HOMELAND SECURITY: Creates the Louisiana State Homeland Security Task Force
HR 242 is a resolution creating the Louisiana State Homeland Security Task Force to study and address security threats facing the state. The task force, composed of officials from state agencies, law enforcement, and local governments, will assess risks to critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, transportation systems, and intellectual property. It must develop policy recommendations and submit a final report to the Louisiana House of Representatives by 2026. This resolution does not enact new laws but establishes a process for evaluating security concerns and proposing future legislation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2025
Last action Jun 10, 2025
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The bill text was updated from its original version to the engrossed version, which is the final form approved for printing and voting. The substantive policy content, including the creation of the La. State Homeland Security Task Force and its specific duties, remains unchanged.
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Updated the bill header and footer text to reflect the 'ENGROSSED' status, replacing 'ORIGINAL'. This is a procedural change indicating the bill has passed its initial reading and is in its final form.
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Jun 8, 2025
Committee
Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
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Jun 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (14-0), with the recommendation to recommit to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
lower
May 29, 2025
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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