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LA SB380

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Carter

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Real Timbers Crime Prevention and Improvement District in Orleans Parish, bounded by Iowa Street, Amazon Street, Delaware Street, Memorial Park Drive, Kansas Street, and Hudson Street

  • Establishes a seven-member board of commissioners composed of four officers from the Real Timbers Homeowners Association plus three appointed district residents serving staggered five-year terms

  • Authorizes the City of New Orleans, subject to voter approval, to impose a parcel fee of up to $315 per year per parcel to fund district operations, with fees expiring after five years but renewable through additional elections

  • Grants the district authority to provide security patrols, improved lighting and signage, beautification services, and to enter contracts with public or private entities including joint agreements with other districts

  • Requires the district to adopt annual budgets under the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act and subjects it to audit by the legislative auditor; the city may retain 1% of collected fees for administration

Legislative Description

Creates the Real Timbers Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish. (gov sig)

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Last Action

Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Local & Municipal Affairs2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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