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LA HB803

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Bayham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans from seven to eight members

  • Adds a second member from St. Bernard Parish, increasing its representation from one to two members

  • Maintains existing parish representation: four members from Orleans Parish (Positions D, E, F, G) and two members from Jefferson Parish (Positions A and C)

  • Updates statutory reference dates from August 1, 2018 to August 1, 2026 for provisions governing member qualifications and maritime industry employment eligibility

  • Current seven board members appointed before August 1, 2026 continue serving their terms under existing Title 42 provisions

Legislative Description

Changes the membership of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans

PORTS/NEW ORLEANS

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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