House Bill No. 186, introduced by Representative Sawyer, establishes the Parkview Oaks Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish. The bill enacts R.S. 33:9097.44, detailing the district's boundaries, governance, and purpose, which focuses on enhancing security and crime prevention in the area. The district will be overseen by a seven-member board of commissioners, appointed by the Parkview Oaks Civic Association, local legislative representatives, and the governing authority of East Baton Rouge Parish. This board will have the authority to adopt rules, manage funds, and oversee district operations.

To finance its initiatives, the district may impose a parcel fee on property owners, capped at $250 per year, with an initial fee not exceeding $150 for the first year, subject to majority approval from registered voters in the district. The bill allows for annual adjustments to the fee without requiring further elections, within specified limits. Unpaid fees will be treated like unpaid ad valorem taxes, ensuring enforcement through similar mechanisms. The district is also required to adopt an annual budget in line with the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act and will be subject to audit by the legislative auditor. In the event of dissolution, all assets will be transferred to the governing authority of Baton Rouge for use within the district.