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LA HB493

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District board from expropriating property within East Feliciana and St. Helena Parishes

  • Amends R.S. 38:3306(F), which currently authorizes the board to expropriate property for drainage and water conservation purposes

  • Maintains existing compensation requirements for expropriated property elsewhere in the district, including replacement cost for residential and commercial property (homes, businesses, barns, outbuildings, and churches)

  • Sponsored by Representative Robby Carter for the 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Prohibits expropriation by the board of commissioners of the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District in East Feliciana and St. Helena Parishes

FLOODING/CONTROL

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Highways and Public Works2/26/2026

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