BATON ROUGE - Metro Council members met with state lawmakers representing East Baton Rouge Parish to discuss proposed bills that could impact the Baton Rouge community.nbsp;nbsp;ldquo;When we collaborate early and communicate clearly about our priorities, we put ourselves in a stronger position to deliver results for the people of East Baton Rouge Parish,rdquo; said State Representative Dixon McMakin, R-Baton Rouge.Along with the councilmembers, Mayor-President Sid Edwards and State Senator Rick Edmonds, R-Baton Rouge, were in attendance.nbsp;Edwards' office said the following bills were "legislative priorities:"- SB 143: Provides relative to funding of bulletproof vests for peace officers- HB 214: (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes a property tax exemption for blighted or derelict properties that have been rehabilitated- HB 217: Authorizes an optional property tax exemption for blighted or derelict properties that have been rehabilitated- HB 457: Establishes minimum housing standards for individuals experiencing homelessnessThe current legislative session began March 9 and is set to adjourn June 1.nbsp;Permalink| Comments ...read more read less