RDCSB365 552 4747
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 365 Reengrossed 2024 Regular Session Harris
Present law creates the French Quarter Management District in the city of New Orleans as
a political subdivision of the state. Provides that the district is governed by a board of 13
commissioners.
Present law provides that the district is created to provide the following functions:
(1)Enhance public safety and sanitation within the district by financing supplemental
safety and sanitation services.
(2)Provide supplemental resources for the enforcement of laws and regulations that
relate to the quality of life for tourists, residents, and businesses within the district.
(3)Engage in strategic planning, business and commercial development activities,
administering capital improvement funds, and administering programs.
(4)Take such actions as may be advisable to enhance commercial, civic, and cultural
activity within the district, to promote and aid in the conservation and preservation
of the district's quaint historic nature, character, qualities, and architecture, to foster
quality events and quality of life in the district, to restore regional character to the
district, to attract locals and tourists to visit the district, to facilitate and promote the
development and improvement of public infrastructure within the district, and to
encourage new residents to live in the district.
Proposed law retains present law and adds the reduction of homelessness and infrastructure
improvements to the functions of the district.
Present law provides for the purposes, objects, and powers of the district, including but not
limited to the following:
(1)Creating and maintaining public restroom facilities.
(2)Beautifying the district, improving its streetscapes and the quality of its frontage, and
making cosmetic improvements within the district.
(3)Enhancing the district's walkability and pedestrian-friendly environment.
(4)Revitalizing and nurturing cultural and historical features, preservation, and cultural
tourism.
(5)Providing facade grants and incentives to utilize vacant buildings, upper floors, and
land.
(6)Addressing transportation concerns.
(7)Facilitating parking and mobility planning, strategies, and management.
(8)Improving commercial and residential vitality and developing and implementing
commercial planning, marketing, and recruiting strategies.
(9)Facilitating lighting and signage upgrades, repairs, and replacements.
Proposed law retains present law and adds the following purposes, objects, and powers of
the district:
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(1)Enhancing and providing dedicated public safety, reducing homelessness,
infrastructure enhancement and sanitation within the district by financing
supplemental safety and sanitation services.
(2)Providing supplemental resources for the enforcement of laws and regulations that
relate to the quality of life for tourists and visitors within the district.
Proposed law provides that any additional security patrols, public or private, or any other
security or other services or betterments provided by the district shall be supplemental to
existing personnel and services to be provided in the district by the state or the city of New
Orleans or their departments or agencies, or by other political subdivisions.
Present law provides that the district shall consist of four subdistricts: the Vieux Carre, the
Iberville Corridor, the Treme, and the Faubourg Marigny and provides for the boundaries
of the subdistricts.
Proposed law changes the boundaries of the Faubourg Marigny subdistrict.
Present law requires the board of commissioners to adopt an annual budget in accordance
with present law (R.S. 39:1301)
Proposed law retains present law and further requires that no less than 15% of the annual
budget be dedicated to public safety, reducing homelessness, and infrastructure
enhancements.
Proposed law authorizes the district to utilize the city of New Orleans, as well as contract
with other entities, for purposes of procuring services for the district. Additionally
authorizes the district to procure by informal bid a public work with a value of $150,000 or
less.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 25:799(A)(2)(a), (I)(4) and (J)(1); Adds R.S. 25:799(E)(4), (G)(16) and (17),
and (K)(1)(c) and (3))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Local and Municipal
Affairs to the original bill
1. Provides that any additional security patrols, public or private, or any other
security or other services or betterments provided by the district shall be
supplemental to existing personnel and services to be provided in the district
by the state or the city of New Orleans, or their departments or agencies, or
by other political subdivisions.
2. Provides that the district may procure by informal bid, a public work with a
value of $150,000 or less.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Provides that supplemental resources for the enforcement of laws and
regulations shall relate to the quality of life for tourists and visitors within the
district.
2. Provides for the boundaries of the Faubourg Marigny subdistrict.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
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The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Municipal, Parochial
and Cultural Affairs to the reengrossed bill:
1. Change the amount of certain required budget dedications from 15% to no less
than 15%.
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