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LA HB116
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Travis Johnson
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AI Summary
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Grants the Northeast Louisiana Multimodal District expanded powers beyond standard railroad development districts, including all powers of a political subdivision for promoting rail service and industrial/economic development
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Authorizes the district to enter contracts for purchasing, constructing, operating, and maintaining facilities, including agreements with rail freight common carriers under federal Title 49 regulations
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Permits the district to exercise powers of both industrial development boards (Chapter 7, Title 51) and economic development districts (Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33)
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Allows creation of subdistricts within the district's boundaries, each constituting a separate political subdivision with the same powers as the parent district, following public notice and hearing requirements (minimum 10 days after publication)
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Effective upon governor's signature or expiration of time for gubernatorial action
Legislative Description
Provides relative to the Northeast Louisiana Multimodal District
DISTRICTS/RAILROAD
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
3/9/2026