H.Con.Res.119

Establishes the Louisiana College without Debt Commission

Introduced·5/26/26
Ment Text

Establishes the Louisiana College without Debt Commission to study and recommend a statewide affordability framework for public postsecondary.

The Louisiana College without Debt Commission is established to conduct a comprehensive study on the development and implementation of a statewide affordability framework for public postsecondary education. The study will analyze the feasibility of tuition-free access, the expansion of need-based aid programs, the cost of student support services, and the alignment of affordability strategies with high-demand industry sectors. The commission will submit a report by January 27, 2027, including an implementation plan, anticipated costs, policy recommendations, and funding options.

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Roll Call Votes

House Vote on HCR 119 FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1808)

47 Yea

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45 Nay

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13 Absent

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History

Jun 1

House

Read by title, reconsidered, returned to the calendar, under the rules.

May 31

House

Rules suspended, called out of its regular order.

May 31

House

Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 47, nays 45. Failed to pass, motion to reconsider pending.