DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 966 Original 2022 Regular Session Carrier
Abstract: Provides for a 10-year renewable tax of up to 3 mills of ad valorem tax revenue for the
coroner's office in certain parishes, if approved by the electors.
Present law (R.S. 13:5706 and 5710) provides for fees for coroner's services.
Present law (R.S. 13:5722) establishes the Coroner's Operational Fund in criminal matters.
Present law (R.S. 13:5707, 5709, 5726, 5741, and 5762) provides for additional fees or taxes for the
following parishes: Caddo Parish, Lincoln Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Jefferson Parish, and
Webster Parish.
Proposed law provides that in certain parishes, the parish shall allow and assist the coroner to place
on the ballot a 10-year renewable tax of up to 3 mills of ad valorem tax revenue to be paid for the
sole operation of the coroner's office, subject to the approval of the majority of electors in the parish.
Proposed law includes the following parishes: Allen, Bienville, Cameron, Caldwell, Claiborne,
Concordia, DeSoto, East Carroll, East Feliciana, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln,
Madison, Morehouse, Plaquemines, Point Coupee, Red River, Richland, Sabine, St. Helena, St.
James, St. Landry, Tensas, Union, Webster, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, and Winn.
(Adds R.S. 13:5727)