COAclasses bring buddingartists together formorethan just artlessons
BY MELINDARAWLS HOWELL
Contributing writer
Painting classes are making it possible forsome seniors to fulfill long-held wishes to learn to paint or to resumepainting —toput favorite colors, shapes, images, memories and moreonto surfaces that wereonce blank.
Six of these senior students from the East Feliciana Council on Aging’spainting classes in Clinton said learning how to paint is nice, but developing lasting friendships is the bonus they’re receiving from the group. The youngest in the group is 62 and oldest is 90. They report that in each others’ company —anobserved atmosphere of creative camaraderie —new friendships grew and others were strengthened. Six of the art students talked about what they’ve gained from the class.
mestic violence. “The Witches Ride of St. Francisville is atrue testamenttowomen supporting women.” she said. “Each year,we come together in fun to make a difference and spread awareness about an important cause.”
The witches are driven by the stories of women caught in the circle of painand harm.This year’sride is dedicated to Peggy
Beasley,amember of the communitywho suffered and died due to domestic violence. “Inher memory,weare committed to raising awareness of how deeply domesticviolence can affect our own community,” D’Aquilla said.
“Through thePurpleHouse Foundation, we hope to provide women like Peggy with asafe place to turn in times of need, of-
fering support and protection.” D’Aquilla said, while still in the early stages of development, the group’sgoal is to have the safe house fully operational by next year’sride.
“Our community has rallied around this event, andweare deeply grateful forthe growing
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Teacher Caroline Underwood Harrelltalksabout painting sky, water and the horizonand shows examples before demonstrating with paint during a Council on Agingart class.
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ElizabethAnn WhiteMarter
Marter,who was born in Liberty,Mississippi, grew up north of Clinton nearthe borderoff Liberty Highway,later lived in Baton Rouge and California but came back home to Clinton.
She says she took apainting class about 15 years ago at aGeorgia resort where she “decided to give it atry.” She hadnever painted before and wasn’t givenmuch helpinthe class, she says, but nevertheless “it did tweak an interest.”
She adds she “bought acouple of kits with coloredpencils …fooled around with them …but Igave up.”
Marter says she had been goingtothe exercise classes at the Clinton siteand learnedabout the art class, which began in November of 2023 and recently ended. In the class she says she “was withpeople that had little experience like me …other people had more …Ifounditfun andwas surprised Icould do what Idid.” Shesays shehas learned to mixpaints anddraw and how to paint lots of things but that it “took practice and instructions” from her teacher“who seems to have lots of patience.”
“Weall have fun, encourageeach other, offer suggestions, laugh at ourattempts.”
She says she “met some people Ihad not knownbefore” andsomeshe “had known for years… Ithink we make agoodgroup and now have anew family of friends.”
Like her classmates shepraises her teacher saying “she is always ready to make things more clearly understood like painting trees, skies andseas.”
Bobbie ZacharyBond
Classmate Bond, born in Baton Rouge, is alongtime resident of East Feliciana She says she grew up in Jackson but moved to Clinton after marrying right out of high school and that’swhere she has lived since.Inaddition to beinga promising paintershe also attends the COAexerciseclasses.
She says she had “neverpaintedbefore.” “I love trying andhoping to getbetter every day
“But in painting, Ifound out, no mistake is made that cannot be corrected …after thepaint is dry,” she said. “I’vemade my share of mistakes but Inever forget to try to do overortouse them as learning lessons.”
JoyceHardwickHerrod
Apainter who joined the class in January2024after encouragementfrom the previous two students, Herrod came to the class with awillingness tolearn.A Clinton resident, she says she was bornin the “very rural Eighth Ward of East Feliciana Parish” just below the stateline in a place called Troy,which she explains is no longer on the map.
She says she went to school in Clinton and “was always interested in art“but there “were no art classes.” Years later, her interest in art piqued when she watched Bob Ross on TV
“I considered him my art instructor… bought afew books on art …first paint I
bought was for ceramics —never painted apicture.”
Since she joined her friends in the art class, Herrod says she loves “everyminute of it.”
Shesays, the teacher leads by example as shepaints and the students try to create something similar.“No one’spiece of artever looks like the teacher’s…weall get some good laughs …itisa lot of fun being together and trying our hardest to paint something pretty,” she says.
Her painting of apurple hibiscus was one on display at the COA’s Senior Art Show.The title shehas given it, she says, is “Fish andFowl.” If you look at the flower in an instant you can indeed see fish andfowl —their shapes in the simple strokes andcolor used in painting the flower
Brenda Cunningham Davis
Another student in the class that just ended andwhich began in November 2023 is Davis, of Norwood, who grew up in East Feliciana but lived in West Feliciana after marrying for about 20 years. She says shehas “always wanted to learn to paint, “and shares that “when I am painting Iexperience peace, joy and Irealize how blessed Iamtobeable to express mythoughts and visions through what Iamlearning with each art class.”
When describing the feelings she has when painting they sound like descriptionsofacomforting, creative and very rewardingspiritual experience.
Davis says “God is so good to me, to providethis opportunity to me” and continues “it is such ablessing” in so many ways “to capture moments of time, precious time, that God has given to me onto paper or canvas.” She adds “it is such a blessingtospend time each week withmy precioussisters in Christ …and talented art teacher.” Davis’ paintings, often of things from nature, sometimes include a saying or encouraging message about God.
Thelma Pierce Aranyosi
Aranyosi’stime in the class was areturn to painting. This time she tried her hand at anew medium —acrylics. She saysshe found out about the classes after she saw the Clinton COA sign, stopped in at the office, introduced herself and discovered she was interested in joining. Aranyosi was born in New Orleans,grew
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n 12292 Jackson Road, St. Francisville, (225) 635-6719
n Start time for all activities is 10 a.m.
FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY: Line dance
FOURTH MONDAY: Religious service
TUESDAYS: Nutrition education
WEDNESDAYS: Exercise/yoga
THURSDAYS: Bible study
FRIDAYS: Bingo/movie/excursion
n All people 60 and older in West Feliciana Parish are invited to join. n Fortransportation to the center or questions, call (225) 635-6719.
EAST FELICIANA
n 11102 Bank St., Clinton n 3699 La. 10, Jackson
Wednesday, Oct. 23
ARTCLASS: 9a.m., Clinton
DEVOTIONAL: 11:15 a.m.
LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 24
ARTCLASS: 9a.m., Jackson
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Communitynewsreport The Watchman and The Democrat incorrectly reported what school ateacher is at in an Oct. 16 story on East Felicianaemployees of the month.
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support from our sponsorsand participants,” she said. “We couldn’t have done it without the generosity and commitment of our community.Together, we’re workingtoward afuture where women have asafe place to turn intimes of need.”
Most of the Witches Ride participants will be on bikes, but walkers and other vehicles like golf carts are allowed.
The ride will begin at Parker Park and move along Ferdinand andRoyal streets,stopping at shopsand four homes serving themed cocktails. Participants
will collect stamps on their map atparticipatingshopsand drink stops for achance to win prizes. Awards for the best-dressed witch, best-decorated bike, best hat, and more will be given at Parker Park after theride.
The St. Francisville Inn will host afundraisingparty honoring community and business sponsors. The dayofthe ride will feature performances by theBaton RougeBeignYays, costumecontests,rafflesand the post-ride after-party,“Witchie Okie,” from 8p.m. to 10 p.m. at TheMallory.Local dance group
The Hwy.61Blufferswill perform at theafter-party.
To obtain tickets for the ride or the after-party,visit www witchesridesf.com
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, STATEOFLOUISIANA, TAKEN AT AREGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024.
The Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, met in a regular session at its regular meeting place, the Council Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex,4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana on Monday,September 9, 2024, at Five-Thirty (5:30) p.m.
The Chair called the meeting to order and directed the Secretary to call the roll:
PRESENT:District A, Thomas Pate; District B, Troy “Tab” Ballard; District C, John M. Thompson; District D, Justin Metz; and District E, Gerald “Jerry” Tanner,Sr.
ABSENT:None
OTHERS: Parish President, Kenny Havard; Parish Legal Counsel, Dannie P. Garrett, III; Finance Director,Danyell Vice; Planning &Zoning Administrator,Gary Mego; and Council Secretary, Emily Cobb.
3. PRAYER &PLEDGE
The Chair asked those who would like to do so to stand for the Lord’s Prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTS –SUBMITTAL OF FORMS
The Chair advised members of the public who wish to speak to fill out apublic comment request form and provide it to the Council Secretary beforethe agenda item is addressed.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS FORCONSIDERATION AND ACTION
Mr.Ballardmade amotion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Mr.Metz. Therewerenoobjections. Motion passed unanimously
6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULARMEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2024, AS WRITTEN.
Mr.Pate made amotion to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2024 meetingaswritten. Seconded by Mr.Ballard. Therewerenoobjections. Motion passed unanimously
7. BOARD OF REVIEW ON TAXES RichardKendrick, TaxAssessor,presented the BoardofReview and the appeals process. Mr.Kendrick explained that reassessment is to bring home values to meet the current market values and that the goal is fair market value. Mr.Kendrick noted that most appeals werefrom one established neighborhood. He stated that his office uses acost comparisonand amedian method for estimating the value, noting that it doesn’tmatter how much the taxes increase.
Kristi Mendel, 11317 Dipple Drive –not present
Mr.Metz made amotion to accept the TaxAssessor’sproposed value of $160,680. Seconded by Mr.Ballard. Therewerenoobjections. Motion passed unanimously
Katie Walters, 13111 Cedar Pointe Drive –not present
Mr.Tanner made amotion to accept the TaxAssessor’sproposed value of $263,600. Seconded by Mr.Metz. Therewerenoobjections.
Motion passed unanimously
Justin Williams, 5165 Pine Street –not present
Mr.Williams did not file aLAT 1noted on the TaxAssessor’scover letter; therefore, the TaxAssessor requested that Council reject the appeal and accept the proposed value of $274,000.
Mr.Tanner made amotion to recess out of the BoardofReview to allow public comments to be made by those who wished to do so. Motion seconded by Mr.Pate. Membersofthe public wereallowed to speak if they wished to do so. Mr.Tanner made amotion to reconvene the BoardofReview.Seconded by Mr.Ballard. Therewerenoobjections, and the Council re-entered the Boardof Review
Justin Williams, 5165 Pine Street –not present.(continued)
Mr.Metz made amotion to accept the TaxAssessor’sproposed value of $274,000. Seconded by Mr.Ballard. Therewerenoobjections. Motion passed unanimously.Therewerenoobjections. Motion passed unanimously
Justin Williams, 9222 Catalpa Court –not present.
Mr.Metz made amotion to accept the TaxAssessor’sproposed value of $256,650. Seconded by Mr.Pate. Therewerenoobjections. Motion passed unanimously
Lea Williams, 5183 Pine Street –present.
Mr.Kendrick reviewed home with owner and expanded from 2023 to 2022 and arrived at similar amount –noadjustments made. Ms. Williams presented her appeal with references to comparative homes. Mr.Ballardmade amotion to accept the TaxAssessor’sproposed value of $269,000. Seconded by Mr.Tanner.Therewerenoobjections. Motion passed unanimously
Lea Williams, 5181 Oak Street –present.
