The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Michael Bell.
DIGEST
SB 137 Original 2016 Regular Session Barrow
Present law provides for certain boundaries of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development
District.
Proposed law changes the boundaries of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District to
expand the boundaries to include a more northeast portion of East Baton Rouge Parish.
Present law provides for the board to consist of 13 members which includes a branch manager of a
bank located within the district to be selected by a subcommittee formed by the board.
Proposed law retains present law except changes one of the board members from a branch manager
of a bank located within the district to be selected by a subcommittee formed by the board to one
urban designer or community developer to be selected by a subcommittee formed by the board.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 33:2740.67(B) and (C)(1)(j))