House Bill No. by Representative Thompson amends 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 from two mills to three mills. The bill specifies that the proceeds from these taxes will be used for the acquisition, improvement, maintenance, and upkeep of public cemeteries in the respective wards. Additionally, the bill mandates that the imposition of these taxes must be approved by a majority of qualified electors in the ward during an election.

Furthermore, 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 any ward, specifically for tax years prior to 2025. This provision expands the potential use of funds collected from past tax years, thereby enhancing the resources available for cemetery maintenance and improvement. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.

Statutes affected:
HB299 Original:
HB299 Engrossed:
HB299 Enrolled:
HB299 Act 493: