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§1231. Declaration of purpose

A. The Legislature of Louisiana hereby recognizes that the year 2012 marks the two hundredth anniversary of Louisiana’s attainment of statehood upon its admission by Congress as the eighteenth state in the Union.

B. The legislature further recognizes that, as the state approaches its bicentennial of statehood, it is appropriate to celebrate and commemorate this anniversary through local and statewide observances and activities planned, encouraged, coordinated, and conducted by a commission created for such purpose.

§1232. Louisiana Bicentennial Commission; creation; appointments of members; officers; meetings; domicile

A. The Louisiana Bicentennial Commission, hereafter referred to as the “commission,” is hereby created and established in the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism for the purpose of leading the state in its commemoration of attaining statehood.

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

(a) Three members appointed by the governor. (b) Three members appointed by the lieutenant governor.

(c) Three members appointed by the president of the Senate.

(d) Three members appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives.

(2) Members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. A vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

(3) All initial appointments to the board shall be made by July 31, 2010.

(4) The twelve members of the commission shall be appointed in such a manner that at least one member shall be from each congressional district in the state of Louisiana as each such district exists on the effective date of this Paragraph. In addition, the appointing authorities shall make such appointments in such manner as to assure that the commission membership shall reflect as nearly as possible a cross section of the race, gender, and economic status of the state’s population.

C. The members of the commission shall elect a chairman, vice chairman, and other officers, and may employ such staff as they deem necessary for the efficient operation of the business of the commission.

D. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but they shall be reimbursed, on a vouchered basis, for actual expenses, including travel expenses, to the extent that funds are made available for such purpose; however, no public funds shall be expended by the commission unless specifically appropriated by the legislature for such purpose.

E. The commission shall hold its initial meeting no later than September 1, 2010, and thereafter shall meet at least monthly according to a schedule established by it. Special meetings shall be held on call of the chairman or of a quorum of the members of the commission. For all regular or special meetings, the chairman or other members calling the meeting shall give at least seven days notice to the members of the commission of the time and place where the meeting will be held. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any and all business at any regular or special meeting.

F. The commission shall be domiciled in Baton Rouge but may hold public meetings elsewhere in the state.

§1233. Powers and duties The commission shall:

(1) Plan and develop activities appropriate to commemorate the bicentennial of Louisiana’s

statehood, including a limited number of projects to be undertaken by the state seeking to harmonize and balance the important goals of ceremony and celebration with the equally important goals of scholarship and education.

(2) Encourage private organizations and local governments to organize and participate in bicentennial activities commemorating and examining the historic events associated with Louisiana’s statehood.

(3) Serve as a clearinghouse for collecting and disseminating information about bicentennial events and plans in the state.

(4) Cooperate and coordinate with any similar commission created by the United States government or any other state in preparing to commemorate and celebrate this important historical event.

(5) Encourage state agencies to develop bicentennial programs such as the creation of commemorative automobile license plates and public programs in state and local parks, museums, and libraries.

(6) Seek cooperation, advice, and assistance from both private and governmental agencies and organizations, including local governments, learned societies, academic institutions, and historical, patriotic, philanthropic, civic, and professional groups and associations.

(7) Adopt rules and regulations regarding the use of any logos, symbols, or marks originated under authority of and certified by the commission for use in connection with the state commemoration of the bicentennial, or any facsimile thereof.

§1234. Funding; donations and grants

The commission may solicit, accept, use, and dispose of any private or public funds in the form of donations of money, grants, property, or personal services from individuals, corporations, and governments for such purposes, all in accordance with R.S. 36:810 and this Chapter. The office of management and finance of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism may adopt any necessary rules or procedures for determining the value of donations to the commission. The commission shall, by April 1, 2011, present to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget a master plan outlining the goals, objectives, and performance indicators of the commission for the duration of its existence, which shall include projected expenditures of the commission.

§1235. Annual report

The commission shall submit an annual report to the lieutenant governor, the president of the Senate, and the speaker of the House of Representatives. Such report shall be submitted no later than sixty days prior to the beginning of the regular session of the legislature in 2011 and 2012. The report shall include specific recommendations and plans for commemorating and coordinating the bicentennial and related activities.

§1236. Cooperation by other state entities

All departments, commissions, boards, agencies, officers, and institutions of the state and all subdivisions thereof shall cooperate with the commission in carrying out the purposes of this Chapter.

§1237. Termination of commission

The commission shall terminate on December 31, 2012.

Section 2. R.S. 36:209(Q) is hereby enacted to read as follows:

§209. Transfer of boards, commissions, departments, and agencies to Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism

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Q. The Louisiana Bicentennial Commission, R.S. 25:1231-1237, shall be placed within the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism as provided for agencies transferred in accordance with R.S. 36:802.

