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LA SB78

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Samuel Jenkins

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires one member of the Shreveport Downtown Development District board of commissioners to have a background in urban planning, land use planning, commercial real estate development, commercial real estate construction, commercial district management, architecture, or engineering

  • Exempts the member with the specialized professional background from the residency requirement that applies to other non-elected board members

  • Current law requires all non-elected board members to reside in the district, have their principal place of business in the district, or own property in the district

  • Board member terms remain at three years with eligibility for reappointment

  • Effective August 1, 2026, with prospective application only to vacancies occurring after that date

Legislative Description

Provides for the governing authority of the Shreveport Downtown Development District. (8/1/26)

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Local & Municipal Affairs2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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