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LA SB115

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Franklin Foil

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to enter into agreements with federal agencies to assume responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Transportation, pursuant to 23 USC 326 and 327

  • Waives state sovereign immunity under the Eleventh Amendment for federal court lawsuits, but only as required by federal law and limited solely to compliance, discharge, or enforcement of responsibilities assumed under these agreements

  • Grants DOTD authority to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement federal agreements and carry out any duties imposed by those agreements

  • Permits DOTD to accept and expend money received from the federal government or any federal agency for any transportation purpose

  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides for the Department of Transportation and Development to accept duties of the federal government. (8/1/26)

TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Highways & Public Works2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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