HB905

Changes the name of the Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana HB905 renames the Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy to Louisiana Maritime Academy at Nicholls State University.

Louisiana HB905 amends the name of the Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy to Louisiana Maritime Academy at Nicholls State University. This change is made to reflect the academy's affiliation with Nicholls State University. The academy continues to focus on coordinating maritime programs, training merchant marine officers, and providing educational pathways aligned with the maritime industry's workforce needs.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Education

Apr 1

9:00 AM

House Committee on Education

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 445.

May 29

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 25

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.