RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 41 (SB 68) 2023 Regular Session Connick
New law authorizes the lease of certain state property in Jefferson Parish from DOTD to the
governing authority of Jefferson Parish. New law provides for the reservation of mineral
rights to the state and other terms and conditions.
New law provides that property agreements between DOTD and Jefferson Parish may
provide for construction and maintenance of improvements on the property.
New law provides that Jefferson Parish may remove obstacles and hazards from property
under an agreement in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations.
New law prohibits any property transfer under new law from affecting appropriations from
the Regional Maintenance and Improvement Fund to Jefferson Parish or the permitted uses
of such appropriated funds.
New law provides that DOTD is authorized to secure, amend, or alter agreements with the
federal or parish government or to assist the parish government in securing, amending, or
altering agreements for use of the property in accordance with existing agreements between
DOTD and the federal government.
Effective June 1, 2023.