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HB 640 Reengrossed 2020 Regular Session Charles Owen
Abstract: Provides relative to general limitations relative to per diem paid to members of the board
of commissioners of waterworks districts and repeals provisions relative to certain
waterworks districts with respect to the per diem paid to board members.
Present law authorizes parishes to create waterworks districts, which have control of water systems
in their respective districts. Provides for meetings of the board of commissioners of any such
district.
Present law authorizes a per diem of up to $60 for waterworks district commissioners for attendance
of meetings for up to 24 regular meetings and 12 special meetings each year. Proposed law changes
per diem to an amount not less than $60 and not more than per diem paid to members of the La.
legislature for each meeting that commissioners attend.
Present law provides for limits on per diem for particular districts and parishes. Proposed law
repeals these particular provisions in accordance with proposed law.
(Amends R.S. 33:3819(A); Repeals R.S. 33:3819(B)-(L))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Establish per diem limits of not less than $60 and not more than per diem paid to
members of the La. legislature.
2. Restore present law provisions that authorize per diem to be paid for up to 24 regular
meetings and 12 special meetings each year.