PARISHES: Provides for the creation of the Parish Preservation Act. (8/1/25)

SB 224, the Parish Preservation Act, requires parishes with populations between 445,000 and 460,000 (per the latest federal census) to hold public meetings and submit detailed reports before a municipality takes over parish tax revenues that would cause a revenue loss exceeding 5% of the parish general fund budget. The reports must explain the municipality's need for the funds, how it will deliver services previously provided by the parish, and the impact on parish services and historically underserved areas. This applies to changes in revenue allocation between consolidated parish governments and incorporated municipalities. The bill aims to ensure transparency and accountability in fiscal decisions affecting all residents. It does not change current service delivery but mandates specific reporting before revenue shifts occur.