HB 247·LA·house
DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Creates the Allen Parish Economic Development District and abolishes the Allen Parish Tourist Commission
Signed into LawFiled Feb 20, 2026
Sponsor: Dewith Carrier (R)
Latest Action
Becomes Act No. 398 without the Governor's signature.
May 27, 2026
Summary
HB 247 establishes a new economic development district for Allen Parish and dissolves the existing Allen Parish Tourist Commission. It creates a governing board that may levy an occupancy tax, but only with approval from the parish’s governing authority. The change aims to streamline local economic development efforts while keeping tax authority under parish control.
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