The bill amends various sections of Louisiana law to change the name of the Lafourche Basin Levee District to the Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District. This name change is reflected in multiple sections, including R.S. 38:101(C), 103(B), 291(F)(1), 325(C)(2) and (4), 326.1, 326.3(A) and (E), 326.4(A), 329.1(C), 329.2(A), 332, 334, 421(E), and 3086.24(J)(1). The amendments also clarify the responsibilities and powers of the newly named district, including its authority to maintain order and exercise police powers on levees, as well as its ability to contract with local sheriffs' offices for police protection.

Additionally, the bill outlines the financial arrangements between the Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District and other levee districts regarding mineral revenues and property taxes. It specifies the distribution of these revenues over the years, ensuring that a portion is allocated to the Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District. The bill also establishes the positions of executive director and assistant executive director for the district, detailing their roles and responsibilities in managing the district's affairs. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the operational framework and governance of the levee district while ensuring effective flood protection and drainage management in the region.

Statutes affected:
SB389 Original: 38:101(C), 38:103(B), 38:291(F)(1), 38:325(C)(2), 38:3(A), 38:4(A), 38:1(C), 38:2(A), 38:421(E), 38:24(J)(1), 49:8(B)(1)
SB389 Engrossed: 38:101(C), 38:103(B), 38:291(F)(1), 38:325(C)(2), 38:3(A), 38:4(A), 38:1(C), 38:2(A), 38:421(E), 38:24(J)(1), 49:8(B)(1)
SB389 Reengrossed: 38:101(C), 38:103(B), 38:291(F)(1), 38:325(C)(2), 38:3(A), 38:4(A), 38:1(C), 38:2(A), 38:421(E), 38:24(J)(1), 49:8(B)(1)
SB389 Enrolled: 38:101(C), 38:103(B), 38:291(F)(1), 38:325(C)(2), 38:3(A), 38:4(A), 38:1(C), 38:2(A), 38:421(E), 38:24(J)(1), 49:8(B)(1)
SB389 Act : 38:101(C), 38:103(B), 38:291(F)(1), 38:325(C)(2), 38:3(A), 38:4(A), 38:1(C), 38:2(A), 38:421(E), 38:24(J)(1), 49:8(B)(1)