HR 317 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development to convene a diagnostic review team to evaluate the proposed reactivation of the Norfolk Southern Railway originating at the Alabo Street Wharf

This Louisiana House resolution asks the Department of Transportation and Development to form a team that studies safety risks from increased train traffic at the Alabo Street Wharf. The request focuses on potential dangers like grain dust explosions and train collisions with vehicles in nearby neighborhoods, citing recent accidents as a reason for the review. If the study finds issues, the department must create a plan to improve safety and share its findings with the legislature by January 1, 2027. The measure does not change laws or fund projects directly but serves as a formal request for an official safety assessment.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

May 2026

House Passage

Jun 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 20, 2026 Last action Jun 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

HR317 Original → HR317 Enrolled · 4 edits · Jun 1, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was formally enrolled and expanded to include multiple co-sponsors, reflecting broader legislative support. The resolution text was reorganized to clarify the specific safety hazards of the Norfolk Southern Railway reactivation, including new details about grain dust risks and incidents in Alabama. The final resolution mandates a diagnostic review and requires the Department of Transportation to submit a written report by January 1, 2027.

Scope change

The bill's scope was broadened by adding co-sponsors and incorporating additional safety concerns regarding grain dust and incidents in other states, while the core request for a safety review remains focused on the Alabo Street Wharf.

SCOPE

Added multiple co-sponsors to the resolution, indicating expanded legislative backing.

REQUIREMENT

Reorganized the 'Whereas' clauses to explicitly detail grain dust hazards and incidents in Alabama alongside the primary Louisiana concerns.

TIMELINE

Maintained the requirement for the Department of Transportation to submit a written report by January 1, 2027.

TECHNICAL

Removed the legislative digest and original formatting markers, as these are not part of the final enrolled law.

Floor votes · House Jun 1, 2026

How they voted

96–0

Passed · 9 other

Total votes 105

Jun 1, 2026

D Democratic33

30 Yea 3

90% Yea

R Republican72

66 Yea 6

91% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, roll called, yeas 96, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.

lower

May 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Discharged from the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

lower

May 25, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

lower

1 primary · 21 co-sponsors