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A or reimbursed in whole or in part with federal funds distributed, paid, or allocated to or by the state or a state department, agency, or official. However, La. R.S. 42:114.3A(3) provides an ex- ception for construction-related contracts entered into with entities more than two years follow- ing the initial declaration of disaster or emergency,provide that the entity is not the governmen- tal entity of the legislator. In this specific instance, since the project is more than two years after the initial declaration of disaster, and does not involve Rep. DeVillier's governmental entity, DeVillier House Movers would not be prohibited from entering into the contract to perform the house elevation project. The Board further concluded, and instructed me to inform you, that La. R.S. 42:1114.3A(5) would require Rep. DeVillier to disclose any compensation that he receives, directly or through DeVillier House Movers, through any contract that is funded in whole or in part by federal funds. The initial disclosure is required no later than thirty (30) days after the contract is entered into,with subsequent disclosures to be filed annually by May 15th of each year that the contract is in effect. This advisory opinion is based solely on the facts as set forth herein. Changes to the facts as pre- sented may result in a different application of the provisions of the Code of Governmental Eth- ics. The Board issues no opinion as to past conduct or as to laws other than the Code of Gov- ernmental Ethics, the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act, the Lobbyist Disclosure Act, and con- flict of interest provisions in the gaming laws. If you have any questions, please contact me at (800)842-6630 or(225)219-5600. Sincerely, LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS A A,-1 1119 David M.Bordelon For the Board