HLS 16RS-507 ORIGINAL
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 159
BY REPRESENTATIVE SMITH
PUBLIC TRANSPORT/MASS TR: Provides relative to the Capital Area Transit System
1 AN ACT
2To amend and reenact R.S. 48:1460(9), relative to the Capital Area Transit System; to
3 provide relative to the powers and duties of the governing board of the system; to
4 remove requirement for approval of certain board actions by the appropriate parish
5 governing authority; and to provide for related matters.
6 Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published
7 as provided by Article III, Section 13 of the Constitution of
8 Louisiana.
9Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
10 Section 1. R.S. 48:1460(9) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:
11 ยง1460. Powers
12 The board, as governing authority of the system, shall have all powers
13 necessary or convenient to accomplish the policy declared in this Chapter, including
14 but not limited to:
15 * * *
16 (9) Subject to the approval of the appropriate parish governing authority, the
17 The exclusive power to determine the appropriate fares, rentals, and other charges
18 for transportation provided to the public and to determine the appropriate routes,
19 schedules, and other parameters for the provision of transportation services.
20 * * *
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HB NO. 159
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HB 159 Original 2016 Regular Session Smith
Abstract: Relative to the Capital Area Transit System, removes requirement for approval
of certain board actions by the appropriate parish governing authority.
Present law creates the Capital Area Transit System, as a political subdivision of the state,
to operate public transportation in East Baton Rouge Parish and in additional participating
parishes that elect to participate. Provides that the system is governed by a board of
commissioners. Provides relative to the membership of the board.
Present law provides for the powers and duties of the board, including the following:
(1)To sue or be sued.
(2)To receive and acquire the transit system operated in East Baton Rouge Parish and
to maintain and expand that system and its facilities in East Baton Rouge Parish and
within the area of participating parishes, including the construction and operation of
bus rapid transit and light rail systems, and generally to construct, improve, maintain,
repair, operate, and administer a mass transportation system.
(3)To acquire, own, use, and dispose of any franchise, servitude, real or personal
property, tangible or intangible property, or any interest therein.
(4)To contract with any public utility, railroad, or transportation company for the joint
use of property or rights, or for the establishment of through routes, joint fares, or
transfer of passengers.
(5)To levy taxes, subject to voter approval.
(6)To borrow money and incur debt.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law additionally grants to the board, subject to the approval of the appropriate parish
governing authority, the exclusive power to determine the appropriate fares, rentals, and
other charges for transportation provided to the public and to determine the appropriate
routes, schedules, and other parameters for the provision of transportation services.
Proposed law removes the requirement for approval of such actions by the appropriate parish
governing authority. Otherwise retains present law.
(Amends R.S. 48:1460(9))
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