Mr.Kendrick reviewed home with owner and decreased the value after that review.Mr. Ballardmade amotion to accept the TaxAssessor’s proposed value of $217,380. Seconded by Mr.Pate. Therewereno objections. Motion passed unanimously
Lea Williams, 5668 Cypress Street –present.
Mr.Kendrick adjusted squarefootageofliving area from 1 818 to 1,500based on Ms. Williams’ submission. Ms. Williams presented her appeal with references to comparative homes. Mr.Tanner made amotion to accept the TaxAssessor’s proposed value of $229,260. Seconded by Mr.Pate. Therewerenoobjections. Motionpassed unanimously
Lea Williams, 5248 Oak Street –present.
Mr.Kendrick reduced value after meeting with owner.Ms. Williams presented her appeal with references to comparative homes. Mr Ballardmade amotion to accept the TaxAssessor’sproposed value of $246,830. Seconded by Mr.Tanner.Therewerenoobjections. Motion passed unanimously
Lea Williams, 4707 Prosperity Street –present.
Mr.Kendrick adjusted squarefootageofliving area from 1,710 to 1,500 based on Ms. Williams’ submission. Ms. Williams presented her appeal with references to comparative homes. Mr.Tanner made amotion to accept the TaxAssessor’s proposed value of $153,740. Seconded by Mr.Pate. Therewerenoobjections. Motionpassed unanimously
Mr.Kendrick concluded his BoardofReview by stating that the Council is responsible for sending alettertoeach homeowner with the results of this BoardofReview.Mr. Tanner then made amotion to close the Board of Review. Seconded by Mr.Ballard. Therewerenoobjections. Motion passed unanimously
8. PUBLIC HEARING Mr.Ballardmade amotion to go into public hearing. Seconded by Mr Tanner.Therewerenoobjections.
ordinance to theCouncil. The Chair allowed members of the public to
speak if they wished to do so.
8. B. DISCUSSANORDINANCE TO SET FORTH THEADJUSTED MILLAGE RATES AND ROLL FORWARTOMILLAGE RATES NOT EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUMAUTHORIZED RATE AND TO SET FORTH THE MILLAGE RATE FOR THE LIBRARYSINKINGDEBTFOR TAXYEAR 2024. Parish Legal Counsel,DannieGarrett, provided asummary of this ordinance to the Council. The Chairallowed members of the public to speak if they wished to do so.
Mr.Ballardmade amotion to end publichearing. Seconded by Mr.Tanner Therewerenoobjections. Motion passed unanimously.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9. A. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ADJUSTED MILLAGE
RATES FOR THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA FOR TAXYEAR 2024.
Mr.Pate made amotion to adopt an ordinance adopting the adjusted millage rates for the Parish of West Feliciana for tax year 2024. Seconded by Mr.Tanner
YEAS: PATE, BALLARD, METZ, TANNER, THOMPSON NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Motion passed unanimously.
PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA
ORDINANCE 2024 September 9-01
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ADJUSTED MILLAGE RATES FOR THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA FOR TAXYEAR2024.
The West Feliciana Parish Council hereby ordains, in apublic meeting held on September 9, 2024, which meeting was conducted in accordance withthe Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C)ofthe Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the following adjusted millage rates be and they arehereby levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuationofall property subject to ad valorem taxationwithin said Parish for the year 2024, for the purpose of raising revenue:
General Alimony (1080 002):
Roads, Bridges, Bldgs, Parks (1080 005):8.570 mills Health, Animal,Mosquitoes, Waste, Coroner (1080 007):0.960
Library (1080 027):
Hospital District (1080 028):
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Assessor of the Parish of West Feliciana, shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2024 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance withlaw
The foregoing ordinance was read in full;the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the ordinance was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: PATE, BALLARD, METZ, TANNER, THOMPSON
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAINED: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Whereupon, the presiding officer declared the above ordinance adopted on thisthe 9TH day of September,2024.
ATTEST:
/s/ John Thompson
John Thompson; Chairperson West Feliciana Parish Council
CERTIFICATE
Ihereby certify that the foregoing is atrueand exact copy of the ordinance adopted at the meeting held on September 9, 2024 at which meeting aquorum was present and voting.
St. Francisville, Louisiana, this9th day of September,2024.
/s/ Emily Cobb
Emily Cobb; CouncilSecretary West Feliciana Parish Council
9. B. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO SET FORTH THEADJUSTED MILLAGE RATES AND ROLL FORWARTOMILLAGE RATES NOT EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED RATE ANDTOSET FORTH THE MILLAGE RATE FOR THE LIBRARYSINKING DEBTFOR TAXYEAR 2024.
Mr.Ballardmade amotion to adopt an ordinance to set forththe adjusted millage rates and roll forwardtomillage rates not exceeding the maximum authorized rate and to set forth the millage ratefor the Library sinking debt for tax year 2024. Seconded by Mr.Pate.
YEAS: PATE, BALLARD, METZ, TANNER, THOMPSON
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Motion passed unanimously.
PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA ORDINANCE 2024 September 09-02
ORDINANCE TO SET FORTH THE ADJUSTED MILLAGE RATES AND ROLL FORWADTOMILLAGE RATES NOTEXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED RATE ANDTOSET FORTH THE MILLAGE
RATE FOR LIBRARYSINKING DEBT FOR TAXYEAR2024. The West Feliciana Parish Councilhereby ordains, in apublic meeting held on September 9, 2024 which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the taxing district voted to increase the millage rate(s), but not in
R.S. 47:1705(B). Thevotes were:
PATE, BALLARD, METZ, TANNER, THOMPSON
NAYS: NONE ABSTAINED: NONE
ABSENT:NONE
Whereupon, the presidingofficer declared theabove ordinance adopted on this the 9TH day of September, 2024.
ATTEST:
/s/
CERTIFICATE
Ihereby
St.
Louisiana, this 9thday of September, 2024.
