House Bill No. by Representative Freeman seeks to amend the regulations governing the Upper Audubon Security District in Orleans Parish. The bill increases the maximum parcel fee that can be imposed within the district from $700 to $1,200 per year for each parcel of land. Additionally, it modifies the provisions related to property owners who qualify for the Louisiana Special Assessment Level, changing the eligibility date from January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2026. These owners will be charged 50% of the parcel fee charged to other owners and must submit documentation of their eligibility by January 15, 2026.

The bill also repeals Section 3 of Act No. 307 from the 2021 Regular Session, which may have contained previous provisions regarding the parcel fee. Furthermore, it stipulates 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 bill is set to become effective upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action if not signed.

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