Bill

HB 1243

SEWERAGE/N O WATER BD: Provides relative to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Bayham and 8 co-sponsors

HB 1243 shifts New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board to a state entity with city oversight, expands council control over leadership, drainage operations, and billing policies.

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

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Versions

Senate Committee Amendment, #3406, L&M, Proposed www.legis.la.gov

HB1243 Enrolled www.legis.la.gov

HB1243 Engrossed www.legis.la.gov

HB1243 Original www.legis.la.gov

Senate Committee Amendment, #3228, L&M, Draft www.legis.la.gov

Senate Committee Amendment, #3406, L&M, Adopted www.legis.la.gov

Bill text & amendments

Summary of Senate Amendments to HB1243 Digest of HB1243 Engrossed Digest of HB1243 Original Senate Green Sheet Digest for HB1243

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