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HB 837 Reengrossed 2018 Regular Session Marcelle
Abstract: Provides relative to the authority of crime prevention districts.
Present law creates particular crime prevention districts in specified neighborhoods.
Proposed law authorizes any such district to use proceeds of a parcel fee it imposes to provide for
the beautification of public spaces, to encourage beautification of private spaces, and to provide for
the overall betterment of the district if the voters of the district authorize such use.
Proposed law provides that the district shall indemnify its officers and board members and that, as
permitted by present law, a board member is not individually liable for any act or omission arising
out of performance of his duties.
Proposed law provides that no board member or officer of a crime prevention district shall be liable
to the district or to any individual who resides, owns property, visits, or otherwise conducts business
in the district for monetary damages for breach of his duties as a board member or officer unless the
board member performs an act or omission which is grossly negligent, not in good faith, or involves
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law or any transaction from which he derives an
improper personal benefit.
Proposed law authorizes a crime prevention district to purchase or lease items and supplies and to
exercise the following powers and duties:
(1)To procure and maintain liability insurance against liability of a board member in his service
or actions as a board member.
(2)To solicit, accept, and expend additional voluntary contributions and grants.
Proposed law provides that if the parish in which the district is located has imposed a parcel fee to
fund the district, the parish may delegate the authority to impose the fee to the district. Further
provides that if the parish does so, the district's budget shall not be subject to approval of the parish
governing authority and the sheriff or other tax collector shall remit amounts collected directly to
the district.
(Amends R.S. 33:9099.1; Adds R.S. 33:9099.4)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Add grossly negligent acts to acts that are not immune from liability.