HB62

Provides relative to the membership of the Louisiana Women's Policy and Research Commission

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana HB62 increases the membership of the Louisiana Women's Policy and Research Commission to 26 members.

Louisiana HB62 amends the membership of the Louisiana Women's Policy and Research Commission, increasing its size to 26 members. The commission, which advises the governor on issues affecting women in the state, will now include an additional member: the secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs or their designee. The commission will also include 13 women with significant academic or professional expertise in various areas of law and society. The bill ensures the commission remains reflective of all geographic regions of the state.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

DDDRDRRRRRRRDRRRDRDRDRRDRRRRDDDDRRRRRRRRRRRRRDRRDRRDRRDDRRRRRRDRRRRRRRDDRRRRDRDDDDRRDRDRRRD

0 Nay

14 Absent

DRRRRRRRRRRDRD

Calendar

May 6

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

Mar 18

9:00 AM

House Committee on Health & Welfare

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 529.

May 29

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 28

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.