Vincent St. Blanc β House District HD-050
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Live from the 2026 Regular Session
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Upcoming Committee Hearings
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development
π Houseπ No upcoming hearing scheduled
π Bills Pending: 15
Sponsored Bills (4)
HB743: Creates the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport District in St. Mary Parish
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: Vincent St. Blanc
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HB1213: Provides with respect to loads on vehicles
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: Vincent St. Blanc
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB16: Extends the jurisdiction of the City Court of Franklin
Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A.
Date: 2026-03-31
Pending: π Judiciary A π Not Scheduled
Author: Vincent St. Blanc
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HB975: Re-creates the Department of Public Service
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Date: 2026-03-17
Pending: π Commerce π Not Scheduled
Author: Vincent St. Blanc
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.