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HB 181 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Bishop
Abstract: Re-creates the Dept. of Natural Resources until June 30, 2020.
Present law requires the Dept. of Natural Resources to terminate one year from July 1, 2016, and to
begin termination on July 1, 2016, unless legislation is enacted to re-create the department prior to
that date.
Proposed law requires the Dept. of Natural Resources to terminate on July 1, 2020, and to begin the
process of terminating on July 1, 2020. Supersedes provisions of "Sunset Law" requiring certain
procedures for re-creation and a separate bill to re-create each statutory entity within the department.
Effective June 30, 2016.
(Adds R.S. 49:191(9)(b); Repeals R.S. 49:191(6)(c))