Senate Bill No. SLS 26RS-86 proposes the reorganization of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank and the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District, which will be renamed the Lafitte Area Levee District effective August 1, 2026. The bill amends several sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes to reflect this change, including the governance structure of the Lafitte Area Levee District, which will now be overseen by the board of commissioners of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank. The bill also modifies the composition of this board, increasing its membership from seven to nine, with specific residency requirements for its members, including one member residing within the Lafitte Area Levee District.

Additionally, the bill addresses legal proceedings related to the Lafitte Area Levee District, ensuring that any ongoing legal matters will continue under the new name of the district. It retains existing provisions regarding the qualifications for board members, specifying that three members must possess relevant professional qualifications. The Louisiana State Law Institute is directed to make necessary technical changes to statutory references to reflect the new name and governance structure. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the management and oversight of flood protection efforts in the region.

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)