This bill amends the existing law regarding the Upper Audubon Security District in Orleans Parish, specifically focusing on the parcel fee imposed within the district. The maximum fee that can be charged per parcel is increased from seven hundred dollars to twelve hundred dollars per year. Additionally, it establishes that owners who qualify for the Louisiana Special Assessment Level will only pay fifty percent of the parcel fee charged to other owners, with a deadline for submission of eligibility documentation extended to January 1, 2026.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the expiration and renewal terms of the parcel fee, stating that the fee will expire as specified in the proposition authorizing it, not exceeding seven years, and can be renewed during regularly scheduled elections in New Orleans. It also repeals Section 3 of Act No. 307 from the 2021 Regular Session, which may have contained conflicting provisions. The implementation of these changes is contingent upon voter approval in a future election.

Statutes affected:
HB53 Original: 33:12(F)(2)
HB53 Engrossed: 33:12(F)(2)
HB53 Enrolled: 33:12(F)(2)
HB53 Act 483: 33:12(F)(2)