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Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, if not signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If vetoed by

the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, this Act shall become effective on the day following such approval.

Approved by the June 25, 2010. A true copy: Jay Dardenne Secretary of State - - - - ACT No. 551 - - -

SENATE BILL NO. 559 BY SENATOR WALSWORTH

AN ACT

To amend and reenact R.S. 56:1681(A)(2)(d), relative to the State Parks and Recreation Commission; to provide for the membership of the commission; and to provide for related matters.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 56:1681(A)(2)(d) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:

§1681. Creation; purpose and duties; members; appointments and terms; compensation; chairman; meetings

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(d) One member to be appointed by the governor from a panel of four members nominated by the Louisiana General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Louisiana, Inc.

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Approved by the Governor, June 25, 2010. A true copy: Jay Dardenne Secretary of State - - - - ACT No. 552 - - -

SENATE BILL NO. 568 BY SENATOR JACKSON

AN ACT

To amend and reenact R.S. 17:53(A) and (B), relative to required training and instruction of school board members; to authorize school board members to obtain training and instruction at certain conferences; to require verification of attendance; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:

Section 1. R.S. 17:53(A) and (B) are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:

§53. School board members; training required A.(1) Each member of a city, parish, and other local public school board shall receive a minimum of four hours of training and instruction annually in the school laws of this state, in the laws governing the powers, duties, and responsibilities of city, parish, and other local public school boards, and in educational trends, research, and policy. In a city, parish, or other local public school district that has one or more schools identified as an academically unacceptable school or a school in need of academic assistance as defined by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education pursuant to policies developed and adopted by the board for implementation of the school and district accountability system, at least two of such hours shall focus on the improvement of schools identified as failing schools as defined by the state board pursuant to such policies. The remaining hours shall focus on education policy issues, including but not limited to literacy and numeracy, leadership development, dropout prevention, career and technical education, redesigning high schools, early childhood education, school discipline, and harassment, intimidation, and bullying. Training shall also include instruction relative to the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, R.S. 42:4.1 et seq., and the Public Bid Law, Chapter 10 of Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.

(2) Such Any such instruction required by Paragraph (1) of this Subsection may be received from a any of the following sources:

(a) A postsecondary education institution in this state, from instruction.

(b) Instruction sponsored by the state Department of Education, or from an.

(c) An in-service training program conducted by a city, parish, or other local public school board central office or the Louisiana School Boards Association provided that the instruction and the method for demonstrating attendance are pre-approved by the Louisiana School Boards Association.

(d) Training and instruction received at any conference presented by the National School Boards Association or by the Council of the Great City Schools, provided that verification of attendance by the school board member at any such training is obtained.

(3) Each school board member’s attendance must shall be reported by the instructor to the Louisiana School Boards Association.

B.(1) The postsecondary education institution, the state Department of Education, the school board central office, or the Louisiana School Boards Association that provides such instruction shall issue a certificate of completion to each school board member who completes the instruction required by this Section, and a copy of such certificate shall be entered into the minutes of the school board on which such member serves.

(2) The superintendent of the school system on which school board the member serves shall be responsible for verifying that the any of the training or instruction received by the school board member pursuant to Subsection A of this Section meets the requirements of this Section.

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Approved by the Governor, June 25, 2010. A true copy: Jay Dardenne Secretary of State - - - - ACT No. 553 - - -

SENATE BILL NO. 591 BY SENATOR MCPHERSON

AN ACT

To amend and reenact R.S. 37:970, relative to the licensure of nurses; to provide for the qualifications for licensure as a practical nurse; and to provide for related matters.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 37:970 is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:

§970. Qualifications of applicants

An applicant for a license to practice as a practical nurse shall:

(1) Be of good moral character;.

(2) Be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or have taken out his first citizenship papers;.

(3) Have successfully completed the course in an accredited school for the training of practical nurses.

Approved by the Governor, June 25, 2010. A true copy: Jay Dardenne Secretary of State - - - - ACT No. 554 - - -

SENATE BILL NO. 703 BY SENATOR PETERSON

AN ACT

To enact R.S. 33:9091.16, a bill relative to Orleans Parish; to create the Broadmoor Neighborhood Improvement District; to provide for district boundaries, purpose, governance, and funding, including the levy of a parcel fee; to provide relative to the powers and duties of the district and its governing board; and to provide for related matters.

Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:

Section 1. R.S. 33:9091.16 is hereby enacted to read as follows:

§9091.16. Broadmoor Neighborhood Improvement District

A. Creation. There is hereby created within the parish of Orleans, as more specifically provided in Subsection B of this Section, a body politic and corporate which shall be known as the Broadmoor Neighborhood Improvement District, referred to in this Section as the “district”. The district shall be a political subdivision of the state as defined in the Constitution of Louisiana.

