Transportation

in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 1159: TRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS: Provides relative to use of automated and electronic speed enforcement devices for the issuance of citations

This bill allows specific Louisiana municipalities to use automated speed enforcement devices, such as radar guns, to issue speeding tickets. It applies to towns with populations between 15,000 and 16,000 located in parishes with populations between 70,000 and 90,000, as well as parishes with populations between 439,000 and 442,000. By amending existing state laws, the legislation creates exceptions to the current prohibition on these devices for these particular communities. The changes do not affect municipalities outside these specific population ranges or alter restrictions on using such devices in school zones.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances traffic safety by permitting automated speed enforcement devices in specific municipalities, aligning with safety improvement indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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signed · Louisiana · House May 22, 2026

HB 1174: TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Re-creates the Department of Transportation and Development

This bill re-establishes the Department of Transportation and Development in Louisiana to operate from June 30, 2026, until July 1, 2031. It sets a specific expiration date for the department and all related agencies, though it allows for the possibility of renewal before that deadline. The legislation also updates state laws to reflect this new timeline and removes a previous conflicting provision.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill re-establishes the Department of Transportation and Development, strengthening state transportation infrastructure oversight.85% confidence

passed · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HR 206: HIGHWAYS: Directs the Department of Transportation and Development to complete the Louisiana Highway 16 widening project

This resolution directs the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to widen Louisiana Highway 16 from two lanes to four lanes between highways 1019 and 1023. The project aims to reduce traffic congestion for the approximately 25,000 daily drivers and improve access for local businesses in the area. Although funding was already allocated in the 2024 session, this bill formally authorizes the state to begin the construction work.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes widening a highway to reduce congestion and improve access, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed both · Louisiana · House May 28, 2026

HCR 68: 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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill seeks $10M federal funding to remove unsafe bridges, directly advancing infrastructure and public safety via increased government spending.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill seeks federal funding to remove unsafe bridges, enhancing transportation safety and restoring critical infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

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passed · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HR 207: HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a traffic study to evaluate adding turn lanes onto Louisiana Highway 1024

This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to study whether adding turn lanes to Louisiana Highway 1024 would improve traffic flow and safety. The request is based on findings that dedicated turn lanes can reduce accidents and delays caused by conflicts between vehicles turning and those moving straight through intersections. If the study finds the project feasible, the department must submit a written report of its findings to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works before January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill requests a study to add turn lanes, aiming to improve traffic flow and safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 1213: MTR VEHICLE/TRUCKS: Provides with respect to loads on vehicles

This bill updates Louisiana laws regarding how loads must be secured on vehicles traveling on highways. It requires that vehicle contents be prevented from dropping, leaking, or escaping, while allowing specific exemptions for authorized maintenance vehicles and those carrying incidental agricultural residue. The legislation also clarifies that proof of actual spillage is not needed to prove a violation and gives the Office of State Police the authority to create rules for enforcement. Additionally, it establishes a fine of up to $250 for each willful violation but prioritizes corrective action for sugarcane harvest vehicles affected by unavoidable field conditions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by updating load security laws and clarifying enforcement, protecting public and infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight

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passed · Louisiana · Senate May 13, 2026

SR 112: COMMENDATIONS: Commending Chennault International Airport on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary.

Senate Resolution 112 formally commends Chennault International Airport in Louisiana on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the airport's role as a national aviation hub that supports job creation, economic growth, and military training operations. It highlights the facility's contributions to workforce development and its evolution from a Strategic Air Command base into a center for maintenance and innovation. This measure serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the airport's achievements and does not alter any laws or policies.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill commends an airport for its role as a national aviation hub, job creation, and economic growth, indicating support for transportation infrastructure.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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passed · Louisiana · Senate May 28, 2026

SR 137: COMMENDATIONS: Commends and recognizes U.S. Highway 80 for historical significance.

Senate Resolution 137 is a commemorative measure that formally acknowledges the historical importance of U.S. Highway 80 in Louisiana. The resolution highlights the highway's role as an early transcontinental route that boosted commerce, tourism, and cultural development in communities like Shreveport and Ruston. It specifically notes the road's connection to the Louisiana Hayride and its designation as a scenic byway with preserved roadside architecture. This bill does not change any laws or policies; instead, it serves to celebrate the approaching 100th anniversary of the highway's original designation in 1926.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill recognizes historical significance of a major highway, promoting its preservation and cultural value.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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signed · Louisiana · House May 22, 2026

HB 1232: PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides relative to waterway projects

This bill updates Louisiana's laws to create a structured Waterway Assistance Program that helps local governments fund projects for dredging and deepening state waterways. It establishes a quarterly application process where parishes, municipalities, and port authorities can submit project requests to a specific office for review. A joint committee will evaluate these applications, hold public hearings, and create a prioritized list of projects based on available funding before the legislature appropriates money. The bill also creates a dedicated state fund to support these projects and clarifies that local authorities remain responsible for preparing project plans and managing construction.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds waterway dredging and deepening projects, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 513: PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Provides for public works project delivery methods. (8/1/26)

This bill updates Louisiana laws to allow public airports to use a "design-build" approach for constructing air traffic control towers, hangars, and related facilities like parking garages. It also establishes a pilot program for state highway projects where contracts are awarded based on bids closest to the average price, rather than the lowest price alone. The average bid method applies only to construction projects with at least three valid bids and will remain in effect until March 1, 2028. These changes directly affect state transportation agencies and public airport operators by offering new ways to manage and select contractors for public works.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modernizes public works delivery for airports and introduces a pilot program for state highway projects, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Roads & Highways