/s/ Emily Cobb Emily Cobb; Council Secretary West Feliciana Parish Council
9. C. DISCUSS AND/OR APPROVE THE BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISONS AS OF AUGUST 31,2024. Danyell Vice, Finance Director,presented the budget to actuals comparisonsasofAugust 31, 2024. Mrs. Viceadvised the first salestax payment for fiscal year 2025 was received. Mr.Tanner made amotion to approve the budget to actual comparisons as of August 31, 2024 for the following funds: 001 –General Fund, 003 –Burnett Road Property Sale fund, 101 –Parish Road Fund, 103- Health Unit, 104–Solid Waste, 106 –Criminal Court Fund, 112– Economic Development Fund, 113– Library Operating Fund, 302 –Recreation Fund, 303 –Buildings/Grounds Fund, 401 –Water Revenue Fund, 405 –Hardwood Sewer Fund, 406 –Solitude Sewer Fund, 407 –TurnerSewer Fund, and 408 –Independence Sewer Fund as presented. Seconded by Mr.Ballard. Therewerenoobjections. Motion passedunanimously
10. OLD BUSINESS
10.A.i. DISCUSS AND/OR MAKE APPOINTMENT(S) TO THE PORT COMMISSION. Kenny reports that the Port Commission has made no reports since 2018 when he took office. The Port Commission has no function, no funding and recommends waitingtoallow the Legislature to dissolve. Mr.Metz made amotion not to appoint anyonetothe Port Commission until the Legislaturemakesa decision on the resolution to dissolve. Seconded by Mr.Ballard. Roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS: BALLARD, METZ, TANNER NAYS: PATE,THOMPSON ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT:NONE Motion passed threetoone.
10.A.ii.DISCUSS AND/OR MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD. Mr.Pate made amotion to appoint Alan Kirkpatrick to theEconomic Development Board. Seconded by Mr.Ballard.Therewerenoobjections. Motion passed unanimously
10. A.iii. AUTHORIZE THE COUNCIL SECRETARYTOADVERTISE FOR OPENINGS ON THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS, ZACHARY TAYLOR PARKWAY COMMISSION, PORTCOMMISSION AND TOURIST COMMISSION. Mr.Ballardmade amotion to authorize the advertising of board/ commission openings, except for the Port Commission.SecondedbyMr. Pate. Therewerenoobjections. Motion passedunanimously 10.B. DISCUSS AN ORDANCE TO ADOPT THE REVISED ZONING MAP AND TO MAKE FINALLYEFFECTIVE ALLPROVISIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER WITH RESPECT THERETO. (METZ) Dannie Garrett, Parish Attorney,advisedthat if thereare changes to the zoning map, proposed amendments should be made first.Parish President stated that all councilmembers weretobringinmaps with suggested changes and Justin Metz is theonly member to do so. The Chair allowed members of the public to make comments if they wishedtodoso.
Amotion was made by Mr.Metz to amend the zoning map to remove the historical overlay.Motion failed for lack of asecond. Amotion was then made by Mr.Ballardtopostpone thevote on maps and amendments to the November 12, 2024 Parish Council meeting. SecondedbyMr. Tanner Roll call vote wasasfollows:
FOR: BALLARD, METZ, TANNER, THOMPSON AGAINST:PATE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT:NONE Motion carried 4-1
11. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
11.A. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PART II, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 135-4-ZONING DISTSRICT USE ESTABLISHED, AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER WITH RESPECT THERETO. Mr.Metz explained whyheintroduced this ordinance in order to allow mobilehomes in RA zoning.
11.B. SET DATE/TIME OF PUBLIC HEARING
Mr.Thompson set public hearing for ordinance on October 14, 2024 at 5:30 P.M.
12. PARISH PRESIDENT’S REPORT
The President gave abrief update on thefollowing: •Sewer rate study –LRWA3to4months outinJune •Courthouse generator –GOHSEP to securefunding •Road project –Road study to Council and which roads to allocate $1M
•Broadband internet installation currently taking place around the parish
•Upcoming storm -equipment on standby for debris removal and availability of sand bags.
13. ADJOURNMENT Upon amotion by Mr.Ballard,secondedbyMr. Tanner,the Council stood adjourned until thenext regularly scheduled meeting.
/s/ Emily Cobb Council Secretary
Agroup of witches use the name Bee Witch. Theyare, from left, Maggie Klienpeter,Jolie Oliveaux, Keri Brown, Kimberly Miller-Callegan, Sally Martinez and MalloryCavin.
PROVIDED PHOTOSBYMEGAN D’AQUILLA
Witches Ride Founder StaceyVerdicanno, left, shown with Lauren Pourciau and Dare Didier,started the event four years ago.
SEPT.15
GREGORYSILVERTOOTH: 59; 879 U.S. 61, Lot34, Jackson; domestic abuse battery resisting arrest of officer
SEPT.16
TOMHAYES ILL: 19; 8180 Battle Road, Ethel; domestic abuse battery,cruelty to the infirm
JOSHUAWASHINGTON: 35; 123 LiveOak Blvd., Apt I12,Baton Rouge; bench warrant
TERRAL BRADY: 18; 8631 Solitude Road, 12, St. Francisville; indecent behavior with a juvenile
MICHAEL WASHINGTON: 19; 5180 Burnett Road, St. Francisville; indecent behavior with ajuvenile
SHANE LANCON: 36; 216 Althen Drive, Duson; burglary
SEPT.17
TIMOTHY HALL: 21, 7002 La. 10, Jackson; simple assault
GARRETT LEA: 29; 1802 La. 958, Slaughter;improper telephone communication interception and disclosureof wire, electronic or oral communication
JESSE CLARK: 46; 3728 La. 10, Jackson;disturbingthe peace by intoxication
RICHARD BLAKE: 49; 4835 Kernville Road, Gloster, Mississippi; bench warrant
SEPT.18
HENRYHANCHEY: 49; 6353 Pohlman Road, St.Francisville; bench warrant
SEPT.19
DAVION CRUMP: 22; 10311 Roosevelt St., Clinton;maximum speed limit
JOHNAS RILEY: 33; 7807 Vanessa Drive, Ethel; domestic abuse battery by strangulation, interfering withemergency communication, simple assault
JASON MYERS: 50; 9479 Morris Road, St. Francisville;bench warrant/fugitive
SEPT.20
KAYLA WHEELER: 24; 2208 Belfair Drive,Baton Rouge; theftunder$1,000
SEPT.24
MELVIN MCDOWELL: 23; 1150 West St., Gloster, Mississippi; probation violation
NOTICE
Proposed Constitutional Amendments to be voted on at the Open
General/Congressional Election December 07, 2024 -CODING: Wordswhich arestruck through aredeletions from existing law; words in boldface type and/orunderscored areadditions.
