DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 116 Reengrossed 2018 Regular Session Zeringue
Abstract: Authorizes and directs the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to issue rules,
regulations, or guidelines for the implementation of their existing contracting authority and
provides for sunset review of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.
Present law authorizes the executive director of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
(CPRA) to use his contracting authority, or the contracting authority of any state department or
agency, for the operation and maintenance of an integrated coastal protection project. Specifies that
the contracting authority includes construction management at risk, operation and maintenance,
design-build, design-build-operate and maintain, design-build-finance-operate and maintain,
outcome-based performance contracts, or any combination of design, construction, finance, and
services.
Proposed law requires the CPRA to promulgate, through the Administrative Procedure Act, rules,
regulations, or guidelines for the implementation of the contracting authority.
Proposed law requires sunset review of the CPRA and the CPRA Board for July 1, 2023. Further
provides for a sunset review every six years thereafter to coincide with the review and adoption of
the comprehensive master plan for coastal restoration.
(Amends R.S. 49:214.6.2(A); Adds R.S. 49:191(11)(a))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Require sunset review of the CPRA and the CPRA Board for July 1, 2023.
2. Provide for a sunset review every six years to coincide with the review and adoption of
the comprehensive master plan for coastal restoration.
3. Make technical changes.