HB744

(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for certain common carriers and public utilities to be regulated by the Public Service Commission (OR INCREASE SG RV See Note)

Introduced·2/27/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB744 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the Public Service Commission to regulate all common carriers and public utilities in.

Louisiana HB744 proposes a constitutional amendment to change the regulation of common carriers and public utilities. Currently, the Public Service Commission cannot regulate certain carriers and utilities without approval from a majority of voters. The amendment would allow the commission to regulate all carriers and utilities in New Orleans, regardless of previous exemptions. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 3, 2026, statewide election.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Feb 27

House

Prefiled.

Feb 27

House

Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Commerce.