The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Alan Miller.
DIGEST
SB 415 Original 2016 Regular Session Gatti
Proposed law creates the Lake Bisteneau Recreation and Water Conservation District as a political
subdivision of the state for the purpose of the preservation, promotion, and development of the
wealth and natural resources of the district by the conservation of the soil and water of Lake
Bisteneau for agricultural, recreational, commercial, and sanitary purposes and by the regulation of
aquatic plant growth.
Proposed law creates a board of commissioners to manage the district consisting of fifteen
commissioners, each of whom must be a qualified elector of Bienville, Bossier, or Webster parishes
or own land in the district.
Proposed law provides for powers and duties of the district and the board.
Proposed law authorizes the board to levy taxes, parcel and other fees, issue bonds, and incur debt
for the benefit of the district.
Proposed law authorizes the board to promulgate rules and regulations to accomplish the purposes
of the district.
Effective August 1, 2016.
(Adds R.S. 38:3087.361 through 3087.379)