This bill enacts Part XII of Title 19 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, specifically R.S. 19:382 through 391, which establishes procedures for the city of Monroe to expropriate property through a declaration of taking. It defines key terms such as "governing authority" and "property," and outlines the authority of the city to acquire property needed for public purposes when amicable acquisition is not possible. The bill details the process for filing a petition in the Fourth Judicial District Court, including the necessary contents of the petition and the required certifications from city officials.

Additionally, the bill provides for the issuance of an ex parte order by the court to transfer property title to the city upon deposit of an estimated compensation amount. It allows property owners to contest the validity of the expropriation and sets forth timelines for filing motions and answers related to compensation claims. The provisions also ensure that the right to take possession of property prior to final judgment is supplementary to existing municipal expropriation rights. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.