HB 1007 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

DISTRICTS/SPECIAL: Creates the Faubourg Nouveau Marigny Improvement District in Orleans Parish

This bill creates the Faubourg Nouveau Marigny Improvement District in New Orleans, establishing a new local organization to manage neighborhood improvements in that specific area. The district will be governed by a five-person board consisting of representatives from the existing neighborhood association and three residents elected by district voters, who will oversee beautification projects, infrastructure upgrades, and community events. Funding for these initiatives will come from a property fee collected from landowners within the district, with amounts capped at $100 per year for most residential and commercial parcels, $500 for unimproved land, and subject to voter approval before collection begins. The district operates as a political subdivision of the state with powers to enter contracts, purchase property, and collaborate with city agencies, while its funds must be used exclusively for district benefits and remain subject to state audit requirements.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

May 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

Signed into Law

Jun 2026

Introduced Mar 25, 2026 Signed Jun 23, 2026

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What changed between versions

HB1007 Original → HB1007 Act 926 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was finalized into Act No. 926, removing draft headers and page numbers while adding a clear statement of purpose to improve the Faubourg Nouveau Marigny neighborhood. The most significant change is the restructuring of the district's governing board from a fixed list of representatives to a mix of appointed and elected officials, ensuring community representation. Additionally, the fee structure for property owners was expanded to include specific caps for unimproved parcels and a new exemption for those receiving both homestead and special assessment relief.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Faubourg Nouveau Marigny Improvement District in Orleans Parish, but the governance mechanism now includes resident elections rather than solely relying on neighborhood association leadership.

REQUIREMENT

Added a specific statement of purpose to promote beautification and neighborhood betterment.

Changed the board composition to include three members elected by district residents alongside two appointed members.

FISCAL

Established a fee cap of $500 per year for unimproved commercial and residential parcels.

ELIGIBILITY

Created a new exemption where owners qualifying for both homestead and special assessment relief pay only $100 per year.

Floor votes · Senate May 26, 2026 · House Apr 23, 2026

How they voted

35–0

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 40

May 26, 2026

D Democratic12

10 Yea 2

83% Yea

R Republican28

25 Yea 3

89% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

May 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

upper

May 19, 2026

Committee

Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.

upper

May 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported favorably.

upper

Apr 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 82, nays 13. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

lower

Apr 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably (14-0).

lower

Mar 26, 2026

Committee

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

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors