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HB396: Provides relative to the admissibility of autopsy photographs in criminal proceedings
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-29
Author: Dixon McMakin
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HB4: Provides for calling a constitutional convention (RR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.
Date: 2026-05-18
Pending: π Governmental Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
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HB100: Creates the crime of felony speeding (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-25
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB1009: Provides relative to reckless operation of a vehicle (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
Date: 2026-05-21
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Dixon McMakin
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB101: Recognizes the mottled duck as the official state waterfowl
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Governmental Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB1060: Provides for the Official Journal of the State
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π House and Governmental Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1100: Repeals requirements for enriching bread and flour sold in this state
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-06-08
Author: Dixon McMakin
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1208: Provides for law enforcement use of fleet camera systems to issue citations for certain traffic offenses
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Transportation, Highways and Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1224: Provides with respect to children in need of care
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-06-03
Author: Dixon McMakin
Co-sponsors: Stephanie Berault Kim Carver Mandie Landry
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1238: Enacts the Louisiana Behind the Counter Protection Act (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-22
Author: Dixon McMakin
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB13: Provides relative to amortization bases within the Louisiana State Police Retirement System (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)
Last Action: Effective date: 04/30/2026.
Date: 2026-04-30
Author: Dixon McMakin
Co-sponsors: Mike Bayham Beth Billings Wilford Carter John Illg Jacob Landry Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn Francis Thompson
HB154: Provides relative to paternity and the collection of child support
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB155: Provides relative to unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-22
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB162: Provides relative to the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention and Improvement District
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-06-01
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.
HB201: Provides for a State Seal of Fine Arts to recognize high school graduates who meet certain academic eligibility criteria (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Dixon McMakin
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion
HB202: Provides relative to job advertisement requirements and notice to applicants
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-29
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB27: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to application of nonrecurring state monies to state retirement system unfunded accrued liabilities (EN NO IMPACT APV)
Last Action: Effective date: See Act.
Date: 2026-06-02
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB345: Provides with respect to the Rail Infrastructure Improvement Program (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-29
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB422: Enacts the Behind the Counter Safety Act (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Becomes HB 1238.
Date: 2026-04-13
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB462: Provides relative to the Capital Area Road and Bridge District
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-22
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.
HB463: Provides relative to emergency communications service charges
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-06-23
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB565: Provides relative to fire safety provisions for day care centers
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB597: Provides relative to judicial compensation (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-05-11
Pending: π Appropriations π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB618: Increases certain fees assessed by Louisiana Economic Development (EN +$500,000 SG RV See Note)
Last Action: Effective date: 01/01/2027.
Date: 2026-06-01
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB738: Provides relative to student disciplinary proceedings (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-29
Author: Dixon McMakin
Co-sponsors: Mike Bayham Delisha Boyd Tehmi Chassion Daryl Deshotel Jason DeWitt Barbara Freiberg Mike Johnson Ed Larvadain Rodney Lyons Chasity Martinez Tammy Phelps Paul Sawyer Joseph Stagni Joy Walters
HB853: Provides relative to misleading solicitations by nongovernment entities (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
Date: 2026-05-29
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB911: Provides for the complete reform and modernization of the judicial components of Orleans Parish (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Read by title, returned to the calendar.
Date: 2026-05-05
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB981: Establishes the Law Enforcement Retention Incentive Subfund within the Law Enforcement Recruitment Incentive Fund (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-05-07
Pending: π Finance π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
HCR60: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the benefits of implementing the D.R.I.V.E. Initiative (Department of Transportation and Development's Responsibility for Interstate 12 Vitality and Efficiency) for major improvements to the shoulders and capacity of the Interstate 12 and Interstate 55 Interchange
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2026-05-28
Author: Dixon McMakin
Co-sponsors: Mike Bayham Stephanie Berault Beth Billings Dewith Carrier Kim Carver Peter Egan Neil Riser Paul Sawyer Mark Wright John Wyble Rick Edmonds Franklin Foil Cameron Henry Valarie Hodges Patrick McMath Blake Miguez Beth Mizell Alan Seabaugh
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHR183: Designates April 22, 2026, as LSU Day at the state capitol and commends the Louisiana State University System for its contributions to Louisiana
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2026-04-24
Author: Dixon McMakin
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHR399: Commends the Louisiana Blazers Elite youth softball team on winning the 2026 USA Softball 16u National Championship
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2026-06-02
Author: Dixon McMakin
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB183: Provides relative to the use of cellular devices in courts and courthouses
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
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HB817: Establishes the Louisiana Homeowner Bill of Rights
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Civil Law and Procedure π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
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HB898: Provides for a reduction in the rate of the state tax levied on individuals under certain circumstances (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Ways and Means π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
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HB105: Provides relative to self-exclusion from establishments that sell alcohol
Last Action:
Date: 2026-02-13
Author: Dixon McMakin
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
HB389: Provides relative to qualifying major events in the Major Events Incentive Program (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Appropriations π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB391: (Constitutional Amendment) Abolishes the Board of Regents
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Education π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB416: Provides for disposition of monies in the East Baton Rouge Parish Community Improvement Fund (OR SEE FISC NOTE SD RV)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Appropriations π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB542: Provides relative to supplemental pay to certain law enforcement officers whose agency is headquartered in Baton Rouge (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Appropriations π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB703: Requires residential notice before road closure (OR INCREASE SD EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Transportation, Highways and Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB704: Increases the cap on fees collected for the Waste Tire Management Dedicated Fund Account and dedicates additional revenue for a tire buy back program (OR +$5,100,000 SG RV See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Natural Resources and Environment π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB777: Requires driver's license renewal knowledge examination (OR +$20,000 GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Transportation, Highways and Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB787: Removes successful completion of a computer science course as a requirement for TOPS qualification (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Education π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB788: 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.
HB96: Provides relative to penalties for drag racing and racing on public roads (OR SEE FISC NOTE SD RV)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Transportation, Highways and Public Works π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin