SR196

Creates a statewide taskforce to study and make recommendations on implementing a comprehensive plan to address property blight within the state.

Complete·6/1/26

Establishes a statewide taskforce to study and recommend a comprehensive plan to address property blight in Louisiana.

The bill creates a Task Force on Blight to study and recommend a comprehensive plan to address property blight in Louisiana. The task force will include members from various state and local government entities, such as the Senate president, House speaker, and mayors of major cities. It will consider strategic plans, data-driven decision-making, and specific legislative proposals. The task force will submit its report to the legislature and the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library by March 1, 2027. Members serve without compensation, except for per diem or expenses.

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Roll Call Votes

Senate Vote on SR 196 ADOPT (#1610)

33 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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History

Jun 1

Senate

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.

Jun 1

Senate

By a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays.

Jun 1

Senate

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.