MUSEUMS: Establishes the Shreveport Water Works Museum as a facility within the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. (gov sig) (EN +$424,200 GF EX See Note)

This bill establishes the Shreveport Water Works Museum as a facility under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. The museum will focus on collecting and preserving artifacts that document the history of water supply and pumping stations in Louisiana. The legislation outlines how the museum will be funded through state appropriations and allows it to accept donations, loans, and other property, including provisions for handling unclaimed items after a public notice period. While the bill sets up the legal framework for the museum's operations, it does not become effective until the legislature passes a separate act providing specific funding for the facility.