SB420

Provides for the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana SB420 amends the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission's jurisdiction to include Vermilion and Iberia parishes.

Louisiana SB420 modifies the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission's jurisdiction to encompass Lafayette, Vermilion, and Iberia parishes. The bill removes the requirement for a specific number of commissioners, allowing the commission to operate with a flexible board size. This change aims to better align the commission's scope with the regional needs of the affected parishes. Effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 1

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

History

May 15

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 264.

May 15

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 14

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.