Revises the membership and powers and duties of the Ground Water Resources Commission. (8/1/12)
Amends the appointing process for certain occupational licensing boards, committees, and authorities
Provides with respect to membership on various boards, commissions, and entities that is based on congressional districts
Amends provisions of law regarding the provision of indigent defense services
Establishes and provides for the Louisiana Domestic Violence Commission.
Transfers the La. Special Education Center from the Special School District to the Louisiana Department of Health and renames the center. (gov sig) (EN -$75,648 SD RV See Note)
Revises route designation of the Creole Nature Trail and Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway District in Cameron and Calcasieu parishes and adds route designation for the Flyway Byway in Jefferson Davis Parish. (gov sig)
Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgments against the state in the consolidated actions entitled Canella et al. v Oliver et al. consolidated with Troy V. Canella v Oliver et al.