The original instrument was prepared by Ashley Mitchell Carter. The following
digest, which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared
by Tim Prather.
DIGEST
SB 22 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Thompson
Present law provides that the district shall be governed and controlled by a board of nine
commissioners.
Proposed law increase the membership of the board from nine to 10.
Present law provides that five members will be appointed at the discretion of the governor, two of
whom will be minorities.
Proposed law provides that six members will be appointed at the discretion of the governor, two of
whom will be minorities.
Present law provides that five members, consisting of five appointments at the discretion of the
governor, will be appointed for six-year terms.
Proposed law provides that six members, consisting of six appointments at the discretion of the
governor, will be appointed for six-year terms.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 38:3087.4(A) and (B))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental
Affairs to the original bill
1. Increases the Board of Commissioners membership from nine to 10.