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LA HB613

Bill

Status

Passed

6/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Beau Beaullieu

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Acadiana Regional Airport and LeMaire Memorial Airport District" as a political subdivision of Louisiana, subject to approval by majority vote of the Iberia Parish Council and the Federal Aviation Administration

  • Establishes a seven-member board of commissioners appointed by the Iberia Parish Council, with two members from New Iberia and one from Jeanerette, serving five-year terms without compensation

  • Grants the district authority to acquire, operate, and control Acadiana Regional Airport and LeMaire Memorial Airport, including all terminals, runways, hangars, parking facilities, and related infrastructure

  • Transfers to the district all existing leases, concessions, contracts, financial obligations, revenue bonds, cash balances, and movable assets from the current Iberia Parish Airport Authority upon FAA approval

  • Requires the district to submit an annual financial report to the Iberia Parish Council within 120 days of each calendar year end, and requires Iberia Parish Council approval for any tax levies

Legislative Description

Creates the Iberia Parish Airport Authority

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Last Action

Effective date: 06/08/2025.

6/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Highways & Public Works5/19/2025
Transportation, Highways and Public Works4/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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