House Bill No. [insert number] aims to amend the regulations governing the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District by removing the existing deadline for the board to promulgate regulations related to watershed management. Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement that these regulations be established prior to January 1, 2026, thereby allowing the board greater flexibility in developing and implementing these regulations without a fixed timeline.

The amended legal language now states that "The board shall promulgate regulations for watershed management within the district," which emphasizes the board's ongoing responsibility to manage watershed issues without the constraint of a deadline. This change is intended to enhance the board's ability to address watershed management effectively and adaptively as needed.

Statutes affected:
HB165 Original: 38:3306(A)(2)
HB165 Engrossed: 38:3306(A)(2)
HB165 Enrolled: 38:3306(A)(2)