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 fee from seven hundred dollars to twelve hundred dollars per year for each parcel of land. Additionally, it establishes that owners who qualify for the Louisiana Special Assessment Level prior to January 1, 2026, will only be charged fifty percent of the parcel fee charged to other owners. The bill also modifies the expiration terms of the fee, ensuring it does not exceed seven years from its initial imposition and can be renewed during regularly scheduled elections in New Orleans.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 3 of Act No. 307 from the 2021 Regular Session, which may have contained provisions related to the parcel fee. The new provisions will not take effect until after a majority of voters in the district approve the imposition of the parcel fee in an election. The bill is set to become effective upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for bills to become law without a signature.

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