This bill amends several sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes related to the Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Key changes include the definition of "Authority," which now allows for the possibility of participant withdrawal, and the introduction of a new provision that enables a participating parish to withdraw from the authority by passing a resolution. The withdrawal becomes effective 45 days after the authority receives the resolution, at which point the authority will no longer have jurisdiction over that parish. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the authority does not have the power of eminent domain, but participating parishes may exercise this power within their own jurisdictions.

Other amendments include the removal of language that previously required parishes to remain in the authority until all obligations were settled or the authority was abolished. The bill also updates the membership and participation processes for local governments, allowing for more flexibility in joining the authority. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB760 Original: 48:1653(1), 48:1655(E)(3), 48:1665(B)
HB760 Engrossed: 48:1653(1), 48:1655(E)(3), 48:1665(B)
HB760 Reengrossed: 48:1653(1), 48:1655(E)(3), 48:1665(B)
HB760 Enrolled: 48:1653(1), 48:1655(E)(3), 48:1665(B)
HB760 Act : 48:1653(1), 48:1655(E)(3), 48:1665(B)