House Bill No. by Representative Jacob Landry proposes to amend the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District's membership by removing Vermilion Parish as a member. The bill specifically amends R.S. 15:1109(A) to eliminate Vermilion Parish from the list of parishes included in the district, which now consists of Acadia, Allen, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, St. Landry, St. Martin, and St. Mary. Additionally, the bill amends R.S. 15:1109.1(A) to reduce the number of commissioners on the board from eleven to ten, thereby removing the position of a commissioner who was a qualified elector residing in Vermilion Parish.

Furthermore, the bill repeals R.S. 15:1109.1(A)(11), which previously outlined the appointment process for the Vermilion Parish commissioner. The remaining commissioners will continue to be appointed by various local officials, ensuring that the governance of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District remains intact despite the removal of Vermilion Parish. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action.

Statutes affected:
HB166 Original: 15:1109(A), 15:1(A), 15:1(A)(11)