Council Requests Governor Veto “Snake” Senate Bill that Could Cost the Parish Millions

The Plaquemines Parish Council unanimously approved a “suspension” of its procedural rules in order to vote on a resolution “requesting” Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards veto Senate Bill 241 at their June 9 meeting. This request was brought before the council by Parish Assessor Belinda Hazel. She explained that, if Edwards allowed this piece of legislation to become law, it could immediately…

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