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LA HB776

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Bourriaque

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands contracting authority for port priority program development from only LSU Ports and Waterways Institute to any state college or university

  • Changes public hearing notice requirements from publication in "necessary journals" or department website to publication in the Official Journal of the State as provided in R.S. 43:81

  • Replaces the flat 10% local match requirement for port construction projects with a tiered system based on project size: Standard Projects require 10%, Large Projects require 20%, and Very Large Projects require 30%

  • Very Large Projects may require additional funding allocation outside of the Transportation Trust Fund

Legislative Description

Modifies the Port Construction and Development Priority Program

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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