House Bill No. by Representative Thompson seeks to amend R.S. 33:2740.45 to increase the maximum rate of ad valorem taxes that the governing authority of Morehouse Parish can levy for public cemeteries. The bill raises the cap from two mills to three mills and expands the permissible uses of the tax proceeds to include not only maintenance and upkeep but also the acquisition and improvement of public cemeteries. The implementation of these taxes will still require approval from the qualified electors of the respective wards through an election.

Additionally, the bill allows the governing authority of Morehouse Parish to utilize unexpended proceeds from any previously levied taxes for the acquisition and improvement of public cemeteries in tax years prior to 2025. This change aims to enhance the funding available for cemetery-related projects and ensure better maintenance and development of public burial sites in the parish. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for gubernatorial action.

Statutes affected:
HB299 Original: