The original instrument was prepared by Carla S. Roberts. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by J.
W. Wiley.
DIGEST
Crowe SCR No. 120
Creates the Transformation Village Task to study and make recommendations with respect to the
feasibility of repurposing and reopening the closed amusement park in New Orleans and the
development of employment opportunities for Louisiana citizens.
Provides that the task force shall be composed of:
(1) The chair of the Senate Committee on Labor and Industrial Affairs, who shall serve as the
cochair of the task force.
(2) The chair of the House Committee on Labor and Industrial Affairs, who shall serve as the
cochair of the task force.
(3)Four members appointed by the mayor of the City of New Orleans.
(4) The executive director of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, or his designee.
(5)The secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, or his designee.
(6)The secretary of the Department of Economic Development, or his designee.
(7)The member of the Senate representing Senate District 1.
(8)The member of the Senate representing Senate District 3.
(9)The member of the House of Representatives representing House District 99.
(10)The member of the House of Representatives representing House District 100.
(11)The member of the House of Representatives representing House District 103.
(12)The member of the New Orleans City Council representing Council District E.
(13)One member appointed by the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce.
(14)One member appointed by Greater New Orleans, Inc.
(15) Two members appointed by the governor. (16)One member appointed by the president of the Senate.
(17)One member appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives.
Specifies that the members of the task force serve without compensation, except for such
reimbursement or per diem they are individually entitled to as members of the constituent group
they represent.
Requires that the task force report its findings to the legislature, with any recommendations for
legislation, not later than March 1, 2014. Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to original bill
1. Adds two members to task force.