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)]
Harris HB No. 539
Abstract: Authorizes the exchange of 16th section and other land by the Avoyelles Parish
School Board and provides for the reservation of mineral rights by the state.
Proposed law authorizes the Avoyelles Parish School Board to exchange any school lands,
including 16th section lands, indemnity lands, or other immovable property for other land in
Avoyelles Parish. Requires the school board to obtain an appraisal of the lands and requires that
such appraisal be available for public inspection. Requires that the land to be received by the
school board be of equal or greater value than the exchanged land. Provides that the school
board shall reserve all mineral rights to the state. Proposed law authority terminates on Aug. 1,
2015.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 41:906; Repeals R.S. 41:906-effective Aug. 1, 2015)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill.
1. Adds that proposed law authority shall terminate on Aug. 1, 2015.
2. Repeals proposed law effective Aug. 1, 2015.