Proposed Amendment No. 1 Regular Session, 2024 --ACT No. 405 -
SENATE BILL NO.177 BY SENATORMORRIS
AJOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article V, Section25(C) and to add Article V,
Section 25(A)(4) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to the judiciary commission; to requirethe judiciary commission to conduct certain investigations; to provide for membership of the judiciary commission; to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors; and to provide aballot proposition.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the LegislatureofLouisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that thereshall be submitted to the electors of the state,for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law,a proposal to amend Article V, Section25(C) and to add Article V, Section 25(A)(4) of the ConstitutionofLouisiana, to read as follows:
§25. Judiciary Commission Section 25.(A)Composition. The judiciary commission shall consist of *** (4) two appointees of the speakerofthe Louisiana House of Representatives, two appointees of the president of the Louisiana Senate, and one appointee of the governor ***
(C) Powers. On recommendation of the judiciary commission, the The supreme court may,after an investigation by the judiciary commission, which shall be instituted on recommendation by the judiciary commission or by directive of amajority of thesupreme court, censure, suspend with or without salary,remove from office, or retireinvoluntarily ajudge for willful misconduct relating to his official duty,willful and persistent failuretoperform his duty,persistent and public conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice that brings the judicial office into disrepute, malfeasance while in office, conduct while in office which would constitute afelony,orconviction of afelony.On recommendation of the judiciary commission, the The supreme court may,onrecommendation of the judiciary commission, or on its own motion disqualifya judge from exercising any judicial function, without loss of salary,during pendency of proceedings in the supreme court. On recommendation of the judiciary commission, the The supreme court may,after an investigation by the judiciarycommission, which shall be instituted on recommendationbythe judiciarycommission or by directive of amajority of the supreme court, retireinvoluntarily ajudge for disability that seriously interferes with the performance of his duties and that is or is likely to becomepermanent. The supreme court shall make rules implementing this Section and providing for confidentiality and privilege of commission proceedings ***
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electorsof the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on December 7, 2024.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballottobeused at said election thereshall be printed aproposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which propositionshall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to allowthe supreme court to sanction ajudge upon an investigationbythe judiciary commission, and provide that the recommended sanctionshall be instituted by the judiciary commission or by amajority of the supreme court, and to provide for the appointment of five membersofthe judiciary commission?
(Amends Article V, Section 25(C); adds Article V, Section 25(A)(4))
Proposed Amendment No. 2 Regular Session, 2024 --ACT No. 406HOUSE BILL NO. 48 BY REPRESENTATIVESBACALA, ADAMS, AMEDEE BERAULT,BILLINGS, BOYER, BUTLER, CARLSON, ROBBY CARTER, CARVER, CHENEVERT, COX, CREWS, DEVILLIER, DEWITT,ECHOLS, EDMONSTON, EGAN, EMERSON, FIRMENT, GLORIOSO,HEBERT HENRY, HORTON, MIKE JOHNSON, JACOBLANDRY,MCCORMICK, MCMAHEN, MCMAKIN, MELERINE, MYERS, OWEN, SCHAMERHORN, SCHLEGEL, SELDERS, THOMAS, WILEY, AND WYBLE AJOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to add Article III, Section16(F) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to provide relative to considerationofappropriations bills; to provide for time periods and required information relative thereto; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to
JEREMY BLACKMON: 41; 12273 River Highland Drive, St. Amant; fugitivefromLivington Parish
RAMSEY L. COLLINS: 28; 10144 Ave. B, Baton Rouge; domestic abuse
SEPT.25
NICOLE DICKSON: 44; 15850 Denham Road, Pride; probation violation
SEPT.26
BRENA GASAWAY: 49; 4520 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., No. 104, Baton Rouge; twocounts bank fraud
SEPT.27
CHARLES JOHNSON JR.: 49; 29 WheatfieldRoad, Poplarville, Mississippi; hold foroutside agency
JACOB JOHNSON: 32; 4410 Heath Drive, Baker; probation violation
SEPT.28
DOUGLAS CAZES: 35; 7140 La. 19, Ethel; simple battery, entering or remaining after being forbidden, disturbing
the peace, hate crime
SEPT.29
BRENT ROBERTS: 40; 9997 Trails End, St. Francisville; prescription requirements penalties, fugitive
LEEANN HOOD: 41;6048 La. 19, Ethel; criminal damage to property,disturbing the peace
OCT. 1
DAVID ROBINSON: 47; 10143 Anna MooreLane, Ethel; domestic abuse aggravated with child endangerment
OCT. 2
CRESHAWN ODELL: 29; 11880 CatalpaSt., Baton Rouge; reckless operation no accident, view outwardorinward through windshield
LATHAN MAIN: 18; 1386 La. 952, Jackson; robbery armed, illegal use of weapon or dangerous instrumentalities, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
OCT. 3
EARNEST DAVIS: 19; 7901 Mag-
be submitted to the electors of the stateofLouisiana at the statewide election to be held on December 7, 2024.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, thereshall be printed aproposition, upon which the
electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to requirethat the legislaturewait for at least forty-eight hours prior to concurring in aconference committee report or amendments to abill appropriating money? (Adds Article III, Section16(F))
Proposed Amendment No. 3
Regular Session, 2024
ACT No. 407
HOUSE BILL NO. 49 BY REPRESENTATIVE BACALA
AJOINTRESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article III, Section 2(A)(3)(a) and (4)(a) of the Constitution of Louisiana and to add Article III, Section 2(A)(5) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to regular sessions of the legislature, to allow the legislaturetoextend aregular session for alimited time period for specificpurpose; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the LegislatureofLouisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that thereshall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for theirapproval or rejection in the manner provided by law,aproposal to amend ArticleIII, Section 2(A)(3)(a)and (4)(a) of the Constitution of Louisiana and to add Article III, Section 2(A)(5) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §2. Sessions Section 2.(A) Annual Session.
