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HB 36 Original 2023 Regular Session Travis Johnson
Abstract: Provides for the boundaries of the Delta Agriculture Research and Sustainability District
and immunity for certain district personnel.
Present law (R.S. 3:341(D)) establishes the boundaries of the Delta Agriculture Research and
Sustainability District which are coterminous with East Carroll and Tensas parishes.
Proposed law expands the boundaries of the district to include the boundaries of Concordia and
Madison parishes.
Proposed law specifies that the board, its members, and its agents are immune from personal liability
for good faith acts related to the board's responsibilities. Further specifies that this immunity applies
to all costs, damages, and attorney fees arising from claims and suits against them related to matters
where the immunity applies.
(Amends R.S. 3:341(D); Adds R.S. 3:342(J))