HR 170 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 Louisiana state resolution asks the U.S. Congress to provide $10 million in funding to remove four unsafe bridges on Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish. The bridges, which have been closed since 2022 due to structural issues, currently block a vital route used for commerce, daily commuting, and hurricane evacuations. The request specifically seeks money from the 2027 federal budget to clear these structures, which is intended as a preliminary step toward rebuilding the highway. This measure does not directly allocate funds but serves as a formal request to the federal government to consider the funding in future appropriations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 Last action May 21, 2026
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What changed between versions

HR170 Engrossed HR170 Enrolled · 2 edits · May 12, 2026
MINOR
The bill was transitioned from an Engrossed version to the final Enrolled version, which is the official text sent to the Governor for signature. The substantive policy content, including the request for $10 million to remove four closed bridges on Highway 90, remained unchanged. The primary differences are the removal of the legislative digest and the addition of the Speaker's signature block, which are standard procedural steps for finalizing a bill.
TECHNICAL

The legislative digest, which summarizes the bill's purpose, was removed as it is no longer part of the final enrolled text.

The signature block for the Speaker of the House was added to indicate the bill has been finalized and signed.

Floor votes · House May 11, 2026

How they voted

920
Passed · 13 other
Total votes 105
May 11, 2026
D Democratic33
30 Yea 3
90% Yea
R Republican72
62 Yea 10
86% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called, yeas 90, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
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 · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Mike Bayham
Mike Bayham
RRepublican
LA
103