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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE BILL NO. 680
BY REPRESENTATIVE ST. GERMAIN
TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides relative to topographical mapping
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 48:36, relative to topographic mapping; to provide for mandatory2
development and maintenance of a statewide digital geospatial database; and to3
provide for related matters.4
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:5
Section 1. R.S. 48:36 is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:6
ยง36. Topographic mapping7
A. The department may shall develop and maintain a statewide digital8
geospatial database with the assistance of other state agencies or departments. The9
department shall act as authority for geographic names, set standards for the mapping10
of topographic features, and plan and manage data collection for incorporation into11
a statewide database. Rules and regulations shall be promulgated by the department12
in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as are necessary for the13
planning and managing of the geospatial data.14
B. The department shall submit a written report to the House and Senate15
committees on transportation, highways, and public works providing for a program16
and plan of implementation for the development and maintenance of a statewide17
digital geospatial database as required by Subsection A of this Section no later than18
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
St. Germain HB No. 680
Abstract: Requires DOTD to develop and maintain a statewide digital geospatial database
with the assistance of other state agencies and departments.
Present law provides that DOTD may develop and maintain a statewide digital geospatial
database.
Proposed law provides that DOTD shall develop and maintain a statewide digital geospatial
database with the assistance of other state agencies and departments.
Proposed law provides that DOTD shall submit a written report to the House and Senate
committees on transportation, highways, and public works providing for a program and plan
of implementation for the development and maintenance of a statewide digital geospatial
database no later than Dec. 31, 2012.
(Amends R.S. 48:36)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways
and Public Works to the original bill.
1. Provided that other state agencies and departments provide assistance to DOTD
in the development and maintenance of statewide digital geospatial database.