La. Rev. Stat. § 36:696 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 696
Deputy commissioner for consumer advocacy and diversity; functions; office of consumer advocacy and diversity
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created an office of consumer advocacy and diversity in the Department of Insurance. This office shall be under the direction of the deputy commissioner for consumer advocacy and diversity, who shall be appointed by the commissioner of insurance with advice and concurrence of the Senate and House committees on insurance and who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner at a salary fixed by the commissioner that shall not exceed the amount approved for the position by the legislature. The office of consumer advocacy and diversity shall be staffed with no fewer than three full-time professional level civil service employees to manage complaints, inquiries, and outreach. The office of consumer advocacy and diversity shall be staffed with no fewer than two full-time journeyman level civil service employees to assist the professional level employees. The office of consumer advocacy and diversity shall employ an administrative assistant designated by the deputy commissioner who shall be responsible for coordinating and directing travel, scheduling, office management, and any other duties assigned by the deputy commissioner. The office of consumer advocacy and diversity shall be housed within the Louisiana Department of Insurance and, as funding is available, satellite offices may be opened as outlined in the rules and regulations to be implemented by the commissioner of insurance pursuant to this Section. The deputy commissioner for consumer advocacy and diversity shall be directly responsible to and shall perform his functions under the supervision and control of the commissioner of insurance.

B.(1) The office of consumer advocacy and diversity, through the deputy commissioner for consumer advocacy and diversity, shall perform the following duties and functions concerning products or services regulated by the Department of Insurance:

(a) Receive inquiries and complaints from consumers.

(b) Prepare and disseminate such information as the commissioner deems appropriate to inform or assist consumers.

(c) Provide direct assistance and advocacy for consumers who request such assistance or advocacy.

(d) Report, with respect to apparent or potential violations of law or applicable rules or regulations of the department by a person or entity licensed by the department, such apparent or potential violations to the appropriate division or office of the department, which may take such further action as it deems appropriate.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 274, §3, eff. June 29, 2015.

(2) The office of consumer advocacy, through the deputy commissioner for consumer advocacy, shall coordinate and administer the homeowner policy premium assistance program created pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 22:2372.

C. The deputy commissioner for consumer advocacy and diversity may be terminated without cause shown. A written report of termination shall be compiled by the commissioner of insurance and delivered to the clerk of the House of Representatives and the secretary of the Senate at least ten days before the termination and shall be disclosed to the members of the respective houses of the legislature upon request.

D. The deputy commissioner for consumer advocacy and diversity shall be responsible for the functions of the division of diversity and opportunity within the department. There shall be an assistant commissioner for diversity and opportunity who shall be appointed by the commissioner. The assistant commissioner for diversity and opportunity shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and at a salary fixed by the commissioner, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for the position by the legislature.

E. The commissioner of insurance may adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Section.

Acts 2007, No. 222, §1, eff. July 2, 2007; Acts 2008, No. 390, §2, eff. June 21, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 415, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2008, No. 469, §2; Acts 2012, No. 694, §1, eff. June 30, 2012; Acts 2015, No. 274, §§2, 3, eff. June 29, 2015.

NOTE: See Acts 2012, No. 811, §19, relative to legislative intent that Act No. 811 supersede Acts 2012, No. 694, which recreated the Dept. of Insurance and statutory entities in the department, and provides that Act No. 694 shall not have the effect of continuing any statutory authority repealed by Act No. 811.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:408 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 408
Offices; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

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

B.(1) The office of state police shall perform the functions of the state related to the enforcement of the criminal and traffic laws of the state, and the maintenance of intelligence and investigative operations, all in accordance with applicable laws. It shall also provide a basic training curriculum in security work for all security personnel employed at the capitol complex, administrative state office buildings, and state hospitals and may provide, upon request, such training for security personnel in other state operated facilities, except for state colleges and universities. It shall be responsible only for such data processing related to the operations of the office as shall be absolutely required to be performed in such office by the nationally applicable standards of the National Crime Information Center and the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information.

(2) Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1257, §6, eff. June 30, 1999.

(3) Within the office of state police there shall be a Weights and Standards Mobile Police Force which shall perform the functions of the state related to the enforcement of R.S. 32:380 through 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.

C. The office of motor vehicles shall perform the functions of the state relative to the examination and licensing of drivers of motor vehicles within the state, the suspension and revocation of such licenses, the approval of driver education programs, issuance of vehicle title and registration certificates, recordation of liens against motor vehicles, and the collection of appropriate fees and motor vehicle sales tax, all in accordance with applicable laws.

D.(1) The office of state fire marshal, code enforcement and building safety, shall perform generally the functions of the state relating to the protection of life and property from the hazards of fire and of panic which may arise from fire or from the threat of fire or explosion, including but not necessarily restricted to:

(a) Supervision and enforcement of safety standards and inspection.

(b) Arrest of individuals suspected of violations of criminal laws specified in R.S. 40:1563.1.

(c) Examination of the circumstances surrounding fires of suspicious origin, and maintenance of records and reports on fires in this state.

(d) Exclusive power to investigate and to make and prescribe rules and regulations for the proper construction, installation, repair, use, operation, and safety of boilers in the state, the city of New Orleans excepted, and to issue general or special orders for the enforcement of such rules and regulations as well as any provision of law affecting boilers. The rules and regulations so formulated shall conform as nearly as practicable to the boiler construction code of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, all as specified in R.S. 23:531 through 542.

(e) Examination and certification of boiler inspector examiners.

(2) The office of the state fire marshal shall be responsible for the functions of the state relating to manufactured housing, subject to the provisions of R.S. 36:409(J).

E. The office of legal affairs shall be responsible, in accordance with applicable laws and under the direction of the deputy secretary, for providing legal consultation and representation to the other offices within public safety services. The assistant secretary for the office of legal affairs shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Louisiana who has at least five years experience in the active practice of law. The assistant secretary cannot act on behalf of the agency on any matters for which representation has been designated to another state agency.

F. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 2, §4, eff. July 1, 1990.

G.(1) The office of adult services shall perform functions of the state relating to correctional institutions, work release programs, and the probation and parole programs for adults and children transferred to adult facilities of the department in accordance with the Children's Code, including functions relating to the operation and maintenance of the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women, Louisiana State Penitentiary, Louisiana Correctional and Industrial School, Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, Dixon Correctional Institute, Work Training Facility North, Washington Correctional Institute, Wade Correctional Center, and such other adult correctional institutions as may be created.

(2) In addition, it shall perform functions relating to the establishment and administration of a work release program for inmates of institutions under its jurisdiction, of a probation and parole system for inmates at adult institutions, and of a diagnostic and treatment center, which may consist of one or more branches, to undertake medical, educational, psychiatric, and social studies of persons committed to facilities under the jurisdiction of the office, all in accordance with applicable laws.

H.(1) The office of juvenile justice shall, in accordance with law, have responsibility for the care, custody, security, and treatment of children adjudicated delinquent and children of families adjudicated in need of services committed to the custody of or placed under the supervision of the office of juvenile justice or of youth services pursuant to the Children's Code except as otherwise provided by law.

(2) The office shall provide:

(a) Evaluation and diagnostic services for children adjudicated delinquent and children of families adjudicated in need of services.

(b) Community placement services for children adjudicated delinquent and children of families adjudicated in need of services and disposed to the custody of youth services or the office of juvenile justice.

(c) Alternative services in lieu of out-of-home placement for children adjudicated delinquent and children of families adjudicated in need of services and disposed to the custody or supervision of youth services or the office of juvenile justice and for their families.

(d) Treatment services in secure custody facilities for children adjudicated delinquent disposed to the custody of youth services or the office of juvenile justice and who, as determined by the office of juvenile justice require this restrictive level of care and custody.

(e) Probation, parole, and other programs of supervision for children adjudicated delinquent and children of families adjudicated in need of services.

(f) Community services directed at prevention of juvenile delinquency, intake screening, and diversion as deemed appropriate by the office of juvenile justice.

(3) The office shall participate in programs for the purchase of care and treatment of children taken into custody under the provisions of the Children's Code pending adjudication, disposition, placement, or any or all of the above.

I. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 727, §2, eff. July 1, 2024.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1; Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1979, No. 136, §1; Acts 1979, No. 722, §2, eff. July 1, 1980; Acts 1981, No. 449, §2, eff. July 1, 1981; Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 8, §2; Acts 1983, No. 97, §4, eff. Feb. 1, 1984; Acts 1988, No. 607, §1, eff. July 14, 1988. Acts 1984, No. 567, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Acts 1985, No. 965, §2; Acts 1986, No. 332, §1; Acts 1986, No. 752, §2, eff. July 8, 1986; Acts 1987, No. 613, §1; Acts 1988, No. 607, §1, eff. July 14, 1988; Acts 1990, No. 2, §4, eff. July 1, 1990; Acts 1991, No. 467, §1; Acts 1995, No. 320, §2, eff. June 16, 1995; Acts 1995, No. 914, §2, eff. June 28, 1995; Acts 1995, No. 1188, §5, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 1997, No. 1186, §2; Acts 1997, No. 1187, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1120, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1257, §6, eff. June 30, 1999; Acts 2004, No. 7, §1, eff. May 5, 2004; Acts 2008, No. 565, §5; 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 2012, No. 811, §17, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2021, No. 384, §§2, 5, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2024, No. 727, §2, eff. July 1, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:455 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 455
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. § 36:856 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 856
Transfer of property
Status: in_force

All books, papers, records, money, actions, and other property of every kind, movable and immovable, real and personal, heretofore possessed, controlled, or used by each agency transferred in accordance with this Part are hereby transferred to the department to which the agency is transferred.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:784 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 784
Powers and duties of the secretary
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) 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.

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

(5) Act as the sole agent of the state or, in necessary cases, appoint a designee within the department 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.

(6) 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 of the governor, the legislature, or any committee or member thereof.

(7) 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 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 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 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 houses.

(8)(a)(i) Establish and manage a Veterans' Honor Medal Program in order to recognize and honor all Louisiana veterans. The secretary shall design or cause to be designed a medal. A gold star shall be affixed and awarded to the next of kin of armed forces personnel killed in action. A silver star shall be affixed and awarded to armed forces personnel wounded in action.

(ii) Establish and manage a Civilian Honor Medal Program to recognize and honor the following individuals:

(aa) Civilian state employees for commendable service or achievement to military and veteran programs.

(bb) Civilians who have demonstrated important contributions and unwavering commitment to the military and veteran communities of the state of Louisiana and our country.

(cc) Individuals selected to receive a Civilian Honor Medal under the criteria established by this Item shall be distinguished from veterans by having a white ribbon.

(b) Have the authority to form an advisory committee of interested persons, including but not limited to the governor or his designee, the speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives or his designee, the president of the Louisiana Senate or his designee, the adjutant general or his designee, the Louisiana secretary of veterans affairs or his designee, and various veterans. This committee shall assist the secretary in the design of the medals provided for in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph and accompanying certificates.

(c)(i) Determine eligibility for award of an Honor Medal provided for in this Section based upon military records such as DD-214 discharge paper or a DD-201 service record.

(ii) Select a civilian recipient based on the sole discretion of the secretary. In order to receive a Civilian Honor Medal, civilian recipients shall be residents of the state of Louisiana, shall not have a criminal record, and shall be of good moral character.

(d) Create an application for the distribution of the Honor Medal and Civilian Honor Medal in which the applicant may elect to receive a medal by one of the following methods:

(i) Delivery by the United States Postal Service.

(ii) Delivery to the Department of Veterans Affairs parish service office in the parish where the veteran or civilian resides.

(iii) Delivery to the veteran or civilian by the governor or his designee in a ceremony conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

(e) Deliver each Honor Medal or Civilian Honor Medal pursuant to the method of delivery selected by the veteran or civilian on the application in accordance with Subparagraph (d) of this Paragraph.

(f) Deliver each Honor Medal to the applicant within forty-five days of receipt of the application unless the veteran elects to receive the medal in a ceremony conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

(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 (6) of this Subsection.

B. The secretary shall have the authority to:

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

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

Acts 2003, No. 1088, §1, eff. Jan. 12, 2004; Acts 2008, No. 695, §1; Acts 2011, No. 59, §1, eff. June 20, 2011; Acts 2016, No. 557, §2; Acts 2025, No. 197, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:690 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 690
Division of public affairs; functions
Status: in_force

There is hereby created a division of public affairs in the Department of Insurance. Such division shall be under the direction of the deputy commissioner for public affairs. The duties and functions of the division of public affairs and the deputy commissioner for the division of public affairs shall be as provided in this Title and as assigned by the commissioner.

Acts 1992, No. 477, §1; Acts 2006, No. 383, §1, eff. June 15, 2006.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:624 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 624
Powers and duties of commissioner of agriculture and forestry
Status: in_force

A. In addition to the functions, powers, and duties otherwise vested in the commissioner of agriculture 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 commissioner, 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.

(6) 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 request of the legislature, or any committee or member thereof.

(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, 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 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) Prepare, undertake, or administer, or in necessary cases, direct one of the offices within the department or its deputy commissioner to prepare, undertake, or administer necessary studies, research projects, or programs regarding the development and utilization of agricultural products as a source of fuel or a fuel extender.

(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 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 (6) of this Subsection.

B. The commissioner of agriculture and forestry shall have authority to:

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

(i) Employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the executive office of the commissioner 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) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, except R.S. 36:801 and 803, and except as otherwise provided in this Title or Title 3 with respect to personnel of boards, commissions, departments, and agencies transferred to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry pursuant to R.S. 36:629 or created within the Department of Agriculture and Forestry pursuant to R.S. 3:415, 558.3, or 1604, employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote all personnel of the department and may delegate that authority, in writing, to each of the assistant commissioners.

(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 Agriculture and Forestry, 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 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 any 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.

C. The commissioner of agriculture shall have the authority to administer a seafood program that includes the promotion and marketing of Louisiana seafood in coordination with the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board and regulating imported seafood to ensure health and safety, including the administration of any funds allocated or appropriated for the specific purposes of the program.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 223, §1; Acts 1987, No. 736, §1; Acts 1993, No. 635, §1; Acts 2009, No. 24, §3, eff. June 12, 2009; Acts 2013, No. 220, §14, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2016, No. 557, §2; Acts 2025, No. 300, §3, eff. June 11, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:803 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 803
Transfer; licensing agencies
Status: in_force

A.(1) The agencies transferred in accordance with this Section, all of which are charged by law with the responsibility for the regulation, examination, certification, and licensing of persons in this state, and the enforcement of the laws relating thereto, shall continue to be composed and selected as provided by law, and each shall continue to exercise all of the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities provided or authorized for each by the constitution or laws which are in the nature of policymaking, rulemaking, certification, licensing, regulation, enforcement, or adjudication and also shall continue to exercise all advisory powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities provided by law.

