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DIGEST
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part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 197 Engrossed 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 a privately owned entity 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 shall be applied prospectively.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 42:1123(47))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on House and
Governmental Affairs to the engrossed bill:
1. Remove a board member nominated by an industrial user from applicability of
proposed law.
2. Remove provision for retroactive applicability of proposed law.
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