The original instrument was prepared by J. W. Wiley. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Linda
Nugent.
DIGEST
SB 132 Reengrossed 2017 Regular Session White
Present law provides for prohibited uses on certain rivers in the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act. Further
provides that the prohibited uses are channelization, clearing and snagging, channel realignment, and
reservoir construction.
Proposed law allows for the permitting of clearing and snagging, and dredging operations for
drainage purposes, in the Comite River, Pearl River, Tchefuncte River, Bogue Falaya River, Abita
River, Amite River, and Bayou Manchac.
Effective August 1, 2017.
(Amends R.S. 56:1855(M)(2); adds R.S. 56:1855(O))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Adds the Pearl River, Tchefuncte River, Bogue Falaya River, and Abita River.
2. Legislative Bureau technical amendment.