SB449

Provides for the procurement of materials and goods. (8/1/26)

Complete·6/9/26

Louisiana SB449 amends procurement requirements for materials and goods by public entities, including exemptions for certain railroad equipment.

Louisiana SB449 amends the procurement requirements for materials and goods by public entities. It provides exemptions for a political subdivision that owns or operates a railroad for the purchase of used locomotives, on-track equipment, other rolling stock, and track maintenance equipment and their component parts. The law also includes exemptions for animals trained to perform special tasks, such as narcotics detection, bomb detection, arson investigation, and rescue techniques. Effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

82 Yea

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8 Nay

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15 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 8

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works

History

Jun 9

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 900.

Jun 9

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

Jun 1

Senate

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.