House Bill No. by Representative McMakin amends R.S. 48:773, which governs the Capital Area Road and Bridge District. The bill modifies the composition of the board of commissioners by deleting the previous requirement for seven members and instead specifies a new structure. The board will now include the secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development or their designee, the presidents of each parish within the district or their designees, and one gubernatorial appointee who is a resident of the district.

Additionally, the bill introduces new appointments to the board: the Speaker of the House of Representatives will appoint between one and five representatives from the parishes in the district, while the President of the Senate will appoint between one and five senators from the same areas. This change aims to enhance representation from the local legislative bodies within the Capital Area Road and Bridge District, ensuring that the board reflects the interests of the communities it serves.

Statutes affected:
HB462 Original: