This bill amends and reenacts 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 withdrawal of a participating parish from the RTA. Specifically, a participating parish can withdraw by passing a resolution, with the withdrawal taking effect 45 days after the authority receives the resolution. This change replaces the previous requirement that parishes must remain in the authority until all obligations are settled or the authority is abolished.

Additionally, the bill modifies the provisions regarding the power of eminent domain, clarifying that participating parishes can exercise this power for the authority's purposes, while also ensuring that no local governing body can expropriate property beyond its territorial limits. The bill also updates the process for local governments to certify their participation in the authority and outlines the financial obligations of participating parishes. Overall, these amendments aim to provide greater flexibility for local governments in their involvement with the RTA.

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)