HB1068

Provides relative to contracts for garbage collection in parishes and municipalities

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana HB1068 allows parish and municipal governing authorities to enter into contracts for garbage collection with an option to extend the term.

Louisiana HB1068 amends existing law to authorize parish and municipal governing authorities to enter into contracts for the collection, transportation, and disposal of garbage or trash. The contracts can be for up to ten years for collection and transportation, with an option to extend for an additional five years. For disposal, contracts can be for up to twenty-five years, also with an option to extend for an additional five years. This bill provides flexibility in managing garbage collection services within parishes and municipalities.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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0 Nay

11 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs

Apr 9

9:00 AM

House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 451.

May 29

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 25

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.