The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Michael Bell.
DIGEST
Peterson (SB 587)
Present law provides for the district to be governed by a five-member board of commissioners.
Proposed law retains present law and provides for an increase on the board of commissioners
from five to seven members.
Present law provides for one member to serve an initial term of one year, two members shall
serve initial terms of two years; and two members shall serve an initial term of three years, as
determined by lot at the first meeting of the board held after the members are appointed.
Proposed law retains present law and provides for a flat fee not to exceed $150 per year for
improved residential parcels subject to a special assessment, and $100 for unimproved residential
or commercial parcels. Proposed law further provides for a flat fee per commercial parcels to not
exceed $375 for each municipal address assigned to an improved commercial parcel.
Proposed law requires an election to be held at the same time as a regularly scheduled municipal,
state, or federal election when the parcel fee is to be renewed.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 33:9091.14(D), (F)(1), (2) and (3)(c))