House Bill No. by Representative Bayham proposes changes to the membership structure of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans. The bill increases the total number of board members from seven to eight, with a specific increase in representation from St. Bernard Parish, which will now have two members instead of one. The distribution of members will consist of four from Orleans Parish, two from Jefferson Parish, and two from St. Bernard Parish.

Additionally, the bill modifies the qualifications for board members regarding their experience in the commerce or industry of the port area. It stipulates that members appointed on or after August 1, 2026, must have this experience, while current members appointed before this date will continue to be governed by the qualifications in effect at the time of their appointment. The bill also updates the nominating process for St. Bernard Parish, increasing the number of nominees from one to two for the governor's selection.

Statutes affected:
HB803 Original: 34:1(A)(1)