law.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 2009, No. 196, §4, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2023, No. 150, §10, eff. Jan. 10, 2024; Acts 2025, No. 458, §4, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:904 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 904
Legal proceedings and documents continued
Status: in_force

A. For purposes of this Section "legal proceeding" includes, but is not limited to, any suit, action, incidental demand or action, claim, and any other matter filed or pending before any court, administrative agency, or other judicial or quasi-judicial body.

B. For purposes of this Section, "document" includes, but is not limited to, any petition, application, exception, motion, rule, answer, incidental demand, citation, notice, return, affidavit, certificate, oath, bond or other security, summons, subpoena, writ, interrogatory, deposition, inventory, appraisal, evidence, court record, instruction, verdict, judgment, order, injunction, confirmation, appointment, warrant, letter, homologation, and any other pleading or instrument whatsoever permitted or required in any legal proceeding.

C. Any legal proceeding to which any agency transferred in accordance with the provisions of this Part is a party and which is filed, initiated, or otherwise pending before any court on the effective date of such transfer, and all documents involved in or affected by said legal proceeding, shall retain their effectiveness and shall be continued in the name of the agency so transferred. All further legal proceedings and documents in the continuation, disposition, and enforcement of said legal proceeding shall be in the name of the original party agency transferred in accordance with the provisions of this Part, and the department to which the original party agency and its functions are transferred shall be substituted for the original party agency without necessity for amendment of any document to substitute the name of the department or the name or title of any office, official, employee, or other agent or representative of the department. Any legal proceeding, and all documents involved in or affected by such legal proceeding, which has been continued in the name of the department after the effective date of the transfer of an agency transferred in accordance with the provisions of this Part and prior to the effective date of this Section, shall retain their effectiveness, and those provisions of this Section requiring that the continuation, disposition, and enforcement of a legal proceeding and documents related thereto shall be in the name of the agency shall not apply to or affect the validity of such legal proceeding.

Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:406 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 406
Undersecretaries; functions; offices of management and finance
Status: in_force

NOTE: Subsection A effective until the effective date of the creation of the office of management and finance for youth services as provided in Section 7(B) of Acts 2004, No. 7. See note below.

A. For the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, there shall be an undersecretary for public safety services and an undersecretary for corrections services. They shall be appointed by the governor with consent of the Senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor at a salary fixed by the governor, which salaries shall not exceed the amount approved for such positions by the legislature while in session. The undersecretaries shall be directly responsible to and shall perform their functions under the supervision and control of the secretary.

NOTE: Subsection A as amended by Acts 2004 No. 7, §1, effective on the effective date of the creation of the office of management and finance for youth services as provided in Section 7(B) of the Act. See note below.

A. For the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, there shall be an undersecretary for public safety services, an undersecretary for corrections services, and an undersecretary for youth services. They shall be appointed by the governor with consent of the Senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor at a salary fixed by the governor, which salaries shall not exceed the amount approved for such positions by the legislature while in session. The undersecretaries for public safety services and for corrections services shall be directly responsible to and shall perform their functions under the supervision and control of the secretary. The undersecretary for youth services shall be directly responsible to the deputy secretary for youth services and shall perform his functions under the supervision and control of the deputy secretary for youth services and subject to the provisions of R.S. 36:405(D).

B.(1) The undersecretary for public safety services shall direct and be responsible for the functions of the office of management and finance for public safety services within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. In such capacity, he shall be responsible for accounting and budget control, procurement and contract management, data processing other than data processing authorized by law to be performed by the office of state police, management and program analysis, personnel management, grants management for public safety services and all of its offices, and for all agencies transferred to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections which are related to the functions of public safety services, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Title.

(2) The undersecretary for corrections services shall direct and be responsible for the functions of the office of management and finance for corrections services within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. In such capacity, he shall be responsible for accounting and budget control, procurement and contract management, data processing, management and program analysis, personnel management, and grants management for corrections services and all of its offices and for all agencies transferred to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections which are related to the functions of corrections services, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Title.

NOTE: Paragraph (3) effective until the effective date of the creation of the office of management and finance for youth services as provided in Section 7(B) of Acts 2004, No. 7. See note below.

(3) The deputy secretary for public safety services shall employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the office of management and finance for public safety services and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities and the secretary shall employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the office of management and finance for corrections services and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, all in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations, and with policies and rules of the department, all subject to budgetary control and applicable laws.

NOTE: Paragraphs (3) and (4) as amended by Acts 2004 No. 7, §1, effective on the effective date of the creation of the office of management and finance for youth services as provided in Section 7(B) of the Act. See note below.

(3) The undersecretary for youth services shall direct and be responsible for the functions of the office of management and finance for youth services within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. In such capacity, he shall be responsible for accounting and budget control, procurement and contract management, data processing, management and program analysis, personnel management, and grants management for youth services and for all agencies transferred to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections which are related to the functions of youth services, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Title.

(4) The deputy secretary for public safety services shall employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the office of management and finance for public safety services and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities. The secretary shall employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the office of management and finance for corrections services and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, all in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations, and with policies and rules of the department, all subject to budgetary control and applicable laws. The deputy secretary for youth services shall employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the office of management and finance for youth services and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, all in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations, all subject to budgetary control and applicable laws. Except as provided in R.S. 36:405(D) and Subsection A of this Section, each undersecretary shall exercise all powers and authority granted to him in this Title subject to the overall direction and control of the secretary.

NOTE: Subsection C effective until the effective date of the creation of the office of management and finance for youth services as provided in Section 7(B) of Acts 2004, No. 7. See note below.

C. The duties and functions of the offices of management and finance and of the undersecretaries shall be as provided in this Section, and these duties and functions shall not be subject to change by the secretary, except that the undersecretaries shall perform such additional duties and functions as are assigned by the secretary.

NOTE: Subsection C as amended by Acts 2004 No. 7, §1, effective on the effective date of the creation of the office of management and finance for youth services as provided in Section 7(B) of the Act. See note below.

C. The duties and functions of the offices of management and finance and of the undersecretaries shall be as provided in this Section, and these duties and functions shall not be subject to change by the secretary, except that the undersecretaries for public safety services and for corrections services shall perform such additional duties and functions as are assigned by the secretary, and the undersecretary for youth services shall perform such additional duties and functions as are assigned by the deputy secretary for youth services.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1983, No. 97, §4, eff. Feb. 1, 1984; Acts 1984, No. 326, §1, eff. July 2, 1984; Acts 2004, No. 7, §1, eff. May 5, 2004.

NOTE: Acts 2004, No. 7, Section 7(B) provides that provisions of the Act relative to the office of management and finance for youth services and relative to the office of management and finance for corrections services shall become effective on the effective date of the creation of the office of management and finance for youth services as provided in the approved transition plan as provided in Section 5 of the Act. Provisions of R.S. 36:406(A), (B)(3) and (4), and (C) as contained in Acts 2004, No. 7, will be effective as provided in Section 7(B).

NOTE: See Acts 2004, No. 7, §§5 and 6, relative to implementation.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:5 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 5
Departmental officers; unclassified service
Status: in_force

The secretary, deputy secretary, undersecretary, and assistant secretaries of departments of the executive branch of state government shall be in the unclassified service of the state.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:626.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 626.1
Confidential assistant to the commissioner
Status: in_force

There may be a confidential assistant to the commissioner, who shall be appointed by the commissioner with consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner at a salary fixed by the commissioner, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The duties and functions of the confidential assistant to the commissioner shall be determined and assigned by the commissioner. If appointed, he shall serve as acting commissioner in the absence of the commissioner and the deputy commissioner.

Added by Acts 1980, No. 497, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:605 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 605
Powers and duties of the secretary of wildlife and fisheries
Status: in_force

A. In addition to the functions, powers, and duties otherwise vested in the secretary by law, he shall:

(1) Represent the public interest in the administration of this Chapter and shall be responsible to the governor, the legislature, and the public therefor.

(2) Determine the policies of the department, except as otherwise provided by this Title.

(3) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, make, alter, amend, and promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the administration of the functions of the department, except as otherwise provided by this Title.

