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 bill also includes provisions for the responsibilities and authority of the newly named district, including the establishment of a police force and the ability to contract with local sheriffs' offices for police protection.

Additionally, the bill outlines the financial responsibilities and revenue-sharing arrangements between the Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District and other levee districts, particularly regarding mineral revenues and ad valorem property taxes. It specifies the percentages of revenue that will be allocated to the Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District over the coming years, ensuring that it continues to receive funding for levee protection and maintenance. The bill 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)