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LA HB299

Bill

Status

Passed

7/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Francis Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum ad valorem tax rate for public cemeteries in Morehouse Parish wards from two mills to three mills

  • Expands authorized uses of tax proceeds to include acquisition and improvement of public cemeteries, in addition to existing maintenance and upkeep purposes

  • Allows unexpended tax proceeds collected prior to 2025 to be used for cemetery acquisition and improvement

  • Requires voter approval in each ward before the tax can be levied, conducted in accordance with Louisiana general election laws

  • Becomes effective upon signature by the governor or upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature

Legislative Description

Increases the maximum rate of ad valorem taxes the governing authority of Morehouse Parish is authorized to levy for public cemeteries and provides for the use of the proceeds of the taxes

CEMETERIES

Last Action

Effective date: 06/30/2025.

7/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Local & Municipal Affairs5/29/2025
Municipal4/2/2025

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