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SB24

Designates Interstate 49 as "Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$4,500 SG EX See Note)

Complete·5/14/26

Louisiana SB24 designates Interstate 49 as "Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway".

Louisiana SB24 designates Interstate 49 in its entirety as "Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway". The Department of Transportation and Development is directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs for this designation, provided local or private funds cover the costs, not exceeding $2,250 per sign. Effective August 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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0 Nay

10 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

History

May 14

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 199.

May 14

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 13

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.