Municipal
π Next Meeting: TBD
π§Ύ Bills Pending: 21
Members
π₯
Foy Gadberry
(R)
π₯
Barbara Freiberg
(R)
Bills Pending in Municipal
HB483: Provides relative to the Faubourg Marigny Security and Improvement District in Orleans Parish
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Candace Newell
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1087: Authorizes the city of Zachary to use certain inmates to cut grass in certain cemeteries
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Daryl Adams
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1111: Provides relative to the reemployment of certain employees of the fire and police civil service
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Timothy Kerner
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1181: Provides relative to the creation of and levy of taxes by certain special districts (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Lauren Ventrella
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HB1067: Provides relative to the fire and police civil service
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Daryl Adams
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HCR39: Urges and requests the city of Shreveport to create an interest-free loan program for active Transportation Security Administration agents at the Shreveport Regional Airport
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Joy Walters
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB795: Limits fees charged to Orleans Parish taxing authorities for tax collection services
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-24
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Mandie Landry
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB894: Provides relative to the powers and duties of certain firefighters in the city of Alexandria
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-23
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Jason DeWitt
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB208: Provides for a local option election to establish term limits for members of the governing authority of St. Helena Parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-17
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Robert Carter
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB465: Creates the Violet Economic Development District in St. Bernard Parish
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-17
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Brian Glorioso
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
The creation of additional economic development districts expands layers of government with independent funding mechanisms that often operate with limited transparency and accountability. These districts can divert tax revenue away from core public services while concentrating decision-making in unelected or lightly supervised bodies.
HB204: Provides for monthly financial reports to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor from certain East Baton Rouge Parish agencies
Last Action: Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-11
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB103: Provides relative to the Walnut Street Special District in the city of Monroe
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Francis Thompson
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.
HB116: Provides relative to the Northeast Louisiana Multimodal District
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Travis Johnson
Co-sponsors: Glen Womack
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HB200: Provides relative to the growth of grass, weeds, and other deleterious matter in St. Bernard Parish
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Bayham
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB212: Creates the Delmont Economic Development District in East Baton Rouge Parish
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Denise Marcelle
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
The creation of additional economic development districts expands layers of government with independent funding mechanisms that often operate with limited transparency and accountability. These districts can divert tax revenue away from core public services while concentrating decision-making in unelected or lightly supervised bodies.
HB239: Provides relative to the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Denise Marcelle
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB257: Provides relative to the powers and duties of the police chief of the city of Central
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Lauren Ventrella
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE CARVE-OUTS
Our legislature should take a more practical and principled approach by adopting laws of general applicability rather than creating narrow statutory carve-outs tailored to individual jurisdictions. If a policy is appropriate for one municipality, parish or body, it should be made available statewide, allowing local governing authorities to determine whether and how it should be implemented within their communities. The continued proliferation of location-specific exceptions undermines consistency in the law and encourages piecemeal legislation rather than sound statewide policy.
HB415: Requires certain training for certain local officials (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Jason DeWitt
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB530: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for home rule charter or plan of government provisions affecting certain parish officials and school boards
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Stephanie Berault
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB601: Provides relative to municipal water and wastewater systems
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Rashid Young
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB788: Provides relative to the boundaries of the Melrose East Crime Prevention District in East Baton Rouge Parish
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Special districts already represent an expansion of specialized governmental authority, often operating with independent funding and limited oversight. Special district within the boundaries of an existing political subdivision add another layer of government with overlapping authority, funding, and responsibility. This fragmentation reduces transparency and makes it more difficult for citizens to understand who is accountable for decisions and spending. The legislature should avoid creating parallel governing structures where existing local government already has jurisdiction.