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SB 139

LOCAL AGENCIES: Provides for the leasing of the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Ascension Parish. (8/1/25)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Price

SB 139 authorizes Louisiana local agencies to lease the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Ascension Parish, effective August 1, 2025.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 329.
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Bill Summary · SB 139

Legislative bill overview

SB 139 authorizes local agencies in Louisiana to lease the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, a public facility located in Ascension Parish. The bill became law on August 1, 2025, and was signed by Governor Jeff Landry as Act No. 329.

Why is this important

The Lamar-Dixon Expo Center is a significant public venue used for agricultural exhibitions, trade shows, and community events. Formalizing leasing authority clarifies operational procedures and potentially expands the facility's revenue generation through third-party usage agreements while maintaining public control of the asset.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue allocation: Unclear how lease revenues will be distributed between local agencies and the facility's operational budget
  • Public access concerns: Risk that commercial leasing could limit availability for traditional agricultural and community events that depend on affordable facility access
  • Lease rate transparency: No specified guidelines for determining fair market lease rates, potentially opening opportunities for favorable deals to connected parties

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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