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LA SB78
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Jenkins
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AI Summary
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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
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Exempts the member with the specialized professional background from the residency requirement that applies to other non-elected board members
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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
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Board member terms remain at three years with eligibility for reappointment
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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