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HB212

Creates the Delmont Economic Development District in East Baton Rouge Parish

Introduced·2/19/26
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Establishes the Delmont Economic Development District in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Louisiana HB212 creates the Delmont Economic Development District in East Baton Rouge Parish. The district is governed by a seven-member board of commissioners, appointed by various local officials. The district aims to fund economic development projects, including land acquisition, design, and construction. It can levy a sales tax and a hotel occupancy tax, both not exceeding 1%, to fund these projects. The taxes expire 20 years after their initial levy but continue if bonds are outstanding.

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Municipal Committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26

9:00 AM

House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.

Feb 20

House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/20/2026.

Feb 19

House

Prefiled.