House Bill No. by Representative Freeman amends the existing law regarding the Upper Audubon Security District in Orleans Parish, specifically focusing on the parcel fee imposed within the district. The bill increases the maximum parcel fee from $700 to $1,200 per year for each parcel of land. Additionally, it modifies the provisions for owners who qualify for the Louisiana Special Assessment Level, changing the eligibility date from January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2026, and requiring documentation to be submitted by January 15, 2026.

The bill also repeals Section 3 of Act No. 307 from the 2021 Regular Session and clarifies that the new provisions will not take effect until January 1 of the year following a successful voter approval for the imposition of the parcel fee. The fee will expire after a maximum of seven years unless renewed through a voter election held concurrently with regularly scheduled elections in New Orleans. The bill is set to become effective upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action.

Statutes affected:
HB53 Original: 33:12(F)(2)