DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 180 Reengrossed 2015 Regular Session Bouie
Abstract: Prohibits the new construction of any pre-K through 12th grade school on property
formerly used as a waste site.
Proposed law prohibits the governing authority of any public school or school in a special school
district from approving, authorizing, or implementing a plan for the new construction of a school for
grades pre-K-12 on land formerly used in the disposal, storage, or deposition of sewage sludge, solid
waste, hazardous waste, or oilfield waste.
Proposed law provides that proposed law shall not apply to the repair and ordinary maintenance of
an existing school.
(Adds R.S. 17:173)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Add that proposed law applies to new construction and shall not apply to the repair and
ordinary maintenance of an existing school.