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LA HB8

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tony Bacala

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the validity period for written authorizations allowing legislative staff to attend executive sessions of state retirement system board meetings from one calendar year to four calendar years

  • Authorizations must be made in writing by the chairman of the House or Senate Committee on Retirement, specifically naming the staff member(s) and submitted to the retirement system board director

  • Modified authorizations also now remain valid for four calendar years from the date of submission, rather than one year

  • Chairmen of the House and Senate Retirement Committees retain authority to revoke or modify any authorization at any time by providing written notice

Legislative Description

Provides relative to legislative staff attendance at executive sessions of meetings of any state or statewide retirement system board or committee (OR NO IMPACT APV)

RETIREMENT SYSTEMS

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Retirement.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Retirement1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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