House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes the establishment of the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport District in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, contingent upon a majority vote by the St. Mary Parish Council and approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The bill defines the district's domicile as St. Mary Parish, with the option to change it within the district's boundaries, which will align with those of the parish and include the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport for various aeronautical purposes. The governance of the district will be overseen by a board of commissioners made up of seven members, all of whom must be U.S. citizens and residents of St. Mary Parish, appointed and removable by the St. Mary Parish Council.

The bill outlines the operational framework for the district, including the appointment of a single individual to hold the offices of secretary and treasurer, regular monthly meetings of the board, and the requirement for a quorum of four members to conduct business. Board members will serve without compensation and have the authority to create rules for meetings, with the chairperson allowed to vote. Upon receiving FAA certification, the district will gain powers to enter contracts, manage airport facilities, and assume local government responsibilities related to airport operations. The district must submit an annual financial report to the St. Mary Parish Council and is protected from local government actions that could impair its powers. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or the lapse of time for gubernatorial action.