HB576

Transfers the Old Governor's Mansion to the Department of State (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Complete·5/11/26

Louisiana HB576 transfers the Old Governor's Mansion to the Department of State, making it a historical, cultural, and educational institution.

Louisiana HB576 transfers the Old Governor's Mansion to the Department of State, placing it under the jurisdiction of the secretary of state. The mansion will function as a historical, cultural, and educational institution, focusing on collecting, preserving, and presenting documents, artifacts, and objects of art that reflect Louisiana's history and culture. The secretary of state is granted authority over the mansion's grounds and contents, including the ability to deaccession collections and accept donations or loans of property.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs

Mar 18

9:00 AM

House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs

History

May 11

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 77.

May 11

House

Effective date: 05/11/2026.

May 5

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.