House Bill No. by Representative Berault seeks to repeal R.S. 33:7728, which governs the St. Tammany Mosquito Abatement District. The bill eliminates the independent authority of the district's board of commissioners regarding the expenditure of district funds for mosquito-related activities, as well as their ability to extend services beyond the district's boundaries. Additionally, it removes the provision that allows the board to pay health insurance claims for employees in the event of the insurance carrier's insolvency, and it also repeals the authority of the St. Tammany Parish Police Jury to define the district's boundaries and the stipulation that a name change by the parish council would not affect the board's powers.

In summary, the proposed legislation effectively strips the St. Tammany Mosquito Abatement District of various powers and responsibilities, consolidating authority and potentially altering the operational framework of mosquito control in the area. The bill aims to streamline governance by removing these provisions, which may impact how mosquito abatement services are managed and funded in St. Tammany Parish.

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HB286 Original: