Bill > SB220

This bill proposes several significant changes to Louisiana state law regarding local agencies and municipalities, covering a range of administrative and operational provisions. The bill introduces a new provision allowing the governor to appoint a chief of police or fire chief in certain municipalities if a vacancy remains unfilled for over 12 months, specifically for municipalities with populations between 45,000 and 48,000 residents. It also modifies regulations around the sale or lease of revenue-producing utilities, allowing municipalities to bypass election requirements under specific conditions, such as when a water utility receives a low grade or a sewer utility fails to meet environmental permit requirements. The bill grants municipalities broader authority to create districts and commissions through ordinances and provides local governing bodies increased control over drainage channels, including legal servitudes and regulatory powers. Additionally, the bill updates provisions related to drainage, expropriation of land for drainage projects, and penalties for interfering with drainage systems, shifting some responsibilities and enforcement mechanisms from state to local levels. The bill includes retroactive provisions and aims to provide more flexibility and local control in municipal governance and infrastructure management.

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https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=SB220&sbi=y