Francis Thompson β House District HD-019
π΄ Republican
π 3 Sponsored Bills
π€ Co-Sponsored Bills
π 0 Bill Likes
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Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development
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Appropriations
86 (Elected Member)
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Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development
π Houseπ 2026-05-27 at 09:30
π Scheduled: 1
π Bills Pending: 22
Sponsored Bills (3)
HB103: Provides relative to the Walnut Street Special District in the city of Monroe
Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09
Pending: π Municipal π Not Scheduled
Author: Francis Thompson
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HB677: Provides relative to an exchange of property in Tensas Parish
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-21
Author: Francis Thompson
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB982: Designates certain portions of highways in the state
Last Action: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
Date: 2026-05-19
Author: Francis Thompson
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.