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Docket No. 22-376
 
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RE:
Staff memo regarding the filing of a R.S. 42:1115.2 Disclosure Statement filed by State Senator Glen Womack.
Facts:
Senator Womack filed a R.S. 42:1115.2 disclosure statement disclosing admission to attend the Annual Meeting of the Organization of Parish Administrative Officials in Marksville, LA, where he attended as a speaker. After filing the disclosure, Senator Womack submitted a letter stating he did not think he needed to file since he attended as as a speaker, received prior approval from his agency, and his agency paid all other costs.
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1123(13)(a)(i) The acceptance by a public servant of complimentary admission to a civic, non-profit, educational, or political event when the public servant is:
(aa) A program honoree.
(bb) Giving a speech at the event.
(cc) A panel member for a discussion occurring at the event.
(dd) Attending the event to assist an elected official who meets the provisions of this Item when the public servant is under the supervision of the elected official and such assistance is within the ordinary employment duties of the public servant.
(ii) The acceptance by a public servant of complimentary admission to a fundraising event for a
candidate or political party.
(iii) The acceptance by a public servant of complimentary admission to a fundraising event held by or for the benefit of an educational institution or by or for the benefit of a nonprofit organization which conducts educational programs.
(b) The provisions of Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph shall not apply to admission to any
professional, semi-professional, or collegiate sporting event.


La. R.S. 42:1115.2 provides that the provisions of R.S. 42:1111 or 1115 shall not preclude the acceptance by a public servant of complimentary admission, lodging, and reasonable transportation, or reimbursement for such expenses, if the agency head of the public servant's agency certifies each of the following:

(1) The public servant's acceptance of complimentary admission, lodging, and reasonable transportation, or reimbursement for such expenses, is either of direct benefit to the agency or will enhance the knowledge or skill of the public servant as it relates to the performance of his public service.
(2) The agency head approved the public servant's acceptance of complimentary admission, lodging, and reasonable transportation, or reimbursement for such expenses, prior to acceptance.
La. R.S. 42:1115.2 requires any public servant who accepts complimentary admission, lodging, and reasonable transportation, or reimbursement for such expenses to file with the Louisiana Board of Ethics, within sixty (60) after such acceptance, a certification disclosing:
(1) The date and location of complimentary admission, lodging, or transportation and a brief description of its purpose.
(2) The name of the person who gave, provided, paid for, or reimbursed by the person for admission, lodging, and transportation.
(3) The certification required herein shall include the certifications of the agency head.
Recommendations:
Advise that the R.S. 42:1115.2 disclosure was not required to be filed.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2022-376 - 1115.2 Disclosure Glen Womack