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LA HB685
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shaun Mena
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AI Summary
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Creates an exception to Louisiana's Uniform Bid Form requirement (R.S. 38:2212) for purchasing public motor vehicles, rolling stock, and related equipment
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Authorizes the state of Louisiana, municipalities, parishes, and other political subdivisions to use procurement methods approved under Section 3019 of the federal FAST Act (Public Law 114-94)
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Aims to streamline the procurement process for public transportation vehicles, which the legislature finds is currently "unnecessarily lengthy"
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Enables Louisiana entities to participate in cooperative purchasing programs and access federal Bus Discretionary Program funding that was previously unavailable due to state bidding requirements
Legislative Description
Provides with respect to the procurement of public motor vehicles and rolling stock (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
3/9/2026