The original instrument was prepared by Michael Bell. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Ann S.
Brown.
DIGEST
SB 458 Reengrossed 2022 Regular Session Harris
Present law provides for a nine member board of commissioners of the Southeast Louisiana Flood
Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E), composed of at least one member from each parish within the
territorial jurisdiction of the authority.
Proposed law requires that the nine-member board of commissioners be composed of at least one
member from St. Bernard Parish, two members from Jefferson Parish, and three members from
Orleans Parish.
Present law includes the Tangipahoa Levee District in the SLFPA-E. Proposed law repeals present
law.
Proposed law provides that current commissioners serve until the end of their term or upon
resignation or death.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 38:330.1(C)(1)(a)(intro para); repeals R.S. 38:291(W)(2) and R.S.
38:330.1(B)(1)(a)(v))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways, and
Public Works to the original bill
1. Requires the nine member board of commissioners be composed of one member
from St. Bernard Parish, two members from Jefferson Parish, and three members
from Orleans Parish.
2. Changes the number of at-large members required from two to three.
3. Removes the Tangipahoa Levee District from the SLFPA-E.
4. Removes the provision changing number of certain professionals required on the
board.
5. Provides that current commissioners serve until the end of their term or upon
resignation or death. Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes technical corrections.