House Bill No. by Representative Young amends and reenacts several sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes regarding expropriation by Lincoln Parish and the City of Ruston. The bill authorizes Lincoln Parish to expropriate property through a declaration of taking and defines relevant terms. It updates the heading of Part III-F of Title 19 to include Lincoln Parish alongside the City of Ruston, and clarifies that the governing authority refers to either the parish or the city.

Key provisions include the authority for Lincoln Parish or the City of Ruston to acquire property needed for various capital projects through expropriation if amicable acquisition fails. The bill specifies that petitions for expropriation must be filed in the Third Judicial District Court and require a certified resolution from the governing authority. Additionally, it outlines the process for vesting title to the property upon a final court order and establishes the timeline for defendants to file answers regarding compensation after being notified of the project's acceptance.

Statutes affected:
HB98 Original: 19:135(2), 19:1(A), 19:2(1), 19:7(1)
HB98 Engrossed: 19:135(2), 19:1(A), 19:2(1), 19:7(1)
HB98 Enrolled: 19:135(2), 19:1(A), 19:2(1), 19:7(1)
HB98 Act 484: 19:135(2), 19:1(A), 19:2(1), 19:7(1)