This bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana law concerning the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank and the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District. Notably, the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District is renamed to the Lafitte Area Levee District. The governance structure is modified, with the board of commissioners for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank taking over the responsibilities of the Lafitte Area Levee District starting August 1, 2026. The bill also establishes a new compliance officer position for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East and outlines the responsibilities of the chief law enforcement officer, specifically limiting their authority to law enforcement operations.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for legal proceedings involving the Lafitte Area Levee District, ensuring that any ongoing legal matters as of August 1, 2026, will continue under its name. It also clarifies the composition of the board of commissioners, increasing its membership from seven to nine, and specifies the residency requirements for board members. The Louisiana State Law Institute is tasked with making necessary technical changes to reflect these updates in statutory references.

Statutes affected:
SB56 Original: 38:291(Y), 38:1(A)(1), 38:1(C)(1), 38:3(A)
SB56 Engrossed: 38:291(Y), 38:1(A)(1), 38:1(C)(1), 38:3(A)
SB56 Reengrossed: 38:291(Y), 38:1(B)(2), 38:1(C)(1), 38:3(A), 38:10(A)
SB56 Enrolled: 38:291(Y), 38:1(B)(2), 38:1(C)(1), 38:3(A), 38:10(A)
SB56 Act : 38:291(Y), 38:1(B)(2), 38:1(C)(1), 38:3(A), 38:10(A)