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LA HB528
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Bourriaque
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AI Summary
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Creates an Office of Transformation within DOTD, headed by a governor-appointed deputy secretary, to implement efficiency strategies including Key Performance Indicators, quantitative project prioritization methodologies, and standardized project selection templates
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Replaces the Office of Planning and Office of Engineering with a new Office of Project Delivery, led by an assistant secretary appointed by the department secretary rather than the previous chief engineer position
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Transfers the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction to the Division of Administration under the governor's office
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Grants the secretary authority to eliminate unnecessary positions, enter inter-agency agreements for infrastructure programs, and monitor/enforce construction zone violations
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Requires comprehensive access permit process reforms by June 30, 2026, and mandates bi-monthly vendor/contractor payments by the same deadline
Legislative Description
Reforms the organizational structure for the Department of Transportation and Development including its duties, powers, and responsibilities of officers and employees (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)
TRANSPORTATION DEPT
Last Action
Effective date: 08/01/2025.
6/20/2025