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HB849

Provides with respect to highway sign maintenance (OR INCREASE SD EX See Note)

Introduced·2/27/26
Ment Text

Establishes a program for maintaining and reporting on interstate highway signs in Louisiana.

Louisiana HB849 creates a comprehensive program for maintaining and reporting on interstate highway signs. The program aims to enhance visibility and safety for drivers, implement regular cleaning and protective coating of signs, allow real-time reporting of damaged signs, provide accountability for maintenance, protect infrastructure investments, support efficient prioritization of repairs, and promote a positive state image. The Department of Transportation will work with the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to develop rules for the program.

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Where it stands

Current
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 16

9:00 AM

House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

Feb 27

House

Prefiled.

Feb 27

House

Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.