(3)(a) All regular sessions convening in even-numbered years shall be general in natureand shall convene at noon on the second Monday in March. The legislatureshall meet in such asession for not morethan sixty legislative days during aperiod of eighty-five calendar days.Nosuch session shall continue beyond six o’clock in the evening of the eighty-fifth calendar day after convening except as provided in Subparagraph (5) of thisParagraph. No new matter intended to have the effect of law shall be introduced or received by either house after six o’clock in the evening of the twenty-third calendar day.Nomatter intended to have the effect of law,except ameasureproposing suspension of law,shall be considered on thirdreading and final passage in either house after six o’clock in the evening of the fifty-seventh legislative day or the eighty-second calendar day,whichever occurs first, except by afavorablerecordvote of twothirds of the elected members of each house.
(4)(a) All regular sessions convening in odd-numbered years shall convene at noon on the second Monday in April. The legislatureshall meet in such asession for not morethan forty-five legislative days in aperiod of sixty calendar days.Nosuch session shall continue beyond six o’clock in the evening of the sixtiethcalendar day after convening except as provided in Subparagraph (5) of this Paragraph. No new matter intended to have the effect of law shall be introduced or received by either house after six o’clock in the evening of the tenth calendar day.Nomatter intended to have the effect of law,except ameasureproposing asuspension of law shall be considered on thirdreading and final passage in either house after six o’clock in the evening of the forty-second legislative day or fiftyseventh calendar day,whichever occurs first, except by afavorablerecord vote of two-thirdsofthe elected members of each house. ***
(5) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of Subsubparagraphs (3)(a) and (4)(a) of this Paragraph and only if necessary to finally pass a billappropriating money,the legislature, by afavorablerecordvote of two-thirdsofthe elected members of each house, may extend aregular session in incrementsoftwo legislative or calendar days. During the time aregular session has been extended, the legislatureshall not consider any matter having the effect of law other than those contained in abill appropriating money.Noregular session shall be extended morethan six calendar days beyond the original timeand day for the session to adjourn sine die.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the stateofLouisiana at the statewide election to be held on December 7, 2024.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, thereshall be printed aproposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to allow the legislaturetoextend aregular session in increments of two days up to amaximum of six days if necessary to pass abill appropriating money? (Amends Article III, Sections 2(A)(3)(a) and(4)(a);Adds ArticleIII, Section 2(A) (5))
Proposed Amendment No. 4 Regular Session, 2024 ACT No. 409
SENATE BILL NO. 119
BY SENATOR MILLER AND REPRESENTATIVES BRYANT,CARRIER, EGAN, FREEMAN,GADBERRY, GLORIOSO, MCMAKINAND WYBLE
AJOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 25 of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem tax; to provide for the administration of tax sales of immovableproperty; to provide for the postponement of taxes under certaincircumstances; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide aballot proposition Section 1. Be it resolved by the LegislatureofLouisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that thereshall be submitted to the electors of the state, for theirapproval or rejection in the manner provided by law,aproposal to amend Article VII, Section 25 of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §25. TaxSales Administration Section 25.(A) TaxSales Immovables.(1)
nolia Drive, Clinton; robbery armed, illegal use of weapon or dangerous instrumentalities, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
JEREMY JOHNSON: 18; 4980 LowerZachary Road, No. 38, Zachary; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
TREVOR BENDILY: 18; 2540 Creekfield Road, Jackson; reckless operation no accident
MURPHY WEBB: 46; 6834 Carmena Lane, Slaughter; DWIfirst, possession of alcoholic beverage in vehicle
OCT. 4
GENELL DAVIS: 43; 7556 Smith Road, Clinton; probation violation
AMY AULDS: 42; 3138 Dawson Road, Jackson; twocounts bench warrant
OCT. 6
JOSHUALOWE: 21; 1558 La. 10, Jackson; bench warrant, cruelty to animals aggravated, illegal use of weapon, criminal trespass, aggravated assault with afirearm
OCT. 7
JODYRICHARD: 20; 7014 La. 10, Jackson; second-degree battery,criminal trespass, simple battery,illegal carrying of discharge weapon
RONNIE DOUGLAS: 35; 8783 Mills Drive, Zachary; burglary attempted, burglary vehicle
OCT. 8
JOHNNY HOLMES: 58; 9565 Gilead Road, Clinton; bench warrant
OCT. 10
RONNIE DOUGLAS: 35; 8783 Mills Drive, Zachary; battery of correctional officer
MARCUS MAZE: 52; 2072 Sabine St., Zwolle;simple escape
RON’DARIUS WILLIAMS: 20; 343 Epperson St., Baker; aggravated flight,offroad vehicle permits for use on shoulders of highway
JAMES CARR: 23; 4357 Felix LeeRoad,Ethel; aggravated flight,offroad vehicle permit for use on shoulder of highway
1984 Regular Session, it shall be redeemable for eighteen months after the date of recordation of thetax sale by payment in accordance with Subparagraph (1)of this Paragraph (3) In any parish other than Orleans, when such property sold is vacant residential or commercial property which has been declared blighted, as defined by R.S. 33:1374(B)(1) on January 1, 2013, or abandoned, as defined by R.S. 33:4720.59(D)(2) on January 1, 2013, it shall be redeemable for eighteen months after thedate of recordation of the tax sale by payment in accordance with Subparagraph (1) of this Paragraph. (C) Annulment. No sale of property for taxesshall be set aside for any cause, except on proof of payment of the taxes prior to thedate of the sale, unless theproceeding to annulisinstituted within six months after service of noticeofsale. Anotice of sale shall not be served until the finalday for redemption has ended. It must be served within five years after thedate of the recordation of the
Accusedserialkillergetslifeinprisonindrive-byshooting
BY GABBY JIMENEZ Staff writer
An accused BatonRougearea serialkillerhas been sentenced to lifeinprison forgunning down an East Feliciana man in a2017 drive-by shooting.
Ryan Sharpe was sentenced Oct. 15 for the shoot-
Clinton student graduates from WashburnUniversity
Community news report
Washburn University,of Topeka, Kansas,recently announced its summer 2024 graduating class.
Dally Munn, of Clinton, graduated with acertificate with an emphasis in radiation therapy
ingdeath of 48-year-old Brad DeFranceschi, accordingtoDistrict Attorney Sam D’Aquilla. In August, an East Felicianajuryfound Sharpeguiltyoffirst-degree murder after less than an hour of deliberation
Sharpe was originally convicted on the same charge in 2019, butthe 11-1guilty ver-
dict was thrown outinJune 2020 after the U.S. Supreme Court outlawed split-jury verdicts two months earlier In 2018, voters in Louisiana approved aconstitutional amendment ending nonunanimous jury convictions in major felony cases. The jury in Sharpe’scase was able to convict nonu-
nanimously because the shootings happened before 2019and prosecutors declined to seek the death penalty.Under the law in place at the time, after the panel reached more than 10 guilty votes, it no longer needed to deliberate.
DeFranceschi, aBoy Scout leader and father of two, was shot in broaddaylight in October 2017 while trimmingweeds outsidehis home on the Avondale Scout Reservation on La. 63. Authorities say he was one of three people fatally gunned down by Sharpe that year in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge parishes. Sharpe is also accused in the shooting deaths of Tommy Bass, 62, in East Feliciana and Carroll Breeden, 66, aformer BREC commissioner who was shot while doing yard work in front of his East Baton Rouge home. Email GabbyJimenez at gabby.jimenez@ theadvocate.com.
Agriscience2students in Paul Theriot’sclass practiced mapreading skills as part of the forestryunit.
Proposed Constitutional Amendments to be voted on at the Open
General/Congressional Election December 07, 2024 --
CODING: Wordswhich arestruck through aredeletions from existing law; words in boldface type and/orunderscored areadditions.
Proposed Amendment No. 1 Regular Session, 2024 --ACT No. 405SENATE BILL NO.177 BY SENATORMORRIS
AJOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article V, Section25(C) and to add Article V, Section 25(A)(4) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to the judiciary commission; to requirethe judiciary commission to conduct certain investigations; to provide for membership of the judiciary commission; to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors; and to provide aballot proposition.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the LegislatureofLouisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that thereshall be submitted to the electors of the state,for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law,a proposal to amend Article V, Section25(C) and to add Article V, Section 25(A)(4) of the ConstitutionofLouisiana, to read as follows:
§25. Judiciary Commission Section 25.(A)Composition. The judiciary commission shall consist of ***
(4) two appointees of the speakerofthe Louisiana House of Representatives, two appointees of the president of the Louisiana Senate, and one appointee of the governor ***
(C) Powers. On recommendation of the judiciary commission, the The supreme court may,after an investigation by the judiciary commission, which shall be instituted on recommendation by the judiciary commission or by directive of amajority of thesupreme court, censure, suspend with or without salary,remove from office, or retireinvoluntarily ajudge for willful misconduct relating to his official duty,willful and persistent failuretoperform his duty,persistent and public conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice that brings the judicial office into disrepute, malfeasance while in office, conduct while in office which would constitute afelony,orconviction of afelony.On recommendation of the judiciary commission, the The supreme court may,onrecommendation of the judiciary commission, or on its own motion disqualifya judge from exercising any judicial function, without loss of salary,during pendency of proceedings in the supreme court. On recommendation of the judiciary commission, the The supreme court may,after an investigation by the judiciarycommission, which shall be instituted on recommendationbythe judiciarycommission or by directive of amajority of the supreme court, retireinvoluntarily ajudge for disability that seriously interferes with the performance of his duties and that is or is likely to becomepermanent. The supreme court shall make rules implementing this Section and providing for confidentiality and privilege of commission proceedings
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electorsof the state of Louisiana at the statewide election to be held on December 7, 2024.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballottobeused at said election thereshall be printed aproposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which propositionshall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to allowthe supreme court to sanction ajudge upon an investigationbythe judiciary commission, and provide that the recommended sanctionshall be instituted by the judiciary commission or by amajority of the supreme court, and to provide for the appointment of five membersofthe judiciary commission?
