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LA HB647
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Bourriaque
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AI Summary
- Reduces waterway project funding application submissions from quarterly to semi-annual for governmental entities seeking dredging and deepening project funding
- Eliminates the June 1 and December 1 application deadlines, retaining only March 1 and September 1 as submission dates
- Amends R.S. 34:3472(A)(1) governing the methodology for dredging and deepening project evaluation
- Applications remain subject to capital outlay provisions under R.S. 39:101-128 for funding consideration in following fiscal years
Legislative Description
Provides for application submission timelines for waterway projects
PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation, Highways and Public Works2/27/2026
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