Louisiana SB283: SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Creates the BLVD at Harding Area Special District in the city of Baton Rouge. (gov sig)

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 33:9038.31(2) and (3), and to enact R.S. 33:9038.82, relative to special districts; to provide for definitions; to create the BLVD at Harding Special District; to provide for the governance and the powers and duties of the district, including tax, bond, and tax increment finance authority; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 33:9038.31(2) and (3), and to enact R.S. 33:9038.82, relative to special districts; to provide for definitions; to create the BLVD at Harding Special District; to provide for the governance and the powers and duties of the district, including tax, bond, and tax increment finance authority; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 33:9038.31(2) and (3) is hereby amended and reenacted and R.S. 33:9038.82 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §9038.31. Definitions As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context requires otherwise: * * * (2) "Issuer" means the local governmental subdivision, economic development district, industrial development board of the municipality or parish authorized and created pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-234 ORIGINAL SB NO. Statutes of 1950, a public trust with the municipality or parish as the beneficiary thereof as provided in Chapter 2-A of Code Title II of Code Book III of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised …

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Sponsors

• Barrow, Regina (D, 15) · primary sponsor
• Knox, Alonzo (D, 93)

Latest actions

1. June 12, 2026: Vetoed by the Governor.
2. June 1, 2026: Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
3. June 1, 2026: Signed by the Speaker of the House.
4. June 1, 2026: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
5. June 1, 2026: Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 70, nays 24. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.
6. June 1, 2026: Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.
7. June 1, 2026: Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.
8. June 1, 2026: Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 29 yeas and 2 nays.
9. May 31, 2026: Scheduled for floor debate on 06/01/2026.
10. May 31, 2026: Conference Committee report received. Lies over under the rules.

Votes

• Senate Vote on SB 283, ADOPT (#1623) (June 1, 2026): 29 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Vote on SB 283, ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1852) (June 1, 2026): 70 yea, 24 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on SB 283, REJECT (#1410) (May 27, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on SB 283, FINAL PASSAGE (#1540) (May 26, 2026): 66 yea, 27 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on SB 283, FINAL PASSAGE (#620) (May 6, 2026): 35 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB283?

SB283 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Creates the BLVD at Harding Area Special District in the city of Baton Rouge. (gov sig).

What does SB283 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 33:9038.31(2) and (3), and to enact R.S. 33:9038.82, relative to special districts; to provide for definitions; to create the BLVD at Harding Special District; to provide for the governance and the powers and duties of the district, including tax, bond, and tax increment finance authority; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published.

What is the status of SB283?

Vetoed as of June 12, 2026. Latest action: Vetoed by the Governor. (June 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SB283?

Barrow, Regina (D, 15), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB283?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB283