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LA HB647

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Bourriaque

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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