RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 291 (HB 647) 2020 Regular Session Selders
Existing law creates the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority to provide for the
utilization of appropriate private and public resources to eliminate and prevent the
development or spread of slum, blighted, and distressed areas. Provides that the object of
existing law is to provide a unified and comprehensive response to the housing shortages and
other indirect effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita upon south central La. Provides that the
authority shall be comprised of all the territory in the parish, including the territory
comprising the municipalities of Baker, Baton Rouge, Central, and Zachary. Provides that
the authority is governed by a five-member board of commissioners.
New law authorizes the authority to use the trade name "Build Baton Rouge".
Effective upon signature of governor (June 12, 2020).
(Amends R.S. 33:4720.151(C)(1), (F)(1), and (G)(1)(intro. para.))