(2) In addition, each of those agencies shall continue to impose, collect, and retain license or certification fees as provided by law; issue and renew certificates for qualified applicants, set standards for and approve the preparation, conduct, and administration of its own examinations, and be responsible, as otherwise provided by law, for carrying out the laws relative to its profession or occupation to the extent that such laws provide for rulemaking, certification, licensing, regulations, testing, inspection, enforcement, and adjudication by the agency.

(3) Each such agency shall be subject to budget review of the undersecretary and shall be required to comply with all accounting, reporting, audit, and review requirements which are applicable to budget units. The undersecretary of the department to which each such agency is transferred shall, under the supervision and control of the secretary, review procurement and contract management for the agency. In addition, the license fees and any other fees charged by such agencies shall be subject to review by the secretary, and the secretary may make recommendations to the legislature for changes in such fees as he deems necessary.

(4) The secretary of the department to which each such agency is transferred shall review the number of employees which the agency may employ; however, the executive head of the agency shall employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel, in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations and subject to other applicable laws.

B. Each of the agencies referred to in Subsection A of this Section shall be required to comply with the provisions of the "Louisiana Licensing Agency Budget Act" as contained in R.S. 39:1331 through 1342.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1978, No. 767, §1; Acts 1979, No. 359, §1; Acts 1981, No. 799, §2; Acts 1988, No. 555, §2, eff. July 14, 1988; Acts 1989, No. 751, §1, eff. July 8, 1989; Acts 2001, No. 8, §11, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2003, No. 850, §1; Acts 2012, No. 811, §11, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2018, No. 515, §1; Acts 2021, No. 20, §5; Acts 2022, No. 623, §4, eff. July 1, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:642 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 642
Department of Education; creation; domicile; composition; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

A. The Department of Education 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 Education, through its offices, officers, and management boards shall, in accordance with law, provide for the education of the people of the state and shall be the agency through which the state administers the functions of the state superintendent of education, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Board of Regents, the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, the Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, and the Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges, as provided by the constitution and laws of this state and this Title.

C.(1) The Department of Education shall be composed of the executive office of the state superintendent, the office of management and finance, the office of district support, and such other offices as shall be created by law.

(2) Whenever the state superintendent 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.

D.(1) In accordance with their constitutional mandate, the Board of Regents, the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, the Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, and the Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges, and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall be responsible for performing their respective functions of education in the state of Louisiana, and each such board shall retain all of its powers, duties, and responsibilities as provided by the constitution and by law.

(2) The Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Commission within the Board of Regents, as provided by law, shall be responsible for the supervision, control, direction, and administration of the state programs on higher education financial assistance and the scholarship programs transferred to it.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 135, §3; Acts 1978, No. 550, §1; Acts 1979, No. 349, §3; Acts 1987, No. 736, §1; Acts 1989, No. 190, §2, eff. June, 26, 1989; Acts 1997, No. 19, §1, eff. May 14, 1997; Acts 2003, No. 393, §2, eff. June 18, 2003; Acts 2009, No. 409, §3, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 861, §17; Acts 2011, No. 302, §1, eff. June 28, 2011; Acts 2012, No. 441, §2; Acts 2013, No. 327, §1; Acts 2021, No. 468, §2, eff. July 1, 2021.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:853 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 853
References in laws and documents
Status: in_force

Wherever any agency transferred hereby is referred to or designated by the constitution or by any law or contract or other document, after the effective date of the transfer of such agency such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the department to which the transfer is made and/or its secretary.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:687 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 687
Deputy commissioner for consumer services; functions; office of consumer services
Status: in_force

There is hereby created an office of consumer services under the direction of the deputy commissioner for consumer services. The duties and functions of the office and the deputy commissioner shall be the receipt and processing of consumer complaints, market conduct analysis and examination, and such additional duties and functions as are assigned by the commissioner of insurance.

Acts 1984, No. 850, §3; Acts 1992, No. 477, §1; Acts 1999, No. 885, §2, eff. June 30, 1999; Acts 2006, No. 383, §1, eff. June 15, 2006; Acts 2015, No. 274, §2, eff. June 29, 2015; Acts 2022, No. 159, §2, eff. May 25, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:761 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 761
Department of the Treasury; creation; composition; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

A. The Department of the Treasury 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 the Treasury, through its offices and officers, shall be responsible for performing the functions of the state treasurer and the agencies transferred into this department in accordance with the provisions of this Title.

C.(1) The Department of the Treasury shall be composed of the executive office of the state treasurer, the office of management and finance, the office of the State Bond Commission, the office of state depository control and investment, and such other offices as shall be created by law.

(2) Whenever the state treasurer 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.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1987, No. 736, §1.

{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1987, NO. 736, §3.}}
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:102 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 102
Officers of Louisiana Economic Development; compensation for one office only
Status: in_force

A. The officers of Louisiana Economic Development shall be the secretary and the deputy secretary if a deputy secretary is appointed, each of whom shall be selected and shall perform functions as provided in this Title.

B. No person serving as a secretary or deputy secretary shall receive any additional salary from the state other than that salary which the person receives by virtue of serving in any one of such offices. Neither the secretary nor the deputy secretary shall be a statewide elected official.

C. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, subject to approval of the governor, any person serving or appointed to serve as a secretary or deputy secretary may receive additional compensation for part-time services rendered as an instructor in post-secondary educational institutions or as a member of the National Guard.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 2024, No. 590, §1, eff. June 11, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:934 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 934
Recommendations
Status: in_force

The committee shall complete its study and determine its recommendations to the legislature no later than January 15, 1999, and shall submit to each member of the legislature and to the governor, no later than March 1, 1999, the complete results of its study, the report of its findings and its recommendations based thereon, together with a draft of such legislation as shall be necessary to accomplish its recommendations.

Acts 1997, No. 1045, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:254.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 254.1
Power of the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health to issue tax-exempt or taxable debt relative to the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund
Status: in_force

A. The secretary of the department is authorized and empowered to administer, maintain, and operate the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund as created and provided in R.S. 40:2821 et seq.

B. In connection with such administration, maintenance, and operation, the department is authorized to incur debt and issue bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness, and is authorized to pledge the sums in, credited to, or payable to the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund as security for the debt of other entities, and is authorized to arrange, provide for, and pay the cost of credit enhancement devices for its debt and the debt of other entities in order to provide funds in connection with the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program. Any such evidence of indebtedness, guarantee, pledge, or credit enhancement device shall be authorized, executed, and delivered by the secretary or his designee in accordance with the provisions of and subject to the limitations provided in R.S. 40:2821 et seq.

C. In connection with the power and duties involving the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund provided in Subsections A and B of this Section, the secretary of the department may do all of the following:

(1) Authorize, by executive order, the issuance, sale, execution, and delivery of bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness of the department, obligations representing guarantees by the department of the debt of other entities, and the granting of pledges of the sums deposited in, credited to, or payable to the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund as created and provided in R.S. 40:2821 et seq., including sums to be received pursuant to letters of credit, as security for the debts of other entities, subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission.

(2) Administer the financial aspects of the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund as established in R.S. 40:2821 et seq. The secretary may also enter into contracts and other agreements in connection with the operation of the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund to the extent necessary or convenient for the implementation of the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program.

(3) Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund, provided such rules and regulations shall not take effect unless approved by the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.

(4) Issue, incur, and deliver debt evidenced by bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, payable from or secured by sums deposited in, credited to, or to be received in, including sums received pursuant to letters of credit, by the department in the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund as created and established in R.S. 40:2821 et seq. The department may also undertake, issue, and deliver evidences of its guarantee of the debt of other entities and may enter and execute pledges of the sums deposited in, credited to, or to be received in the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund, including payments pursuant to letters of credit, to secure the debt of other entities. Such bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, such guarantees, and such pledges issued and delivered pursuant to the authority hereof shall constitute special and limited obligations of the department, and shall not be secured by the full faith and credit of the state of Louisiana, any source of revenue of the state of Louisiana other than those sums on deposit in, credited to, or to be received in the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund including payments to be made pursuant to letters of credit. Such bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, guarantees, and pledges shall constitute revenue bonds, debts, or obligations within the meaning of Article VII, Section 6(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana and shall not constitute the incurring of state debt thereunder. Withdrawals from the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund to pay debt service on any bond, note, or other evidence of indebtedness, obligation of guarantee of any debt, or pledge to secure any debt does not constitute and shall not be subject to annual appropriation by the legislature as provided by Article III, Section 16 of the Constitution of Louisiana.

(5) Issue, execute, and deliver refunding bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness for the purpose of refunding, readjusting, restructuring, refinancing, extending, or unifying in whole or any part of its outstanding obligations.

(6) Issue short-term revenue notes for the purposes of anticipating any revenues to be received by the department in connection with the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund.

D. Bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness of the department may bear, and the department may guarantee or pledge the assets of the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund to the payment of debt of other entities that bear, a rate or rates of interest at fixed, variable, or adjustable rates. Any such obligation may be non-interest bearing in the form of capital appreciation obligations.

Acts 2003, No. 67, §2, eff. May 28, 2003; Acts 2018, No. 206, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:7 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 7
Multi-member entities within the executive branch; reporting requirements
Status: in_force

A. As used in this Section, "board" includes each board, commission, committee, council, or other multi-member entity within the executive branch of the state government which is established by the constitution or laws of this state or by executive order and on which any of the membership is appointed.

B. On or before January 15 of each year, each board shall submit to the Senate, on forms developed and provided by the Senate, such information as may be requested pertaining to the board's membership.

C. Except for a vacancy due to expiration of a term, each board shall inform the governor and the Senate in writing of the existence and cause of any vacancy in its membership not later than thirty days after the occurrence of the vacancy.

Added by Acts 1981, No. 873, §1, eff. Sept. 11, 1981.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:9 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 9
Designation of certain organizational units; uniform terminology
Status: in_force

A. All organizational units in the departments of the executive branch of state government shall be designated and named as provided in this Section.

B. Each organizational unit which is within an office of a department shall be designated as follows:

(1) A subunit of an office shall be designated as a division.

(2) A subunit of a division shall be designated as a section.

(3) A subunit of a section shall be designated as a unit.

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

C.(1) Each organizational unit which reports to the secretary, which is not an agency and is not within an office, shall be in the executive office of the secretary and shall be designated as follows:

(a) A unit which reports directly to the secretary shall be designated as a bureau.

(b) A subunit of a bureau shall be designated as a section.

(c) A subunit of a section shall be designated as a unit.

(2) For the Department of Children and Family Services, each organizational unit which reports to the secretary, which is not an agency and is not within the division of management and finance, the division of child welfare, or the division of family support, shall be in the executive division, and shall be designated as follows:

(a) A unit which reports directly to the secretary shall be designated as a bureau.

(b) A subunit of a bureau shall be designated as a section.

(c) A subunit of a section shall be designated as a unit.

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

C. Each organizational unit which reports to the secretary, which is not an agency and is not within an office, shall be in the executive office of the secretary and shall be designated as follows:

(1) A unit which reports directly to the secretary shall be designated as a bureau.

(2) A subunit of a bureau shall be designated as a section.

(3) A subunit of a section shall be designated as a unit.

D. The officers of each department shall be responsible for implementation of this Section and shall report to the speaker of the House of Representatives and the president of the Senate the completion of such implementation and the changes in designation of organizational units made as provided in this Section.

Acts 1987, No. 736, §1; Acts 2010, No. 877, §1, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2016, No. 90, §2, eff. July 1, 2016; Acts 2025, No. 477, §11, eff. Oct. 1, 2027.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:259 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 259
Transfer of agencies and functions to Louisiana Department of Health
Status: in_force

A. The following agencies are transferred to and hereafter shall be within the Louisiana Department of Health as provided in R.S. 36:803:

(1) Louisiana State Board of Dentistry (R.S. 37:751 et seq.).

(2) Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors (R.S. 37:831 et seq.).

(3) Louisiana State Board of Nursing (R.S. 37:911 et seq.).

(4) Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (R.S. 37:961 et seq.).

(5) Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners (R.S. 37:1041 et seq.).

(6) Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners (R.S. 37:1101 et seq.).

(7) Louisiana Board of Pharmacy (R.S. 37:1161 et seq.; R.S. 51:521 et seq.).

(8) Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (R.S. 12:914; R.S. 37:611 et seq.; R.S. 37:1261 et seq.).

(9) Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians (R.S. 37:2101 et seq.).

(10) Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (R.S. 37:2351 et seq.).

(11) Louisiana Physical Therapy Board (R.S. 37:2401 et seq.).

(12) Louisiana Board for Hearing Aid Dealers (R.S. 37:2441 et seq.).

(13) Board of Examiners for Nursing Facility Administrators (R.S. 37:2501 et seq.).

(14) Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (R.S. 37:2650 et seq.).

(15) Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners (R.S. 37:2701 et seq.).

(16) Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners (R.S. 37:2801 et seq.).

(17) State Board of Electrolysis Examiners (R.S. 37:3051 et seq.).

(18) Louisiana State Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition (R.S. 37:3081 et seq.).

(19) Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (R.S. 37:3200 et seq.).

(20) Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority ( R.S. 37:3386.2).

(21) Louisiana Licensed Professional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Board of Examiners (R.S. 37:3441 et seq.).

(22) Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors (R.S. 37:3461 et seq.).

(23) Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy (R.S. 37:3551 et seq.).

(24) Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board (R.S. 37:3701 et seq.).

B. The following agencies are placed within the Louisiana Department of Health and shall exercise and perform their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as otherwise provided by law:

(1) Louisiana state office of rural health (R.S. 40:2195.1).

(2) Louisiana State Child Death Review Panel (R.S. 40:2019).

(3) Marriage and Family Therapy Advisory Committee (R.S. 37:1104) (Established by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners).

(4) Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness Review Committee (R.S. 40:2009.25).

(5) Advisory Committee on Polysomnography (R.S. 37:2861 et seq.).

(6) Louisiana Birth Defects Surveillance System Advisory Board (R.S. 40:31.41 et seq.).

(7) Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Council (R.S. 40:1001 et seq.).

(8) Health Data Panel (R.S. 40:1173.1 et seq.).

(9) Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee (R.S. 46:153.3).

(10) Advisory council for the program of early identification of deaf or hard of hearing infants (R.S. 46:2261 et seq.).

(11) Louisiana Sickle Cell Commission (R.S. 40:1125.1).

(12) Physician Assistants Advisory Committee (R.S. 37:1270.1).

(13) Respiratory Care Advisory Committee (R.S. 37:3356 et seq.).

(14) Louisiana Advisory Committee on Populations and Geographic Regions With Excessive Cancer Rates (R.S. 40:1105.12).

(15)(a) Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council (R.S. 28:750 et seq.). The council shall have full appointing authority for all personnel purposes.

(b) Regional and state advisory councils for the Community and Family Support System (R.S. 28:824(J)).

(16) Louisiana Commission on HIV and Hepatitis C Education, Prevention, and Treatment (R.S. 40:2018.1).

(17) Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council (R.S. 40:2018.7).

(18) Louisiana Toxic Mold Task Force (R.S. 40:1289.1 et seq.).

