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HB 975 Original 2022 Regular Session Davis
Abstract: Modifies the composition of the board of commissioners of the capital area groundwater
conservation district and the term limits of commissioners.
Present law provides the appointments of the board of commissioners of the capital area groundwater
conservation district.
Present law provides for the appointment of 13 members of the board of commissioners.
Proposed law modifies present law by reducing the appointments from 13 to 12 and removes one
member appointed from nominations by the La. Farm Bureau Federation and the La. Cattlemen's
Association.
Present law prohibits commissioners from serving more than two consecutive regular terms, with
the exception of members representing governmental entities.
Proposed law modifies present law by increasing the number of consecutive regular terms from two
to three.
Proposed law specifies that a commissioner that is appointed to fill an unexpired term is eligible to
serve consecutively no more than three full terms.
(Amends R.S. 38:3074(A)(6), (7), (8), and (9), (C), and (E); Adds R.S. 38:3074(F))