The original instrument was prepared by Michael Bell. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Dawn Romero Watson.
DIGEST
LaFleur (SB 387)
Present law authorizes parishes and municipalities to establish various special districts for a
variety of purposes including road development, recreation, economic development, water,
sewerage, etc.
Present law provides many instances wherein the governing authority of the parish or
municipality that created the special district also serves as the governing authority to the special
district.
Proposed law provides that notwithstanding any other provision of present law, when the
governing authority of a parish or municipality also serves as the governing authority of the
special district, the special district shall have the same powers as that of the parish or
municipality, including the power of taxation and the power to incur debt and issue bonds.
Proposed law limits its application to instances where the members of the governing authority of
the parish or municipality and of the special district are identical in number and in name.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 33:1420.21)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs
to the original bill
1. Adds limitation of proposed law applicability.