Francis Thompson β House District HD-019
π΄ Republican
π 3 Sponsored Bills
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Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development
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Appropriations
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π Bills Pending: 15
Sponsored Bills (3)
HB982: Designates certain portions of highways in the state
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: Francis Thompson
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB103: Provides relative to the Walnut Street Special District in the city of Monroe
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: Francis Thompson
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HB677: Provides relative to an exchange of property in Tensas Parish
Last Action: Reported favorably.
Date: 2026-04-08
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action
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.