Read Administrative Rules

The secretary of state has rule making authority under La. R.S. 36:742 and Archives to promulgate administrative rules to provide more detail for certain records management laws passed by the Legislature that set broad policy. Visit the Division of Administration's website for more information about the Louisiana Administrative Code.

Permanent Rules

Title 4. Administration

Part XVII. Records Management Policies and Practices

Emergency Rules

None

Notice of Intent

Title 4. Administration

Part XVII.  Records Management Policies and Practices (Published 7.20.25)

Title 25. Cultural Resources

Part VI. Department of State's Museums (Published 9.20.18)

Legislative Narrative Reports Submitted

Title 4. Administration

Records Management Policies and Practices (Initial Report submitted 7.10.25)

Title 25. Cultural Resources

Part VI. Department of State's Museums (Initial Report Submitted 9.20.18)

Potpourri

Part VI. Department of State's Museums (Substantive Change) (Published 4.20.19)

Public Hearings Scheduled

Title 4. Administration

Records Management Policies and Practices (Amends Chapters 1 - 15) (Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 10 a.m. in the auditorium at the Louisiana State Archives Building, 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809)

• Interested persons are invited to attend and present data, views, comments, or arguments, orally or in writing.

Title 25. Cultural Resources

Part VI. Department of State's Museums (New Rule) (Agenda for Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 at the Secretary of State's Office in Baton Rouge)
Part VI. Department of State's Museums (Substantive Changes) (Agenda for Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge (See Potpourri)