Senate Bill No. by Senator Boudreaux proposes to enact R.S. 33:4712.26, which allows the governing authority of the city of Lafayette to name City Park in honor of the deceased Ernest Nabers Jr. This legislation specifically overrides the existing prohibition in R.S. 42:267 that prevents the naming of public buildings after living individuals. The bill aims to honor Nabers Jr. while maintaining the current law's restrictions regarding living persons.
The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and it emphasizes the city's authority to make this designation despite existing legal constraints. By enacting this provision, the city of Lafayette can commemorate the legacy of Ernest Nabers Jr. through the naming of City Park, thereby recognizing his contributions to the community.