SB 187: SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the creation of the St. Martin Parish Economic and Industrial Development District. (8/1/25) - Louisiana

Senate Floor Bureau Note, #1029, Boudreaux, Adopted → SB187 Act 442 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill transforms a generic legislative framework into a specific law creating the St. Martin Parish Economic and Industrial Development District. It replaces general amendment instructions with the full text of the new district's charter, establishing its permanent existence, defining its purpose to stimulate local economic growth, and setting up a specific nine-member board of commissioners appointed by local entities like the Parish Council and City Councils.

Scope change

The bill's scope narrowed from a generic template for economic districts to a specific entity, the St. Martin Parish Economic and Industrial Development District, applying exclusively to that parish.

SCOPE

Created a new permanent political subdivision known as the St. Martin Parish Economic and Industrial Development District.

DEFINITION

Defined the district's specific purpose as stimulating industrial and commercial development, creating jobs, and improving infrastructure in St. Martin Parish.

REQUIREMENT

Established a nine-member Board of Commissioners with specific appointment rules: two by the Parish Council, three by the School Board, and one each by the Sheriff, Breaux Bridge City Council, St. Martinville City Council, and Parks Council.

Mandated that the racial proportion of appointed commissioners must reflect the racial demographics of St. Martin Parish.

TECHNICAL

Removed all previous amendment instructions and placeholder text, replacing them with the complete, enacted statutory language.

SB187 Original → Senate Floor Bureau Note, #1029, Boudreaux, Adopted · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill creates a new economic development district in St. Martin Parish with a board of commissioners appointed by local leaders. The primary substantive change is the addition of a requirement for racial and gender diversity in the appointment of commissioners, ensuring their racial proportion reflects that of the parish. Several technical amendments were also made to replace the word 'said' with 'the' throughout the text for legal clarity.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on creating a specific political subdivision in St. Martin Parish, but the eligibility criteria for board members were expanded to include diversity requirements.

REQUIREMENT

Added a mandate that appointing authorities must make every effort to ensure the racial proportion of commissioners reflects the racial proportion of St. Martin Parish and that racial and gender diversity is provided for.

TECHNICAL

Replaced multiple instances of the word 'said' with 'the' to improve legal readability and consistency.

Deleted a reference to R.S. 39:1011 through 1024, likely removing a cross-reference to unrelated statutes.

SB187 Enrolled → SB187 Original · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was converted from an 'Enrolled' version (final legislative text) to an 'Original' version (draft text). This change involves formatting updates, such as adding a unique identifier (SLS 25RS-412) and adjusting page counts, but the substantive policy content regarding the creation of the St. Martin Parish Economic and Industrial Development District remains identical.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated to include a specific bill identifier (SLS 25RS-412) and changed the page count from 18 to 22, reflecting the transition from a finalized enrolled bill to the original draft version.

SB187 Reengrossed → SB187 Enrolled · 3 edits · Jun 20, 2025

MINOR

The bill was finalized as an Enrolled version, changing the title page and page count from 22 to 18 pages. Substantively, the bill was amended to include a Representative as a co-sponsor and updated the commissioner appointment rules to require racial and gender diversity, ensuring the appointees reflect the racial makeup of St. Martin Parish. Additionally, new provisions were added to allow board members to receive expense reimbursements while explicitly prohibiting them from receiving a salary.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on creating the St. Martin Parish Economic and Industrial Development District, but the eligibility and composition requirements for the governing board were expanded to include diversity mandates.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a requirement for the appointing authorities to make every effort to provide racial and gender diversity among commissioners, ensuring the board's racial proportion matches that of St. Martin Parish.

FISCAL

Authorized board members to receive reimbursement for expenses incurred while performing duties, while explicitly stating that no board member may receive a salary.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill's metadata to reflect it is now the Enrolled version, changed the co-sponsorship to include a Representative, and adjusted the total page count from 22 to 18.

SB187 Engrossed → SB187 Reengrossed · 1 edit · Jun 4, 2025

MINOR

The bill has been reengrossed, meaning it was amended after the initial engrossed version and is now in its final form for passage. The substantive text of the bill appears unchanged in this diff, with the primary modifications being the update of the document title from 'ENGROSSED' to 'REENGROSSED' to reflect the amendment process. No new policy requirements, funding amounts, or eligibility criteria were added or removed in this specific version.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document header and title from 'ENGROSSED' to 'REENGROSSED' to indicate the bill has been amended and is in its final form for legislative action.

SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the creation of the St. Martin Parish Economic and Industrial Development District. (8/1/25)

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