B. Boundaries. The district shall be composed of that area within and including the following perimeter streets and avenues: beginning at the intersection of Nashville Ave. and S. Claiborne Ave. proceeding along Nashville Ave. to its intersection with Fontainebleau Dr., along Fontainebleau Dr. to its intersection with Octavia St., along Octavia St. to its intersection with S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, along S. Jefferson Davis Parkway to its intersection with Washington Ave., then along Washington Ave. to where it turns into Toledano St. and then along Toledano St. to its intersection with S. Claiborne Ave. and back to the intersection of S. Claiborne Ave. and Nashville Ave.

C. Purpose. The district is established for the purpose of promoting quality of life initiatives of the Broadmoor Improvement Association (BIA) that cater to residents living in the area included within the district and encouraging the beautification and overall benefit of the district as defined in the Redevelopment Plan for Broadmoor.

D. Governance. (1) The district shall be governed by the nine-member BIA board, referred to in this Section as the “board”.

(2)(a) Three board members shall be elected from each subgroup of the district.

(b) Elections will occur as provided in the district’s bylaws.

(3)(a) Board members shall serve two-year terms. (b) Any vacancy which occurs prior to the expiration of the terms for a board member shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original election. Board members shall be eligible for reelection.

(4) The board shall elect from its members a chairman, a vice chairman, a secretary-treasurer, and such other officers as it may deem necessary. The duties of the officers shall be fixed by the bylaws adopted by the board.

(5) The minute books and archives of the district shall be maintained by the secretary-treasurer of the board. The monies, funds, and accounts of the district shall be in the official custody of the board.

(6) The board shall adopt such rules, regulations, and bylaws as it deems necessary or advisable for conducting its business affairs. Rules and regulations of the board relative to the notice and conduct of meetings shall conform to applicable law, including R.S. 42:4.1 et seq., relative to open meetings. The board shall hold regular meetings as shall be provided for in the bylaws and may hold special meetings at such times and places within the district as may be prescribed in the bylaws.

(7) A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall keep minutes of all meetings and shall make them available through the secretary- treasurer of the board.

(8) Each member of the board shall have one vote, and the vote of a majority of the members of the board present and voting, a quorum being present, shall be required to decide any question upon which the board takes action.

(9) The members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses directly related to the governance of the district.

E. Powers and duties. The district, acting through its board, shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To sue and be sued.

(2) To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal.

(3) To receive and expend funds collected pursuant to Subsection F of this Section and in accordance with a budget adopted as provided by Subsection H of this Section.

(4) To enter into contracts with individuals or entities, private or public.

(5) To provide or enhance security patrols in the district, to provide for improved lighting, signage, or matters relating to the security of the district, to provide for the beautification of and improvements for the district, or to provide generally for the overall betterment of the district as outlined in the Broadmoor Redevelopment Plan.

(6) To enter into contracts and agreements with one or more other districts for the joint security, improvement, or betterment of all participating districts.

(7) To provide for such services and make such expenditures as the board deems proper for the upkeep of the district.

(8) To acquire or lease items and supplies which the board deems instrumental to achieving the purposes of the district.

(9) To acquire, lease, insure, and sell real property within the boundaries of the district in accordance with district plans.

(10) To procure and maintain liability insurance against any personal or legal liability of a board member that may be asserted or incurred based upon his service as a member of the board or that may arise as a result of his actions taken within the scope and discharge of his duties as a member of the board.

(11) To perform or have performed any other function or activity necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the district or for the overall betterment of the district.

F. Parcel fee. The governing authority of the city of New Orleans is hereby authorized to impose and collect a parcel fee within the district subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this Subsection. For purposes of this Section, a parcel is defined as a lot, a subdivided portion of ground, or an individual tract.

(1) The amount of the fee shall be as requested by duly adopted resolution of the board. The fee shall be a flat fee per improved parcel of land not to exceed one hundred dollars per year for each parcel. No fee shall be imposed upon any parcel whose owner qualifies for the special assessment level provided by Article VII, Section 18(G)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana.

(2)(b) The owner of each parcel located within the district shall be responsible for payment of the fee.

(3)(a) The fee shall be imposed only after the question of its imposition has been approved by a majority of the registered voters of the district who vote on the proposition at an election held for that purpose in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code. The fee shall not be increased during the period of its initial levy.

(b) The question of the imposition of the parcel fee shall be submitted to the voters in a proposition at an election held for that purpose in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code.

(c) If approved, the initial fee shall expire on December 31, 2015, but the fee may be renewed if approved by a majority of the registered voters of the district voting on the proposition at an election as provided in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph. Any election to authorize the renewal of the fee shall be held for that purpose in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code. If the fee is renewed, the term of the imposition of the fee shall be as provided