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DIGEST
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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 190 Reengrossed 2019 Regular Session Chabert
Present law provides for the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board to be
composed of the leadership of various state agencies, departments, commissions of the
executive, and legislative branches of state government or their designees.
Proposed law adds the lieutenant governor or his designee to the board, and requires the
designee to be an employee of the office of the lieutenant governor.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 49:214.5.1(B)(15) and (C), Adds R.S. 49:214.5.1(D))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Retains ex officio status (no authority to vote and attendance does not count
towards a quorum) of both the House of Representative and Senate members.
2. Requires all designees to be employees of the respective state agency,
department, or commission, or be members of the respective legislative
entity.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Natural Resources and
Environment to the reengrossed bill:
1. Remove the requirement that the designees be employees of the respective state
agency, department, or commission, or be members of the respective legislative
entity.
2. Make technical changes.
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