SB172

Provides relative to planning commissions. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana SB172 revises procedures for planning commissions approving plats, including notice requirements and public hearing waivers.

Louisiana SB172 amends the procedures for planning commissions approving plats. It mandates that a planning commission must approve or disapprove a plat within 60 days of submission, with the plat deemed approved if not acted upon. The bill retains the requirement for notice of hearings to be sent by certified mail at least five days before the hearing and for at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

84 Yea

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7 Nay

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14 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs

History

May 22

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 359.

May 22

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 20

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.