Transportation

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 487: MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS: Provides relative to running red lights (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)

HB 487 amends Louisiana's traffic code to specifically address a type of red-light violation: drivers entering a shoulder or turn lane to overtake a vehicle stopped at a red light without causing injury. The bill imposes a $250 fine for this offense, adding it as a distinct violation under existing traffic regulations. This change directly affects drivers who attempt to pass stopped vehicles at red lights, clarifying the penalty for this specific behavior. The bill does not alter penalties for other red-light violations or injuries.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill imposes $250 fine for dangerous red-light overtaking, enhancing road safety by clarifying penalties for a hazardous driving behavior.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 1081: PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides for the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

This bill reorganizes the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission by moving it from the governor's office to the new Office of Multimodal Commerce within the Department of Transportation and Development. The commission will continue to represent the public interest in port administration, advise the office on port operations, and submit reports and recommendations as needed. Funding for the commission's strategic plan and investment program will require agreement between the Office of Multimodal Commerce and the state legislature. These changes affect the administrative structure of Louisiana's port management without altering the commission's core responsibilities or the ports it serves.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill reorganizes port commission under Department of Transportation, enhancing multimodal commerce and port administration within transportation infrastructure.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 715: AIRCRAFT/AVIATION: Requires aerial applicators to carry radios and transponders while using a publicly owned airport or landing field

HB 715 requires licensed aerial applicators (those applying seeds, fertilizers, or pesticides) to carry federally compliant transponders (like ADS-B Out systems) and operable two-way radios when using publicly owned airports or participating in airport priority programs, specifically during takeoff and landing. This applies to all aerial applicators operating at public airports within Louisiana, with the equipment mandated for public safety and coordination of airport traffic. The bill also prohibits political subdivisions from discriminating against licensed aerial applicators using public airports and directs the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to inspect for chemical residue concerns. It does not alter existing airport safety rules but adds these communication and tracking requirements for aerial operations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety equipment (transponders/radios) for aircraft at public airports, enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's stated purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 864: HIGHWAYS: Authorizes municipalities to establish fire limits and to prohibit the storage, placement, accumulation, abandonment, or use of certain materials within the right-of-way of certain public structures

HB 864 allows Louisiana municipalities to prohibit the above-ground storage of flammable, explosive, or easily ignitable materials within six feet beneath state-owned bridges, overpasses, viaducts, or tunnels operated by the municipality. It directly affects property owners, businesses, or individuals storing such materials near these structures, while permitting exceptions for events approved by the municipality. The bill establishes penalties for violations, including fines up to $1,500 or up to six months in jail per offense.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits flammable storage under bridges/tunnels to prevent infrastructure hazards, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 429: CRIME/THEFT: Adds theft or unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure as a predicate crime for terrorism (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 429 adds theft or unauthorized entry of oil and gas facilities - including drilling, production, transportation, and storage equipment - as a specific act that qualifies as terrorism under Louisiana law. It directly affects individuals who steal or trespass at these facilities by making such acts punishable as terrorism, not just theft. The bill defines "critical infrastructure" to explicitly include oil and gas operations and sets a minimum 20-year prison sentence for terrorism convictions involving these facilities. This amendment changes the legal classification of such crimes, increasing penalties for offenses previously treated as theft.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of theft at oil/gas facilities as terrorism with 20+ year mandatory sentences, increasing penalties and restricting defendant rights.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProtects oil and gas infrastructure (a core energy production sector) by classifying theft as terrorism, strengthening security for critical energy facilities.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly targets theft of oil/gas transportation infrastructure as terrorism, strengthening protection of transportation assets through criminal penalties.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

passed both · Louisiana · House Jun 5, 2026

HCR 112: FLOODING: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development study the recent flooding on Louisiana Highway 1 in Shreveport

This bill directs the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to investigate recent flooding on Highway 1 in Shreveport and includes the Caddo Parish Office of Homeland Security in the study. It requires that the findings from this investigation be added to the state's Flood Control Program. The legislation is a formal request rather than a law that mandates specific construction or funding changes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs DOTD to study flooding on a highway to improve infrastructure resilience and integrate findings into flood control, enhancing road safety.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 868: MTR VEHICLE/TRAILERS: Provides relative to the requirement that trailers have approved safety chains while being towed by certain vehicles

HB 868 requires all trailers and semi-trailers under 6,000 pounds gross weight (when being towed) to have safety chains or approved safety devices securely attached to the towing vehicle. These chains must be strong enough to hold the trailer if the primary hitch connection fails, eliminating previous exemptions for farm equipment and other trailers. The law directly affects all drivers towing such trailers on Louisiana highways, mandating specific safety standards to prevent accidents from detached trailers. It updates existing vehicle safety regulations by specifying chain strength and attachment requirements under Louisiana law.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety chains for trailers under 6,000 lbs to prevent hitch failures, improving workplace safety for drivers and reducing accident risks.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety chains for trailers under 6,000 lbs to prevent hitch failures, enhancing road safety standards for all towed vehicles on Louisiana highways.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Louisiana · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 492: DWI: Creates the Governor's Task Force on Impaired Driving (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 492 creates the Governor's Task Force on Impaired Driving to coordinate state efforts against drunk and drugged driving. The task force, operating within the governor's office, will include 21 members from state agencies (like law enforcement and health departments), community organizations (such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving), and at least one victim or family member of an impaired driving incident. Its key duties include analyzing data on impaired driving arrests and crashes, identifying evidence-based solutions like ignition interlock devices, and coordinating strategies across state and local agencies. The task force must meet at least four times yearly, with decisions requiring majority approval, and will be chaired by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission director.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates task force to address impaired driving, enhancing road safety - a key transportation safety measure per bill's focus on analyzing crashes and coordinating state efforts.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

passed both · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HCR 94: BOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS: Urges and requests the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to submit annual reports to certain legislative committees regarding boating safety

This concurrent resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to send annual reports to the state's natural resources committees. The reports must include data on boating incidents, fatalities, safety stops, citations, registered vessels, and program spending. This request aims to monitor the effectiveness of boating safety measures and ensure that new legal standards for enforcement checks do not compromise public safety. The bill directly affects the state's boating safety agency and the legislative committees that oversee environmental and natural resources issues.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates annual reports on boating safety data to monitor and enhance safety measures, directly supporting transportation safety.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 1085: MTR VEHICLE/INSPECTION: Provides with respect to vehicle inspection stickers (EN +$139,994 SG RV See Note)

This bill updates Louisiana's vehicle inspection laws by clarifying requirements for safety checks, windshield standards, and emission control programs. It directly affects vehicle owners, drivers, and inspection station operators by establishing specific rules for when inspections are needed and what conditions must be met for a vehicle to pass. Key provisions include setting detailed windshield damage limits for passenger and commercial vehicles, allowing out-of-state inspection certificates under certain conditions, and requiring periodic inspections for commercial trucks and student transportation vehicles. The legislation also creates a new program for regulating emission control devices and adjusts how citations are issued for inspection violations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances vehicle safety standards and clarifies inspection requirements, directly supporting transportation safety and regulatory compliance.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation