SB 282 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Authorizes the creation of a cooperative economic development district affiliated with Baton Rouge Community College in East Baton Rouge Parish. (gov sig)

SB 282 creates a special economic development district around Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) in East Baton Rouge Parish, excluding all residential properties (except hotels/motels) as of January 2026. The district, governed by a board appointed by the college president and business representatives, can levy taxes, issue bonds, and use tax revenue growth to fund projects like infrastructure and business development. It directly affects property owners within the defined district boundaries, businesses operating there, and BRCC, enabling collaborative economic growth without residential areas. The district functions as a local government authority with powers to acquire property, regulate fees, and pursue public improvement projects.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

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Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action Apr 21, 2026

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MINOR

The bill was amended to change the title of the Baton Rouge Community College Economic Development District from plural to singular, removing the 's' from 'Districts'. This technical correction standardizes the terminology used throughout the document to refer to the entity as a single district rather than multiple districts, ensuring consistency in legal references and official titles.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains focused on the Baton Rouge Community College Economic Development District in East Baton Rouge Parish; the change is a nomenclature adjustment rather than a shift in jurisdiction or applicability.

DEFINITION

The title of the district was changed from 'Baton Rouge Community College Economic Development Districts' to 'Baton Rouge Community College Economic Development District' to correct the pluralization and align with the singular nature of the entity.

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Committee

Apr 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported favorably.

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Mar 9, 2026

Committee

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.

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