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HB975

Re-creates the Department of Public Service

Complete·6/8/26

Re-creates the Department of Public Service in Louisiana, effective June 30, 2026.

Louisiana HB975 re-creates the Department of Public Service and its statutory entities, effective June 30, 2026. The bill continues the statutory authority for the department and its entities, superseding previous sunset provisions. The new termination date for the department and its entities is set for July 1, 2031, with operations beginning to phase out on July 1, 2030. The bill also repeals certain provisions related to the sunset law and re-creation procedures.

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Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 20

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs

History

Jun 8

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 860.

Jun 8

House

Effective date: 06/30/2026.

May 28

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.