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LA HB667
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Danny McCormick
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AI Summary
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Converts the 9-member Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission from an appointed body to an elected body, with commissioners chosen through parishwide nonpartisan elections by voters of Caddo and Bossier Parishes
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Elections will be held concurrently with the gubernatorial primary election, beginning in 2027 and every four years thereafter, administered by the Secretary of State
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Commissioner terms reduced from 6 years to 4 years, with a limit of three consecutive terms; commissioners must be U.S. citizens, qualified voters of Caddo or Bossier Parish, and Louisiana residents
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Current appointed commissioners will continue serving until December 31, 2027; newly elected commissioners will take office January 1, 2028
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Vacancies will be filled by special election rather than appointment; effective date is August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Changes the selection process for members of the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission from appointed to elected (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
3/9/2026