(19) Louisiana Community Health Worker Workforce Board (R.S. 37:3721 et seq.).

(20) Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Advisory Council (R.S. 40:2018.8).

(21) Ambulance Patient Offload Delay Collaborative (R.S. 40:1134).

(22) Uterine Fibroids Commission.

(23) - (38) Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 623, §9, eff. July 1, 2022.

C. The following agencies are transferred to and hereafter shall be within the Louisiana Department of Health as provided in R.S. 36:851 et seq.:

(1) Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (Jackson).

(2) Central Louisiana State Hospital (Pineville).

(3) Pinecrest Supports and Services Center (R.S. 28:22.8(A)(1); R.S. 28:451.4).

(4) North Lake Supports and Services Center (R.S. 28:22.8(A)(3); R.S. 28:451.4).

(5) The behavioral health facilities located in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Lafayette, Metairie, Hammond, Natchitoches, Ruston, Chalmette, Houma, Harvey, Marksville, Bogalusa, Pineville, Many, New Roads, Covington, Crowley, Donaldsonville, Plaquemine, Raceland, Leesville, Norco, Mandeville, Ville Platte, Patterson, Tallulah, Columbia, Oakdale, and any other state-owned or state-operated facilities as may be hereinafter established (R.S. 28:22.5).

(6) Northwest Supports and Services Center (R.S. 28:22.8(A)(2); R.S. 28:451.4).

(7) Villa Feliciana Medical Complex (R.S. 28:22.7; R.S. 40:2002.4; R.S. 40:2142).

(8) Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (R.S. 28:22.8).

D. The following agencies are placed within the Louisiana Department of Health and shall exercise and perform their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:802:

(1) Commission on Perinatal Care and Prevention of Infant Mortality (R.S. 40:2018).

(2) Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (R.S. 40:2451 et seq.).

(3) Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Advisory Council (R.S. 40:2018.5).

(4) Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (R.S. 46:2351 et seq.).

(5) Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel (R.S. 40:1157.2).

(6) Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Certification Committee (R.S. 40:1281.1 et seq.).

(7) Louisiana Rare Disease Advisory Council (R.S. 40:1122.1).

(8) Louisiana Domestic Abuse Fatality Review Panel (R.S. 40:2024.1 et seq.).

(9) Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council for EarlySteps: Louisiana's Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and Their Families (R.S. 28:470), except that it shall have any other powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities specifically provided in R.S. 28:470.

E. The Louisiana Emergency Response Network Board (R.S. 40:2841 et seq.) is placed within the Louisiana Department of Health and shall exercise and perform its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided in R.S. 36:801.1. The Louisiana Emergency Response Network Board shall be a separate budget unit within the Louisiana Department of Health.

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

(1) Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Board (R.S. 46:2631 et seq.).

(2) Clinical Laboratory Personnel Committee (R.S. 37:1311 et seq.), except that the committee may conduct examinations and may appoint and employ such personnel as required or authorized, as provided by R.S. 37:1315.

(3) Louisiana Emergency Medical Services Certification Commission (R.S. 40:1131 et seq.), except that the commission shall advise the bureau of emergency medical services on requirements and standards for licensure of emergency medical personnel and continuing education requirements for licensure. The commission shall retain the authority to approve requirements and standard of practice for emergency medical personnel; conduct disciplinary hearings for emergency medical personnel; and cause the prosecution of any individual who violates the provisions of Part II of Chapter 5-C of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.

G. The following agencies, previously abolished by the Executive Reorganization Act, and their powers, duties, functions and responsibilities are transferred to the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and shall be exercised and performed as provided in R.S. 36:921 et seq.:

(1) Anatomical Board (R.S. 17:2271 et seq.).

(2) Louisiana State Board of Health and the Louisiana Department of Health and all its subsidiary boards. (Such provisions of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 as are applicable to the abolished board and department).

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1; Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1977, No. 519, §1; Acts 1978, No. 439, §2; Acts 1978, No. 786, §4, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 1979, No. 312, §1; Acts 1979, No. 449, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 1979, No. 748, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 1980, No. 629, §1; Acts 1980, No. 751, §1; Acts 1980, No. 825, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1980; Acts 1981, No. 873, §1, eff. Sept. 11, 1981; Acts 1981, No. 690, §1; Acts 1982, No. 528, §2; Acts 1982, No. 812, §2; Acts 1983, No. 481, §1; Acts 1983, No. 507, §2; Acts 1984, No. 88, §1; Acts 1984, No. 485, §1; Acts 1984, No. 842, §2; Acts 1984, No. 847, §1; Acts 1984, No. 846, §3; Acts 1984, No. 899, §1, eff. July 1, 1984; Acts 1985, No. 286, §2; Acts 1985, No. 302, §1; Acts 1985, No. 408, §2; Acts 1985, No. 690, §2, eff. July 16, 1985; Acts 1985, No. 692, §1; Acts 1985, No. 813, §1; Acts 1986, No. 357, §2 and §3, eff. June 30, 1986; Acts 1986, No. 874, §1; Acts 1986, No. 880, §2; Acts 1986, No. 908, §2; Acts 1987, No. 43, §1; Acts 1987, No. 208, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1988; Acts 1987, No. 384, §1; Acts 1987, No. 536, §3; Acts 1987, No. 574, §2, eff. July 9, 1987; Acts 1987, No. 617, §2; Acts 1987, No. 787, §2; Acts 1987, No. 892, §2, eff. July 20, 1987; Acts 1987, No. 932, §§2,3, eff. July 20, 1987; Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 1, §§2, 10, eff. Mar. 28, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 373, §1; Acts 1988, No. 701, §1; Acts 1988, No. 785, §1; Acts 1988, No. 796, §2, eff. July 18, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 852, §2; Acts 1988, No. 941, §1; Acts 1988, No. 372, §1, eff. July 8, 1988; Acts 1989, No. 89, §1, eff. June 16, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 294, §3, eff. June 27, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 329, §3; Acts 1989, No. 344, §4, eff. June 28, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 352, §§1, 3; Acts 1989, No. 355, §1; Acts 1989, No. 381, §1; Acts 1989, No. 403, §1, eff. June 30, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 445, §2; Acts 1989, No. 456, §2; Acts 1989, No. 458, §2; Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989, §9, eff. June 30, 1989, §12, eff. August 15, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 94, §3; Acts 1990, No. 351, §3, eff. July 10, 1990; Acts 1990, No. 464, §1; Acts 1990, No. 800, §2; Acts 1990, No. 815, §1; Acts 1991, No. 227, §1; Acts 1991, No. 253, §2, eff. July 2, 1991; Acts 1991, No. 390, §1, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1991, No. 429, §2; Acts 1991, No. 576, §1; Acts 1991, No. 818, §2; Acts 1992, No. 260, §2, eff. June 10, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 427, §1; Acts 1992, No. 753, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 1047, §2; Acts 1993, No. 396, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1993; Acts 1993, No. 662, §3, eff. June 16, 1993; Acts 1995, No. 185, §3; Acts 1995, No. 369, §2; Acts 1995, No. 892, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1242, §2, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 1995, No. 1301, §2; Acts 1997, No. 3, §3, eff. July 1, 1997; Acts 1997, No. 641, §2; Acts 1997, No. 908, §1; Acts 1997, No. 913, §1; Acts 1997, No. 982, §2, eff. July 10, 1997; Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2; Acts 1997, No. 1185, §1; Acts 1999, No. 674, §2, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 1999, No. 767, §2; Acts 1999, No. 1039, §2, eff. July 9, 1999; Acts 1999, No. 1148, §4; Acts 2001, No. 197, §2; Acts 2001, No. 1183, §3; Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2004, No. 248, §1, eff. June 15, 2004; Acts 2004, No. 644, §1; Acts 2004, No. 726, §1, eff. July 1, 2004; Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004; Acts 2004, No. 906, §1, eff. July 12, 2004; Acts 2004, No. 920, §1, eff. July 12, 2004; Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005; Acts 2006, No. 427, §1; Acts 2006, No. 713, §§2 and 4, eff. July 1, 2006; Acts 2007, No. 142, §1; Acts 2007, No. 325, §2, eff. July 9, 2007; Acts 2007, No. 360, §2; Acts 2008, No. 415, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2008, No. 534, §§2, 4, eff. June 30, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 815, §5; Acts 2009, No. 438, §§8(B), 9(B), 10, 15(B); Acts 2009, No. 535, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 743, §§10B, 13, and 20, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 861, §§17, 22; Acts 2010, No. 939, §4, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2012, No. 232, §3, eff. May 22, 2012; Acts 2012, No. 269, §1, eff. May 25, 2012; Acts 2012, No. 600, §1, eff. June 7, 2012; Acts 2012, No. 759, §1, eff. June 12, 2012; Acts 2012, No. 811, §§11, 17, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2013, No. 117, §1; Acts 2013, No. 184, §§2(B), 4(B), 7(B); Acts 2013, No. 292, §1, eff. June 14, 2013; Acts 2013, No. 351, §1; Acts 2014, No. 93, §1, eff. December 19, 2014; Acts 2014, No. 580, §1, eff. June 9, 2014; Acts 2015, No. 411, §4, eff. July 1, 2015; Acts 2016, No. 577, §3; Acts 2016, No. 614, §8(B); Acts 2017, No. 146, §6; Acts 2017, No. 369, §3; Acts 2018, No. 177, §1, eff. May 15, 2018; Acts 2018, No. 206, §2; Acts 2018, No. 497, §1, eff. May 23, 2018; Acts 2018, No. 515, §1; Acts 2019, No. 351, §1; Acts 2019, No. 411, §3, eff. June 20, 2019; Acts 2020, No. 157, §1; Acts 2020, No. 328, §1; Acts 2021, No. 98, §2; Acts 2021, No. 320, §1, See Act; Acts 2021, No. 321, §1; Acts 2022, No. 252, §2; Acts 2022, No. 326, §1; Acts 2022, No. 522, §2, eff. June 16, 2022; Acts 2022, No. 592, §2C, eff. June 17, 2022; Acts 2022, No. 623, §§4, 9, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2022, No. 623, §§8 and 13(B), see Act; Acts 2022, No. 647, §1; Acts 2022, No. 659, §1; Acts 2023, No. 182, §1; Acts 2024, No. 121, §1, eff. May 22, 2024; Acts 2024, No. 240, §2, eff. May 23, 2024; Acts 2024, No. 278, §1, eff. Feb. 1, 2025; Acts 2024, No. 691, §1; Acts 2025, No. 205, §1.

NOTE: See R.S. 40:2018.7(G)(Acts 2022, No. 659) regarding the expiration of the provisions regarding the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council referenced in R.S. 36:259(B)(17).

NOTE: See R.S. 37:3726 (Acts 2023, No. 182) regarding termination (Dec. 31, 2028) of the Louisiana Community Health Worker Workforce Board referenced in R.S. 36:259(B)(19).
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:351 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 351
Department of Conservation and Energy; creation; domicile; composition; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

A. The Department of Conservation and Energy 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 Conservation and Energy, through its offices and officers, shall be responsible for the conservation, management, and development of water, minerals, and other such natural resources of the state, including coastal management, state water bottom management and permitting, the issuance of energy-related rights of way on state water bottoms and state lands, and energy-related leasing of state water bottoms and state lands as further set forth in law, but not including timber or fish and wildlife and their habitats.

C. The Department of Conservation and Energy shall be composed of the executive office of the secretary, the office of administration, the office of enforcement, the office of energy, the office of permitting and compliance, the office of state resources, and other offices as shall be created by law.

Acts 1983, No. 97, §3, eff. Feb. 1, 1984; Acts 1986, No. 581, §2, eff. July 2, 1986; Acts 1987, No. 736, §1; Acts 1989, No. 282, §2, eff. June 27, 1989; Acts 1989, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 6, §1, eff. July 14, 1989; Acts 1993, No. 404, §3; Acts 2009, No. 523, §1, eff. July 10, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 734, §2; 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.

NOTE: See Acts 1987, No. 736, §3.

NOTE: See Acts 1989, No. 282, §5.

NOTE: See Acts 1990, No. 601, §§3-5.

NOTE: See Acts 2009, No. 523, §§9 and 10.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:310 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 310
Administrative Code
Status: in_force

The secretary of Louisiana Works shall propose, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, an Administrative Code for the department. The Administrative Code shall include all rules and regulations of the department.

Acts 1990, No. 1083, §1, eff. July 31, 1990; Acts 1992, No. 447, §2, eff. June 20, 1992; Acts 2008, No. 743, §3, eff. July 1, 2008.

NOTE: See Acts 2008, No. 743, §§6, 7, and 8, eff. July 1, 2008, relative to severability, to changing of references to the former Dept. of Labor and former La. Workforce Commission, and to legislative intent for continuity of functioning of local workforce investment boards and the executive director's responsibility therefor.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:105 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 105
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. § 36:508.5 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 508.5
Office of transformation; functions; powers and duties
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created within the Department of Transportation and Development the office of transformation which shall operate under the direction and supervision of the deputy secretary. The purpose of this office shall be to implement strategies and initiatives designed to enhance operational efficiency within the department.

B. In addition to its other duties, the office of transformation shall implement the following measures for the purpose of improving efficiency within the department:

(1) Develop, implement, and evaluate annually Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). At a minimum, the strategic goals of these KPI's shall focus on asset management, workforce efficiency, innovation, safety, and stakeholder customer services.

(2) Develop and implement a quantitative methodology for the prioritization of capacity projects. This methodology shall account for the measurable benefits of each project, including but not limited to anticipated impacts on economic development, and shall serve as a basis for the systematic ranking and scheduling of project delivery.

(3) Develop standardized project selection templates for use across the department’s various programs. The templates shall identify the necessary data elements and evaluation criteria required for the identification, assessment, and prioritization of departmental projects in a consistent and objective manner.

(4) Identify routine pavement preservation projects that are appropriate for management and execution solely by the department’s district personnel. Upon such identification, responsibility for the implementation of said projects shall be transferred to the respective district offices, with the goal of enhancing operational efficiency and localized project delivery.

(5) Identify and implement opportunities to outsource routine maintenance activities in order to more effectively provide safety-critical repair and maintenance of the state highway system in a timely manner.

Acts 2025, No. 375, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:8 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 8
Fiscal oversight and program evaluation
Status: in_force

A. In discharging the responsibilities of accounting and budget control and management and program analysis, the undersecretary shall have the following powers:

(1) To direct, conduct, and supervise evaluations and analyses of programs and operations of the department and its agencies and offices.

(2) To review department operations, procedures, rules, and regulations for efficiency, economical management, and conservation of resources and to specify uneconomical practices.

(3) To review and evaluate department programs to determine: (a) whether the program is meeting goals and objectives established by the legislature, or in lieu thereof by the department; (b) whether the program is conducted as effectively and efficiently as possible in terms of services rendered, benefits achieved, and purposes accomplished and in terms of economic costs; (c) whether the program should be modified or eliminated; and (d) what specific changes, if any, should be made in the program. Any such review shall develop and employ relevant and valid criteria and techniques of study which will measure real program effects, which will demonstrate in factual terms results or effects of the program which are related to its goals and objectives, and/or which will measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations and administration of the program against objective standards.

