HLS 22RS-384 ENGROSSED
2022 Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 348
BY REPRESENTATIVE AMEDEE
DISTRICTS/RECREATION: Provides relative to recreation districts in St. Mary Parish
1 AN ACT
2To enact R.S. 33:4564.8, relative to recreation districts in St. Mary Parish; to increase the
3 per diem paid to the boards of commissioners of such districts; and to provide for
4 related matters.
5 Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published
6 as provided by Article III, Section 13 of the Constitution of
7 Louisiana.
8Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
9 Section 1. R.S. 33:4564.8 is hereby enacted to read as follows:
10 ยง4564.8. Recreation districts in St. Mary Parish; per diem
11 Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4564(B), the members of the
12 boards of commissioners of recreation districts in St. Mary Parish may each receive
13 a per diem of not less than ten dollars nor more than sixty-five dollars for attending
14 meetings of the board for a maximum of twelve meetings each year. Per diem paid
15 pursuant to this Section shall be paid out of the funds of the district.
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HB NO. 348
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)]
HB 348 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Amedee
Abstract: Provides for an increase in the per diem paid to members of the boards of
commissioners of recreation districts in St. Mary Parish.
Present law authorizes parish governing authorities to create recreation districts. Provides
that the purposes of such districts are to own and operate playgrounds and other facilities or
to engage in activities which would promote recreation and the general health and well-being
of youths. Provides for their powers and duties.
Present law provides that the recreation districts are governed by a board of five
commissioners and provides for their appointments and terms of office.
Present law provides that the members of the board of commissioners shall each receive a
per diem of $10 for each meeting they attend, to be paid from district funds, not to exceed
12 meetings per year.
Proposed law authorizes members of the boards of commissioners of recreation districts in
St. Mary Parish to receive a per diem of not less than $10 nor more than $65 for each
meeting they attend.
Otherwise retains present law.
(Adds R.S. 33:4564.8)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Municipal, Parochial
and Cultural Affairs to the original bill:
1. Make receipt of per diem optional.
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