House Bill No. [insert bill number] seeks to repeal the Capital Area Transit System Act, which is outlined in Chapter 10 of Title 48 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. This act currently establishes the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) as a political subdivision responsible for operating public transportation in East Baton Rouge Parish and any additional participating parishes. The bill proposes to eliminate all provisions related to the creation and governance of CATS, including the board structure, membership, and operational powers.

In addition to the repeal, the bill mandates the transfer of all obligations, property, records, and employees associated with the Capital Area Transit System to the city of Baton Rouge, parish of East Baton Rouge. This transition aims to streamline public transportation management within the parish and dissolve the existing political subdivision framework that CATS operates under. The bill effectively removes the legal framework that has governed public transportation in the area, thereby shifting responsibilities directly to local government.

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