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HB 97 Reengrossed 2022 Regular Session Magee
Abstract: Extends the termination date for provisions governing the restoration or rehabilitation
of a levee not maintained with federal funds and not publicly bid.
Present law (R.S. 38:2212(C)(3)(a)) grants a public entity the ability to restore or rehabilitate a levee
not maintained with federal funds.
Proposed law maintains present law.
Present law specifies that the provisions contained in R.S. 38:2212(C)(3)(a) are effective until Dec.
31, 2022.
Proposed law extends the termination date from Dec. 31, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2028.
(Amends R.S. 38:2212(C)(3))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Make technical changes.
2. Modify proposed law to extend the termination date for provisions governing the
restoration or rehabilitation of a levee not maintained with federal funds and not publicly
bid to Dec. 31, 2028, instead of removing the termination date.