(4) To review existing and proposed laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the operations and programs of the department and report to the secretary, and under his direction to the governor, Senate, and House of Representatives, the impact of such existing and proposed laws and regulations on the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of the department and to make recommendations for changes in such existing or proposed laws and regulations to improve efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of the department.

(5) To inform the secretary, and under his direction the governor, commissioner of administration, Senate, and House of Representatives, through reports of problems within the department and recommendations for corrective measures.

(6)(a) Each undersecretary under this Section shall conduct a review and analyze the department and its revenues, agencies, the various boards, commissions, and other such entities that may be attached to the department. The review and analysis conducted by the undersecretary shall identify any legislation which has been implemented and has been operational for at least six months in the prior year that affects the department, its revenue, agencies, or other entities under its control and has a fiscal impact which has increased by the amount of one million dollars or more over the amount of the fiscal note as the bill was enacted. The review and analysis shall also examine the impact to the department and its related entities in terms of operations or personnel. Each undersecretary shall compile the report and submit it to the department secretary. The report shall be in a manner as provided by R.S. 24:653(L)(2). The secretary shall review the report and submit the report to the commissioner of administration no later than September thirtieth of each year.

(b) The commissioner of administration shall review the reports as required by Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph, and shall submit all reports from the departments to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget by October thirtieth of each year in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 24:653(L).

B.(1) The undersecretary shall, prior to November twenty-fifth of each year, submit to the secretary an annual report summarizing the activities of his office relating to management and program analysis conducted pursuant to this Section for the preceding fiscal year. The secretary shall, prior to December fifth, submit the report to the governor, to the commissioner of administration, to the House Committee on Appropriations, to the Senate Committee on Finance, and to the standing committee of each house of the legislature having responsibility for oversight of the department as provided in R.S. 49:966. The report shall be prepared in the manner prescribed by the commissioner of administration and shall be accompanied by such other information as the commissioner may require.

(2) Such report shall include:

(a) A description of significant problems, deficiencies, and abuses relating to the administration and management of programs and operations within the department.

(b) Corrective measures recommended by the office for those problems identified pursuant to Paragraph (1) of this Subsection.

(c) An identification of significant recommendations in previous reports on which no action has been taken.

(d) A summary of reports made to the secretary pursuant to this Section.

(e) A list and brief summary of program evaluations made by the office.

(f) A report of progress toward accomplishment of the goals and objectives in the department's five-year strategic plans, including but not limited to an analysis of actual performance achieved, an explanation of the internal operating factors as well as the external factors, which are beyond the control of the department, that affected the achievement of department goals and objectives, and a description of actions needed to address significant variances between the department's strategic goals and objectives and actual performance.

C.(1) The legislative committees which receive reports as provided in Subsection B of this Section shall conduct hearings to review such reports.

(2) The undersecretary is authorized to make, from time to time, to the secretary, and subject to his direction to the appropriate legislative committees, reports concerning matters relating to program evaluations and other studies conducted by the office.

D. The undersecretary may receive and investigate complaints by employees of the department concerning possible violations of laws, rules, or regulations or waste or mismanagement of department funds or resources. The identity of any employee making such a complaint shall not be disclosed to any person without the consent of such employee. Any employee making such a complaint who reasonably believes that a violation of law or of a rule or regulation has occurred or who reasonably believes waste or mismanagement has occurred shall be free from discipline or reprisal for making such complaint. No employee with authority to hire and fire, supervisor, agency head, or elected official shall subject any public employee to reprisal because of any such complaint by an employee.

E. As used in this Section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) "Secretary" means the chief administrative officer of each department of the executive branch of state government, except that with respect to agencies of the Department of Education transferred under the provisions of R.S. 36:651(K), "secretary" means the Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Commission, with respect to the Department of Public Service, "secretary" means the Public Service Commission, and with respect to the Department of State Civil Service, "secretary" means the State Civil Service Commission, through the director of state civil service.

(2) "Undersecretary" means the undersecretary of each department in the executive branch of state government, except "undersecretary" means the following in the case of the listed departments:

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

(b) For the Department of Agriculture, the assistant commissioner for management and finance.

(c) For the Department of Education, the deputy superintendent for management and finance, except that "undersecretary" means the chairman as provided in R.S. 17:3022(A), with respect to any agency transferred under the provisions of R.S. 36:651(K).

NOTE: Subparagraph (E)(2)(d) eff. until Oct. 1, 2027. See Acts 2025, No. 477.

(d) For the Department of Children and Family Services, the secretary; however, for the purposes of Paragraph (A)(2) and Subsection D of this Section, "undersecretary" shall mean the undersecretary for the division of management and finance for the department. In addition, for purposes of Paragraph (A)(5) of this Section, reports of problems related to budget, finances, or administration shall be the responsibility of the undersecretary as provided in Paragraph (A)(5) of this Section, and reports of problems related to programs and policy shall be the direct responsibility of the secretary. Any provision of this Section that requires the undersecretary to report to or inform the secretary shall not be applicable to the Department of Children and Family Services for any function or responsibility exercised by the secretary pursuant to this Subparagraph.

NOTE: Subparagraph (E)(2)(d) eff. Oct. 1, 2027. See Acts 2025, No. 477.

(d) For the Department of Children and Family Services, the secretary; however, for the purposes of Paragraph (A)(2) and Subsection D of this Section, "undersecretary" shall mean the undersecretary for the office of management and finance for the department. In addition, for purposes of Paragraph (A)(5) of this Section, reports of problems related to budget, finances, or administration shall be the responsibility of the undersecretary as provided in Paragraph (A)(5) of this Section, and reports of problems related to programs and policy shall be the direct responsibility of the secretary. Any provision of this Section that requires the undersecretary to report to or inform the secretary shall not be applicable to the Department of Children and Family Services for any function or responsibility exercised by the secretary pursuant to this Subparagraph.

(e) For the Department of Insurance, the deputy commissioner for management and finance.

(f) For the Department of Justice, the chief of the office (division) of management and finance.

(g) For the Department of Public Service, the executive secretary of the Public Service Commission.

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

(i) For the Department of the Treasury, the deputy state treasurer for management and finance.

(j) Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 380, §8, eff. June 30, 2018.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 160, §1. Amended by Acts 1987, No. 230, §1; Acts 1995, No. 911, §1, eff. June 28, 1995; Acts 2001, No. 451, §5, eff. Jan. 12, 2004; Acts 2004, No. 20, §1, eff. July 1, 2004; Acts 2008, No. 314, §1, eff. June 17, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 743, §3, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2010, No. 877, §1, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2013, No. 96, §3, eff. July 1, 2013; Acts 2018, No. 380, §§2,8, eff. June 30, 2018; Acts 2025, No. 477, §11, eff. Oct. 1, 2027.

NOTE: See Acts 2001, No. 451, §§8 and 9, relative to effective date of Act.

NOTE: Acts 2005, 1 st Ex. Sess., No. 4, eff. Nov. 18, 2005, suspended the provisions of R.S. 36:8(B) requiring annual report of management and program analysis for FY 2004-2005.

NOTE: See Acts 2008, No. 743, §§6, 7, and 8, eff. July 1, 2008, relative to severability, to changing of references to the former Dept. of Labor and former La. Workforce Commission, and to legislative intent for continuity of functioning of local workforce investment boards and the executive director's responsibility therefor.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:508 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 508
Office of project delivery; functions; assistant secretary; powers and duties
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created within the Department of Transportation and Development, the office of project delivery, which shall administer engineering matters related to the state's highway program with respect to project development, planning, design, construction, maintenance, extension, improvement, and regulation of roads, highways, expressways, bridges, and related matters, and any other special highway engineering program as may be directed by the secretary. The office shall also administer the public works functions of the state related to flood and drainage control, reclamation, water resources, soil conservation, mapping, disaster relief, and related matters, the state's participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq., and other special programs as may be directed by the secretary.

B. The office of project delivery shall be under the immediate supervision of the assistant secretary, who shall be appointed by the secretary. The assistant secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary. He may be licensed to practice civil engineering in Louisiana. The assistant secretary shall give his whole time to the duties of his office.

C. The assistant secretary shall have authority subject to approval of the secretary and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations of the civil service commission to employ, appoint, transfer, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of the office of project delivery.

D. The assistant secretary shall receive an annual salary fixed by the governor, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session.

E. Before entering upon the duties of his office he shall take the prescribed oath and give bond to the governor in the sum of ten thousand dollars, conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties. This bond shall be approved by the governor and filed with the secretary of state. The cost of this bond may be paid by the department with approval of the secretary.

F. The chief engineer shall approve all plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction of all facilities and projects for which his office is responsible. He also shall have such other duties as may be assigned to him by the secretary or the assistant secretary, by the provisions of this Chapter, or by the laws of this state. He shall report the proceedings of his office annually to the secretary of the department and at such other times as the secretary may designate, and he shall make any additional reports as are required by the secretary.

G. The assistant secretary in consultation with the chief engineer and with approval of the secretary may designate a licensed engineer in the office of project delivery to perform any duties required of the chief engineer when the chief engineer is absent.

H. The strategic mission of the assistant secretary shall be to, whenever possible, employ individuals skilled in project delivery and contract management who are not also licensed professional engineers.

I. The assistant secretary and the unclassified direct reports under his direction shall maximize to the fullest extent possible the privatization of services and functions within the office.

Acts 1988, No. 488, §1, eff. July 9, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 91, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1381, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 71, §1, eff. July 1, 1998; Acts 2006, No. 11, §3; Acts 2011, No. 261, §1, eff. June 28, 2011; Acts 2012, No. 753, §4; Acts 2025, No. 375, §1.

{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1988, NO. 488, §§2, 3.}}
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:932 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 932
Organizational meeting; officers
Status: in_force

The committee created in this Chapter shall hold its organizational meeting within ninety days after adjournment sine die of the 1997 Regular Session of the Legislature on the call of the speaker of the House of Representatives and the president of the Senate, acting jointly. At such organizational meeting the committee shall elect such officers as it shall find necessary.

Acts 1997, No. 1045, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:234 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 234
Powers and duties of secretary of environmental quality
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 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) Manage the personnel, develop information systems and data processing systems, manage facilities and space as provided by law, and employ such personnel or enter into such contracts as are necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the department.

(6) Develop programs of environmental and resource preservation research and study and develop programs of research into technology utilization, pollution prevention and control, and health effects of pollution.

(7) Develop programs of training and development of all personnel to improve the ability of personnel to fulfill their duties and functions.

(8) Develop programs of public information and education regarding environmental problems, developments, hazards, or programs.

(9) Establish programs to monitor and analyze emissions into the air, water, or land and to provide current and accurate information to the public regarding the pollutants or contaminants which are present in the environment.

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

(11) Grant or deny permits, licenses, variances, or compliance schedules as are provided for by law or delegate these powers to the appropriate assistant secretary. The authority to execute minor permit actions, to issue registrations, certifications, notices of deficiency, and notification of inclusion under a general permit may be delegated by the secretary or the appropriate assistant secretary to an authorized representative, notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 30:2050.26.

(12) 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 its own initiative or upon request of the governor, the legislature, or any committee or member thereof.

(13) 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.

(14)(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 (12) of this Subsection.

B. The secretary shall have authority to:

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

(a) 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;

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

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

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

Added by Acts 1983, No. 97, §2, eff. Feb. 1, 1984; Acts 1987, No. 736, §1; Acts 1999, No. 303, §2, eff. June 14, 1999; Acts 2013, No. 220, §14, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2016, No. 557, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:110 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 110
Louisiana Economic Development Partnership; advisory committee
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created an advisory committee to be known as the Louisiana Economic Development Partnership. The committee shall advise the department on matters relating to economic development policies, strategies, programs, and initiatives to promote economic growth in the state.

B.(1) The committee shall consist of eleven appointed members as follows:

(a) Nine members appointed by the governor, one from within the geographic boundaries of each of the state's eight regional economic development organizations and one at large.

(b) One member appointed by the president of the Senate.

(c) One member appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives.

(2) The secretary of Louisiana Economic Development or his designee shall serve as an ex-officio and nonvoting member of the committee.

C. No member of the advisory committee shall hold an elected office while serving as an appointed member of the advisory committee.

D. Vacancies on the advisory committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

E. The secretary of Louisiana Economic Development or his designee shall serve a term coterminous with the term of the governor. The remaining members shall serve four-year terms, except that, of the initial appointments, four shall be for two-year terms, four shall be for three-year terms, and three shall be for four-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner of original appointment. No member shall be eligible to serve more than two terms; however, after the expiration of the term of a member appointed to serve three years or less, two additional terms may be served if appointed thereto. A person appointed to fill a vacancy may be appointed to serve two additional terms.

F. The committee may meet quarterly and may hold additional meetings as necessary.

G. A majority of the appointed members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.

H. Members of the committee shall serve without compensation, but each member shall be entitled to reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties in accordance with state travel regulations.

I. The committee shall annually elect a chairman and other officers as may be deemed necessary.

Acts 2024, No. 590, §1, eff. June 11, 2024; Acts 2025, No. 432, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:851 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 851
Transfer; merger and consolidation of functions
Status: in_force

A. The powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, programs, and operations as vested by the constitution and laws of this state of each of the agencies transferred in accordance with this Part, upon and after the date of each such transfer, shall be exercised by and be under the administration and control of the secretary of the department to which each is transferred, except for those functions of each which are required to be performed and administered by the undersecretary of each department, as heretofore provided for each by this Title.

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 as 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 1981, No. 858, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1982; Acts 1988, No. 785, §1; Acts 1997, No. 273, §2; Acts 2012, No. 811, §11, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2015, No. 401, §3(B); Acts 2016, No. 14, §1, eff. May 9, 2016; Acts 2017, No. 112, §1, eff. June 12, 2017; Acts 2021, No. 20, §5; Acts 2022, No. 623, §4, eff. July 1, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:801.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 801.1
Transfer; retention of all functions
Status: in_force

A. The agencies transferred in accordance with this Section shall continue to be comprised and selected as provided by law.

B. 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, and each agency shall continue to administer and implement all programs provided or authorized for each by law.

C. The board or the executive head of each such agency shall continue to employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration and implementation of such programs, in accordance with applicable law and in accordance with applicable civil service laws, rules, and regulations.

D. Except as provided in R.S. 36:511, each such agency shall continue to perform and administer its functions which are in the nature of accounting and budget control, procurement and contract management, management and program analysis, data processing, personnel management, and grants management.

E. The agencies transferred as provided in this Section shall exercise the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided by the constitution and by law and shall administer and implement the programs authorized in this Section or any other provision of law independently of the secretary, the undersecretary, and any assistant secretary.