(4) Organize, plan, supervise, direct, administer, execute, and be responsible for the functions and programs vested in the department, in the manner and to the extent provided by this Title.

(5) Advise the governor on problems concerning the administration of the department.

(6) Act as the sole agent of the state or, in necessary cases, designate one of the offices within the department or its assistant secretary, to cooperate with the federal government and with other state and local agencies in matters of mutual concern and in the administration of federal funds granted to the state or directly to the department or an office thereof to aid in the furtherance of any function of the department and its offices. For this purpose he may take such actions, in accordance with applicable state law, necessary to meet such federal standards as are established for the administration and use of such federal funds, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Title or by the constitution and laws of this state.

(7) Make and publish an annual report to the governor and the legislature concerning the operations of the department and submit with each report such recommendations as he deems necessary for the more effective internal structure and administration of the department and make other reports and recommendations on his own initiative or upon request by the governor, the legislature, or any committee or member thereof.

(8) Provide for the ongoing merger and consolidation of the agencies and functions transferred to his department and submit a report thereon to the governor and the legislature, which report shall accompany the budget request which he submits under provisions of R.S. 39:33. Such report shall include a statement of the goals of the department and of the programs thereof and shall summarize the accomplishments of the department in meeting such goals and implementing such programs. The report shall also contain a specific statement of the reorganization and consolidation plan for the department for the next year and shall include a report on the implementation of such reorganization and consolidation plan for the previous year. The report concerning reorganization shall specifically detail the extent to which the department has achieved goals stated the previous year with respect to merger and consolidation of functions, abolition of agencies, consolidation of offices, elimination of job positions, and efficiency and economy in delivery of services. The report shall contain any recommendations with respect to reorganization which may require legislative action under the provisions of this Title. A copy of the report and recommended legislation shall also be submitted by the secretary to the presiding officer of each house of the legislature. The presiding officer shall refer the report to the appropriate committee having jurisdiction of the subject matter as provided in the rules of the respective house.

(9)(a) On an annual basis, provide all of the following information to the legislature no later than fifteen days prior to the convening of each regular session:

(i) A full organizational chart for the department which is current as of the date of submission to the legislature and which shows each staff position, whether filled or vacant, that comprises the department.

(ii) The current salary of the person occupying each filled position shown on the organizational chart.

(b) The secretary may submit the annual report required by this Paragraph in electronic format and is further authorized, but is not required, to submit the report at the time of submission of the annual report required by Paragraph (7) of this Subsection.

B. The secretary shall have authority to:

(1)(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in R.S. 36:801 and R.S. 36:803:

(i) Employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the executive office of the secretary and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities and such other personnel, who are not assigned to an office, as may be necessary for the efficient administration of the department and for the performance of the responsibilities, powers, duties, and functions of agencies transferred to it;

(ii) Employ, assign, and remove all personnel employed for the department on a contractual basis, and

(iii) Transfer the personnel of the department as necessary for the efficient administration of the department and its programs.

(b) All of the above are to be accomplished in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations, and with policies and rules of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and all are subject to budgetary control and applicable laws.

(2) Appoint, subject to gubernatorial approval, advisory councils, boards, and commissions necessary in the administration of the department, except as otherwise provided by law or by executive order.

(3) Accept and use, in accordance with law, gifts, grants, bequests, and endowments for purposes consistent with the responsibilities and functions of the department and take such actions as are necessary to comply with any conditions required for such acceptance.

(4)(a) Enforce the laws of the state and rules and regulations relative to wildlife and fisheries, including but not limited to laws, rules, and regulations relative to illegal hunting, fishing, and trapping, boating safety regulations, and the prohibited methods, times, or seasons, and locations therefor, including the illegal transportation, shipping, and sale of wildlife, fish, and other aquatic life and fur-bearing animals and alligators, and including the illegal possession of wildlife, game, or fish and other aquatic life, and develop and implement litter abatement, enforcement, and awareness programs and toward these ends shall appoint not less than twenty-five wildlife agents, whose entire time, under the direction of the secretary, shall be devoted to the performance of their official duties as prescribed by law. Notwithstanding R.S. 40:5, the secretary shall have authority to enforce the laws specifically assigned by statute to the Louisiana Department of Health and any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder for the purpose of regulating the harvesting, processing, or distribution of molluscan shellfish.

(b) The secretary may appoint and, at his pleasure, remove as many special or cooperative officers, to be designated as special wildlife agents, and commission as many auxiliary enforcement agents as he deems proper.

(5) Formulate and promulgate rules of administration for the department relating to employment and management.

(6) Provide for a program for the dissemination of wildlife and fisheries information and education in the state of Louisiana.

(7) Do such other things, not inconsistent with law, as are necessary to perform properly the functions vested in him.

(8) Authorize the printing of those materials, which assist in the promotion of the natural and recreational resources and programs under the control of the department and authorize the printing and distribution of informal publications concerning the organization, powers, duties, functions, or related events of the department on a regular basis in order to facilitate effective and efficient intradepartmental and interdepartmental communications.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1; Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1985, No. 876, §1, eff. July 23, 1985; Acts 1987, No. 736, §1; Acts 1988, No. 1, §1, eff. May 12, 1988; Acts 1990, No. 498, §1; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 31, §1, eff. April 24, 1998; Acts 2004, No. 138, §1; Acts 2011, No. 265, §3, eff. July 1, 2011; Acts 2013, No. 220, §14, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2016, No. 557, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:204 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 204
Powers and duties of secretary of culture, recreation and tourism
Status: in_force

A. In addition to the functions, powers, and duties otherwise vested in the secretary by law, the secretary shall:

(1) Represent the public interest in the administration of this Chapter and shall be responsible to the governor, the legislature, and the public therefor.

(2) Determine the policies of the department, except as otherwise provided by this Title.

(3) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, make, alter, amend, and promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the administration of the functions of the department, except as otherwise provided by this Title.

(4) Organize, plan, supervise, direct, administer, execute, and be responsible for the functions and programs vested in the department, in the manner and to the extent provided by this Title.

(5) Advise the governor on problems concerning the administration of the department.

(6) Act as the sole agent of the state or, in necessary cases, designate one of the offices within the department or its assistant secretary, to cooperate with the federal government and with other state and local agencies in matters of mutual concern and in the administration of federal funds granted to the state or directly to the department or an office thereof to aid in the furtherance of any function of the department and its offices. For this purpose he may take such actions, in accordance with any applicable state law, necessary to meet such federal standards as are established for the administration and use of such federal funds, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Title or by the constitution and laws of this state.

(7) Make reports and recommendations on his own initiative or upon request of the governor, the legislature, or any committee or member thereof. He may authorize the printing of those materials which assist in the promotion of the cultural, natural, historic, and recreational resources and programs of the state. He may authorize the printing and distribution of informational publications concerning the organization, powers, duties, or functions of the department on a regular basis in order to facilitate effective and efficient intradepartmental communications.

(8) Provide for the ongoing merger and consolidation of the agencies and functions transferred to his department and submit a report thereon to the governor and the legislature, which report shall accompany the budget request which he submits under provisions of R.S. 39:33. Such report shall include a statement of the goals of the department and of the programs thereof and shall summarize the accomplishments of the department in meeting such goals and implementing such programs. The report shall also contain a specific statement of the reorganization and consolidation plan for the department for the next year and shall include a report on the implementation of such reorganization and consolidation plan for the previous year. The report concerning reorganization shall specifically detail the extent to which the department has achieved goals stated the previous year with respect to merger and consolidation of functions, abolition of agencies, consolidation of offices, elimination of job positions, and efficiency and economy in delivery of services. The report shall contain any recommendations with respect to reorganization which may require legislative action under the provisions of this Title. A copy of the report and recommended legislation shall also be submitted by the secretary to the presiding officer of each house of the legislature. The presiding officer shall refer the report to the appropriate committee having jurisdiction of the subject matter as provided in the rules of the respective houses.

(9)(a) On an annual basis, provide all of the following information to the legislature no later than fifteen days prior to the convening of each regular session:

(i) A full organizational chart for the department which is current as of the date of submission to the legislature and which shows each staff position, whether filled or vacant, that comprises the department.

(ii) The current salary of the person occupying each filled position shown on the organizational chart.

(b) The secretary may submit the annual report required by this Paragraph in electronic format and is further authorized, but is not required, to submit the report at the time of submission of a report pursuant to Paragraph (7) of this Subsection.

(10) Repealed by Acts 2025, No. 300, §4, eff. June 11, 2025.

B. The secretary shall have authority to:

(1)(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in R.S. 36:801 and 801.1:

(i) Employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the executive office of the secretary and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities and such other personnel, who are not assigned to an office, as may be necessary for the efficient administration of the department and for the performance of the responsibilities, powers, duties, and functions of agencies transferred to it;

(ii) Employ, assign, and remove all personnel employed for the department on a contractual basis, and

(iii) Transfer the personnel of the department as necessary for the efficient administration of the department and its programs.

(iv) If there is a vacancy in the assistant secretary position for an office, employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote personnel of the office as necessary for the efficient administration of the office and its programs and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations and with policies and rules of the department, all subject to budgetary control and applicable laws.

(b) All of the above are to be accomplished in accordance with applicable civil service law, rules, and regulations, and with policies and rules of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, and all are subject to budgetary control and applicable laws.

(2) Appoint, subject to gubernatorial approval, advisory councils, boards, and commissions necessary in the administration of the department, except as otherwise provided by law or by executive order.

(3) Accept and use, in accordance with law, gifts, grants, bequests, and endowments for purposes consistent with the responsibilities and functions of the department and take such actions as are necessary to comply with any conditions required for such acceptance.

(4) Formulate and promulgate rules of the administration for the department relating to employment and management.

(5) Do such other things, not inconsistent with law, as are necessary to perform properly the functions vested in him.

(6) Sell, lease, or sublease state park lands in accordance with the applicable provisions of the sale and lease laws of public lands of the state of Louisiana.

(7) Exchange lands when it is necessary to do so in order to obtain other lands of value to the Office of State Parks. However, lands which have been incorporated as a part of an established state park shall be exchanged only after receiving approval for such exchange by the legislature of the state of Louisiana and after the advertisement provisions of R.S. 36:204(B)(6) have been complied with.

(8) Employ state museum police officers who shall, in addition to the authority otherwise conferred by law upon such officers, be vested with the same authority and powers conferred by law upon regular law enforcement officers of this state while such officers are acting within the course and scope of their duties, within the limits of their jurisdiction. Such officers may carry concealed or exposed weapons while acting within the course and scope of their duties. State museum police officers shall successfully complete a basic certified training program approved by the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training as provided in R.S. 40:2405 and shall fulfill all requirements for annual basic firearms training. State museum police officers shall have the right to exercise the power of arrest when discharging their duties on property under jurisdiction of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and on all streets, roads, and rights-of-way within or contiguous to the perimeter of the property.

(9) Grant leases, subleases, and concession leases and enter any related contract or agreement, hereafter in this Paragraph collectively referred to as a "lease", on any portion of the immovable property under the department's supervision, jurisdiction, or management except the Lower Pontalba Building to any of the following:

(a) A public body. The application, advertisement, and bid requirements set forth in Part I of Chapter 10 of Title 41 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 shall not apply to such a lease.

(b) A private entity. The provisions of Part I of Chapter 10 of Title 41 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 shall not apply to a mineral or timber lease with a private entity. If a private entity is obligated under the terms of a lease to undertake activities or to construct improvements on the leased immovable property that will support the public purposes of the department, the provisions of Part I of Chapter 10 of Title 41 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 shall not apply to the lease, but such a lease is subject to the following conditions:

(i) Such a lease shall be negotiated and let in accordance with fair and reasonable criteria established and applied relating to a balance of factors including but not limited to rent, highest return of revenue and benefits, financial stability of the lessee or sublessee, architectural design, development and management of operational plan, uniqueness of operation, and stimulating other economic activity and public benefits within the state.

(ii) A lease entered into by a private lessee for the performance of work on the leased premises or the erection, construction, or maintenance of improvements on the leased premises shall not constitute a contract for public work as defined in R.S. 38:2211(A).

(iii) The architectural plans for such improvements shall be approved by the secretary prior to construction on the leased or subleased property.

(iv) Such leases shall be subject to R.S. 39:11 and 366.11.

(c) The provisions of this Paragraph shall not impair or diminish the priority established for individuals who are blind, under the administration of the Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, in the operation of vending stands, vending machines, cafeterias, or other food concessions.

(10) Terminate the lease, sublease, concession agreement, contract, or other privilege of any person who files a federal or state trademark or service mark application for a trademark or service mark that incorporates or implies an association with a holding of the department or its historical, cultural, or recreational resources or who makes a legal claim or assertion to have a trademark or service mark. Any such person shall be disqualified from future concession agreements, leases, contracts, and privileges granted by the department. Any such person shall be responsible for the state's attorney fees, costs, and expenses associated with that termination, opposition, cancellation, and disqualification.

(11)(a) Enter sponsorship agreements and to authorize the placement, erection, and maintenance of advertising and sponsorship signs on immovable property, improvements on immovable property, vehicles, vessels, and other assets of the department.

(b) No advertising or sponsorship signs may be placed pursuant to this Paragraph until the secretary promulgates rules and regulations, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, that include, at a minimum, all of the following:

(i) Specifications regarding types of businesses with which sponsorship agreements are authorized and with which sponsorship agreements are prohibited.

(ii) Specifications regarding the size, types, and placement of advertisements and sponsorship signs that will be allowed on or within agency property.

(c) The Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism shall submit a report by February first each year to the House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs; the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs; and the legislature in accordance with R.S. 24:772 summarizing each sponsorship agreement that is in effect at the time of the report.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1980, No. 391, §1; Acts 1985, No. 660, §1, eff. July 16, 1985; Acts 1986, No. 824, §1; Acts 1987, No. 205, §1, eff. July 1, 1987; Acts 1987, No. 736, §1; Acts 1988, No. 326, §1, eff. July 7, 1988; Acts 1988, 2nd Ex. Sess., No 1, §4, eff. Oct. 13, 1988; Acts 1997, No. 1256, §1; Acts 2013, No. 220, §14, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2016, No. 557, §2; Acts 2016, No. 615, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2017; Acts 2017, No. 190, §1, eff. June 12, 2017; Acts 2020, No. 83, §1; Acts 2023, No. 117, §1; Acts 2024, No. 756, §1, eff. June 19, 2024; Acts 2025, No. 300, §4, eff. June 11, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:231 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 231
Department of Environmental Quality; creation; domicile; composition; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

A. The Department of Environmental Quality is created and shall be a body corporate with the power to sue and be sued. The domicile of the department shall be in Baton Rouge.

B. The Department of Environmental Quality through its offices and officers shall in accordance with law provide for the administration and enforcement of the environmental laws of this state to insure the maintenance of a healthful and safe environment in Louisiana and shall have the regulation and control over matters pertaining to the protection of air quality, water quality, regulation and control of radiation, regulation of solid and hazardous waste, transportation of sewage sludge and biosolids, and such other matters as the legislature places under its jurisdiction.

C.(1) The Department of Environmental Quality shall be composed of the executive office of the secretary, the office of management and finance, the office of environmental assessment, the office of environmental compliance, and the office of environmental services.

(2) Whenever the secretary determines that the administration of the functions of the department may be more efficiently performed by eliminating, merging, or consolidating existing offices or establishing new offices, he shall present a plan therefor to the legislature for its approval by statute.

Acts 1983, No. 97, §2, eff. Feb. 1, 1984; Acts 1987, No. 736, §1; Acts 1990, No. 245, §2; Acts 1997, No. 27, §2; Acts 1999, No. 303, §2, eff. June 14, 1999; Acts 2008, No. 56, §2, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 48, §2; Acts 2016, No. 378, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:682 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 682
Commissioner of insurance; powers and duties
Status: in_force

A. The commissioner of insurance shall serve as the executive head and chief administrative officer of the Department of Insurance and shall have the responsibility for the policies of the department and for the administration, control, and operation of the functions, programs, and affairs of the department, to the extent provided by this Title.

B. In addition to the functions, powers, and duties otherwise vested in the commissioner of insurance by law, he shall:

(1) Represent the public interest in the administration of this Chapter and shall be responsible to the legislature and the public therefor.

(2) Employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the department.

(3) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, make, alter, amend, and promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the administration of the functions of the department, except as otherwise provided by this Title.

(4) Organize, plan, supervise, direct, administer, execute, and be responsible for the functions and programs vested in the department, in the manner and to the extent provided by this Title.

(5) Make and publish an annual report to the legislature concerning the operations of the department and submit with each report such recommendations as he deems necessary for the more effective internal structure and administration of the department, and make other reports and recommendations on his own initiative or upon the request of the legislature, or any committee or member thereof.

(6) Provide for the ongoing reorganization and consolidation of the department and submit a report thereon to the legislature, which report shall accompany the budget request which he submits under provisions of R.S. 39:33. Such report shall include a statement of the goals of the department and of the programs thereof and shall summarize the accomplishments of the department in meeting such goals and implementing such programs. The report shall also contain a specific statement of the reorganization and consolidation plan for the department for the next year and shall include a report on the implementation of such reorganization and consolidation plan for the previous year. The report concerning reorganization shall specifically detail the extent to which the department has achieved goals stated the previous year with respect to merger and consolidation of functions, abolition of agencies, consolidation of offices and administrative and programmatic divisions of the department, elimination of job positions, and efficiency and economy in delivery of services. The report shall contain any recommendations with respect to reorganization which may require legislative action. A copy of the report and recommended legislation shall also be submitted by the commissioner of insurance to the presiding officer of each house of the legislature. The presiding officer shall refer the report to the appropriate committee having jurisdiction of the subject matter as provided in the rules of the respective house.

(7) Do such other things, not inconsistent with law, as are necessary to perform properly the functions vested in him.

(8)(a) On an annual basis, provide all of the following information to the legislature no later than fifteen days prior to the convening of each regular session:

(i) A full organizational chart for the department which is current as of the date of submission to the legislature and which shows each staff position, whether filled or vacant, that comprises the department.

(ii) The current salary of the person occupying each filled position shown on the organizational chart.

(b) The commissioner may submit the annual report required by this Paragraph in electronic format and is further authorized, but is not required, to submit the report at the time of submission of the annual report required by Paragraph (5) of this Subsection.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 2013, No. 220, §14, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2016, No. 557, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:955 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 955
Effective date; budget and appropriations
Status: in_force

The realignment, merger, consolidation, and transfer of agencies and/or of their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, as provided for by this Part, shall in all events be completed and become operative and shall be effective no later than December 31, 1977. The executive budget and the general appropriations bill prepared for submission to the legislature at its 1977 Regular Session shall reflect the organization of the executive branch of state government as required by this Title.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:608 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 608
Assistant secretaries
Status: in_force

A. Each office within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, except the office of management and finance, shall be under the immediate supervision and direction of an assistant secretary. The assistant secretary of each such office shall be appointed by the governor with consent of the Senate. Each shall serve at the pleasure of the governor and shall be paid a salary which shall be fixed by the governor, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session.

B. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Title, the duties and functions of each office and its assistant secretary shall be determined by the secretary, and all of such duties and functions shall be exercised under the direct supervision and control of the secretary.

C. Except as otherwise provided in R.S. 36:801, each assistant secretary shall employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of his office and its programs and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations, and with policies and rules of the department, all subject to budgetary control and applicable laws.

D. Each assistant secretary shall exercise all powers and authority granted to him in this Title subject to the overall direction and control of the secretary.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:610 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 610
Transfer of agencies and functions to Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Status: in_force

A. The following agencies are transferred to and hereinafter shall be within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, as provided in R.S. 36:802:

(1) Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (Article IX, Section 7 of the Constitution of Louisiana; R.S. 56:1 et seq. and other provisions of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 that apply to the commission).

(2) Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (R.S. 56:71 et seq.).

(3) Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve (Act No. 191 of the 1926 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(4) Iatt Lake State Game and Fish Preserve (Act No. 27 of the 1940 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended, and Act No. 244 of the 1962 Regular Session of the Legislature).

(5) Saline Lake Game and Fish Preserve (Act No. 105 of the 1976 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(6) Nantachie Lake State Game and Fish Preserve (Act No. 440 of the 1966 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(7) Oyster Task Force (R.S. 56:421).

(8) Crab Task Force (R.S. 56:331).

(9) Louisiana Shrimp Task Force (R.S. 56:494).

(10) Louisiana Finfish Task Force (R.S. 56:301.10).

(11) Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program project selection board and technical advisory board (R.S. 56:1931 et seq.).

B.(1) Notwithstanding any provisions of R.S. 56:801 to the contrary, the game and fish commissions created by the following Acts, as amended, are hereby abolished, and their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred to the secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and hereafter shall be exercised and performed as provided in R.S. 36:921 et seq. Any parish or parishes, by formal resolution of the governing authority of each parish affected, pursuant to R.S. 56:721 et seq., may appoint a game and fish commission which may exercise those powers, duties, and functions provided in R.S. 56:721 et seq. in relation to the game and fish preserves for which commissions are hereby abolished.

(a) Bayou Bonne Idee Game and Fish Commission (Act No. 248 of the 1952 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(b) Bayou Pierre State Game and Fish Commission (Act No. 139 of the 1934 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(c) Beauregard Old River Game and Fish Preserve Commission (Act No. 266 of the 1958 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(d) Bundicks Game and Fish Commission (Act No. 33 of the 1956 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(e) Cocodrie Lake Game and Fish Commission (Act No. 38 of the 1957 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(f) Lake Fields Game and Fish Management Commission (Act No. 379 of the 1966 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(g) Spanish Lake State Game and Fish Commission (Act No. 261 of the 1940 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(2) The game and fish preserves created by the following Acts, as amended, are hereby placed within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and shall exercise and perform their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:851 et seq.:

(a) St. Martin-Lafayette Game and Fish Preserve (Act No. 337 of the 1950 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(b) Cornie Lake Game and Fish Preserve (Act No. 190 of the 1934 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(c) Turkey Creek Game and Fish Preserve (Act No. 159 of the 1938 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(d) West Atchafalaya Floodway Game and Fish Management Preserve (Act No. 565 of the 1960 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(e) Hard Water Lake State Game and Fish Preserve (Act No. 560 of the 1968 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(3) The following agencies are hereby placed within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and shall exercise and perform their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:851 et seq.:

(a) Lake Catherine and Lake Pontchartrain Sanctuary (Act No. 476 of the 1954 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(b) Catahoula Lake Game and Fish Preserve (Act No. 320 of the 1952 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(c) Lake Bistineau State Game and Fish Preserve (Act No. 43 of the 1930 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(d) Black Bayou Game and Fish Preserve (Act No. 39 of the 1940 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

(e) Cheniere Brake Fish Preserve (Act No. 88 of the 1940 Regular Session of the Legislature, as amended).

C. The following agencies are placed within the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and shall exercise and perform their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:901 et seq.:

(1) Lake Fausse Point, Lake Dauterive, and Grande Avoille Cove Advisory Board (R.S. 56:796), except that the board may solicit, receive, and expend funds as authorized by law.

(2) Hunting and Fishing Advisory Education Council (R.S. 56:699.21 et seq.).

(3) Louisiana Artificial Reef Development Council (R.S. 56:639.1 et seq.).

(4) Louisiana Fur Advisory Council (R.S. 56:266).

(5) Louisiana Alligator Advisory Council (R.S. 56:278 and 279).

D. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 623, §9, eff. July 1, 2022.

E. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 228, §3, eff. July 1, 2013.

F-I. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 623, §9, eff. July 1, 2022.

J. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 434, §6, eff. June 30, 2019.

K. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 203, §2.

L. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 623, §9, eff. July 1, 2022.

M. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §5.

N. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 623, §9, eff. July 1, 2022.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1981, No. 422, §1; Acts 1981, No. 490, §2; Acts 1981, No. 858, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982; Acts 1981, No. 890, §2; Acts 1984, No. 883, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1985; Acts 1984, No. 911, §1; Acts 1986, No. 100, §2, eff. June 23, 1986; Acts 1986, No. 120, §1; Acts 1986, No. 455, §2, eff. July 2, 1986; Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 562, §1; Acts 1995, No. 116, §2; Acts 1995, No. 1262, §1; Acts 1999, No. 439, §1; Acts 2001, No. 57, §1, eff. May 24, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 116, §1, eff. May 25, 2001; Acts 2004, No. 185, §1, eff. June 10, 2004; Acts 2004, No. 613, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005; Acts 2005, No. 428, §1, eff. July 1, 2005; Acts 2008, No. 272, §1; Acts 2008, No. 544, §2, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 548, §1; Acts 2008, No. 922, §1, eff. July 14, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 361, §2; Acts 2010, No. 606, §1; Acts 2010, No. 861, §17; Acts 2012, No. 811, §§11, 17, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2013, No. 184, §§12, 14(B); Acts 2013, No. 228, §3, eff. July 1, 2013; Acts 2014, No. 208, §1; Acts 2014, No. 832, §5; Acts 2016, No. 203, §2; Acts 2019, No. 238, §3; Acts 2019, No. 434, §6, eff. June 30, 2019; Acts 2022, No. 623, §§4, 9, 11C, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2022, No. 714, §1, eff. June 18, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:901 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 901
Transfer; merger and consolidation of functions; advisory agency
Status: in_force

A. The functions, powers, duties, responsibilities, programs, and operations of each of the agencies transferred in accordance with this Part, on the date of each such transfer, shall vest in and thereafter be the responsibility of the secretary of the department to which the transfer is made and shall be administered by the secretary in accordance with the powers vested in him by this Title and the applicable laws pertaining to each agency, except for those functions of each which are required to be performed and administered by the undersecretary of the department as heretofore provided for each by this Title. Each agency thus transferred shall continue in existence, the members thereof shall continue in office and hereafter shall be selected in the manner provided by law for each, and each agency hereafter shall serve solely in an advisory capacity to the secretary with respect to policies concerning matters within the purview of each as originally created.

B. The secretary of each department shall have full authority, to the extent not inconsistent with this Title, to assign powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, programs, and operations of any agency transferred in accordance with the provisions of this Part to any other agency so transferred or to an office within the department, or may determine that any or all of them shall be exercised in such other manner, not inconsistent with law, as he shall decide. The powers, duties, and functions hereafter to be exercised and performed by each of the agencies transferred in accordance with the provisions of this Part and by each office in the department shall be determined by the secretary, in accordance with the general functions of each office set forth in the applicable provisions of this Title for each office.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1978, No. 119, §1. Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 59, §2, eff. Feb. 7, 1983. Acts 1983, No. 97, §4, eff. Feb. 1, 1984; Acts 1988, No. 882, §4; Acts 1992, No. 1058, §2; Acts 1999, No. 367, §2; Acts 2012, No. 269, §1, eff. May 25, 2012; Acts 2012, No. 811, §11, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2021, No. 20, §5; Acts 2022, No. 623, §4, eff. July 1, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:746 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 746
Office of GeauxBiz
Status: in_force

A. There shall be within the commercial division of the Department of State the office of GeauxBiz, which shall have the responsibility of developing, implementing, managing, and operating, in concert with other departments of state government, a system of:

(1) Obtaining information for members of the business community and persons seeking to establish a business regarding all forms of authorization required by any department of state government to begin or continue a business in the state.

(2) Assisting applicants in the following:

(a) Clarification of licensing requirements and standards.

(b) Preparation of applications and forms.

(c) Determination of the status of an application during the review process, including the resolution of disputes.

(d) Generally coordinating the various aspects of the licensing review process.

B. There shall be a deputy secretary for the office of GeauxBiz of the department who shall be appointed by the secretary with the consent of the Senate. The deputy secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary at a salary fixed by the secretary, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for that position by the legislature. The deputy secretary shall be directly responsible to and shall perform his functions under the immediate supervision and control of the secretary.

C. The deputy secretary shall direct and be responsible for the functions and management of the office of GeauxBiz within the department. In such capacity he shall be responsible for all program budgeting and shall act as liaison with secretaries, assistant secretaries, deputy secretaries, and other officers and employees of the other departments of state government and members of the business community seeking and using the functions of the office of GeauxBiz. He shall establish educational and informational services for consumers of the functions of the office and shall provide for procurement, management, program analysis, and data processing, and shall perform any additional duties assigned by the secretary.

D. The deputy secretary shall employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the office of GeauxBiz and its programs and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with applicable civil service law and all budgetary control and applicable laws.

Acts 1991, No. 1053, §1, eff. July 29, 1991; Acts 2008, No. 127, §1.

NOTE: SEE ACTS 1991, NO. 1053, §4.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:925 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 925
Protection of obligations, etc.
Status: in_force

A. The legislature hereby specifically states that this Title is in no way and to no extent intended to nor shall it be construed in any manner which will impair the contractual or other obligations of any agency abolished by this Title or of the state of Louisiana. It is hereby specifically provided that all obligations of any agency abolished, whose powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred in accordance with this Part, hereafter shall be deemed to be the obligations of the department to which the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the agency are transferred and of its secretary to the same extent as if originally made by them. In like manner, and in order to prevent any violation of the provisions, terms, or conditions of any gift, donation, deed, will, trust, or other instrument or disposition by which property of any kind has been vested in an agency abolished by this Title, or diversion from the purposes for which such property was thus vested in any such agency, it is hereby specifically provided that each such instrument or disposition hereafter shall be deemed to have been vested in the department to which the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the agency are transferred and its secretary in the same manner and to the same extent as if originally so done.

B. The department to which the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of each such agency are transferred and its secretary shall be the successor in every way to each such agency, including all of the obligations and debts of each such agency. All funds heretofore dedicated by or under authority of the constitution and laws of this state or any of its subdivisions to the payment of any bonds issued for construction or improvements for any institution or facility under the control of any such agency shall continue to be collected and dedicated to the payment of those bonds, unless under the constitution and laws such bonds are now being paid out of moneys in the Bond Security and Redemption Fund. In like manner, all other dedications and allocations of revenues and sources of revenues heretofore made, which are constitutional under the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, shall continue, until otherwise hereafter provided by the constitution, in the same manner, to the same extent, and for the same purposes as were provided prior to the enactment of this Title.

C. This Title shall not be construed or applied in any way which will prevent full compliance by the state, or any department, office, or agency thereof, with the requirements of any Act of the Congress of the United States or any regulation made thereunder by which federal aid or other federal assistance has been or hereafter is made available to this state, or any department, office, agency, or subdivision thereof, anything contained in this Title to the contrary notwithstanding, and such compliance hereafter shall be accomplished by the secretary insofar as such compliance affects any abolished agency whose powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred in accordance with the provisions of this Part.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:301 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 301
Louisiana Works; creation; domicile; composition; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

A. Louisiana Works is created and shall be a body corporate with the power to sue and be sued. The domicile of the department shall be in Baton Rouge. Louisiana Works shall be deemed to be one of the twenty departments of the executive branch of state government as provided in Article IV, Section 1 of the Constitution of Louisiana and as provided in this Title.

B. Louisiana Works, through its offices and officers, shall administer and enforce laws and programs designed to protect the economic and physical well-being of Louisiana's workforce and pursue the availability of the workforce to meet the needs of the economy. The department shall coordinate and administer programs conducted by the state, or jointly with federal agencies, in the area of labor-management relations, manpower evaluation and training, vocational rehabilitation, independent living, blind services, employment, unemployment and workers' compensation, job safety, and the licensing and regulation of certain types of work. The department shall be responsible for delivering workforce development solutions for businesses and economic sectors of the economy and coordinating with other state agencies and offices for the delivery of workforce development solutions as provided for in R.S. 23:1801. The department shall perform functions related to administration of the community services block grant for which provision is initially made in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981.

C.(1) Louisiana Works shall be composed of the executive office of the secretary, the office of management and finance, the office of workforce development, the office of unemployment insurance administration, the office of workers' compensation administration, and such other offices as shall be created by law. The Louisiana Workforce Investment Council, as more specifically provided in R.S. 23:2042 et seq., shall be placed within the executive office of the secretary.

(2) Except when changes are necessary for the efficient delivery of workforce development solutions for businesses and economic sectors of the economy, whenever the secretary determines that the administration of the functions of the department may be more efficiently performed by eliminating, merging, or consolidating existing offices or establishing new offices, the secretary shall present a plan therefor to the legislature for its approval by statute.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1981, Ex.Sess., No. 15, §1, eff. Nov. 19, 1981; Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. July 1, 1983; Acts 1987, No. 736, §1; Acts 1989, No. 512, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Acts 1992, No. 447, §2, eff. June 20, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 1172, §5, eff. June 30, 1997; Acts 2007, No. 113, §3; Acts 2008, No. 743, §3, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 438, §15(A); Acts 2010, No. 939, §4, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2018, No. 380, §2, eff. June 30, 2018; Acts 2024, No. 330, §3; Acts 2025, No. 478, §10, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:936 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 936
Per diem; expenditures
Status: in_force

The members of the committee created by this Chapter shall receive the same per diem and travel allowance in the performance of their duties as is provided for members of the legislature. Such per diem and allowance and all other expenses directly incurred by the committee shall be paid out of funds available to the presiding officers of the two houses of the Louisiana Legislature for expenses of the legislature and committees and other funds that may be made available for the purpose.

Acts 1997, No. 1045, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:475 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 475
Deputy secretary
Status: in_force

The secretary may appoint, with consent of the Senate, a deputy secretary of the department who shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary at a salary fixed by the secretary, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The duties and functions of the deputy secretary shall be determined and assigned by the secretary. If appointed, the deputy secretary shall serve as acting secretary in the absence of the secretary.

Acts 1988, 1st. Ex. Sess., No. 1, §2, eff. Mar. 28, 1988; Acts 2010, No. 877, §1, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2012, No. 811, §11, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2016, No. 90, §2, eff. July 1, 2016.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:649 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 649
Offices; purposes and functions relating to elementary and secondary education
Status: in_force

A. The purposes for which the offices in the Department of Education are created shall be as set forth in this Section.

B. The office of management and finance shall perform the functions of the state relating to accounting and budget control, procurement and contract management, management and program analysis, and grants management, all in accordance with applicable law.

C. The office of district support shall support local education agencies in identifying opportunities and resources for improved instructional leadership, effective policy and practice, and comprehensive intervention in their lowest-performing schools. It shall serve as the office having primary responsibility for communications with and support for all local superintendents, charter school leaders, and school administrative staff throughout the state.

Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1978, No. 550, §2; Acts 1981, No. 267, §1; Acts 1988, No. 896, §2, eff. July 21, 1988; Acts 1989, No. 190, §2, §3, eff. June, 26, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 993, §2, eff. July 26, 1990; Acts 1997, No. 19, §§1, 2, eff. May 14, 1997; Acts 2010, No. 132, §2, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 732, §2, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2011, No. 302, §1, eff. June 28, 2011; Acts 2013, No. 327, §1.

NOTE: See Acts 2010, No. 132, §4, and Acts 2010, No. 732, §4, relative to transfer of adult education programs from BESE to the Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges, including provisions for administrative rules.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:254.4 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 254.4
Surgeon general; office of the surgeon general; functions
Status: in_force

A. There shall be a surgeon general within the Louisiana Department of Health, office of the surgeon general, who shall be appointed by the governor with consent from the state Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor at a salary fixed by the governor, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session.

B. The surgeon general shall be a licensed and practicing physician in this state and shall continue to be so qualified during the term of office. The surgeon general shall be an employee of the Louisiana Department of Health.

C. The surgeon general shall serve as the chief medical officer of the Louisiana Department of Health and the state's leading advocate for wellness and disease prevention. The surgeon general shall serve as the state health officer.

D. The surgeon general shall have the responsibility to provide medical and clinical guidance and recommendations to the department, as well as directly to the governor when requested. The surgeon general shall perform the functions provided in this Title under the general control and supervision of the governor.

E. The surgeon general shall direct and be responsible for the functions of the office of the surgeon general within the Louisiana Department of Health.

F. The duties and functions of the surgeon general and the office of the surgeon general shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Section, and these functions and duties shall not be subject to change by the secretary.

G. The office of the surgeon general in the Louisiana Department of Health shall carry out its purpose as provided in R.S. 36:258 and the duties and functions provided in this Section. The office of the surgeon general shall do all of the following:

(1) Collect, manage, and analyze health data and statistics to formulate public health policy and planning for this state.

(2) Promote the health of all residents and visitors in this state.

(3) Coordinate with other agencies, offices, medical schools, boards, commissions, task forces, and other associations on healthcare initiatives for this state.

(4) Provide an annual report to the governor, legislature, and secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, recommending priorities and initiatives for improving healthcare provisions and outcomes for all residents of this state, across all populations and age groups. The office of the surgeon general shall provide such report no later than May first of each year, beginning May 1, 2025.

Acts 2024, No. 739, §1, eff. June 19, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:810 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 810
Transfer of property and employees
Status: in_force

The books, papers, records, moneys, actions, and other property of every kind and description, movable and immovable, real and personal, possessed, controlled, or used by each agency transferred in accordance with this Part, shall be transferred with each agency to the department but shall continue to be owned, possessed, controlled, and used by each agency so transferred. The employees of each agency transferred in accordance with this Part, to the extent required and in accordance with applicable civil service laws, shall be transferred with the agency to the department and shall continue to be controlled by the agency and its executive head to the extent provided in the provisions relative to the respective transfer of each.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:785 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 785
Deputy secretary
Status: in_force

A. There may be a deputy secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs who shall be appointed by the secretary with consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary at a salary fixed by the secretary, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The duties and functions of the deputy secretary shall be determined and assigned by the secretary. If appointed, the deputy secretary shall serve as acting secretary in the absence of the secretary.

B. The deputy secretary may serve concurrently as the director of medical services who shall oversee medical operations at the veterans' homes of this state and provide oversight over all contracted physicians and manage veteran mental health programs and veteran homelessness within the department. If the deputy secretary also serves as the director of medical services, the salary shall be set by the secretary.

Acts 2003, No. 1088, §1, eff. Jan. 12, 2004; Acts 2024, No. 566, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:764 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 764
Powers and duties of state treasurer
Status: in_force

A. In addition to the functions, powers, and duties otherwise vested in the state treasurer by law, he shall:

(1) Represent the public interest in the administration of this Chapter and shall be responsible to the legislature and the public therefor.

(2) Determine the policies of the department, except as otherwise provided by this Title.

(3) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, make, alter, amend, and promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the administration of the functions of the department, except as otherwise provided by this Title.

(4) Organize, plan, supervise, direct, administer, execute, and be responsible for the functions and programs vested in the department, in the manner and to the extent provided by this Title.

(5) Act as the sole agent of the state or, in necessary cases, designate one of the offices within the department or its assistant state treasurer, to cooperate with the federal government and with other state and local agencies in matters of mutual concern and in the administration of federal funds granted to the state or directly to the department or an office thereof to aid in the furtherance of any function of the department and its offices. For this purpose he may take such actions, in accordance with applicable state law, necessary to meet such federal standards as are established for the administration and use of such federal funds, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Title or by the constitution and laws of this state.

(6) Make reports and recommendations on his own initiative or upon request of the legislature, or any committee or member thereof provided, however, that the report and recommendations shall not include the issue, publication, or distribution of general information documents or pamphlets, which are published on a regular basis and are generally known as newsletters.

