This bill enacts a new subpart within the Louisiana Revised Statutes to establish the "Claiborne Parish Airport District No. 31" as a political subdivision of the state. The district will be governed by a board of five commissioners, appointed by local officials, and will have the authority to manage airport operations, including the ability to incur debt, enter contracts, and oversee improvements and expansions of airport facilities. The bill outlines the powers of the board, including responsibilities related to federal grant agreements and operational jurisdiction over the airport.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the local government must comply with certain conditions to support the district's operations, such as refraining from actions that could impair the district's powers or selling airport facilities without consent. The district is also required to submit an annual financial report to the Claiborne Parish Police Jury. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.