Transportation, Highways & Public Works
π Next Meeting: TBD
π§Ύ Bills Pending: 12
Members
π₯
Patrick Connick
(R)
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Gary Carter
(D)
Bills Pending in Transportation, Highways & Public Works
HB582: Provides relative to reinstatement fees for lapses of vehicle liability security (RE DECREASE SG RV See Note)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-05-20
Pending: π Transportation, Highways & Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Bayham
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB743: Creates the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport District in St. Mary Parish
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-04-21
Pending: π Transportation, Highways & Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Vincent St. Blanc
Co-sponsors: Beau Beaullieu Tehmi Chassion
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HB882: Provides for the control of outdoor advertising
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-04-14
Pending: π Transportation, Highways & Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Nicholas Muscarello
HB592: Removes the prohibition against utility terrain vehicles operating on parish roads without a designation by the parish or municipality
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-04-13
Pending: π Transportation, Highways & Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Chance Henry
SB457: Provides relative to the Construction Management at Risk project delivery method. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Transportation, Highways & Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Edward Price
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB875: Provides relative to lapses in motor vehicle liability security (EG DECREASE SG RV See Note)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Transportation, Highways & Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Tammy Phelps
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion Mike Bayham Delisha Boyd Wilford Carter Barbara Freiberg Edmond Jordan Alonzo Knox Ed Larvadain Rodney Lyons Denise Marcelle Shaun Mena Ed Murray Charles Owen Sylvia Taylor Joy Walters John Wyble Rashid Young
SB138: Provides for speed enforcement measures. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Transportation, Highways & Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Stewart Cathey
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB271: Provides for permits for hauling grain and cotton on Interstate 20. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE SD RV)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Transportation, Highways & Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Stewart Cathey
SB263: Provides relative to the Louisiana Towing and Storage Act. (8/1/26)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Transportation, Highways & Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Robert Owen
SB308: Provides for notice of nonpayment of subcontractors on public works projects. (8/1/26)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Transportation, Highways & Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Gregory Miller
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB309: Provides for regulation of prices for driving courses by the Department of Public Safety. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Transportation, Highways & Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Regina Barrow
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB352: Provides for toll collections for state-owned toll facilities. (8/1/26) (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Transportation, Highways & Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Gary Carter
π Details π View Bill on Legislature Website
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.