Senate Bill No. 438, introduced by Senator Fesi, amends the existing law regarding the per diem compensation for members of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. The bill specifically modifies R.S. 34:1651(F) to allow the commission to set a per diem rate for its members, increasing the maximum allowable amount from $150 to $250 for each day a member attends a meeting or conducts authorized business on behalf of the commission.

This change aims to provide greater financial compensation for commission members, reflecting the importance of their roles and responsibilities. The new per diem rate will be effective starting August 1, 2026, and the commission will still be limited to a maximum of six per diem payments per month for each member.

Statutes affected:
SB438 Original: 34:1651(F)