House Bill No. by Representative Freiberg proposes amendments to various sections of Louisiana law concerning economic development 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 provisions related to the governance of several economic development districts, including the Downtown Development District, the Baton Rouge Inner City Economic Development District, and the Florida Boulevard Economic Development District. The bill also updates the appointment process for board members of these districts, specifying that nominations or appointments will now be made by the Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership instead of the former chamber.

Additionally, the bill amends the definition of "regional economic development organization" within the Louisiana Competes Regional Economic Development Program to reflect the new name of the chamber. This change aims to streamline the governance and representation of economic development efforts in the region, ensuring that the updated organization is recognized in relevant legal contexts. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize the language and structure of economic development entities in East Baton Rouge Parish while enhancing their operational effectiveness.

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)