The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Matt DeVille.
DIGEST
SB 197 Original 2022 Regular Session White
Proposed law provides, notwithstanding any contrary provision of law including the Code of
Governmental Ethics, a member of the board of commissioners of a groundwater district nominated
by an industrial user within the district, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate, who,
at the time of nomination is employed by, rendering compensated services to, or participating in a
transaction with the member's respective nominating entity, may continue to be employed by, render
compensated services to, or participate in transactions with the member's respective nominating
entity.
Proposed law is to be considered remedial and interpretive and applied retroactively and
prospectively.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 42:1123(47))