House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes the establishment of the Claiborne Parish Airport District No. 31 as a political subdivision of the state, governed by a board of five commissioners appointed by local officials, including the state representative, state senator, mayor of Homer, and the Claiborne Parish Police Jury. The district will be domiciled in Claiborne Parish, with the board having the authority to relocate it within the district's boundaries. Commissioners will receive a per diem for their service, limited to 24 meetings per year. The bill also outlines the district's powers, allowing it to incur debt, enter contracts, and manage airport facilities, with additional authority granted upon FAA approval.

The bill mandates the local government to transfer various assets and obligations related to airport operations to the newly created district, including cash balances, investments, and movable assets. It also requires the district to assume all financial obligations tied to airport revenue, such as bonds and contracts. To ensure effective operation, the bill imposes restrictions on the local government, including prohibitions against actions that could impair the district's operations or violate financial covenants, and requires consent from the district for the sale or encumbrance of airport facilities. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the gubernatorial review period.