GREEN SHEET REDIGEST
HB 785 2016 Regular Session Leopold
(KEYWORD, SUMMARY, AND DIGEST as amended by Senate committee
amendments)
Provides for the creation of neighborhood improvement and beautification districts in
certain parishes.
Proposed law authorizes the governing authority of any parish with a population of not less
than 275,000 persons and not more than 445,000 persons to create, by ordinance, a
neighborhood improvement and beautification district within any neighborhood located
within the parish to promote and encourage the improvement, beautification, and overall
betterment of the neighborhood and aid its residents by maintaining property values,
increasing the tax base, fostering economic growth, and providing for recreational activities.
Provides for district boundaries.
Proposed law requires the parish governing authority to provide, in the ordinance creating
the district, for its name, boundaries, governance, and powers and duties, including the
authority to impose taxes or fees within the district, subject to voter approval. Provides that
the parish governing authority may grant to the district the power to perform any function
appropriate for achieving the purpose of the district, including acquiring property located
within the district. However, prohibits the district from acquiring property by expropriation
and using district funds for security enhancements.
(Adds R.S. 33:9099.3)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Municipal, Parochial
and Cultural Affairs to the original bill:
1. Prohibit the district from acquiring property by expropriation.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs
to the engrossed bill
1. Changes the population requirement from not more than 435,000 persons to not
more than 445,000 persons.
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Prepared by Michael Bell.