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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE BILL NO. 254
BY REPRESENTATIVE LORUSSO
LEASES: Provides relative to leasing of certain marina facilities operated by Jefferson
Parish
AN ACT1
To enact R.S. 41:1224.1, relative to leases of certain marina property operated by Jefferson2
Parish; to exempt such leases from general requirements for advertising and bidding;3
and to provide for related matters.4
Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published5
as provided by Article III, Section 13 of the Constitution of6
Louisiana.7
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:8
Section 1. R.S. 41:1224.1 is hereby enacted to read as follows:9
ยง1224.1. Exceptions to advertisement and bidding requirements10
The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to the lease or sublease of11
facilities of the Bucktown Marina that are owned and operated by the governing12
authority of Jefferson Parish pursuant to a lease between the state and the parish.13
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, if not14
signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature15
by the governor, as provided in Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If16
vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, this Act shall become17
effective on the day following such approval.18 HLS 14RS-613 ORIGINAL
HB NO. 254
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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)]
Lorusso HB No. 254
Abstract: Exempts the Bucktown Marina in Jefferson Parish from laws requiring
advertising and bidding on leases of public property.
Present law establishes procedures applicable to the lease of public property; generally
requires the public entity to publicly advertise the proposed lease to solicit bidders and
requires the awarding of the lease to the highest bidder who meets the requirements of law.
Provides relative to terms and renewals of such leases. Provides exceptions.
Proposed law provides an additional exception from present law applicable to the Bucktown
Marina in Jefferson Parish. Otherwise retains present law.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 41:1224.1)