The Youngsville City Council adopted a consolidated sales and use tax ordinance that updates older documents and harmonizes local tax rules with state law changes, including tax treatment of digital products.

Attorney Drew Talbot, who specializes in sales and use tax, told the council the measure aggregates four separate local sales tax ordinances (dating from 1968, 1981, 1999 and 2011) into a single, modern document and aligns local terms with the state’s uniform local sales tax code. Talbot said the change does not increase taxes or change how proceeds are dedicated; instead it clarifies definitions and compliance language to match the state’s recent tax‑reform actions.

Why it matters: at the state level, legislative changes in a recent tax‑reform session clarified the taxability of certain digital products and services. Talbot said bringing the city ordinance into alignment removes conflicting language and provides clearer guidance to businesses and tax collectors.

Council action: The ordinance was approved by council motion (mover: Mr. Bolgiano; second: Mr. Nylund) and passed on a roll call vote with one councilmember opposing. Staff and the city attorney will coordinate with the parish school board as the local tax collector on implementation details.

Background: Talbot told the council that local ordinances across Louisiana sometimes contained outdated references and that adopting a consolidated ordinance follows best‑practice guidance to avoid conflicting local rules. The change will not alter tax rates or the dedication of proceeds to city purposes.

Implementation: The school board (as the parish tax collector) and state tax authorities handle collection and vendor remittance channels. The city will work with its tax collector to ensure administrative alignment and public notice to affected businesses and consumers.