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SB 417

SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the membership of the Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A in St. Mary Parish. (8/1/26)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Allain

Louisiana modifies Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A's membership structure in St. Mary Parish, affecting water management governance and infrastructure decisions effective August 2026.

Effective date 8/1/2026.
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Bill Summary · SB 417

Legislative bill overview

SB 417 modifies the membership structure of the Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A, a water management entity in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The bill appears to adjust representation or composition rules for the district's governing board, effective August 1, 2026. Specific membership changes are not detailed in the available legislative summary.

Why is this important

Drainage districts in Louisiana manage critical infrastructure for flood control and water management in low-lying parishes vulnerable to hurricanes and seasonal flooding. Changes to district governance can affect decision-making authority, representation of affected communities, and the district's ability to levy taxes or issue bonds for infrastructure projects. St. Mary Parish residents depend on these districts for protection and water management services.

Potential points of contention

  • Representation concerns: Changes to membership composition could shift voting power between agricultural, municipal, or residential interests, potentially favoring some stakeholders over others
  • Transparency and public input: The bill summary lacks detail on what membership changes are proposed, raising questions about whether affected residents and communities were adequately consulted
  • Fiscal implications: Modified governance structures sometimes affect the district's bonding authority, taxing power, or operational budget allocation—details not clarified in available materials

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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