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LA SB292

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Stine

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "chief integrity officer" as an official title for the state inspector general and expands the office's mission to include improving government efficiency, optimizing operations, and modernizing government in addition to detecting waste, fraud, and corruption

  • Requires the inspector general to obtain Certified Inspector General certification from the Association of Inspectors General within one year of appointment if not already certified

  • Creates automatic succession provision where the next highest administrative position holder becomes inspector general if a vacancy exceeds six months, subject to Senate confirmation

  • Authorizes the inspector general to contract for professional services without public bid when reasonably necessary to fulfill duties

  • Repeals R.S. 49:220.26, eliminating provisions for reserve investigators and their qualifications

Legislative Description

Provides for the office and duties of the office of the state inspector general. (gov sig) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

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Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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