This bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana law regarding the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission. The primary change is the transfer of the commission from the governor's office to the newly established office of multimodal commerce within the Department of Transportation and Development. The bill specifies that the commission will now report to the commissioner of multimodal commerce instead of the governor, and it outlines the commission's responsibilities to represent public interests, advise the commissioner on port administration issues, and make reports as needed.

Additionally, the bill enacts a new section that formally places the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission within the office of multimodal commerce, ensuring that it operates under the Department of Transportation and Development. This restructuring aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the commission's operations and its alignment with state transportation goals.

Statutes affected:
HB1081 Original: 34:5221(A), 34:5223(A)(1), 34:5224(D)
HB1081 Engrossed: 34:5221(A), 34:5223(A)(1), 34:5224(D)
HB1081 Enrolled: 34:5221(A), 34:5223(A)(1), 34:5224(D)
HB1081 Act 873: 34:5221(A), 34:5223(A)(1), 34:5224(D)