The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by James Benton.
DIGEST
SB 57 Reengrossed 2023 Regular Session Foil
Present law provides that when any communications district is created wholly within a single parish,
the parish governing authority creating it may appoint a board of commissioners composed of seven
members to govern its affairs and shall fix the domicile of the board at any point within the parish.
Proposed law retains present law but provides that members of the East Baton Rouge Parish
Communications District board may appoint a designee in the event a member of the board cannot
attend a meeting.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 33:9103(A)(6))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs to
the original bill
1. Provides that members of the East Baton Rouge Parish Communications District
board may appoint a proxy.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes technical changes.
2. Changes the designation from proxy to designee in regard to board appointments.