Establishes a state park in Terrebonne Parish. (8/1/25) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Summary
SB 88 adds Ouiski Bayou to Louisiana’s statutory list of state park holdings and requires that the official name include the words “State Park.” In practical terms, the bill designates Ouiski Bayou as a state park and authorizes the Office of State Parks to structure the park’s full official name, so long as it ends with “State Park.”
The measure is a narrow parks-administration bill rather than a broad policy change. It amends R.S. 56:1685, which governs the classification of state park holdings, by inserting a new numbered entry for Ouiski Bayou. The bill’s caption indicates the park is in Terrebonne Parish, and the enacted act number shows it became Act No. 325 of the 2025 Regular Session.
Impact
SB 88 changes Louisiana law by expanding the statutory list of recognized state parks under R.S. 56:1685(C). This gives Ouiski Bayou formal state park status, which can affect how the site is identified in law, state records, signage, and administrative management by the Office of State Parks. The bill does not create a new regulatory scheme, but it does alter the legal designation of the property and may have fiscal implications noted in the caption.
Sentiment
The bill appears to have been broadly supported and noncontroversial. It passed the Senate 36-0 and the House 92-0, indicating unanimous approval in both chambers. The absence of committee transcript discussion also suggests the measure was treated as a routine, consensus-oriented parks designation bill.
Contention
No notable opposition or substantive controversy is reflected in the available record. Because the bill simply adds a state park designation and standardizes the naming convention, any discussion likely centered on administrative naming and the recognition of Ouiski Bayou as a state park rather than on policy disputes. The only potential point of interest is the caption’s note about an increase in general fund expenditures, but no recorded debate or dissent is available in the provided materials.