Bill > HB428

This bill re-creates the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) with a specific timeline for its continuation and potential termination. Specifically, the bill extends the department's statutory authority effective June 30, 2025, and maintains its existence until July 1, 2027, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes. The legislation ensures that all statutory entities associated with the DOTD will continue to operate during this period, with the option to be re-created prior to the termination date if needed. The bill makes technical changes to the existing statutory framework, including enacting R.S. 49:191(1)(o) to specifically list the DOTD and its associated entities with a potential termination date of July 1, 2026, and repealing a previous provision in R.S. 49:191(4)(a). This type of legislative action is routine in Louisiana, where state departments undergo periodic re-creation to ensure their continued legal authorization and to review their operational effectiveness. The bill will become effective on June 30, 2025, or on the day following legislative approval if the governor vetoes and the legislature subsequently approves it.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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