Provides relative to the Delmont Neighborhood Crime Prevention District in East Baton Rouge Parish
Summary
HB 69 amends Louisiana law governing the Delmont Neighborhood Crime Prevention District in East Baton Rouge Parish. The bill changes the statutory description of the district’s boundaries so they are coterminous with the Delmont Neighborhood Subdivision and then lists the perimeter using streets, highways, and bayou landmarks. In practical terms, the measure updates the district map to reflect the current subdivision boundary and clarifies exactly which properties are included.
The bill does not create a new program or change the district’s basic purpose; it narrows its effect to boundary maintenance and legal description. Because crime prevention districts are local special districts authorized by state law, the amendment affects which residents and property owners fall inside the district and therefore who may be subject to the district’s governance, assessments, or services, depending on the district’s existing authority under Louisiana law. The act takes effect upon gubernatorial approval or other constitutional enactment procedures.
Impact
HB 69 revises R.S. 33:9097.40(B), the statute establishing the Delmont Neighborhood Crime Prevention District, by replacing the district’s boundary language with an updated perimeter description. This changes the legal boundaries of the district in East Baton Rouge Parish and may affect the set of properties and residents covered by the district’s jurisdiction and any associated district powers, funding mechanisms, or services authorized under the crime prevention district framework.
Sentiment
The available voting history shows strong, unanimous support for the bill in both chambers, with a 94-0 House vote and a 37-0 Senate vote on final passage. No committee transcripts or recorded debate are provided, but the lack of opposition suggests the measure was viewed as a routine, noncontroversial local boundary update.
Contention
No notable contention is reflected in the provided materials. The bill appears to have been treated as a technical local measure focused on aligning statutory boundaries with the Delmont Neighborhood Subdivision plat. If any concerns existed, they are not evident in the voting record or the absence of committee discussion; the unanimous votes indicate broad agreement among legislators.