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HB 87 Original 2023 Regular Session Adams
Abstract: Provides relative to the board of commissioners of East Feliciana Gas Utility District No.
1.
Present law authorizes a parish governing authority to create gas utility districts which are authorized
to construct, acquire, sell, lease, mortgage, extend, improve, maintain, and operate any revenue
producing gas public utility.
Present law provides for boards of commissioners to govern such districts. If a district includes one
or more municipalities, present law provides that the board has nine members, seven appointed by
the parish and two appointed by the municipalities. Provides that commissioners serve staggered
five-year terms.
Proposed law provides relative to the board of commissioners of East Feliciana Gas Utility District
No. 1. Provides that the board is comprised of five members, three appointed by the parish
governing authority and one each appointed by the municipal governing authorities of Wilson and
Norwood. Otherwise retains present law.
Proposed law provides for termination of terms of board members serving on the effective date of
proposed law.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 33:4303(C)(3))