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HB 886 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Gaines
Abstract: Increases the membership of the Port of South La. Commission from seven members to
nine members.
Present law provides that the Port of South La. Commission shall be governed by a board of seven
members.
Proposed law adds two additional members appointed by the governor at his sole discretion.
(Amends R.S. 34:2471(A)(intro. para.), (6), (7), and (8); Adds R.S. 34:2471(A)(9))