The original instrument was prepared by Michael Bell. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Jerry G.
Jones.
DIGEST
SB 410 Reengrossed 2020 Regular Session Barrow
Present law provides for the following boundaries of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development
District: beginning at the intersection of North 22nd Street and Florida Boulevard, east along Florida
Boulevard to its intersection with North Sherwood Forest Drive, then north along North Sherwood
Forest Drive to its intersection with Greenwell Springs Road, then southwest along Greenwell
Springs Road to its intersection with Joor Road, then north along Joor Road to its intersection with
Mickens Road, then west along Mickens Road to its intersection with Hooper Road, then west along
Hooper Road to its intersection with Harding Boulevard, continuing west along Harding Boulevard
to its intersection with Veterans Memorial Boulevard, then north along Veterans Memorial
Boulevard to its intersection with Rosenwald Road, then west along Rosenwald Road to its
intersection with Scenic Highway, then south along Scenic Highway to its intersection with Main
Street, then east along Main Street to its intersection with North 22nd Street, then south along North
22nd Street to the point of beginning.
Proposed law retains present law but expands the boundaries of the Baton Rouge North Economic
Development District to include the area within the following boundaries: beginning at the
intersection of Scenic Highway and Shada Avenue, then west to the Mississippi River levee, then
south along the Mississippi River levee to Choctaw Drive, then east along Choctaw Drive to its
intersection with Scenic Highway, then south along Scenic Highway to its intersection with Main
Street.
Present law provides for district governance by a board of commissioners and provides for
membership. Proposed law revises certain board membership and requirements.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 33:2740.67(B) and (C)(1))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Provides relative to district board of commissioners.