HB803

Changes the membership of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans

Introduced·2/27/26
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Louisiana HB803 increases the membership of the Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners from seven to eight.

Louisiana HB803 amends the membership of the Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners, increasing its size from seven to eight members. Four members will be from Orleans Parish, two from Jefferson Parish, and two from St. Bernard Parish. The bill also modifies the nominating process for St. Bernard Parish members, allowing for two nominees instead of one. Additionally, it updates the effective date for maritime industry appointments from August 1, 2018, to August 1, 2026.

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History

Apr 13

House

Involuntarily deferred in committee.

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

Feb 27

House

Prefiled.