Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes to amend the composition of the board of commissioners for the St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A. Specifically, it enacts a new provision under R.S. 38:1759(B)(4) that establishes the board to consist of seven members, diverging from the existing law which typically mandates five commissioners for gravity drainage districts. This change is made while retaining all other qualifications for office as outlined in the current law.

The bill aims to enhance the governance of the drainage district by increasing the number of commissioners, which may allow for broader representation and more effective decision-making. The new structure will take effect on August 1, 2026, ensuring that the transition to the seven-member board is planned and implemented in a timely manner.