The bill, SB 191, proposes changes to the composition and residency requirements of the board of commissioners for the St. George Fire Protection District. It establishes that the board will consist of five members: two appointed by the St. George City Council, two appointed by the East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council (with specific selections from council districts No. 3 and No. 9), and a fifth member appointed by the four other commissioners. The initial terms for three commissioners will be one year, while two will serve for two years, with all subsequent terms lasting two years.

Additionally, the bill mandates that all appointed members must reside within the boundaries of the St. George Fire Protection District, and specifically, the members appointed by the St. George City Council must also reside within the city of St. George. This residency requirement aims to ensure that the commissioners have a direct connection to the community they serve. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2025.