(7) Provide for the ongoing merger and consolidation of the agencies and functions transferred to his department and submit a report thereon to the legislature, which report shall accompany the budget request which he submits under provisions of R.S. 39:33. Such report shall include a statement of the goals of the department and of the programs thereof and shall summarize the accomplishments of the department in meeting such goals and implementing such programs. The report shall also contain a specific statement of the reorganization and consolidation plan for the department for the next year and shall include a report on the implementation of such reorganization and consolidation plan for the previous year. The report concerning reorganization shall specifically detail the extent to which the department has achieved goals stated the previous year with respect to merger and consolidation of functions, abolition of agencies, consolidation of offices and administrative and programmatic divisions of the department, elimination of job positions, and efficiency and economy in delivery of services. The report shall contain any recommendations with respect to reorganization which may require legislative action. A copy of the report and recommended legislation shall also be submitted by the state treasurer to the presiding officer of each house of the legislature. The presiding officer shall refer the report to the appropriate committee having jurisdiction of the subject matter as provided in the rules of the respective house.

(8)(a) On an annual basis, provide all of the following information to the legislature no later than fifteen days prior to the convening of each regular session:

(i) A full organizational chart for the department which is current as of the date of submission to the legislature and which shows each staff position, whether filled or vacant, that comprises the department.

(ii) The current salary of the person occupying each filled position shown on the organizational chart.

(b) The state treasurer may submit the annual report required by this Paragraph in electronic format and is further authorized, but is not required, to submit the report at the time of submission of a report pursuant to Paragraph (6) of this Subsection.

B. The state treasurer shall have authority to:

(1)(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in R.S. 36:801 and R.S. 36:803:

(i) Employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the executive office of the state treasurer and the performance of its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities and such other personnel, who are not assigned to an office, as may be necessary for the efficient administration of the department, and for the performance of the responsibilities, powers, duties, and functions of agencies transferred to it;

(ii) Employ, assign, and remove all personnel employed for the department on a contractual basis, and

(iii) Transfer the personnel of the department as necessary for the efficient administration of the department and its programs.

(b) All of the above are to be accomplished in accordance with applicable civil service law, rules, and regulations, and with policies and rules of the Department of the Treasury, and all are subject to budgetary control and applicable laws.

(2) Appoint, subject to legislative approval, advisory councils, boards, and commissions necessary in the administration of the department, except as otherwise provided by law or by concurrent resolution of the legislature.

(3) Accept and use, in accordance with law, gifts, grants, bequests, and endowments for purposes consistent with the responsibilities and functions of the department, and take such actions as are necessary to comply with conditions required for such acceptance.

(4) Formulate and promulgate rules of administration for the department relating to employment and management.

(5) Do such other things not inconsistent with law, as are necessary to perform properly the functions vested in him.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977. Acts 1986, No. 739, §1; Acts 1987, No. 736, §1; Acts 2013, No. 220, §14, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2016, No. 557, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:742 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 742
Powers and duties of secretary of state
Status: in_force

In addition to the functions, powers, and duties otherwise vested in the secretary of state by law, he shall:

(1) Represent the public interest in the administration of this Chapter and shall be responsible to the legislature and the public therefor.

(2) Employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the department.

(3) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, make, alter, amend, and promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the administration and the functions of the department.

(4) Organize, plan, supervise, direct, administer, execute and be responsible for the functions and programs vested in the department.

(5) Make reports and recommendations on his own initiative or upon the request of the legislature, or any committee or member thereof.

(6) Provide for the ongoing reorganization and consolidation of the department and submit a report thereon to the legislature, which report shall accompany the budget request which he submits under provisions of R.S. 39:33. Such report shall include a statement of the goals of the department and of the programs thereof and shall summarize the accomplishments of the department in meeting such goals and implementing such programs. The report shall also contain a specific statement of the reorganization and consolidation plan for the department for the next year and shall include a report on the implementation of such reorganization and consolidation plan for the previous year. The report concerning reorganization shall specifically detail the extent to which the department has achieved goals stated the previous year with respect to merger and consolidation of functions, consolidation of administrative and programmatic divisions of the department, elimination of job positions, and efficiency and economy in delivery of services. The report shall contain any recommendations with respect to reorganization which may require legislative action under the provisions of this Title. A copy of the report and recommended legislation shall also be submitted by the secretary of state to the presiding officer of each house of the legislature. The presiding officer shall refer the report to the appropriate committee having jurisdiction of the subject matter as provided in the rules of the respective house.

(7) Be responsible for accounting and budget control, procurement and contract management, management and program analysis, data processing, personnel management, and grants management for the department.

(8) Investigate allegations of election irregularities.

(9) Do such other things, not inconsistent with law, as are necessary to perform properly the functions vested in him.

(10)(a) On an annual basis, provide all of the following information to the legislature no later than fifteen days prior to the convening of each regular session:

(i) A full organizational chart for the department which is current as of the date of submission to the legislature and which shows each staff position, whether filled or vacant, that comprises the department.

(ii) The current salary of the person occupying each filled position shown on the organizational chart.

(b) The secretary may submit the annual report required by this Paragraph in electronic format and is further authorized, but is not required, to submit the report at the time of submission of a report pursuant to Paragraph (5) of this Section.

(11) Act as the chief protocol officer of the state of Louisiana. The secretary shall actively seek appropriate contacts with other officials in nations with which the state has or desires to have active trade, cultural, or educational relations and shall help facilitate the interchange of ideas and contacts for betterment of commerce, cultural exchange, or educational studies between such nations and the state.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977. Acts 1986, No. 740, §1; Acts 2004, No. 517, §1, eff. June 25, 2004; Acts 2013, No. 220, §14, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2016, No. 557, §2; Acts 2025, No. 185, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:477 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 477
Office; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

A. The purposes for which the office of children and family services of the Department of Children and Family Services is created shall be set forth in this Section.

B.(1) The office of children and family services shall perform the services of the state relating to public assistance programs to provide aid to dependent children and to adults, who due to age, disability, or infirmity, are unable to adequately meet their basic needs. It shall also administer child support programs, establishment of paternity programs, disaster relief grant programs for individuals and families, and such other programs as assigned by the secretary. The office is authorized to enter into interagency agreements with other state agencies to conduct eligibility determinations. The office shall provide for the public child welfare functions of the state including but not limited to prevention services that promote, facilitate, and support activities to prevent child abuse and neglect; child protective services; voluntary family strengthening and support services; making permanent plans for foster children and meeting their daily maintenance needs of food, shelter, clothing, necessary physical medical services, school supplies, and incidental personal needs; and adoption placement services for foster children freed for adoption. It shall also perform the functions of the state relating to the licensing of facilities regulated under Chapter 14 of Title 46 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. The office shall issue and monitor domestic violence services contracts.

(2) After July 1, 1999, the office shall not provide for the administration of any programs related to Aid to Families with Dependent Children, public assistance, or the food stamp program except as provided under the welfare reform program required in R.S. 36:474(G) if such program is adopted by the legislature.

NOTE: §477 eff. Oct. 1, 2027. See Acts 2025, No. 477.

§477. Offices; purposes and functions

A. The purposes for which the offices of the Department of Children and Family Services are created shall be set forth in this Section.

B. The executive office of the secretary shall provide for the general oversight and supervision of the department. The executive office of the secretary includes a bureau of audit, bureau of general counsel, and a bureau of communications and governmental affairs.

C. The office of child welfare shall provide for the public child welfare functions of the state including but not limited to centralized intake; child protective services; human trafficking programs; making permanent plans for foster children and meeting their daily maintenance needs for food, shelter, clothing, necessary physical medical services, school supplies, and incidental personal needs; adoption placement services for foster children freed for adoption; prevention services that promote, facilitate, and support activities to prevent child abuse and neglect, including but not limited to voluntary family strengthening and support services; and such other programs as assigned by the secretary. The office shall also issue and monitor domestic violence services contracts.

D. The office of child support shall provide for the administration of child support programs pursuant to Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, including but not limited to enforcing, collecting, and distributing support obligations; establishing paternity; obtaining and modifying child and medical support orders; and such other programs as assigned by the secretary.

Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 1, §2, eff. Mar. 28, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 858, §2, eff. July 18, 1988; Acts 1989, No. 141, §1, eff. June 22, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 219, §1; Acts 1990, No. 744, §1, eff. July 24, 1990; Acts 1995, No. 1219, §2, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 1997, No. 390, §1, eff. June 20, 1997; Acts 2001, No. 702, §1, eff. June 25, 2001; Acts 2005, No. 110, §1, eff. June 21, 2005; Acts 2007, No. 166, §1, eff. June 27, 2007; Acts 2009, No. 400, §1, eff. July 7, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 409, §3, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 877, §1, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2014, No. 868, §4, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2018, No. 206, §2; Acts 2025, No. 477, §10, eff. Oct. 1, 2025, §§11, 18, eff. Oct. 1, 2027.

NOTE: See Acts 1990, No. 744, §4.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:409 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 409
Transfer of agencies to Department of Public Safety and Corrections
Status: in_force

A. The following agencies are placed within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and shall exercise and perform their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided by law:

(1) Reentry Advisory Council (R.S. 15:1199.4).

(2) Task force to develop and implement an electronic media system for lien recordation and motor vehicle title information (R.S. 32:707.2).

(3) Repealed by Acts 2025, No. 120, §3.

B. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (R.S. 48:1351 et seq.) is transferred to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and hereafter shall perform and exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided in R.S. 36:801.

C. The following agencies are transferred to and hereafter shall be within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, as provided in R.S. 36:802:

(1) Fire Prevention Board of Review (R.S. 40:1578.1 et seq.).

(2) Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board (R.S. 40:1666.5 et seq.).

(3) Board of Review for extra compensation for municipal police officers (R.S. 40:1667.6).

(4) Committee on Parole ( R.S. 15:574.2 et seq.; R.S. 46:1651 et seq.).

(5) Board of Pardons (Article IV, Section 5(E) of the Constitution of Louisiana; R.S. 15:572 et seq.).

(6) Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Board (R.S. 40:1558.1 et seq.).

(7) Weights and Standards Police Force (mobile units only) (R.S. 40:1379.8). The Weights and Standards Police Force shall perform the functions of the state related to the enforcement of R.S. 32:380 through 388, 388.1, and 390, and R.S. 47:718, and the provisions of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 relating to trucks, trailers, and semi-trailers and Part V of Chapter 7 of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and the department's regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

(8) Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 727, §2, eff. July 1, 2024.

(9) Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission (Article VI, Section 28 of the 1921 Constitution of Louisiana made statutory by Article XIV, Section 16(A)(3) of the 1974 Constitution of Louisiana; R.S. 40:1841 et seq. and 1911 et seq.), except that any director or assistant director of the agency or similar personnel authorized by law shall continue to be appointed as otherwise provided by law.

D. The following agencies are placed within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and shall exercise and perform their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:803:

(1) Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners (R.S. 37:3270 et seq.).

(2) Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners (R.S. 37:3501 et seq.).

E. The following agencies are placed within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and shall exercise and perform their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:901 et seq.:

(1) Louisiana Medical Advisory Board (R.S. 40:1351 et seq.).

(2) Prison Enterprises Board (R.S. 15:1151 et seq.).

(3) Advisory board to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission (R.S. 40:1851(F)).

(4) Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection Education Board (R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq.), except that the board shall advise the state fire marshal with respect to administration and enforcement of R.S. 40:1664.1 et seq. and shall retain the authority to approve acceptable equivalents for meeting certain licensure requirements and to establish continuing education requirements as further provided for in R.S. 40:1664.11.

F. The following agencies are hereby abolished and their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred to the secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and hereafter shall be exercised and performed as provided in R.S. 36:921 et seq.:

(1) Department of Public Safety (Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and other statutes that directly apply to said department)

(2) State Fire Marshal (Part III of Chapter 7 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and other statutes that directly apply to the state fire marshal)

(3) The Interagency Recreation Board (R.S. 40:2501 et seq.; R.S. 41:1081 et seq.)

(4) Louisiana Criminal Justice Information System (R.S. 15:575 et seq.)

(5) Louisiana State Board of Boiler Inspector Examiners (R.S. 23:41 et seq.)

(6) The Department of Corrections (R.S. 15:821 et seq. and other provisions of Title 15 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 that directly apply to said department)

G. The Louisiana Manufactured Housing Commission (R.S. 51:911.21 et seq.) is placed within the office of the state fire marshal of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and shall perform and exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:803, except that the commission shall continue to appoint its own director as otherwise authorized by law.

H. The Emergency Response Commission (R.S. 30:2361 et seq.) is placed within public safety services of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and shall perform and exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided by law.

I.(1) The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (R.S. 27:1 et seq.) is placed within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and shall exercise and perform its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided for agencies transferred in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:801.1.

(2) The Louisiana Gaming Control Board Hearing Office (R.S. 27:25), a division of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, is placed within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, as provided in R.S. 27:25.

J. The Louisiana Truck Center (R.S. 32:390.21 et seq.) is placed within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections as provided in R.S. 36:851.

K-R. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 623, §9, eff. July 1, 2022.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1; Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1979, No. 722, §§3, 4, eff. July 1, 1980; Acts 1981, No. 799, §2; Acts 1981, No. 873, §1, eff. Sept. 11, 1981; Acts 1982, No. 565, §2, eff. July 22, 1982; Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 8, §2; Acts 1983, No. 97, §4, eff. Feb. 1, 1984; Acts 1984, No. 505, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Acts 1984, No. 567, §5, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Acts 1984, No. 844, §4, eff. July 13, 1984; Acts 1985, No. 435, §2, eff. July 11, 1985; Acts 1985, No. 925, §3; Acts 1985, No. 965, §2; Acts 1987, No. 243, §1; Acts 1987, No. 613, §1; Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 2, §4, eff. July 1, 1990; Acts 1990, No. 906, §1; Acts 1991, No. 753, §3, eff. July 18, 1991; Acts 1991, No. 809, §2, eff. July 22, 1991; Acts 1992, No. 245, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1054, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1995; Acts 1995, No. 1150, §2; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §2, eff. May 1, 1996; Acts 1997, No. 273, §2; Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2; Acts 1997, No. 1186, §2; Acts 1997, No. 1503, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1148, §1; Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2005, No. 428, §§1, 3, eff. July 1, 2005; Acts 2006, No. 307, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007; Acts 2008, No. 831, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 409, §3, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 320, §2, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 861, §§17, 22; Acts 2012, No. 811, §§11, 17, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2013, No. 220, §14, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2013, No. 310, §1; Acts 2014, No. 158, §§3 and 7; Acts 2021, No. 384, §§2, 5, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2022, No. 623, §§4, 9, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2024, No. 727, §2, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2025, No. 120, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:694.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 694.1
Office of policy, innovation, and research; functions
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created an office of policy, innovation, and research in the Department of Insurance under the direction of the deputy commissioner for policy, innovation, and research.

B. The duties and functions of the office of policy, innovation, and research and the deputy commissioner for policy, innovation, and research shall be the following:

(1) Research and development of policy proposals relative to the following:

(a) Regulation of insurance.

(b) Prevention and detection of insurance fraud.

(c) Innovation in insurance products and technology.

(d) Availability and affordability of insurance.

(e) Healthcare and health insurance, including long-term care.

(f) Property and casualty insurance, including issues related to disasters, building codes, highway safety, and the adjustment and payment of claims.

(g) Life insurance and annuities.

(h) Development and promotion of the insurance industry in this state.

(2) Development and preparation of proposals for legislation, rules and regulations, and other administrative actions.

(3) Participation in and liaison with the following organizations of which the commissioner of insurance is the representative of this state:

(a) The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

(b) The Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission (IIPRC).

(c) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).

(4) Monitoring the activities of the following, relative to insurance regulation:

(a) Congress and federal agencies.

(b) The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL).

(c) The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

(d) Other organizations that affect the regulation of insurance.

(5) Other duties and functions assigned by the commissioner of insurance.

C. In addition to the deputy commissioner of policy, innovation, and research, the commissioner of insurance may also employ such persons, including four unclassified employees, as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Section.

Acts 2022, No. 159, §2, eff. May 25, 2022; Acts 2024, No. 339, §3.