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LA HB138

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers authority to impose and collect parcel fees from East Baton Rouge Parish governing authority to the Parkwood Terrace Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District itself, subject to voter approval

  • Establishes a maximum parcel fee of $150 per year for residential lots (current law sets only a $100 minimum) and allows the board to increase fees up to 10% annually without an election, as long as the fee stays within the maximum

  • Removes the requirement for the board to mail election notifications 30 days prior to parcel fee elections to registered voters and non-resident property owners

  • Redirects any remaining district funds upon dissolution to the City of Baker (instead of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish) for law enforcement purposes within the district

  • Adds indemnification and liability protections for district board members and officers, shielding them from personal liability except for acts of bad faith, intentional misconduct, or improper personal benefit

Legislative Description

Provides relative to the Parkwood Terrace Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish

DISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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