House Bill No. [insert number] enacts R.S. 33:9084, establishing the Faubourg Nouveau Marigny Improvement District in Orleans Parish. The district is defined as a political subdivision of the state, with boundaries outlined by St. Bernard Avenue, North Claiborne Avenue, Elysian Fields Avenue, St. Claude Avenue, and Joseph Guillaume Place. Its primary purpose is to enhance the beautification and overall betterment of the Faubourg Nouveau Marigny neighborhood. Governance of the district will be managed by a board of commissioners consisting of five members, including the president and vice president of the New Marigny Neighborhood Association and three elected residents of the district.

The bill also outlines the powers and duties of the district, which include the ability to sue, adopt bylaws, enter contracts, and fund various community improvement projects. A parcel fee may be imposed by the governing authority of New Orleans to fund these initiatives, with specific fee structures for residential and commercial properties. The fee will require voter approval and can be renewed every eight years. Additionally, the district will be subject to audits and must maintain its funds separately, ensuring they are used exclusively for the district's beautification efforts. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.