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DIGEST
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part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 109 Reengrossed 2017 Regular Session Claitor
Present law (R.S. 9:5821-5825) provides rules and exceptions for prescription by law and
for legal extensions due to the hardships caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Proposed law (R.S. 9:5826-5827) provides for the suspension or extension of peremption,
prescription, and certain legal deadlines due to the hardships caused by the floods of 2016.
Provides for the suspension or extension of prescriptive periods and peremptive periods for
the period of time between Aug. 12, 2016, and Sept. 30, 2016.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 9:5826 and 5827)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes technical changes.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Civil Law and
Procedure to the reengrossed bill:
1. Replace all provisions of proposed law with provisions limited to specifying the
purpose of proposed law and specifying the termination of the extension of the
prescriptive and peremptive periods.
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