| Advisory Opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Brad Daigle, a
candidate for House of Representatives - District 60, from continuing to represent
political subdivisions through his private companies, should he get elected. |
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Brad Daigle, a candidate for House of Representatives -
District 60, owns the following companies: Insurance & Financial Services,
Inc. ("IFS") and Allied Benefits Solutions, LLC ("ABS"). These companies
represent several political subdivisions for their employee benefits programs
and insurance needs. These companies are contracted as independent contractors
and the professional services offered are classified as insurance/professional
services and not subject to the state bid laws. Further, the companies receive
a commission or a consulting fee for providing these professional services.
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La. R.S. 42:1113C prohibits a legislator, member of his immediate
family, or legal entity in which he has a controlling interest from bidding on,
entering into, or having a substantial economic interest in any contract, subcontract, or
other transaction involving the legislator's agency.
La. R.S. 42:1113D prohibits a legislator, or the spouse of such person
or any legal entity of a person from entering into any contract with state
government.
La. R.S. 42:1102(2)(a)(iv) defines " agency"
to mean the agency or house of the legislature by which a public employee is
employed and the legislative branch in the case of legislators.
La. R.S. 42:1102(9)
defines "elected official" to mean any person holding an office in a
governmental entity which is filled by the vote of the appropriate electorate.
La. R.S. 42:1102(19) defines "public servant"
to mean a public employee or an elected official.
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Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Kathryn Calmes |
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