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HB 373 Engrossed 2020 Regular Session McKnight
Abstract: Relative to the parcel fee levied in the Westminster Pine Park Crime Prevention and
Neighborhood Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish, authorizes an increase in
the maximum amount of the fee.
Present law creates and provides for the Westminster Pine Park Crime Prevention and Neighborhood
Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish as a political subdivision of the state to aid in
crime prevention and improvement of areas within the district. Further provides for the district's
boundaries and for the governance of the district by a five-member board of commissioners.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law provides for the levy, subject to voter approval, of a parcel fee on improved parcels
within the district. Provides that the fee shall not exceed $100 per parcel per year.
Proposed law authorizes an increase in the maximum amount of the parcel fee from $100 to $130
per parcel per year, subject to voter approval.
Present law provides that the fee expires 10 years after its initial imposition, but may be renewed
subject to voter approval.
Proposed law instead provides that the fee expires at the time provided in the proposition, not more
than 10 years after imposition, but may be renewed subject to voter approval.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 33:9097.11(F)(2) and (4)(b))