House Bill No. 433, introduced by Representative Freiberg, amends several provisions of Louisiana law concerning various economic development districts in East Baton Rouge Parish. The bill primarily changes the name of the "Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce" to the "Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership" in multiple sections of the law. This name change affects the appointment processes for boards governing the Downtown Development District, the Baton Rouge Inner City Economic Development District, the Florida Boulevard Economic Development District, the Plank Road Business Economic Development District, and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority, where the chamber previously had the authority to make nominations or appointments.

Additionally, the bill updates the definition of "regional economic development organization" to include the newly named Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership. The legislation aims to streamline the governance of these economic development entities and enhance their operational effectiveness by clarifying the roles and responsibilities associated with the new partnership name. Overall, the bill reflects a significant rebranding effort intended to better align the chamber's identity with its economic development goals in the region.

Statutes affected:
HB433 Original: 33:8(D)(1), 33:19(D)(1), 33:53(B)(1), 33:1(C)(1), 33:151(G)(1), 39:1482(4)
HB433 Engrossed: 33:8(D)(1), 33:19(D)(1), 33:53(B)(1), 33:1(C)(1), 33:151(G)(1), 39:1482(4)