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LA HR220
Resolution
Status
6/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Braud
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study improving public access to Geaux Pass toll passes, including establishing a local customer service office in Belle Chasse (currently the only office is in Golden Meadow, over 90 miles away)
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Requires DOTD to examine the feasibility of integrating Geaux Pass with the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (managed separately by the Causeway Commission) and toll systems in other states
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Directs study of whether Geaux Pass should assume operation of all Louisiana toll facilities to provide uniformity and potentially lower administrative costs
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Requires investigation into causes for delays in implementing Geaux Pass for the Belle Chasse Bridge project, which resulted in funding issues, and recommendations for future projects
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DOTD must submit a written report to the House Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee by January 15, 2026
Legislative Description
Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study Geaux Pass toll functions, accessibility to the public, potential improvements to Geaux Pass customer service, causes for the delay in the commencement of Geaux Pass for the Belle Chasse bridge project, and recommend improvements for future projects
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Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
6/11/2025