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π Houseπ 2026-04-14 at 09:00
π Scheduled: 9
π Bills Pending: 88
Sponsored Bills (43)
HB154: Provides relative to paternity and the collection of child support
Last Action: Scheduled for floor debate on 04/13/2026.
Date: 2026-04-09
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action π 2026-04-13
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB463: Provides relative to emergency communications service charges
Last Action: Scheduled for floor debate on 04/13/2026.
Date: 2026-04-09
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action π 2026-04-13
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB565: Provides relative to fire safety provisions for day care centers
Last Action: Scheduled for floor debate on 04/13/2026.
Date: 2026-04-09
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action π 2026-04-13
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: Scheduled for floor debate on 04/13/2026.
Date: 2026-04-07
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action π 2026-04-13
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB396: Provides relative to the admissibility of autopsy photographs in first or second degree murder trials
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Administration of Criminal Justice π 2026-04-14 at 10:00 AM
Author: Dixon McMakin
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HB1100: Repeals requirements for enriching bread and flour sold in this state
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Health and Welfare π 2026-04-14 at 9:00 AM
Author: Dixon McMakin
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB27: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to application of nonrecurring state monies to state retirement system unfunded accrued liabilities (EG NO IMPACT APV)
Last Action: Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Civil Law and Procedure π 2026-04-13 at 9:30 AM
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB345: Provides with respect to the Rail Infrastructure Improvement Program (OR NO IMPACT 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 2026-04-13 at 9:30 AM
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 2026-04-13 at 9:30 AM
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 2026-04-14 at 9:00 AM
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB183: Provides relative to the use of cellular devices in courts and courthouses
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
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HB4: Provides for calling a constitutional convention (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-04-07
Pending: π Appropriations π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
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HB817: Establishes the Louisiana Homeowner Bill of Rights
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
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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HB100: Creates the crime of felony speeding (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Becomes HB 1009.
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 second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.
Date: 2026-04-07
Pending: π Judiciary C π Not Scheduled
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
HB105: Provides relative to self-exclusion from establishments that sell alcohol
Last Action: None
Date: 2026-02-13
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 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: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Health and Welfare π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1238: Enacts the Louisiana Behind the Counter Protection Act
Last Action: Read by title.
Date: 2026-04-10
Author: Dixon McMakin
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB13: Provides relative to amortization bases within the Louisiana State Police Retirement System (EG SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Retirement.
Date: 2026-04-07
Pending: π Retirement π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
Co-sponsors: Mike Bayham Beth Billings Wilford Carter John Illg Jacob Landry Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn Francis Thompson
HB155: Provides relative to unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Judiciary C π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
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.
HB201: Provides for a State Seal of Fine Arts to recognize high school graduates who meet certain academic eligibility criteria (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Education π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion
HB202: Provides relative to job advertisement requirements and notice to applicants
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.
Date: 2026-04-07
Pending: π Governmental Affairs π Not Scheduled
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: 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
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
HB422: Enacts the Behind the Counter Safety Act (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Reported by substitute (6-4).
Date: 2026-04-09
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB462: Provides relative to the Capital Area Road and Bridge District
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.
Date: 2026-04-07
Pending: π Local & Municipal Affairs 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.
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
HB597: Provides relative to judicial compensation
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Judiciary π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB618: Increases certain fees assessed by Louisiana Economic Development (EG +$500,000 SG RV See Note)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-23
Pending: π Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs 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
HB738: Provides relative to student disciplinary proceedings (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Date: 2026-04-07
Pending: π Education π Not Scheduled
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
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
1
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.
HB802: Provides with respect to the management of watershed restoration (OR -$764,699 GF 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
HB853: Provides relative to misleading solicitations by nongovernment entities (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.
Date: 2026-03-24
Pending: π Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Dixon McMakin
HB96: Provides relative to penalties for drag racing and racing on public roads (OR SEE FISC NOTE SD RV)
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