Senate Bill No. 69, introduced by Senator Wheat, amends the process for appointing members to the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission. The bill modifies the existing law to replace the senators representing Senate Districts Six and Eleven with the senator representing Senate District Thirty-seven in the nomination process for board members. Specifically, the governor will now appoint successors from lists of nominees submitted by the senator from Senate District Thirty-seven, as well as other specified entities, ensuring a streamlined and updated representation.

Additionally, the bill corrects the spelling of "Pontchatoula" in the legal text. The changes will take effect on August 1, 2026, and aim to enhance the governance of the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission by ensuring that the composition of the board reflects current legislative districts.

Statutes affected:
SB69 Original: 34:1951(B)(2)
SB69 Engrossed: 34:1951(B)(2)