Senate Bill No. 224, introduced by Senator Barrow, proposes the creation of the Parish Preservation Act, which aims to address the impact of municipal tax revenue allocation on parish government funding and services. The Act includes legislative findings emphasizing the need for responsive and efficient government, the importance of high-quality services for all citizens, particularly those in historically underserved areas, and the potential negative consequences of reallocating tax revenues from significant public entities and private businesses that have invested in the parish.

The bill stipulates that in parishes with populations between 445,000 and 460,000, any changes in the allocation of tax revenue that would result in a loss greater than five percent to the parish general fund must be accompanied by a public report from both the municipality and the consolidated parish government. This report must detail the need for additional revenue, the municipality's plans for service delivery, the anticipated impact on parish services, and the effects on historically underserved areas. The proposed law is set to take effect on August 1, 2025.