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LA HB221

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Echols

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the new Mississippi River bridge connecting Louisiana Highway 1 to Louisiana Highway 30 as the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway"

  • Directs the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) or its contractors to erect and maintain appropriate signage reflecting the designation once the bridge is constructed

  • Signage costs must be covered by local or private funds, not state funds, with reimbursement to DOTD for actual costs of material, fabrication, mounting posts, and installation

  • Maximum signage cost capped at $750 per sign

Legislative Description

Designates the new bridge to be constructed over the Mississippi River connecting Louisiana Highway 1 and Louisiana Highway 30 as the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway"

HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE

Last Action

Scheduled for floor debate on 03/17/2026.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Highways and Public Works2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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