Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 42, § 1118.1. Studies or position papers on public policy

A. If not otherwise prohibited by this Chapter, any public employee of the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of state government or any local governmental subdivision who contracts with a person or governmental entity to provide political position papers, economic studies, or policy statements relative to public policy concerning any rule, regulation, or legislation proposed, passed, or adopted by the state or any of its political subdivisions, or any entity receiving public funds, shall disclose the name and address of the person or governmental entity engaging his services, the amount of the contract, and the nature of the business or relationship.

B. The disclosure statements required by this Section shall be filed with the appropriate ethics body for public employees prior to the publication, dissemination, or public release of such paper, study, or statement.