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SB438

Authorizes the board of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (Commission) to increase member per diems. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/27/26

Louisiana SB438 allows the Greater Lafourche Port Commission to increase member per diems from $150 to $250.

Louisiana SB438 modifies the per diem allowance for members of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Currently, the commission can set a per diem of up to $150 per day for members attending meetings or working on commission business. The bill raises this limit to $250 per day, effective August 1, 2026. This change aims to adjust compensation for commission members to reflect current economic conditions.

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Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

12 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 8

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

History

May 27

Senate

Becomes Act No. 412 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.