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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
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
conducted or contract for by a political subdivision, the state, or the federal government for
drainage purposes, in the Comite River, West 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.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Natural Resources and
Environment to the reengrossed bill:
1. Correct the name of the river in the Scenic Rivers program from the Pearl River
to the West Pearl River.
2. Limit the exemption to operations conducted or contracted for by a political
subdivision, the state, or the federal government.
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