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)] HB 250 Original 2016 Regular Session Carmody Abstract: Amends the definition of the terms "Excavation" or "excavate" and adds Memorial Day and Christmas Eve to an enumerated list of recognized holidays observed by regional notification centers. Present law defines "Excavation" or "excavate". Proposed law amends the definition of "Excavation" or "excavate". Proposed law removes an element of intent by deleting the phrase "for the purpose of" from the definition. Further, proposed law makes an illustrative list of examples nonexclusive and provides for additional circumstances to be included in the definition of "Excavation" or "excavate". Present law enumerates certain holidays to be observed by regional notification centers as defined in present law. Proposed law adds Memorial Day and Christmas Eve to the list of holidays to be observed by regional notification centers. Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action. (Amends R.S. 40:1749.12(intro. para.) and (6) and 1749.13(B)(1) and (4))