(Amends Article V, Section 25(C); adds Article V, Section 25(A)(4))
Proposed Amendment No. 2 Regular Session, 2024 --ACT No. 406HOUSE BILL NO. 48 BY REPRESENTATIVESBACALA, ADAMS, AMEDEE BERAULT,BILLINGS, BOYER, BUTLER, CARLSON, ROBBY CARTER, CARVER, CHENEVERT, COX, CREWS, DEVILLIER, DEWITT,ECHOLS, EDMONSTON, EGAN, EMERSON, FIRMENT, GLORIOSO,HEBERT HENRY, HORTON, MIKE JOHNSON, JACOBLANDRY,MCCORMICK, MCMAHEN, MCMAKIN, MELERINE, MYERS, OWEN, SCHAMERHORN, SCHLEGEL, SELDERS, THOMAS, WILEY, AND WYBLE AJOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to add Article III, Section16(F) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to provide relative to considerationofappropriations bills; to provide for time periods and required information relative thereto; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the LegislatureofLouisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that thereshall be submitted to the
of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law,aproposal to add Article III Section 16(F) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows:
§16. Appropriations Section 16.
(F) Coordination of resources and expenditures. No conference committee report or
be submitted to the electors of the stateofLouisiana at the statewide election to be held on December 7, 2024.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, thereshall be printed aproposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to requirethat the legislaturewait for at least forty-eight hours prior to concurring in aconference committee report or amendments to abill appropriating money?
(Adds Article III, Section16(F))
Proposed Amendment No. 3 Regular Session, 2024 ACT No. 407
HOUSE BILL NO. 49
BY REPRESENTATIVE BACALA
AJOINTRESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article III, Section 2(A)(3)(a) and (4)(a) of the Constitution of Louisiana and to add Article III, Section 2(A)(5) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to regular sessions of the legislature, to allow the legislaturetoextend aregular session for alimited time period for specificpurpose; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the LegislatureofLouisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that thereshall be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for theirapproval or rejection in the manner provided by law,aproposal to amend ArticleIII, Section 2(A)(3)(a)and (4)(a) of the Constitution of Louisiana and to add Article III, Section 2(A)(5) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read as follows: §2. Sessions Section 2.(A) Annual Session.
(3)(a) All regular sessions convening in even-numbered years shall be general in natureand shall convene at noon on the second Monday in March. The legislatureshall meet in such asession for not morethan sixty legislative days during aperiod of eighty-five calendar days.Nosuch session shall continue beyond six o’clock in the evening of the eighty-fifth calendar day after convening except as provided in Subparagraph (5) of thisParagraph. No new matter intended to have the effect of law shall be introduced or received by either house after six o’clock in the evening of the twenty-third calendar day.Nomatter intended to have the effect of law,except ameasureproposing suspension of law,shall be considered on thirdreading and final passage in either house after six o’clock in the evening of the fifty-seventh legislative day or the eighty-second calendar day,whichever occurs first, except by afavorablerecordvote of twothirds of the elected members of each house.
(4)(a) All regular sessions convening in odd-numbered years shall convene at noon on the second Monday in April. The legislatureshall meet in such asession for not morethan forty-five legislative days in aperiod of sixty calendar days.Nosuch session shall continue beyond six o’clock in the evening of the sixtiethcalendar day after convening except as provided in Subparagraph (5) of this Paragraph. No new matter intended to have the effect of law shall be introduced or received by either house after six o’clock in the evening of the tenth calendar day.Nomatter intended to have the effect of law,except ameasureproposing asuspension of law shall be considered on thirdreading and final passage in either house after six o’clock in the evening of the forty-second legislative day or fiftyseventh calendar day,whichever occurs first, except by afavorablerecord vote of two-thirdsofthe elected members of each house.
(5) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of Subsubparagraphs (3)(a) and (4)(a) of this Paragraph and only if necessary to finally pass a billappropriating money,the legislature, by afavorablerecordvote of two-thirdsofthe elected members of each house, may extend aregular session in incrementsoftwo legislative or calendar days. During the time aregular session has been extended, the legislatureshall not consider any matter having the effect of law other than those contained in abill appropriating money.Noregular session shall be extended morethan six calendar days beyond the original timeand day for the session to adjourn sine die.
Section 2. Be it further resolved that this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the electors of the stateofLouisiana at the statewide election to be held on December 7, 2024.
Section 3. Be it further resolved that on the official ballot to be used at the election, thereshall be printed aproposition, upon which the electors of the state shall be permitted to vote YES or NO, to amend the Constitution of Louisiana, which proposition shall read as follows:
Do you support an amendment to allow the legislaturetoextend aregular session in increments of two days up to amaximum of six days if necessary to pass abill appropriating money? (Amends Article III, Sections 2(A)(3)(a) and(4)(a);Adds ArticleIII, Section 2(A) (5))
Proposed Amendment No. 4 Regular Session, 2024 ACT No. 409
SENATE BILL NO. 119
BY SENATOR MILLER AND REPRESENTATIVES BRYANT,CARRIER, EGAN, FREEMAN,GADBERRY, GLORIOSO, MCMAKINAND WYBLE
AJOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 25 of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem tax; to provide for the administration of tax sales of immovableproperty; to provide for the postponement of taxes under certaincircumstances; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide aballot proposition Section 1. Be it resolved by the LegislatureofLouisiana, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring, that thereshall be submitted to the electors of the state, for theirapproval or rejection in the manner provided by law,aproposal to amend Article VII, Section 25 of the Constitution of Louisiana, to read
property as defined by Act155 of the 1984 Regular Session, it shall be redeemable for eighteen months after the date of recordation of thetax sale by payment in accordance with Subparagraph (1)of this Paragraph (3) In any parish other than Orleans, when such property sold is vacant residential or commercial property which has been declared blighted, as defined by R.S. 33:1374(B)(1) on January 1, 2013, or abandoned, as defined by R.S. 33:4720.59(D)(2) on
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