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LA HB528

LA HB528
Reforms the organizational structure for the Department of Transportation and Development including its duties, powers, and responsibilities of officers and employees (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)

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Introduced
04/04/2025
In Committee
06/04/2025
Crossed Over
05/07/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 36:501(C)(1), 502(A) and (B), 505, 508(A) through (D) and (F) and (G), 508.1, 508.2(A) and (B), and 508.3(A)(2) and (3) and to enact R.S. 36:4(B)(38), 504(B)(6) and (7), 506(E) through (F), 508(H) and (I), 508.5, and 508.6, relative to the office of Louisiana Highway Construction under the division of administration; to add the office of transformation and the office of project delivery to the composition of the Department of Transportation and Development; to reconstruct the functions, powers, and duties of officers of the department; to change the appointing authority of certain officials; to require the office of transformation to operate under the supervision of the office of project delivery; to designate certain powers and duties to the assistant secretary for project delivery; to remove the powers and duties of the office of planning; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill reforms the organizational structure of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) by creating new offices, changing leadership roles, and establishing new operational guidelines. The bill creates an Office of Transformation, which will operate under the deputy secretary and focus on enhancing departmental efficiency through developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), creating standardized project selection templates, and identifying opportunities to outsource maintenance activities. The bill eliminates the existing Office of Planning and replaces it with an Office of Project Delivery, changing the title of "chief engineer" to "assistant secretary for project delivery" and modifying the associated powers and duties. The legislation also grants the secretary new authorities, such as eliminating unnecessary positions, entering inter-agency agreements, and monitoring construction zone violations. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department modernize its project development processes, reform its access permit procedures, and implement a centralized data management system by June 30, 2026. The changes aim to improve the department's operational efficiency, project selection, and accountability through strategic restructuring and performance-focused management.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Effective date: 08/01/2025. (on 06/20/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB528&sbi=y
Analysis - Resume Digest for HB528 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1429694
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425995
Fiscal Note - HB528 Enrolled https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425236
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1424429
Analysis - Summary of Senate Amendments to HB528 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423968
Fiscal Note - HB528 ReReEngrossed With Senate Floor Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423866
Senate Floor Bureau Note #3159 Connick Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423411
Fiscal Note - HB528 ReReEngrossed With Senate Cmte Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422520
Analysis - Senate Green Sheet Digest for HB528 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422131
Senate Committee Amendment #2785 THPW Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1421407
Senate Committee Amendment #2883 THPW Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1421765
Fiscal Note - HB528 ReReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1412300
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1412022
Analysis - Digest of HB528 Re-Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1412068
House Floor Amendment #2133 Bourriaque Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1410822
Fiscal Note - HB528 ReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409513
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409349
Analysis - Digest of HB528 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409488
House Committee Amendment #1805 APP Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409171
House Committee Amendment #1738 APP Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1408725
House Floor Legislative Bureau Amendment #559 Horton Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405895
Fiscal Note - HB528 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1406038
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405791
Analysis - Digest of HB528 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405794
House Committee Amendment #1238 THPW Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405668
House Committee Amendment #1084 THPW Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404840
Fiscal Note - HB528 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405459
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404147
Analysis - Digest of HB528 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404152
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