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Panel backs increase in Greater Lafourche Port Commission per diem paid by the port commission
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Summary
The committee reported SB 438 favorably to raise the Greater Lafourche Port Commission per diem from $150 to $250, a change sponsors say is borne by the port commission, not the state general fund; executive director Chet Chasson testified in support, citing the port's economic activity and the long interval since the prior increase.
Senator Fessi introduced Senate Bill 4 38 to increase the per‑diem paid to members of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission from $150 to $250. Chet Chasson, executive director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, testified that the per‑diem was last raised in 2009 and that the port commission carries the cost, not the state general fund.
Chasson described the commission’s jurisdiction (Port Fourchon and the South Lafourche Airport area) and said the port is a major economic driver. He and the senator said the change would not require state general‑fund dollars. Committee members asked whether any fiscal note or state impact existed; the sponsor and witness said the commission would bear the increase.
Senator Carter moved to report the bill favorably; the committee approved the motion without objection.
Next steps: SB 438 was reported favorably; no state general‑fund impact was claimed by the sponsor or witness.
