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This resolution urges the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to study and establish the Louisiana Auto Manufacturing Fund, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and supporting automobile manufacturing in the state. The resolution highlights Louisiana's competitive advantages for automotive manufacturing, including workforce growth, low utility rates, and favorable business climates. It references the historical significance of the Shreveport Assembly and Stamping Plant, a former General Motors facility that once employed over 4,000 people and generated substantial economic activity. The proposed fund would provide financial assistance to automotive manufacturers, help retain local talent by supporting technical community college automotive programs, and potentially attract new automotive companies and parts distribution sites to Louisiana. Specifically, the resolution requests that the DOTD conduct a study and submit a report to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works by August 1, 2026, detailing the potential benefits of creating this manufacturing fund, with the ultimate goal of maximizing investment opportunities and supporting the state's economic growth in the automotive sector.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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