Senate Bill No. [insert number] proposes amendments to the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District, including a name change to the Lafitte Area Levee District. The bill outlines new requirements for the board of commissioners, increasing the number of required professionals with at least ten years of experience from two to four, with one being a civil engineer residing on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish. Additionally, it establishes term limits for board members, stipulating that all members, starting January 1, 2026, will serve four-year terms, not to exceed three consecutive terms.

The bill also specifies that the official domicile of the board will be in Jefferson Parish, with all meetings required to be held in the same location as the Southeast Louisiana Flood Authority-West offices. This legislation aims to enhance the governance and operational structure of the levee district, ensuring that qualified professionals are appointed and that the board operates within defined term limits and meeting locations. The proposed changes will take effect on August 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
SB238 Original: 11:411(11), 38:291(Y)(2), 49:8(B)(1)