Acts 1991, No. 88, §1, eff. June 26, 1991; Acts 1992, No. 727, §1; Acts 1992, No. 744, §1; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §2, eff. May 1, 1996; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 144, §1, eff. July 1, 1998; Acts 2001, No. 8, §11, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2003, No. 850, §1; Acts 2004, No. 248, §1, eff. June 15, 2004; Acts 2007, No. 307, §6; Acts 2010, No. 411, §1, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 573, §1, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 1014, §1; Acts 2010, No. 1014, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2012; Acts 2014, No. 640, §1, eff. June 12, 2014; Acts 2018, No. 515, §1; Acts 2021, No. 20, §5; Acts 2022, No. 623, §4, eff. July 1, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:743 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 743
Deputy secretary
Status: in_force

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

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:609 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 609
Offices; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

A. The primary purposes for which the offices of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are created shall be as set forth in this Section. However, the various offices shall be interrelated for purposes of efficient management and personnel may be assigned from one office to another on temporary assignment as deemed expedient by the secretary.

B. The office of wildlife shall:

(1) Be responsible for performing the functions of the state relating to the administration and operation of programs, including research, relating to wild birds, game, non-game species, threatened and endangered species, certain wildlife management areas and game preserves, including law enforcement thereon, and river basin evaluations, including but not limited to providing recommendations for the fixing of seasons, bag and possession limits, the establishment of rules and regulations for the taking and protection of wild birds and game and non-game birds and protected quadrupeds, and the regulation of persons who breed, propagate, sell, kill, or transport wild birds and wildlife.

(2) Perform the functions of the state relative to the administration, operation, and law enforcement of programs, including research, related to the Louisiana Natural Areas Registry; natural and scenic rivers; the regulation of seismic operations; and water pollution control and prevention and review and monitoring of activities occurring in the coastal zone and wetland areas as shall be delegated or assigned to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries or any of the agencies transferred to said department by law.

(3) Perform the functions of the state relative to the maintenance and operation of certain wildlife management areas, refuges, and sanctuaries, including law enforcement thereon, and relative to the administration and operation of programs, including research on all forms of marsh wildlife, related to fur-bearing animals, alligators, waterfowl, and other marsh wildlife, including but not limited to the licensing of and payment of taxes by trappers, alligator hunters, commercial buyers, and dealers.

(4) Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 265, §6, eff. July 1, 2011.

C. The office of fisheries shall:

(1) Perform the functions of the state relating to administration and operation programs, including research, relating to saltwater fisheries, water bottoms, and seafoods, including but not limited to the regulation of the oyster, shrimp, and marine fishing industries, the leasing of and regulations of the use of water bottoms for cultivation and propagation of oysters, mariculture, and the dredging of sand, gravel, and fill materials, the licensing of vessels engaged in the industry, establishing and maintaining oyster seed grounds, the control of the shrimp fishery and shrimp industry in the state and the licensing of persons engaged therein, and the collection of the severance tax on shrimp, oysters, sand, gravel, and fill materials severed from state water bottoms.

(2) Perform the functions of the state relating to the administration, operation, and law enforcement of programs, relating to freshwater fisheries and other aquatic life, including the regulation of sport and commercial fishing, the regulation of domestic fish farming, regulation of noxious aquatic weed control, the operation, maintenance, and management of fish hatcheries and fish preserves, and boat ramps.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1988, No. 784, §2; Acts 1999, No. 38, §1, eff. May 28, 1999; Acts 2008, No. 544, §2, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2011, No. 265, §6, eff. July 1, 2011; Acts 2013, No. 161, §1.

NOTE: SEE ACTS 1988, NO. 784, §3.

NOTE: See Acts 2008, No. 544, §§5 and 6, eff. July 1, 2008, relative to implementation of the abolition of the office of environmental education in the governor's office and creation of a new office in the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries and changing references.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:725 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 725
Transfer of Public Service Commission
Status: in_force

A. The Public Service Commission (Article IV, Section 21 of 1974 Louisiana Constitution; R.S. 45:1161 et seq. and other provisions of Title 45 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 that apply to the commission) shall be transferred to and hereafter shall be within the Department of Public Service, as provided in R.S. 36:801.1, with all powers and duties enumerated in the constitution or by law. This transfer shall be effective on or before December 31, 1977, as provided in Chapter 24 of this Title.

B. For purposes of this Chapter, references in Chapters 22 and 24 of this Title to "secretary" shall refer to the Public Service Commission.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 2012, No. 811, §11, eff. July 1, 2012.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:3 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 3
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Title, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) "Agency" means and includes the boards, commissions, departments, agencies, offices, officers, and other instrumentalities, or any or all of these, within the executive branch of state government which are abolished by this Title or which are transferred and placed within departments of the state government created and established or continued by this Title or transferred to and placed within the office of the governor as provided by this Title.

(2) "Assistant secretary" means the officer designated by law or by the secretary of each department to carry out the duties and functions of an office within certain departments, except an office of management and finance and the office of state police of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.

(3) "Department" means a department of the executive branch of state government created or continued in this Title in accordance with the constitutional mandate contained in Article IV, Section 1 and in Article XIV, Section 6 of the Constitution of Louisiana and shall include Louisiana Works.

(4) "Deputy secretary" means the officer authorized to be appointed by the secretary to serve as his principal administrative assistant. For the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, the "deputy secretary for public safety services" and the "deputy secretary for corrections services" shall be the officers of the department appointed by the secretary to serve as the principal administrative assistants of the secretary and references in any provision of law to the deputy secretary, where reference is to a deputy secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, shall include these two officers.

(5) "Office" means each principal operational unit within a department, except the executive office of the secretary. It shall not include the office of the governor and the office of lieutenant governor.

(6) "Secretary" means the officer appointed by the governor as the executive head and chief administrative officer of certain departments created and provided for by this Title.

NOTE: Paragraph (7) eff. until Oct. 1, 2027. See Acts 2025, No. 477.

(7) "Undersecretary" means the officer designated to direct and be responsible for the functions of the office of management and finance of certain departments. For the Department of Children and Family Services, "undersecretary" means the officer designated to direct and be responsible for the functions of the division of management and finance within the office of children and family services.

NOTE: Paragraph (7) eff. Oct. 1, 2027. See Acts 2025, No. 477.

(7) "Undersecretary" means the officer designated to direct and be responsible for the functions of the office of management and finance of certain departments.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1984, No. 326, §1, eff. July 2, 1984; Acts 1987, No. 736, §1; Acts 2008, No. 743, §3, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 438, §15(A); 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; Acts 2018, No. 380, §2, eff. June 30, 2018; Acts 2022, No. 623, §4, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2025, No. 477, §11, eff. Oct. 1, 2027; Acts 2025, No. 478, §10, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:209 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 209
Transfer of boards, commissions, departments, and agencies to Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism
Status: in_force

A. The following agencies are transferred to and hereafter shall be within the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:901 et seq. except as otherwise provided by this Subsection:

(1) Louisiana Archaeological Survey and Antiquities Commission (R.S. 41:1601 et seq.).

(2) State Parks and Recreation Commission (R.S. 56:1681 et seq.).

(3) The Board of Directors of the Louisiana State Museum (R.S. 25:341 et seq.). The board shall exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities with respect to the collections of the Louisiana State Museum in accordance with the standards established by the American Alliance of Museums, except as otherwise provided by law; and the members of the board shall serve as trustees for the William Irby Trust.

(4) The board of commissioners of the State Library of Louisiana (R.S. 25:2 et seq.). The board shall continue to select the state librarian in accordance with law.

(5) The Louisiana State Arts Council (R.S. 25:891 et seq.). The council shall have authority to approve or disapprove the awarding of grants pursuant to applications submitted to the department for funding from funds made available from the National Endowment for the Arts and such other funds as are made available to the council. The council shall further have the authority necessary to administer the juried Louisiana native crafts program, including the authority to appoint a crafts panel and to approve the use, and disallow the continued use, of the logo assuring the quality of a Louisiana craftperson's craft, as further provided in R.S. 25:897 through 900.

(6) The Louisiana National Register Review Committee (R.S. 25:901 et seq.).

(7) The Louisiana Folklife Commission (R.S. 25:821 et seq.).

(8) The Louisiana Tourism Development Commission (R.S. 51:1251 et seq. and R.S. 48:271). The commission shall continue to exercise those powers, duties, and functions with respect to financial assistance to eligible tourist promotion agencies; it shall nominate applicants for the position of assistant secretary of the office of tourism for the governor's consideration for appointment; it shall review and advise on the selection of promotions and advertising contracts; and it shall make recommendations to and approve the annual plan for tourism marketing, all as provided by law.

(9) The Louisiana Civil Rights Museum Advisory Board (R.S. 25:841 et seq.). The board shall exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with the standards established by the American Alliance of Museums.

(10) The Louisiana Music Trail Commission (R.S. 56:1950.23).

(11) The Louisiana Music Commission (R.S. 25:315 et seq.).

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

(1) State Art, Historical and Cultural Preservation Agency (R.S. 25:801 et seq.).

(2) Toledo Bend Forest Scenic Drive Commission (R.S. 48:1401 et seq.).

(3) Louisiana Art Commission (R.S. 25:301 et seq.).

(4) Louisiana Historical Preservation and Cultural Commission (R.S. 25:521 et seq.).

(5) Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission (R.S. 25:381 and 382).

C. The following agencies are hereby placed within the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and shall exercise and perform their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:801.1:

(1) The Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission (R.S. 25:1000 et seq.).

(2) The Kenner Naval Museum Commission (R.S. 25:1005 et seq.).

(3) The New Orleans City Park Improvement Association and its board of commissioners (Act No. 130 of the 1896 Regular Session of the Legislature; Act No. 104 of the 1934 Regular Session of the Legislature; Act No. 492 of the 1958 Regular Session of the Legislature; Act No. 405 of the 1962 Regular Session of the Legislature; Act No. 865 of the 1982 Regular Session of the Legislature; Act No. 569 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Legislature; Act No. 13 of the 1998 First Extraordinary Session of the Legislature; Act No. 395 of the 2006 Regular Session of the Legislature).

(4) The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (R.S. 25:651 et seq.).

(5) The board of directors of the Dew Drop-America's Rock and Roll Museum (R.S. 25:380.41 et seq.).

D. The following agencies are hereby placed within the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and shall exercise and perform their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:802:

(1) The Louisiana Byways Commission (R.S. 56:1948.11 et seq.), except that the commission may appoint the Louisiana Byways Program coordinator and one additional employee as provided in R.S. 56:1948.12(D).

(2) The Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board (R.S. 56:578.1 et seq.).

(3) The Atchafalaya Trace Commission, as more specifically provided for in R.S. 25:1221 et seq., except that the commission shall continue to appoint its own director and assistant director or personnel to fill comparable positions as authorized by law.

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

E. The State Board of Library Examiners (R.S. 25:222 and 223) is hereby transferred to and hereafter shall be within the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, as provided in R.S. 36:803.

Acts 1950, No. 389, §1; Acts 1970, No. 369, §1; Acts 1976, No. 513, §1; Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1979, No. 486, §2; Acts 1979, No. 661, §2, eff. July 18, 1979; Acts 1981, No. 873, §1, eff. Sept. 11, 1981; Acts 1981, No. 893, §2; Acts 1982, No. 188, §2; Acts 1982, No. 352, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1982; Acts 1982, No. 511, §2; Acts 1982, No. 698, §1; Acts 1982, No. 865, §2; Acts 1983, No. 485, §4, eff. July 27, 1983; Acts 1983, No. 544, §3; Acts 1983, No. 687, §7; Acts 1983, No. 688, §5, §7; Acts 1984, No. 796, §2; Acts 1985, No. 93, §2, eff. June 29, 1985; Acts 1985, No. 109, §1, eff. June 29, 1985; Acts 1986, No. 128, §1, eff. June 26, 1986; Acts 1986, No. 569, §1, eff. July 2, 1986; Acts 1986, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 17, §1, eff. Dec. 24, 1986; Acts 1986, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 32, §2; Acts 1987, No. 205, §1, eff. July 1, 1987; Acts 1988, No. 4, §2; Acts 1989, No. 540, §2; Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 687, §2; Acts 1990, No. 272, §3, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Acts 1990, No. 726, §3; Acts 1991, No. 9, §3, eff. June 6, 1991; Acts 1991, No. 704, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1991, No. 938, §3; Acts 1992, No. 68, §3; Acts 1992, No. 655, §2; Acts 1993, No. 791, §2; Acts 1995, No. 291, §2; Acts 1995, No. 1019, §3; Acts 1997, No. 183, §3; Acts 1997, No. 722, §2; Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2; Acts 1997, No. 1440, §2, eff. July 1, 1998; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 147, §1; Acts 1999, No. 367, §2; Acts 1999, No. 385, §2; Acts 1999, No. 709, §4; Acts 1999, No. 944, §2; Acts 2001, No. 8, §11, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 9, §10, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 300, §2; Acts 2001, No. 1111, §2; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 112, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, No. 999, §1; Acts 2003, No. 1205, §2, eff. July 3, 2003; Acts 2003, No. 1246, §2, eff. July 1, 2003; Acts 2003, No. 1254, §1; Acts 2004, No. 731, §2, eff. July 1, 2004; Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005; Acts 2006, No. 184, §1; Acts 2006, No. 395, §3, eff. July 1, 2006; Acts 2006, No. 713, §§2 and 4, eff. July 1, 2006; Acts 2007, No. 415, §2, eff. July 1, 2007; Acts 2008, No. 760, §1, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 815, §5; Acts 2009, No. 54, §2, eff. June 16, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 438, §6(B); Acts 2010, No. 550, §2, eff. June 25, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 679, §2; Acts 2010, No. 707, §2, eff. June 29, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 745, §2; Acts 2010, No. 861, §17; Acts 2012, No. 251, §§4, 8B; Acts 2012, No. 811, §§11, 17, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2012, No. 834, §6, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2013, No. 220, §14, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2013, No. 228, §1, eff. July 1, 2013; Acts 2014, No. 832, §§2, 7(B); Acts 2016, No. 69, §1; Acts 2016, No. 614, §§5(B), 10(B), 11(B); Acts 2018, No. 2, §1, eff. April 20, 2018; Acts 2021, No. 20, §5; Acts 2022, No. 519, §2, eff. June 16, 2022; Acts 2023, No. 283, §2; Acts 2024, No. 613, §2; Acts 2024, No. 630, §2; Acts 2024, No. 756, §1, eff. June 19, 2024; Acts 2025, No. 300, §4, eff. June 11, 2025; Acts 2025, No. 450, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:685 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 685
Implementation of reorganization of Department of Insurance
Status: in_force

For purposes of this Chapter, references in Chapters 22 and 24 of this Title to the "secretary" shall refer to the commissioner of insurance, references to the "undersecretary" shall refer to the deputy commissioner for management and finance, references to an "assistant secretary" shall refer to the administrative head of an office or division.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977. Amended by Acts 1979, No. 258, §1; Acts 1992, No. 477, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:308 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 308
Offices; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

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

B.(1) The office of workforce development shall perform the functions of the state relating to the administration, enforcement, supervision, and direction of programs related to the formulation of standards and policies promoting the welfare of wage-earning women; the employment of individuals with disabilities; vocational rehabilitation; occupational information services; independent living; blind services; customer service delivery; employment; training; minimum wage standards; welfare of workers and labor disputes, including the promotion of voluntary conciliation of disputes; regulation and certification of private employment agencies; minor labor laws; the formulation of policy relative to labor apprenticeship; worker protection programs, including medical payment; and employment security and employment service field services, all in accordance with applicable laws.

