2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 24 — Legislature and laws
RS 24:663 — Duties and functions

§663. Duties and functions

A. The committee shall make such studies and examinations of the matters pertaining to the capital outlay affairs and needs of the state and its political subdivisions as may be deemed desirable by the committee or the legislature. The committee shall make such reports of its finding and recommendations with regard to such matters to the legislature upon its request or as is deemed advisable by the committee.

B. Prior to and during each regular session of the legislature, the committee may make such studies and hold such hearings with respect to capital requests or budgets and with respect to the preliminary capital outlay recommendations it deems appropriate and necessary to carry out its duties and functions.

C. Following the review, analysis, and study of the proposed capital outlay budget, the committee shall submit its findings and recommendations thereon to the members of the legislature not later than one week prior to each regular session of the legislature.

D. The committee shall make such continuing studies and examinations of matters pertaining to the capital outlay needs of the state and its agencies and political subdivisions, shall make quarterly reports and recommendations to the legislature, and shall make such other reports as the committee or the legislature deems advisable.

E. The committee shall have the full power and authority to adopt rules and regulations prescribing and governing its procedures, policies, meetings, and any and all other activities relating to its functions and duties.

Acts 1984, No. 491, §1.