DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 823 Reengrossed 2015 Regular Session Barrow
Abstract: Relative to the Greenwell Springs-Airline Economic Development District in East Baton
Rouge Parish, changes the name and the boundaries of the district, and provides relative to
the membership of the governing board.
Present law creates and provides for the Greenwell Springs-Airline Economic Development District
as a political subdivision in East Baton Rouge Parish for the purpose of developing the area included
within the district in order to provide for substantial economic activity and employment
opportunities. Provides that the district is governed by a nine member board of commissioners.
Provides for district boundaries.
Proposed law changes the name of the district to the Baton Rouge North Economic Development
District. Additionally makes changes to the district's boundaries.
Present law provides that the district is governed by a board of commissioners comprised of nine
members comprised as follows:
(1)Two members shall be appointed by the state representative for House District No. 29, one
of whom shall be a representative of the business community.
(2)Two members shall be appointed by the state senator for Senate District No. 15.
(3)One member shall be appointed by the mayor-president of the parish of East Baton Rouge.
(4)One member shall be appointed by the member or members of the governing authority of the
parish of East Baton Rouge who represent the district.
(5)One member shall be appointed by the owner of the largest parcel of land located within the
district.
(6)The branch manager of a bank located within the district to be selected by a subcommittee
formed by the board.
(7)One representative of a civic association located within the district to be selected by a
subcommittee formed by the board.
Proposed law adds four members to the board of commissioners. The new members shall be appointed as follows:
(1)One member by the state representative for House District No. 61.
(2)One member by the state representative for House District No. 67.
(3)One member by the state representative for House District No. 101.
(4)One member by the state senator for Senate District No. 14.
(Amends R.S. 33:2740.67(A), (B), and (C)(1) and (2))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and
Cultural Affairs to the original bill:
1. Change the proposed boundaries of the district.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Add four members to the board of commissioners.