PUBLIC LANDS: Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Allen Parish. (8/1/24)
This bill authorizes the transfer of approximately 160 acres of state-owned land from the Allen Correctional Center to the Allen Parish Police Jury. The state officials responsible for administration and public safety are empowered to convey this property while reserving mineral rights and setting specific terms for the transaction. The legislation allows the two parties to negotiate agreements and execute necessary documents to finalize the transfer of title. It became effective on August 1, 2024, unless vetoed by the governor.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Feb 28, 2024
Signed May 15, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Apr 3, 2024 · House May 6, 2024
How they voted
32–0
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 38
Apr 3, 2024
D
Democratic12
100% Yea
R
Republican26
76% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Amendments
1
May 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 38 yeas and 0 nays.
upper
May 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 93, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
lower
Apr 18, 2024
Introduced
Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
lower
Apr 17, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (8-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
lower
Apr 8, 2024
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
lower
Apr 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays, and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
upper
Mar 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably.
upper
Mar 11, 2024
Committee
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Heather Cloud
RRepublican
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