Louisiana HB549: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Creates the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)

What the bill says

An act To enact Chapter 11-E of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 23:1861 through 1866, relative to workforce development; to create the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program; to create the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Fund; to provide for program awards; to provide for annual reporting; to provide definitions; to provide for enforcement; to provide for rulemaking; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To enact Chapter 11-E of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 23:1861 through 1866, relative to workforce development; to create the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program; to create the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Fund; to provide for program awards; to provide for annual reporting; to provide definitions; to provide for enforcement; to provide for rulemaking; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. Chapter 11-E of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 23:1861 through 1866, is hereby enacted to read as follows: CHAPTER 11-E. BAYOU GROWTH OPPORTUNITY WORKFORCE PROGRAM §1861. Definitions For the purpose of this Chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them: (1) "Approved plan" means a training plan submitted as provided in R.S. 23:1863 and which is approved by the department. (2) "Awardee" means a qualified employer that is awarded funds in accordance with R.S. 23:1863. (3) "Department" means Louisiana Works. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-1160 ORIGINAL HB NO. (4) "Fund" means the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Fund created in R.S. 23:1862. (5) "Program" means the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program established in accordance with R.S. …

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Sponsors

• Berault, Stephanie (R, 76) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 8, 2026: Effective date: 06/08/2026.
2. June 8, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 811.
3. June 1, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. June 1, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. May 31, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. May 29, 2026: Read by title, roll called, yeas 95, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
7. May 27, 2026: Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.
8. May 26, 2026: Received from the Senate with amendments.
9. May 26, 2026: Rules suspended. Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
10. May 20, 2026: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.

Votes

• House Vote on HB 549, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1687) (May 29, 2026): 95 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on HB 549, FINAL PASSAGE (#1262) (May 26, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 549, FINAL PASSAGE (#796) (April 28, 2026): 91 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB549?

HB549 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Creates the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note).

What does HB549 do?

In its own words: An act To enact Chapter 11-E of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 23:1861 through 1866, relative to workforce development; to create the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program; to create the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Fund; to provide for program awards; to provide for annual reporting; to provide definitions; to provide for enforcement; to provide for rulemaking; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB549?

Signed into law as of June 8, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 06/08/2026. (June 8, 2026).

Who sponsored HB549?

Berault, Stephanie (R, 76).

Where is the official record for HB549?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB549