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LA HB633
Bill
Status
4/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Braud
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AI Summary
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Reduces the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East board membership from 9 to 7 members, with required representation from St. Bernard Parish (1), Jefferson Parish (2), and Orleans Parish (3)
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Changes board composition to require 4 governor-appointed members with specific backgrounds: one CPA licensed in Louisiana, one Louisiana-licensed attorney, one law enforcement professional, and one at-large member
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Adds 3 new university-nominated positions where the governor selects from lists of 3 nominees submitted by LSU College of Engineering, Southern University Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Tulane School of Science and Engineering
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Increases the maximum consecutive terms a board member may serve from 2 to 3 terms, while retaining the 4-year term length and requirement to sit out 4 years before reappointment
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Consolidates regional director authority from multiple directors to a single director for the West Bank authority, with the board president serving as backup for nominating committee administrative duties
Legislative Description
Provides relative to the boards of commissioners for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East and the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank
LEVEES/BDS & DISTRICTS
Last Action
Becomes HB 688.
5/13/2025