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LA HB556

LA HB556
Reforms operations for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (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. 48:23, 76(C), 92, 94, 105.1(C), 203(B), 207(A), 229.1(A), (B), and (D) through (G), 231(Section heading), (A)(1), (5), and (6), 250.3(E)(1)(introductory paragraph) and (2) and (G), 250.3.1(F), 251(C), 255(B)(6), 259, 261(A)(1), (B) and (C), 286, 292(B)(introductory paragraph), 292.1(E)(1)(f) and (2), 295.1(3), 381(C)(3)(a), (D), and (E)(1)(a)(introductory paragraph) and (2), 381.1(D), and 381.4(introductory paragraph), to enact R.S. 48:196(D) and (E), 224.1(E) and 229.1(H), and to repeal R.S. 48:79, relative to the various reform operations within the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development; to require the assistant secretary of project delivery consult with the chief engineer on matters related to project planning and implementation to improve project oversight and ensure

AI Summary

This bill reforms various operational aspects of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), primarily focusing on restructuring management roles, improving project transparency, and modifying administrative procedures. The bill shifts several key responsibilities from the chief engineer to the assistant secretary for project delivery, requiring more consultation between these roles and introducing new reporting requirements. Notable changes include mandating weekly publication of district office work information, creating an interactive online project monitoring system, and establishing more rigorous project prioritization criteria that emphasize transparency, safety, economic development, and infrastructure efficiency. The bill also modifies contract and maintenance procedures, such as reducing highway construction warranty periods from three to one year, maximizing third-party maintenance contracts, and adjusting utility permit fees and relocation processes. Additionally, the legislation creates an Office of Louisiana Highway Construction with expanded authority over state highway improvement and non-federal aid routes, effective July 1, 2025, and requires the DOTD to provide more detailed annual reports to legislative committees about project status, changes, and implementation accuracy.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (45)

Ryan Bourriaque (R)*,  Beryl Amedée (R),  Michael Bayham (R),  Stephanie Berault (R),  Beth Billings (R),  Chad Boyer (R),  Jacob Braud (R),  Rhonda Butler (R),  Joshua Carlson (R),  Dewith Carrier (R),  Kim Carver (R),  Emily Chenevert (R),  Kimberly Coates (R),  Raymond Crews (R),  Daryl Deshotel (R),  Phillip DeVillier (R),  Kellee Dickerson (R),  Jessica Domangue (R),  Kathy Edmonston (R),  Peter Egan (R),  Julie Emerson (R),  Les Farnum (R),  Bryan Fontenot (R),  Barbara Freiberg (R),  Brian Glorioso (R),  Troy Hebert (R),  Dodie Horton (R),  Steven Jackson (D),  Mike Johnson (R),  Jacob Landry (R),  Wayne McMahen (R),  Dixon McMakin (R),  Michael Melerine (R),  Chuck Owen (R),  Troy Romero (R),  Rodney Schamerhorn (R),  Laurie Schlegel (R),  Sylvia Taylor (D),  Francis Thompson (R),  Chris Turner (R),  Debbie Villio (R),  Roger Wilder (R),  Jeffrey Wiley (R),  Mark Wright (R),  John Wyble (R), 

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=HB556&sbi=y
Analysis - Resume Digest for HB556 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1429693
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1426002
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1424689
Fiscal Note - HB556 Enrolled https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425237
Analysis - Summary of Senate Amendments to HB556 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1424014
Fiscal Note - HB556 ReEngrossed With Senate Floor Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423867
Senate Floor Bureau Note #3162 Connick Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423435
Fiscal Note - HB556 ReEngrossed With Senate Cmte Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422522
Analysis - Senate Green Sheet Digest for HB556 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422127
Senate Committee Amendment #2787 THPW Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1421410
Senate Committee Amendment #2888 THPW Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1421787
Fiscal Note - HB556 ReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1412805
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1411720
Analysis - Digest of HB556 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1412200
House Floor Amendment #2194 Bourriaque Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1411027
House Floor Amendment #1490 Bourriaque Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1407214
House Floor Legislative Bureau Amendment #566 Horton Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405960
Fiscal Note - HB556 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1406245
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405792
Analysis - Digest of HB556 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405795
House Committee Amendment #1233 THPW Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405650
House Committee Amendment #1100 THPW Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404951
Fiscal Note - HB556 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1405457
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404340
Analysis - Digest of HB556 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404352
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