(2) In addition to Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, the office of workforce development shall also perform the functions of the state relating to data processing and the development, analysis, and dissemination of labor market and occupational information, including but not limited to training and forecasting data.

C. The office of unemployment insurance administration shall perform the functions of the state relating to the administration and enforcement of programs and services affecting unemployment compensation, all in accordance with applicable laws.

D. The office of workers' compensation administration shall perform the functions of the state relating to the administration and enforcement of the law, rules, and regulations affecting workers' compensation.

E. Repealed by Acts 2025, No. 478, §16, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 8, §2; Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. July 1, 1983; 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, §2; Acts 2008, No. 743, §3, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2010, No. 939, §4, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2025, No. 478, §§10, 16, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.

NOTE: See Acts 2008, No. 743, §§6, 7, and 8, eff. July 1, 2008, relative to severability, to changing of references to the former Dept. of Labor and former La. Workforce Commission, and to legislative intent for continuity of functioning of local workforce investment boards and the executive director's responsibility therefor.

NOTE: See Acts 2010, No. 939, §§12, 14, 16, snd 19, relative to implementation of transfer of programs from the Dept. of Social Services to the La. Workforce Commission.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:626 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 626
Assistant commissioner for management and finance; functions; office of management and finance
Status: in_force

A. There shall be an assistant commissioner for management and finance of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry who shall be appointed by the commissioner of agriculture and forestry with the consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry at a salary fixed by the commissioner of agriculture and forestry which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The assistant commissioner for management and finance shall be directly responsible to and shall perform his functions under the supervision and control of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry.

B. The assistant commissioner for management and finance shall direct and be responsible for the functions of the office of management and finance within the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. In such capacity he shall 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 and all of its offices, including all agencies transferred to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Title.

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

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 497, §1; Acts 2009, No. 24, §3, eff. June 12, 2009.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:109 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 109
Transfer of boards, commissions, departments, and agencies to Louisiana Economic Development
Status: in_force

A. The Board of Commerce and Industry (Article XIV, Section 14(b.2) of the 1921 Louisiana Constitution made statutory by Article XIV, Section 16(A)(10) of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution; R.S. 51:921 through 947; R.S. 47:3201 through 3205) is transferred to and hereafter shall be within Louisiana Economic Development, in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:901, except that the Board of Commerce and Industry shall continue to exercise those powers, duties, and functions with respect to the granting of tax exemptions for new manufacturing establishments or extensions thereof which it is authorized by the Constitution of Louisiana or by law to exercise.

B. The following agencies are placed within Louisiana Economic Development and shall perform and exercise their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities as provided by law:

(1) The Louisiana Board of International Commerce ( R.S. 51:3132 et seq.).

(2) The Louisiana Military Advisory Council (R.S. 29:61 et seq.).

C. The Department of Commerce and Industry (R.S. 51:921 through 938) is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred to the secretary of Louisiana Economic Development and hereafter shall be exercised and performed as provided in R.S. 36:921 et seq.

D. The Louisiana Economic Development Corporation and its board of directors (R.S. 51:2311 et seq.) are placed within Louisiana Economic Development and shall exercise and perform their duties, powers, functions, and responsibilities in the manner provided for agencies transferred in accordance with R.S. 36:801.

E. The office of entertainment industry development is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred to Louisiana Economic Development and hereafter shall be exercised and performed as provided in R.S. 36:921 et seq.

F. The office of international commerce is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred to Louisiana Economic Development and hereafter shall be exercised and performed as provided in R.S. 36:921 et seq.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1; Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1978, No. 351, §1; Acts 1979, No. 258, §1; Acts 1979, No. 760, §2; Acts 1980, No. 697, §2; Acts 1980, No. 761, §2; Acts 1980, No. 768, §1, eff. July 31, 1980; Acts 1981, No. 873, §1, eff. Sept. 11, 1981; Acts 1982, No. 239, §2; Acts 1983, No. 508, §5; Acts 1983, No. 724, §3; Acts 1984, No. 455, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Acts 1984, No. 632, §1, eff. July 12, 1984; Acts 1984, No. 227, §1, eff. June 29, 1984; Acts 1984, No. 773, §3, eff. Sept. 1, 1984; Acts 1985, No. 742, §§5, 6 (in part eff. Aug. 1, 1986); Acts 1985, No. 779, §2, eff. July 22, 1985; Acts 1985, No. 970, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1985; Acts 1986, No. 128, §2, eff. June 26, 1986; Acts 1986, No. 569, §§1, 5, eff. July 2, 1986; Acts 1986, No. 683, §§1, 3, eff. Aug. 1, 1986; Acts 1987, No. 483, §2; Acts 1988, No. 563, §1, eff. July 14, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 816, §§1, 3; Acts 1988, No. 888, §§3, 4, eff. July 21, 1988; Acts 1989, No. 101, §2; Acts 1989, No. 140, §2, eff. June 22, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 445, §3; Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 452, §1, eff. July 1, 1990; Acts 1990, No. 584, §2, eff. July 19, 1990; Acts 1991, No. 23, §3; Acts 1991, No. 64, §1; Acts 1991, No. 317, §§1 and 2; Acts 1991, No. 490, §1, eff. July 15, 1991; Acts 1992, No. 727, §1; Acts 1992, No. 744, §1; Acts 1992, No. 797, §1, eff. July 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 901, §§2, 3, eff. July 8, 1992; Acts 1995, No. 690, §1; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 29, §1; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. May 7, 1996; Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2; Acts 1999, No. 61, §1; Acts 1999, No. 431, §1; Acts 1999, No. 603, §1; Acts 2001, No. 8, §18, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 9, §§4, 10, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 833, §1; Acts 2001, No. 1183, §1; Acts 2003, No. 551, §1; Acts 2003, No. 553, §3; Acts 2003, No. 1108, §1; Acts 2005, No. 428, §§1 and 3, eff. July 1, 2005; Acts 2005, No. 487, §2, eff. July 12, 2005; Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006; Acts 2007, No. 456, §1, eff. July 1, 2007; Acts 2008, No. 815, §5; Acts 2009, No. 82, §1; Acts 2010, No. 743, §1D, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2012, No. 687, §1, eff. June 7, 2012; Acts 2012, No. 810, §1; Acts 2012, No. 811, §§11, 17, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2013, No. 220, §14, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2018, No. 661, §11B; Acts 2021, No. 20, §5; Acts 2025, No. 432, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:927 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 927
Transfer of employees
Status: in_force

All employees heretofore engaged in the performance of duties in each agency abolished whose powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred in accordance with this Part are hereby transferred to the department to which such powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred, to the extent the secretary deems necessary to carry out the functions of the abolished agency and shall, insofar as practicable and necessary, continue to perform the duties heretofore performed, subject to applicable state civil service laws, rules, and regulations.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:355 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 355
Deputy secretary
Status: in_force

A. There shall 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. He shall serve as acting secretary in the absence of the secretary.

B. The deputy secretary shall, in addition to any authorities established elsewhere in law:

(1) Oversee the office of natural resources commission, performing all functions, including the authority to employ, appoint, remove, assign, and promote such personnel as is necessary for the efficient administration of this 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.

(2) Perform other duties as requested or delegated by the secretary.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 2025, No. 458, §4, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:108 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 108
Offices; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

A. The purposes for which the offices of the Louisiana Economic Development are created shall be as set forth in this Section.

B. The office of economic development shall perform the following functions of the state:

(1) The office shall provide for the attraction, retention, and expansion of industrial and business investments to or in Louisiana.

(2) It shall identify obstacles to growth of Louisiana industries and develop remedies for such obstacles.

(3) International trade and investment attraction are vital to Louisiana's diversification and economic well being in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. The office shall assist in the promotion of Louisiana products and services to international markets and encourage and enable the development of export markets for Louisiana businesses. Further, it shall assist in the location of international companies in Louisiana.

(4) The office shall include in various activities the facilities, capacities, and capabilities of ports and intermodal and infrastructure transportation systems functioning in the state.

(5) The office shall provide services to small and medium-sized businesses in Louisiana, without regard to race or gender, and encourage and support the startup of new small businesses and the growth and retention of existing Louisiana firms.

(6) It shall be responsible for job training assistance, including effective cooperation with the training programs of Louisiana Works, the Department of Education and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Board of Regents, the Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges, the Department of Children and Family Services, and the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The office shall also coordinate its training efforts with the Louisiana Workforce Investment Council.

(7) The office shall provide research necessary to support the work of the department and its offices, including analyzing new economic development policy directions, assessing the effectiveness of existing policies for the department and for the governor, and developing industry-specific research and promotional materials.

(8) The office shall develop and maintain an economic information database and information networks and maintain relevant economic and market data.

(9) It shall be responsible for a leadership role in developing an annual business plan for the department.

(10) It shall provide an information ombudsman service for Louisiana businesses and others requiring information about doing business in Louisiana, including obtaining information from Louisiana government agencies and obtaining information about problems faced by such businesses.

(11) The office shall develop and implement new policies and programs designed to encourage and enable economic and industrial diversification, and it shall be the focal point for technology-driven economic development strategies.

(12) It shall support innovation and entrepreneurship within the Louisiana economy and provide leadership in the modernization of existing Louisiana firms.

(13) It shall serve as a conduit between universities and businesses to encourage collaboration and research.

(14) It shall provide entrepreneurial assistance when appropriate and work to identify and remedy laws, policies, and practices that impair the growth, expansion, development, and retention of Louisiana businesses.

(15) It shall maintain and provide information on financial and infrastructure resources for businesses as well as identify gaps in the financial infrastructure available to support Louisiana businesses.

(16) It shall promote and provide financial incentives for new investments.

(17) It shall identify sources of nonstate funds for economic development purposes and develop and implement a plan to increase access to these funds.

(18) It shall cooperate and collaborate with regional and local economic development entities throughout the state.

(19) It shall promote and develop popular commercial music and its related industry in Louisiana.

(20) Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 551, §5.

(21) It shall provide support and assistance to community based nonprofit organizations engaged in economic development activities.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1979, No. 258, §1; Acts 1984, No. 633, §1, No. 455, §2, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Acts 1986, No. 571, §1; Acts 1988, No. 563, §1, eff. July 14, 1988; Acts 1991, No. 490, §1, eff. July 15, 1991; Acts 1992, No. 447, §2, eff. June 20, 1992; Acts 1993, No. 279, §1, eff. June 2, 1993; Acts 1995, No. 165, §§1, 2; Acts 2001, No. 8, §18, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 9, §4, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2001, No. 586, §2, eff. June 22, 2001; Acts 2003, No. 551, §5; Acts 2008, No. 743, §7, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2010, No. 877, §3, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2023, No. 459, §1, see Act; Acts 2024, No. 312, §1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2024, No. 755, §4; Acts 2025, No. 432, §1.

NOTE: Acts 2001, No. 8, §18, repealed Subsection C. Subsection C was also removed by the revision of the Section in Acts 2001, No. 9, §4.

NOTE: Acts 2001, No. 586, §2, amended language removed by the revision of this Section in Acts 2001, No. 9.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:648 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 648
Deputy superintendents
Status: in_force

A. The office of management and finance and office of district support shall each be under the immediate supervision and direction of a deputy superintendent, who shall be appointed by the state superintendent with consent of the Senate. Each shall serve at the pleasure of the state superintendent and shall be paid a salary which shall be fixed by the state superintendent and 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 deputy superintendent shall be determined by the state superintendent, and all of such duties and functions shall be exercised under the direct supervision and control of the state superintendent.

C. Each deputy superintendent shall exercise all powers and authority granted to him in this Title subject to the overall direction and control of the state superintendent.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1997, No. 19, §2, eff. May 14, 1997; Acts 2011, No. 302, §1, eff. June 28, 2011; Acts 2013, No. 327, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:689 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 689
Office of legal services; functions
Status: in_force

There is hereby created an office of legal services in the Department of Insurance under the direction of the executive counsel. The duties and functions of the office of legal services and the executive counsel shall be as provided in this Title and as assigned by the commissioner of insurance.

Acts 1992, No. 477, §1; Acts 2022, No. 159, §2, eff. May 25, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:923 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 923
References in laws and documents
Status: in_force

Wherever any agency abolished, whose powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred as provided in this Part, is referred to or designated by the constitution or by any law or contract or other document, after the effective date of the abolition of such agency such reference or designation shall be deemed to apply to the department to which the transfer is made and/or its secretary.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:251 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 251
Louisiana Department of Health; creation; domicile; composition; purpose and functions
Status: in_force

A. The Louisiana Department of Health 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 where it shall maintain its principal offices, but the secretary may maintain branch offices if he deems it in the best interest of the efficient administration of the department; however, the principal offices of the office of public health may be located and maintained in the parish of Orleans.

B. The Louisiana Department of Health, through its offices and officers, shall be responsible for the development and providing of health and medical services for the prevention of disease for the citizens of Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Health shall provide health and medical services for the uninsured and medically indigent citizens of Louisiana. The secretary and the chancellor of the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center shall provide for coordination in the delivery of services provided by the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center with those services provided by the Louisiana Department of Health, local health departments, and federally qualified health centers, including but not limited to the following:

(1) Services for any of the following persons:

(a) Persons with mental illness.

(b) Persons with intellectual disabilities.

(c) Persons with developmental disabilities.

(d) Persons with addictive disorders.

(2) Public health services.

(3) Services provided under the medical assistance program (Medicaid).

C.(1) The Louisiana Department of Health shall be composed of the executive office of the secretary, the office of the surgeon general, the office of management and finance, the office of public health, the office of behavioral health, the office for citizens with developmental disabilities, the office of aging and adult services, the office on women's health and community health, 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; Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1977, No. 681, §1; Acts 1978, No. 786, §4, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 1979, No. 449, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 13, §1, eff. July 1, 1983; Acts 1983, No. 659, §2; Acts 1984, No. 899, §1, eff. July 1, 1984; Acts 1984, No. 187, §1; Acts 1987, No. 736, §1; Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 1, §2, eff. Mar. 28, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 772, §2, eff. July 17, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 858, §2, eff. July 18, 1988; Acts 1989, No. 140, §1, eff. June 22, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 159, §2; Acts 1990, No. 855, §1; Acts 1991, No. 390, §1, eff. not later than Jan. 1, 1992.*; Acts 1992, No. 571, §1, eff. July 1, 1992; Acts 1993, No. 712, §2, eff. June 21, 1993; Acts 1997, No. 3, §3, eff. July 1, 1997; Acts 1999, No. 339, §2; Acts 1999, No. 802, §3, eff. July 2, 1999; Acts 2006, No. 465, §2, eff. June 15, 2006; Acts 2009, No. 384, §3, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2014, No. 811, §18, eff. June 23, 2014; Acts 2016, No. 300, §1, eff. June 2, 2016; Acts 2022, No. 676, §1, eff. June 18, 2022; Acts 2024, No. 739, §1, eff. June 19, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:472 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 472
Officers of the department; compensation for one office only
Status: in_force

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

A. The officers of the department shall be the secretary, the deputy secretary, the undersecretary, the assistant secretary of child welfare, and the assistant secretary of family support, each of whom shall be selected and shall perform functions as provided in this Title.

