House Bill No. by Representative Travis Johnson seeks to amend the existing legislation governing the Ferriday Downtown Entertainment District. The bill modifies the district's boundaries to include both sides of Greater Street, in addition to the previously defined perimeter of Texas Avenue, EE Wallace Boulevard, Mickey Gilley Avenue, and First Street. Furthermore, the governing board of the district will expand from a seven-member to a nine-member board of commissioners. This change includes the appointment of one member by the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Department and another by the governing board of Delta Recreation.

In addition to the changes in membership and boundaries, the bill outlines the terms of service for the newly appointed members. The two new members will serve three-year terms following initial terms determined by lot at the board's first meeting. The bill retains the original purpose of the Ferriday Downtown Entertainment District, which is to foster economic and community development, enhance property improvements, and expand entertainment activities within the district. Overall, the proposed law aims to strengthen the governance and operational capacity of the Ferriday Downtown Entertainment District.

Statutes affected:
HB90 Original: 33:6(B)