DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 198 Original 2017 Regular Session Hilferty
Abstract: Authorizes the governing authority of Jefferson Parish to assign or sublease certain
property leased from the state for recreational, cultural, commercial, or economic
development purposes.
Proposed law authorizes Jefferson Parish to sublease or assign a lease of state property or water
bottom adjacent to Lake Pontchartrain, except for mineral leases, with consent of the commissioner
of administration. The assignee or subleasee shall be selected by Jefferson Parish in accordance with
the parish's procurement ordinances and shall be supervised by Jefferson Parish. Proposed law
authorizes an assignment or sublease for recreational, cultural, commercial, or economic
development purposes.
Proposed law authorizes the commissioner of administration and the governing authority of Jefferson
Parish to enter a sharing agreement of any rents, royalties, bonuses, or other revenue collected from
an assignment or sublease authorized by proposed law.
Proposed law requires that any such assignment or sublease be subject to present law holding the
state and its political subdivisions harmless for actions taken to construct, operate, or maintain
integrated coastal protection and shall not negatively impact hurricane and flood protection.
Proposed law requires any lease or amendment of a lease between the state and Jefferson Parish
include a term of 99 years, provided that the parish has maintained substantial improvements on the
leased property and has operated the facilities on a continuous basis for public use.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 41:1226)