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Committee approves technical board changes to Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District
Summary
House Bill 663, which reduces board membership and replaces some ex officio positions for the Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District, was reported favorably after a brief presentation; the measure makes the district an economic-focused entity with updated ex officio representation.
Chair read changes in House Bill 663, which reduces the board from 26 to 23 members, replaces the LSU System president with the president of Grambling State University, removes certain agricultural appointees and adds the executive director of the LSU Center for Energy Studies as an ex officio member. The sponsor indicated the change reflects a shift from agricultural research to an economic-development focus. The committee reported the bill favorably by voice.
