RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 622 (HB 560) 2024 Regular Session Hughes
Existing law creates the New Orleans Regional Business Park for the object and purpose of
stimulating industrial and commercial development in Orleans Parish and adjacent parishes
by developing stable and more extensive employment opportunities, promoting economic
development, especially in disadvantaged communities, improving infrastructure, and
promoting the overall welfare of the citizens of Orleans Parish.
Prior law provided for governance of the district by a 13-member board of commissioners.
New law removes one commissioner, the one appointed by the state representative who
represents district 103.
Existing law provides for the remaining board members as follows:
(1)The U.S. representative who represents Louisiana's second congressional district
appoints one member.
(2)The state senators who represent districts 1, 3, and 4 each appoint one member.
(3)The councilperson representing council district E appoints one member.
(4)The mayor of New Orleans appoints five members from nominations submitted by
specified entities.
(5)The state representatives who represent districts 99 and 100 each appoint a member.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Amends R.S. 33:4702(B)(2)(intro. para.), (b), (c), (d), (g), and (h); Repeals R.S.
33:4702(B)(2)(i))