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LA HB1081

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission from the Governor's Office to the Office of Multimodal Commerce within the Department of Transportation and Development

  • Shifts commission accountability and reporting requirements from the governor to the Office of Multimodal Commerce, including advisory duties on port administration and operations

  • Requires the commission to submit reports and recommendations to the Office of Multimodal Commerce instead of the governor upon request

  • Changes appropriation approval for the commission's strategic plan and investment program from requiring the governor's agreement to requiring the Office of Multimodal Commerce's agreement

  • Maintains the commission's domicile in East Baton Rouge Parish

Legislative Description

Provides for the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS

Last Action

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

4/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Highways & Public Works4/29/2026
Transportation, Highways and Public Works3/31/2026

Full Bill Text

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