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

A. The officers of the department shall be the secretary, the deputy secretary, the undersecretary, and the assistant secretaries, each of whom shall be selected and shall perform functions as provided in this Title.

B. No person serving as a secretary, deputy secretary, or undersecretary shall receive any additional salary from the state other than that salary which he receives by virtue of serving in any one of such offices. Any statewide elected official appointed to serve as a secretary, deputy secretary, or undersecretary shall not receive any additional salary from the state other than that salary which he receives as a statewide elected official.

C. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, subject to approval of the governor, any person, including any statewide elected official, serving or appointed to serve as a secretary, deputy secretary, or undersecretary may receive additional compensation for part-time services rendered as an instructor in postsecondary educational institutions, or as a member of the National Guard.

Acts 1988, No. 773, §2, eff. July 17, 1988; Acts 2010, No. 877, §1, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2016, No. 90, §2, eff. July 1, 2016; Acts 2025, No. 477, §11, eff. Oct. 1, 2027.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:402 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 402
Officers of the department; compensation for one office only
Status: in_force

A. The officers of the department shall be the secretary, the undersecretary for public safety services, the undersecretary for corrections services, the undersecretary for youth services,* the deputy secretary for public safety services, the deputy secretary for corrections services, the deputy secretary for youth services, and assistant secretaries, each of whom shall be selected and shall perform functions as provided in this Title.

B. No person serving as a secretary, deputy secretary for public safety services, deputy secretary for corrections services, deputy secretary for youth services, undersecretary for public safety services, undersecretary for corrections services, undersecretary for youth services,* or assistant secretary shall receive any additional salary from the state other than that salary which he receives by virtue of serving in any one of such offices. Any statewide elected official appointed to serve as a secretary, deputy secretary for public safety services, deputy secretary for corrections services, deputy secretary for youth services, undersecretary for public safety services, undersecretary for corrections services, undersecretary for youth services,* or assistant secretary shall not receive any additional salary from the state other than that salary which he receives as a statewide elected official.

C. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, subject to approval of the governor, any person, including any statewide elected official, serving or appointed to serve as a secretary, undersecretary for public safety services, undersecretary for corrections services, undersecretary for youth services,* deputy secretary for public safety services, deputy secretary for corrections services, deputy secretary for youth services, or assistant secretary may receive additional compensation for part-time services rendered as an instructor in postsecondary educational institutions, or as a member of the National Guard.

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, except see note re §7(B) below.

*NOTE: Acts 2004, No. 7, §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. References in this Section to the office of management and finance for youth services and to the undersecretary for youth services would be subject to this provision.

NOTE: See Acts 2004, No. 7, §§5 and 6 relative to implementation.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:502 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 502
Officers of the department; compensation for one office only
Status: in_force

A.(1) The officers of the department shall be the secretary, undersecretary, deputy secretary, assistant secretary of project delivery, commissioner of multimodal commerce, and assistant secretary of operations, each of whom shall be selected and shall perform functions as provided in this Title.

(2) The secretary, undersecretary, deputy secretary, assistant secretary of project delivery, assistant secretary of operations, executive director of the Offshore Terminal Authority, commissioner of multimodal commerce, and such other positions which may be authorized by the State Civil Service Commission or the state constitution shall be unclassified positions in the Department of Transportation and Development. All other positions in the department may be in the classified state service. The secretary shall fill such positions as in his opinion and judgment are necessary to the operation of the department in accordance with applicable rules and regulations of the State Civil Service Commission and applicable law.

B. No person serving as a secretary, undersecretary, deputy secretary, assistant secretary of project delivery, assistant secretary of operations, commissioner of multimodal commerce, or in any other office in the department shall receive any additional salary from the state other than that salary which he receives by virtue of serving in any one of such offices. Any statewide elected official appointed to serve as a secretary or deputy secretary shall not receive any additional salary from the state other than that salary which he receives as a statewide elected official.

C. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, subject to approval of the governor, any person, including any statewide elected official, serving or appointed to serve as a secretary or deputy secretary may receive additional compensation for part-time services rendered as an instructor in postsecondary educational institutions, or as a member of the National Guard.

Acts 1988, No. 488, §1, eff. July 9, 1988; Acts 1997, No. 1381, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 71, §1, eff. July 1, 1998; Acts 2006, 1 st Ex. Sess., No. 6, §2, eff. April 18, 2006; Acts 2009, No. 523, §1, eff. July 10, 2009; Acts 2011, No. 261, §1, eff. June 28, 2011; Acts 2014, No. 719, §1, eff. July 1, 2016; Acts 2025, No. 375, §1.

NOTE: See Acts 2009, No. 523, §§9 and 10, relative to transfer of duties and responsibilities to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and the transfer of business, employees, programs, etc. of the authority and the Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration in the office of the governor.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:765 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 765
Deputy state treasurer
Status: in_force

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

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:786 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 786
Undersecretary; functions; office of management and finance
Status: in_force

A. There shall be an undersecretary of the Department of Veterans 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 Veterans 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 Veterans Affairs, 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 2003, No. 1088, §1, eff. Jan. 12, 2004.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:957 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 957
Effective date of certain transfers and abolitions; continued merger and consolidation within departments
Status: in_force

A. The transfer or abolition of each agency transferred or abolished by this Title, which agency or the functions thereof are transferred to one of the following departments, shall be effective upon the effective date of this Part: the Department of State Civil Service; Louisiana Economic Development; the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism; Louisiana Works; the Department of Conservation and Energy; the Department of Public Safety and Corrections; the Department of Revenue; the Department of Transportation and Development; and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

B. In order to accomplish the purposes of this Part, each department listed in Subsection A above, and each department whose implementation plan for reorganization and effective dates for transfer and abolition of agencies has been approved under the provisions of Part I of this Chapter, shall submit to the Joint Legislative Committee on Reorganization of the Executive Branch, hereinafter referred to as the joint committee, the reports required in this Section. For purposes of such reports, the joint committee may provide forms for the information requested and in such case such reports shall conform to such forms.

C. No later than September 1, on such date as shall be determined by the joint committee, the secretary of each such department shall submit to the joint committee a statement setting out the goals of the department for the then current fiscal year, giving particular attention to goals for the further reorganization and consolidation of the department in accordance with the provisions and purposes of this Title.

D. No later than September 1, the secretary of each such department shall submit to the joint committee a detailed report concerning how the department will achieve the goals reported in the statement required in Subsection C above. The report shall provide such details and information concerning the proposed implementation of goals or relative to the purposes of this Part as shall be requested by the joint committee. It shall give particular attention to implementation of transfers or abolitions made effective as provided in Subsection A hereof.

E. No later than such date annually as the joint committee shall determine, the secretary of each department shall submit to the joint committee a detailed report of such information relative to the budget request which the department will make for the next fiscal year and relative to proposed department operations as shall be requested by the joint committee relative to continued reorganization, consolidation, and improved and more efficient operation and management, of the department. Such report may be required to include, but shall not necessarily be limited to the number and classification of personnel to be requested, the amount of total dollars requested by category and by office, information concerning the consolidation and merger of functions to effect savings and efficiency, requests for vehicles and information concerning use of vehicles, and information concerning operations of the office of management and finance, utilization of building space, supplies, and equipment, and improved delivery of services.

F. Copies of the reports required by this Part, shall also be submitted to the governor and the commissioner of administration.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 350, §1; Acts 1988, No. 563, §1, eff. July 14, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 625, §1; Acts 1989, No. 512, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Acts 1992, No. 447, §2, eff. June 20, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 658, §2; Acts 2008, No. 743, §7, eff. July 1, 2008; Acts 2023, No. 150, §10, eff. Jan. 10, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:313 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 313
Audit and security division; employee investigations
Status: in_force

A. The audit and security division of Louisiana Works shall have the authority to investigate and make recommendations to the secretary with respect to any allegation of possible wrongdoing within the department.

B. No person shall be employed by the department for more than forty-five days unless the audit and security division has conducted a criminal records investigation of that person through the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.

Acts 1990, No. 1083, §1, eff. July 31, 1990; Acts 1992, No. 447, §2, eff. June 20, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 1172, §5, eff. June 30, 1997; Acts 2008, No. 743, §3, eff. July 1, 2008.

NOTE: See Acts 2008, No. 743, §§6, 7, and 8, eff. July 1, 2008, relative to severability, to changing of references to the former Dept. of Labor and former La. Workforce Commission, and to legislative intent for continuity of functioning of local workforce investment boards and the executive director's responsibility therefor.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:681 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 681
Department of Insurance; creation; domicile; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

A. The Department of Insurance 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 Insurance shall be responsible for performing the functions of the commissioner of insurance and such other functions as are provided by law.

C.(1) The officers of the department shall be the commissioner of insurance; the chief deputy commissioner, if one is appointed; the deputy commissioner for management and finance; the deputy commissioner for policy, innovation, and research; the deputy commissioner for property and casualty; the deputy commissioner for insurance fraud; the deputy commissioner for licensing; the deputy commissioner for financial solvency; the deputy commissioner for health, life, and annuity; the deputy commissioner for public affairs; the deputy commissioner for consumer services; the deputy commissioner for consumer advocacy and diversity; the assistant commissioner of diversity and opportunity; and the executive counsel.

(2) With the exception of the commissioner of insurance, each shall be appointed by the commissioner of insurance with the consent of the Senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner of insurance, at a salary fixed by the commissioner, which salary shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. Their duties and functions shall be determined and assigned by the commissioner of insurance and as provided in this Title.

(3) If a chief deputy commissioner is appointed, he shall be the first assistant to the commissioner of insurance appointed pursuant to Article IV, Section 13 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If a chief deputy commissioner is not appointed, the commissioner of insurance shall appoint his first assistant to one of the offices of deputy commissioner.

D. The Department of Insurance shall be composed of the executive office of the commissioner; the office of management and finance; the office of policy, innovation, and research; the office of property and casualty; the office of insurance fraud; the office licensing; the office of financial solvency; the office of health, life, and annuity; the division of public affairs; the office of consumer services; the office of consumer advocacy and diversity; the division of diversity and opportunity; and the office of legal services.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1; eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1985, No. 520, §1; Acts 1992, No. 477, §1; Acts 1999, No. 885, §2, eff. June 30, 1999; Acts 2001, No. 184, §2, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2006, No. 383, §1, eff. June 15, 2006; Acts 2007, No. 222, §1, eff. July 2, 2007; Acts 2013, No. 217, §2; Acts 2015, No. 274, §2, eff. June 29, 2015; Acts 2022, No. 159, §2, eff. May 25, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:701.1 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 701.1
Criminal history information; access to federal tax information
Status: in_force

The Department of Justice, collections section and information technology section, is authorized to perform criminal history records checks of current and prospective employees, contractors, and subcontractors in accordance with the procedures provided in R.S. 15:587.5. Pursuant to this authorization and to implement the requirements of R.S. 15:587.5, the attorney general shall promulgate rules and regulations with regard to this matter.

Acts 2017, No. 147, §3, eff. June 12, 2017.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:153 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 153
Secretary of elderly affairs
Status: in_force

NOTE: See note below regarding effectiveness.

There shall be a secretary of the Department of Elderly Affairs, who shall be appointed by the governor with consent of the Senate from recommendations for appointment by the Louisiana Executive Board on Aging, 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 Elderly Affairs 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.

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 successor and are not to be appropriated, allocated or transferred to any other state department, office or programs.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:203 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 203
Secretary of culture, recreation and tourism
Status: in_force

A. There may be a secretary of culture, recreation and tourism, who shall be appointed by the lieutenant governor with consent of the Senate and who shall serve at the pleasure of the lieutenant governor at a salary fixed by the lieutenant 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 Culture, Recreation and Tourism 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 lieutenant governor. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to alter the present civil service classification of any employee, deputy, or officer of the department or to place any such employee, deputy, or officer of the department in the office of the lieutenant governor for purposes of civil service classification.

B. If a secretary is not appointed as provided by Subsection A of this Section, the lieutenant governor shall perform all duties, functions and responsibilities of the secretary as are provided by law.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1986, No. 124, §1, eff. June 26, 1986; Acts 2012, No. 338, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:686 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 686
Transfer of agencies to the Department of Insurance
Status: in_force

A. The following agencies are transferred to the Department of Insurance and shall exercise their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in the manner provided in R.S. 36:801.1:

(1) The board of directors of the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (R.S. 22:1460).

(2) The governing committee of the Louisiana Joint Reinsurance Plan (R.S. 22:2336 through 2347).

(3) The governing committee of the Louisiana Insurance Underwriting Plan (R.S. 22:2322 through 2334).

(4) The governing committee of the Louisiana Automobile Insurance Plan (R.S. 22:1475).

(5) The board of directors of the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (R.S. 22:2291 et seq.).

B. The following agencies are transferred to the Department of Insurance and shall exercise their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in the manner provided in R.S. 36:801:

(1) The board of directors of the Louisiana Consortium of Insurance and Financial Services (R.S. 22:2141 et seq.).

(2) The advisory committee of the Louisiana Consortium of Insurance and Financial Services (R.S. 22:2141 et seq.).

C. The following agencies are transferred to the Department of Insurance and shall exercise their powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in the manner provided in R.S. 36:802:

(1) Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 339, §5.

(2) The Louisiana Mandated Health Benefits Commission (R.S. 22:2187).

(3), (4) Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 339, §5.

D, E. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 159, §3, eff. May 25, 2022.

F. The board of review for public fire protection grading (R.S. 22:1461) is hereby placed within the Department of Insurance and shall exercise its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in the manner provided by law.

Acts 1984, No. 455, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 1984; Acts 1999, No. 446, §2, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 1999, No. 885, §2, eff. June 30, 1999; Acts 2006, No. 383, §1, eff. June 15, 2006; Acts 2007, No. 459, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2008; Acts 2008, No. 415, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 485, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 549, §2; Acts 2012, No. 811, §11, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2016, No. 45, §2; Acts 2019, No. 434, §4, eff. June 30, 2019; Acts 2021, No. 20, §5; Acts 2022, No. 159, §§2, 3, eff. May 25, 2022; Acts 2024, No. 339, §5.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:781 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 781
Department of Veterans Affairs, state of Louisiana; creation; domicile; composition; purposes and functions
Status: in_force

A. The Department of Veterans Affairs 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 Veterans' Affairs, through its offices and officers, shall be responsible for and shall perform the functions of the state relating to the welfare of veterans, including the functions of the veterans service offices throughout the state, the agent orange directory, and the operation of healthcare facilities for war veterans, as provided by law.

