HCR 68 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

TRANSPORTATION: Memorializes Congress to secure federal funding to remove four closed bridges on United States Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish

This bill asks the U.S. Congress to provide $10 million in federal funding to Louisiana to remove four unsafe bridges on U.S. Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish. The bridges were closed in 2022 due to structural problems, which cut off a vital route for commuters, businesses, and hurricane evacuations connecting New Orleans to Mississippi. The legislation specifically targets the 2027 federal budget for transportation to pay for the demolition of these structures, which is intended as the first step toward rebuilding the highway. It is a formal request from the state legislature to the federal government and does not guarantee that the funding will be approved.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 Last action May 28, 2026
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What changed between versions

HCR68 Engrossed HCR68 Enrolled · 2 edits · May 26, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized for official enactment, updating the title from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and adding the names of the additional sponsors who signed the final version. The core policy request remains unchanged, asking Congress for $10 million to remove four unsafe bridges on Highway 90.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains focused on the same four bridges in St. Tammany Parish, but the list of sponsors was expanded to include Representatives Berault, Billings, Wilford Carter, Carver, Egan, Freeman, Glorioso, Dana Henry, Jackson, Mena, Murray, Newell, Taylor, Wright, and Wyble.
ELIGIBILITY

Added multiple new sponsors to the resolution, expanding the group of legislators supporting the bridge removal project.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document status from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and removed the legislative services digest, indicating the bill has passed both chambers and is ready for the President's signature.

Floor votes · Senate May 26, 2026 · House May 11, 2026

How they voted

330
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 40
May 26, 2026
D Democratic12
7 Yea 5
58% Yea
R Republican28
26 Yea 2
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
3
May 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 32 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
upper
May 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably.
upper
May 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called on final consideration, yeas 98, nays 0. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.
lower
May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (15-0).
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors

Sponsors