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LA HB693

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Bryant

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to place rectangular signs on interstate and controlled-access highway rights-of-way displaying legislators' names and district numbers

  • DOTD may contract with qualified third parties for sign placement, erection, and maintenance, with contracts renewable for up to four additional five-year periods

  • Third-party contractors must deposit all revenues into a separate account and provide DOTD with quarterly financial accountings

  • All signs erected remain property of the state of Louisiana, and fees collected are credited to DOTD as self-generated revenues

  • DOTD must establish appropriate fees and promulgate rules for implementation, following federal-aid project procedures prescribed in 23 CFR Section 655

Legislative Description

Creates Louisiana legislator district signs on highways and roads in the state (OR INCREASE SG EX See Note)

HIGHWAYS

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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