SB115

Provides for the Department of Transportation and Development to accept duties of the federal government. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana SB115 allows the Department of Transportation and Development to assume federal transportation duties and accept federal funds.

Louisiana SB115 amends state law to enable the Department of Transportation and Development to enter into agreements with the federal government or any federal agency to assume responsibility for certain federal transportation duties. The bill also allows the department to accept and spend federal funds for transportation purposes. The state waives sovereign immunity for lawsuits related to these federal duties, but only to the extent required by federal law. The department can adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement these agreements. This law takes effect on August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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3 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

History

May 15

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 244.

May 15

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 14

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.