Municipal
π Next Meeting: TBD
π§Ύ Bills Pending: 52
Members
π₯
Foy Gadberry
(R)
π₯
Barbara Freiberg
(R)
Bills Pending in Municipal
SB78: Provides for the governing authority of the Shreveport Downtown Development District. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-04-07
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Samuel Jenkins
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB286: Provides relative to the New Orleans Downtown Development District. (gov sig)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-04-07
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Royce Duplessis
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB483: 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 WebsiteHB484: Provides relative to the New Orleans Regional Business Park
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 WebsiteHB893: Provides relative to the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board
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: Alonzo Knox
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 WebsiteHR84: 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: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Joy Walters
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1153: Authorizes parishes and municipalities to declare bans on burning
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: Kimberly Coates
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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HB1215: Provides relative to the disposition of certain historical statues and monuments
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: Mike Bayham
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB368: Provides relative to historic preservation districts and landmarks commissions in the city of New Orleans
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: Aimee Freeman
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB433: Provides relative to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce
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: Barbara Freiberg
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1067: 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 WebsiteHB1051: Provides relative to the demolition of certain dilapidated property in the city of Shreveport
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: Tammy Phelps
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1080: Provides relative to condemned commercial property in the city of Shreveport
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: Tammy Phelps
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB326: Provides relative to the police chief of the village of Tickfaw
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-30
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Nicholas Muscarello
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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.
SB198: Provides relative to historic district commission powers. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-30
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Beth Mizell
HB1007: Creates the Faubourg Nouveau Marigny Improvement District in Orleans Parish
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-26
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Alonzo Knox
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB447: Creates the Avondale and Waggaman Economic Development District in Jefferson Parish
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-25
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Rodney Lyons
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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.
HB573: Provides relative to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-25
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Stephanie Hilferty
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB385: Provides for appointments to the board of commissioners and insurance for the New Orleans City Park Improvement Association. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-25
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Jimmy Harris
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB334: Provides for enforcement of ordinances by a municipality or parish relative to public health, housing, fire codes, building codes, zoning, vegetation, nuisances, licensing and permits. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-25
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Stewart Cathey
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB380: Creates the Real Timbers Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish. (gov sig)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-25
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Gary Carter
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB795: Limits fees charged to Orleans Parish taxing authorities for tax collection services
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-24
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Mandie Landry
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB990: Provides for a privilege in favor of parishes, sewerage districts, and waterworks districts for certain unpaid service charges or user fees
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-24
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Rodney Lyons
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB148: Provides for compensation to the members of the Lake Charles planning commission. (8/1/26)
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: Jeremy Stine
HB894: 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.
HB441: Provides relative to employees of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-18
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Aimee Freeman
Co-sponsors: Candace Newell
HB115: Provides for the abolition of the office of police chief and the police department in the village of Edgefield
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: Dennis Bamburg
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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: 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: 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.
HB362: Creates the Regency Park Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-16
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Candace Newell
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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.
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
HB66: Provides relative to administrative adjudication of certain ordinance violations in the city of Alexandria
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-09
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.
HB87: Provides relative to the board of commissioners of Livingston Parish Gas Utility District No. 1
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: Shane Mack
HB103: Provides relative to the Walnut Street Special District in the city of Monroe
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: 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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HB162: Provides relative to the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention and Improvement 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: 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.
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: 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
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: 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: 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: 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: Jason DeWitt
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB466: Authorizes rebates of ad valorem taxes in West Feliciana Parish under certain conditions
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: Jeremy LaCombe
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB472: Authorizes municipalities to implement rent stabilization
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: Alonzo Knox
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HB481: Provides for the cost of publishing official proceedings and public notices
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: Neil Riser
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.
HB741: Provides relative to housing for victims of human trafficking
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: Delisha Boyd
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB793: Provides relative to recorded instruments affecting subdivisions
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: Nicholas Muscarello
π Details π View Bill on Legislature Website