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LA HB322
Bill
Status
4/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Francis Thompson
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AI Summary
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Grants the Northeast Louisiana Multimodal District expanded powers beyond standard railroad development districts to promote rail service and industrial/economic development
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Authorizes the district to enter contracts for purchasing, constructing, operating, and maintaining facilities, including contracts with rail freight common carriers under Title 49 of the U.S. Code
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Allows the district to exercise powers of industrial development boards (Chapter 7, Title 51) and economic development districts (Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33)
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Permits creation of subdistricts within the district's boundaries, each functioning as a separate political subdivision with the same powers as the main district
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Requires public notice in the official journal and a public hearing at least 10 days after publication before creating any subdistrict
Legislative Description
Provides relative to the Northeast Louisiana Multimodal District
DISTRICTS/RAILROAD
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
4/14/2025