Louisiana § RS 24:101 - Purpose and findings
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 24:101 — Purpose and findings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 24:101. Purpose and findings
A. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in severe declines in revenue for both private and public sector entities and, if no action is taken, the state of Louisiana will face significant funding challenges threatening the ability to finance state obligations.
B. Like thousands of businesses in Louisiana being forced to reevaluate the nature and scope of their operations in these trying times, the state of Louisiana must do the same. It is imperative to act swiftly to reduce the operational costs of state government entities through all means necessary and available, including efficiencies, economies, enhanced effectiveness, and other means to streamline government and overcome the financial challenges in the near future.
C. While many changes were implemented following the activities of the Commission on Streamlining Government created in 2009, the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on state funding has demonstrated that more must be done to reduce the operational costs of state entities.
Acts 2009, No. 491, §1, eff. July 10, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 861, §10; Acts 2020, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 24, §1, July 13, 2020.
NOTE: See R.S. 24:108 and 109 relative to effect and effectiveness of Part.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 24:101 cover?
Section RS 24:101 ("Purpose and findings") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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