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SB 443·LA·senate

SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Creates the New Orleans Hospitality and Entertainment District. (gov sig)

WithdrawnFiled Mar 30, 2026
Sponsor: Kirk Talbot (R)
Latest Action

Rules suspended. Recalled from Committee.

Apr 13, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes a new political subdivision called the New Orleans Hospitality and Entertainment District that includes all property in Orleans Parish. It creates a board of commissioners made up of tourism‑industry leaders and mayor‑appointed residents, and grants the district authority to levy taxes, assess fees, issue bonds, and manage development and public‑safety projects in the designated hospitality zone. The goal is to coordinate economic and community development, improve tourism infrastructure, and enhance safety and sanitation in the area.

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