DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 273 Reengrossed 2023 Regular Session Farnum
Abstract: Provides for the expropriation of property in Sulphur.
Present law (R.S. 19:134) provides for the expropriation of property by a declaration of taking by
Calcasieu Parish and the city of Lake Charles.
Present law defines "governing authority" to include Calcasieu Parish and the city of Lake Charles.
Proposed law expands present law to include the city of Sulphur.
Present law (R.S. 19:134.1) provides for the authority of Calcasieu Parish and the city of Lake
Charles to expropriate property for street, drainage, water, utility, or sewerage projects prior to
judgment.
Proposed law expands present law to include the city of Sulphur.
(Amends the heading of Part III-E of Title 19 of the La. Revised Statutes of 1950 and R.S. 19:134
and 134.1(A))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure to the
original bill:
1. Remove certain references to the Consolidated Gravity Drainage Districts of Calcasieu
Parish.
2. Make technical changes.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Remove reference to the Consolidated Gravity Drainage Districts of Calcasieu Parish.