4 Bills in Committee for Louisiana Legislature RE Water / Toledo Bend (either directly or indirectly)
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SB436Â – 2012 Regular Session
Author:Â LONG
Status:Â ASSIGNED TO SENATE NATURAL RESOURCES
Updated:Â 3/2/2012
Summary:Â WATER/WATERWAYS: Requires the Sabine River Authority to obtain approval for out of state water sales by the governing authorities of each parish in its territory.
SB495Â – 2012 Regular Session
Author:Â LONG
Status:Â ASSIGNED TO SENATE NATURAL RESOURCES
Updated:Â 3/2/2012
Summary:Â WATER QUALITY: Revises the membership and powers and duties of the Ground Water Resources Commission.
SB498Â – 2012 Regular Session
Author:Â PERRY
Status:Â ASSIGNED TO SENATE AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, AQUACULTURE, AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Updated:Â 3/2/2012
Summary:Â AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT: Authorizes the Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry to administer the surface water management plan.
HB532Â – 2012 Regular Session
Author:Â JIM.MORRIS
Status:Â ASSIGNED TO HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES
Updated:Â 2/29/2012
Summary:Â WATER/RESOURCES: Extends the opportunity for the state to enter into cooperative agreements for the sale of surface water