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

(2), (3) Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 390, §2.

Acts 2003, No. 1088, §1, eff. Jan. 12, 2004; Acts 2004, No. 392, §2, eff. June 23, 2004; Acts 2019, No. 390, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:643 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 643
Officers of the department; compensation for one office only
Status: in_force

A. The officers of the department shall be the state superintendent of education, the deputy state superintendent of education if a deputy state superintendent of education is appointed, the deputy superintendent of management and finance, and the deputy superintendent of district support. With the exception of the state superintendent of education, each of them shall be selected as provided in this Title. They shall perform functions as provided in this Title.

B. No person serving as a state superintendent, deputy state superintendent, or deputy superintendent shall receive any additional salary from the state other than that salary which he receives by virtue of serving in any one of such offices.

C. Notwithstanding any provision of this Section to the contrary, subject to approval of the state superintendent, any person serving as deputy state superintendent or deputy superintendent may receive additional compensation for part-time services rendered as an instructor in post-secondary educational institutions or as a member of the National Guard.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 2011, No. 302, §1, eff. June 28, 2011; Acts 2012, No. 811, §11, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2013, No. 327, §1; Acts 2021, No. 468, §2, eff. July 1, 2021.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:452 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 452
Officers of the department; compensation for one office only
Status: in_force

A. The officers of the department shall be the secretary, the undersecretary, the deputy secretary if a deputy secretary is appointed, and assistant secretaries, each of whom shall be selected and shall perform functions as provided in this Title.

B. No person serving as a secretary, deputy secretary, undersecretary, or assistant secretary shall receive any additional salary from the state other than that salary which he receives by virtue of serving in any one of such offices. Any statewide elected official appointed to serve as a secretary, deputy secretary, undersecretary, or assistant secretary shall not receive any additional salary from the state other than that salary which he receives as a statewide elected official.

C. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, subject to approval of the governor, any person, including any statewide elected official, serving or appointed to serve as a secretary, undersecretary, deputy secretary, or assistant secretary may receive additional compensation for part-time services rendered as an instructor in post-secondary educational institutions, or as a member of the National Guard.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:627 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 627
Assistant commissioners
Status: in_force

A. In addition to the office of management and finance, each other office within the Department of Agriculture and Forestry shall be under the immediate supervision and direction of an assistant commissioner. The assistant commissioner of each such office, except the office of forestry and the office of soil and water conservation, shall be appointed by the commissioner with the consent of the Senate. The state forester shall serve as the assistant commissioner for the office of forestry. The director of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall serve as the assistant commissioner for the office of soil and water conservation. Each assistant commissioner, except the assistant commissioner for the office of forestry and the assistant commissioner for the office of soil and water conservation, shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. Each assistant commissioner shall be paid a salary which shall be fixed by the commissioner and which shall not exceed the amount approved for such position by the legislature while in session. The state forester shall be selected as provided by law and with the consent of the Senate. The director of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall be selected as provided by law.

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

C. Except as otherwise provided in R.S. 36:801, each assistant commissioner 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 commissioner shall exercise all powers and authority granted to him in this Title subject to the overall direction and control of the commissioner of agriculture.

E. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.

Added by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 497, §1; Acts 1981, No. 158, §2; Acts 1986, No. 581, §2, eff. July 2, 1986; Acts 1988, No. 91, §1; Acts 2008, No. 920, §4, eff. July 14, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:953 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 953
Transition plan for reorganization
Status: in_force

A. On and after January 1, 1976, the governor may appoint any secretary, undersecretary, or assistant secretary which he has authority to appoint under the provisions of this Title. After the appointment of the secretary by the governor, the secretary may appoint the deputy secretary and other necessary personnel for his department as he deems necessary. Other appointments authorized by this Title may be made after the effective date of this Part.

B. The officers of the departments designated in R.S. 36:951, except the Department of Health and Human Resources, shall determine a workable transition plan for reorganization and consolidation of such departments in accordance with the provisions of this Title. This plan shall include detailed procedures for such realignment, distribution, assignment, consolidation, and coordination of agencies, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities within each department, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Title, as they shall determine, and also shall include the procedures for the transfer and utilization of positions, personnel, funds, office space, facilities, and equipment, and such other detail as is necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Title. Such plan shall be completed no later than October 1, 1977. When completed, this plan shall be submitted to the Joint Legislative Committee on Reorganization of the Executive Branch. A copy thereof shall be submitted to the governor and to the commissioner of administration. The plan for the Department of Corrections shall be submitted to the joint committee, the governor, and to the commissioner of administration.

C. The Joint Legislative Committee on Reorganization of the Executive Branch shall create a special task force to perform a management and program analysis of the Department of Health and Human Resources, which task force shall prepare a report and recommendations for the implementation plan for the reorganization and consolidation of the department in accordance with the provisions of this Title and shall submit such findings and recommended plan to the Joint Legislative Committee on Reorganization of the Executive Branch at such time as the joint committee shall direct. The task force shall consist of three persons selected by the joint committee and assigned by the Department of Health and Human Resources, five persons employed by the committee, one of whom shall direct the study, and may include a person assigned from the Legislative Fiscal Office. Such other persons may be assigned to the task force in the discretion of the joint committee as may be made available to the joint committee under the provisions of this Title or otherwise. The task force shall be responsible to and shall report directly to the joint committee, through the chairman of the committee. The findings and recommendations of the task force shall serve as a basis for the implementation plan for the department which shall be completed and approved by the committee, with the assistance of the task force. In determining and approving such plan the joint committee shall conduct such hearings and seek such advice, assistance, and information from the Department of Health and Human Resources and other sources as it shall deem appropriate. When completed and approved by the joint committee, the committee shall submit such plan to the governor and the commissioner of administration for their approval. Preparation of such plan and submission thereof shall in no way limit the further study of the department by the task force or the joint committee or further implementation of reorganization and consolidation of the department as provided in this Title, and particularly in Part II of this Chapter.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:54 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 54
Director of state civil service; certain powers, duties, and functions
Status: in_force

The State Civil Service Commission through the director of state civil service shall 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.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 160, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:783 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 783
Secretary
Status: in_force

There shall be a secretary of veterans affairs who shall be appointed by the governor with consent of the Senate. Any person appointed as secretary shall be a veteran. He 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 Veterans Affairs 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 as provided by law. He shall perform his functions under the general control and supervision of the governor.

Acts 2003, No. 1088, §1, eff. Jan. 12, 2004.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:606 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 606
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. § 36:954 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 954
Transfer dates
Status: in_force

A.(1) Each of the transfers and abolitions of agencies for which provision is made in this Title, which agencies or their functions are transferred to one of the following departments, shall become effective on such date after the effective date of this Part and on or no later than December 31, 1977, as shall be determined as provided in this Subsection:

(a) The Department of Agriculture

(b) The Department of Education

(c) The Department of Elections and Registration

(d) The Department of Insurance

(e) The Department of Justice

(f) The Department of Public Service

(g) The Department of State

(h) The Department of the Treasury

(2) The transfer or abolition of each agency transferred or abolished and subject to the provisions of this Subsection and the organization of the department provided in the approved implementation plan shall become effective on such date as shall be approved by the secretary of the department to which the agency and/or its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred and the Joint Legislative Committee on Reorganization of the Executive Branch, which date, after such approval has been granted, shall have been published in the State Register thirty days prior to such date, together with a statement that the approval has been granted by each of the persons and the committee required to so approve the date.

(3) The Joint Legislative Committee on Reorganization of the Executive Branch shall study and review each implementation plan submitted to it for departments subject to the provisions of this Subsection and shall approve or disapprove such plans. The joint committee shall approve the effective date of transfers and abolitions of agencies and transfers of functions as provided in this Subsection only when it has approved the implementation plan for the department.

(4) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the transfer of the State Board of Election Supervisors to the Department of State shall be effective on January 1, 1978.

B.(1) Each of the transfers and abolitions of agencies for which provision is made in this Title, which agencies or their functions are transferred to the Department of Corrections or the Department of Health and Human Resources, shall become effective on July 1, 1977.

(2) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Department of Corrections shall prepare and submit the transition plan for reorganization and consolidation as required by the provisions of this Part. The Joint Committee on Reorganization of the Executive Branch shall submit the implementation plan for the Department of Health and Human Resources as provided in R.S. 36:953(C).

(3) The governor, the commissioner of administration, and the joint committee shall study and review each implementation plan submitted to them under the provisions of this Subsection. When the plan for a department so submitted, reviewed, and studied has been approved by the governor, the commissioner of administration, the joint committee, and the secretary of the department, which approval shall be granted on or before June 30, 1978, the department shall immediately proceed to implement the reorganization and consolidation of the department as provided in such plan and each department upon the approval of its respective plan shall become subject to further implementation of reorganization as provided in Part II of this Chapter.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1979, No. 258, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:508.6 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 508.6
Departmental reform; directive and authority to restructure and organize
Status: in_force

A. The Department of Transportation and Development is hereby directed to fully leverage the office of transformation to hold each office of the department accountable to optimize the respective functions under the direction of the deputy secretary.

B.(1) It shall be the charge of the office of transformation to have established and empowered a central Department of Transportation and Development data management role and program, for implementation of a data asset management process, documented and formalized for key products, implemented modern standard data architecture, tools, and practices; for centralized data management and analytics, and enabled collaboration by default.

(2) Alternatively, the office of transformation shall examine best practices to develop and implement a state-of-the-art internal information system that conveniently and accurately monitors the status of the department's functions statewide.

C. The department shall have enacted comprehensive, department-wide reforms of the access permit process to include the policy, administrative code, engineering directives and standards manual, and online application processes by June 30, 2026.

D. The department shall modernize and reform project development and execution across the entire department to stabilize letting and to remit payments to vendors and contractors on a bi-monthly basis, consistent with the terms of its contracts, no later than June 30, 2026.

Acts 2025, No. 375, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:769 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 769
Transfer of boards, commissions, departments, and agencies to Department of the Treasury
Status: in_force

A. For purposes of this Chapter, references in Chapters 22 and 24 of this Title to the "secretary" shall refer to the state treasurer, references to the "undersecretary" shall refer to the deputy state treasurer for management and finance, and references to an "assistant secretary" shall refer to an assistant state treasurer.

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

(1) State Bond Commission, including the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of any agencies which have been previously transferred to the State Bond Commission (Article VII, Section 8 of the Constitution of Louisiana; Chapter 11 of Subtitle III of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and other provisions of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 that apply to the commission.).

(2) Interim Emergency Board (Article VII, Section 7 of the Constitution of Louisiana; R.S. 39:461 et seq.).

(3) State Medical Disability Board (R.S. 11:219 and other provisions of Title 11 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 that apply to the board).

C.(1) The following agencies, and the boards of each, except the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, are transferred to and shall be within the Department of the Treasury in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:801 and Paragraph (2) of this Subsection:

(a) Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (R.S. 11:401 et seq.).

(b) Louisiana State Police Retirement System (R.S. 11:1301 et seq.).

(c) Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System (R.S. 11:1001 et seq.).

(d) Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (R.S. 11:701 et seq.).

(2)(a) Each agency placed within the Department of the Treasury by the provisions of this Subsection shall employ its own executive director and assistant director, if such positions are authorized by any other applicable law, independently of the treasurer, and may employ, appoint, remove, and assign such other personnel as otherwise authorized by law and as necessary to carry out its functions or duties.

(b) The assets of each system shall be held in trust by the fiduciaries who are named to the system's governing board in accordance with the election or appointment procedure outlined in the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 pertinent to that system. Such fiduciaries shall have exclusive authority and discretion to manage and control the assets of the system. The assets of each system shall be held for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to members of the system and their beneficiaries and defraying reasonable expenses of administering the system.

D. The State Bond and Tax Board is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred and shall be exercised and performed within the Department of the Treasury to the extent and in the manner as otherwise provided by law.

E. The Louisiana Deferred Compensation Commission (R.S. 42:1301 et seq.) is placed within the Department of Treasury and shall exercise and perform its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in the manner provided for agencies transferred in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 36:801.1.

Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977; Acts 1978, No. 766, §1; Acts 1978, No. 788, §2; Acts 1979, No. 434, §3; Acts 1979, No. 745, §2, eff. July 20, 1979; Acts 1981, No. 873, §1, eff. Sept. 11, 1981; Acts 1982, No. 1, §2, eff. May 6, 1982; Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 1, §2, eff. Mar. 28, 1988; Acts 1989, No. 310, §1; Acts 1989, No. 662, §§4, 8, eff. July 7, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 217, §1; Acts 1991, No. 645, §2, eff. July 1, 1991; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 150, §3, eff. July 1, 1998; Acts 2010, No. 743, §15B, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 861, §17; Acts 2011, No. 408, §3, eff. June 30, 2012; Acts 2012, No. 251, §2; Acts 2012, No. 811, §§11, 17, eff. July 1, 2012; Acts 2015, No. 431, §1; Acts 2018, No. 399, §2, eff. June 30, 2018; Acts 2019, No. 434, §5(A), eff. June 30, 2019; Acts 2022, No. 623, §4, eff. July 1, 2022.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:6 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 6
Appointments to public office; reporting requirements
Status: in_force

A. Not later than thirty days after the governor appoints a person to any public office within the executive branch of state government or to any other public office which requires Senate confirmation, the governor shall provide the secretary of state and the Senate with the information described in Subsection C of this Section.

B. Not later than thirty days after an authority other than the governor appoints a person to any public office which requires Senate confirmation, the authority shall provide the secretary of state and the Senate with the information described in Subsection C of this Section.

C. The information to be provided to the secretary of state and to the Senate pursuant to Subsections A and B of this Section shall include the following:

(1) Name, home address, and telephone number of the person appointed.

(2) Data relating to the position to which the person is appointed including the official designation of the position, the name of the person who is being succeeded, if any, the cause of the vacancy or any other occurrence necessitating the appointment, the effective date of the appointment, and the date on which the appointment expires.

D. "Public office" as used in this Section means any state, district, parish, or municipal office or any position on a board, commission, committee, council, or similar governmental entity if the office or position is appointive and is established by the constitution or laws of this state or by executive order.

Added by Acts 1981, No. 873, §1, eff. Sept. 11, 1981.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:919.10 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 919.10
Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 184, §10.
Status: repealed

NOTE: See Acts 2013, No. 184, §17, relative to property and funds of entities abolished by the Act.
La. Rev. Stat. § 36:854 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 854
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. § 36:52 — LA Code / Code revised-statutes / Title 36 / Section 52
State Civil Service Commission; transfer; powers
Status: in_force

On or before July 1, 1977, as provided in R.S. 36:954, the State Civil Service Commission shall be within the Department of State Civil Service, with all powers and duties enumerated in the constitution or by law.

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.