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LA SB89
Bill
AI Summary
- Governor's appointments to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans will now require Senate confirmation, changing from the previous system where no confirmation was needed
- Board members can only be removed for cause after written charges by the attorney general and a public hearing before a three-person commission
- The removal commission consists of three disinterested citizens from the port's jurisdiction, appointed by the governor, the president of Tulane University, and the president of Loyola University in New Orleans
- Removed members retain the right to challenge their removal in court
- Applies only to persons appointed to the board on or after August 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Requires the board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans to be confirmed by the Senate. (2/3-CA6s43(3))(8/1/25)
PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS
Last Action
Reconsidered.
6/9/2025
Committee Referrals
House and Governmental Affairs5/7/2025
Governmental Affairs4/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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