The amendment would require senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointees to the State Police Commission. The seven-member State Police Commission is responsible for administrating and regulating the state police service. The commission's stated mission is, "to provide an independent, merit-based, system to empower the State of Louisiana to recruit, develop, and retain a state police force with the highest level of professionalism and proactive engagement in providing service to and protection of Louisiana’s citizens and visitors."

Currently, six members of the Louisiana State Police Commission are appointed by the governor. The presidents of Centenary College, Dillard University, Loyola University, Tulane University, Xavier University, and Louisiana College each nominate three individuals. The governor selects one member from each of the presidents' nominations. The members must each be from one of the state's six congressional districts. The seventh member is an employee representative that is elected by members of the State Police Service. The appointments are currently not subject to confirmation by the Louisiana State Senate.