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SB148

Provides for compensation to the members of the Lake Charles planning commission. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/27/26

Allows the city of Lake Charles to compensate its planning commission members.

Louisiana SB148 amends existing law to include the city of Lake Charles among municipalities authorized to pay a per diem to members of their planning commissions. This change allows the governing authority of Lake Charles to establish a per diem rate and the number of meetings for which members are compensated. The amendment takes effect on August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

99 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs

History

May 27

Senate

Becomes Act No. 407 without the Governor's signature.

May 27

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 14

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.