Louisiana HB776: PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Modifies the Port Construction and Development Priority Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 34:3452(D), 3453, 3457(A)(introductory paragraph) and 3473 and to enact R.S. 34:3457(C), relative to the Port Construction and Development Priority Program; to modify the entities the department can contract with to assist in the development of the port priority program; to provide for proper notice of public hearings; to require a local match based on the appropriate project category; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 34:3452(D), 3453, 3457(A)(introductory paragraph) and 3473 and to enact R.S. 34:3457(C), relative to the Port Construction and Development Priority Program; to modify the entities the department can contract with to assist in the development of the port priority program; to provide for proper notice of public hearings; to require a local match based on the appropriate project category; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 34:3452(D), 3453, 3457(A)(introductory paragraph) and 3473 are hereby amended and reenacted and R.S. 34:3457(C) is hereby enacted to read as follows: §3452. Methodology for port project evaluation * * * D. The department may contract with the Louisiana State University Ports and Waterways Institute any state college or university for any of the duties associated with the development of the port priority program, including but not limited to the development, review, and evaluation of plans and specifications, and the development of the port priority program list. However, development of and authority over the final determination of the port priority list shall remain with the department and the joint committee as provided in this Chapter. * * * Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-734 ORIGINAL …

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Sponsors

• Bourriaque, Ryan (R, 47) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 9, 2026: Effective date: 08/01/2026.
2. June 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 836.
3. June 4, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. June 1, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. June 1, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. June 1, 2026: Read by title, roll called, yeas 94, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
7. June 1, 2026: Rules suspended.
8. May 31, 2026: Notice Senate discharged the Conference Committee.
9. May 29, 2026: Notice the House discharged the Conference Committee.
10. May 29, 2026: Discharged from Conference Committee.

Votes

• House Vote on HB 776, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1831) (June 1, 2026): 94 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 776, REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1610) (May 27, 2026): 100 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on HB 776, FINAL PASSAGE (#1079) (May 20, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 776, FINAL PASSAGE (#319) (April 7, 2026): 98 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB776?

HB776 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Modifies the Port Construction and Development Priority Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX).

What does HB776 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 34:3452(D), 3453, 3457(A)(introductory paragraph) and 3473 and to enact R.S. 34:3457(C), relative to the Port Construction and Development Priority Program; to modify the entities the department can contract with to assist in the development of the port priority program; to provide for proper notice of public hearings; to require a local match based on the appropriate project category; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB776?

Signed into law as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB776?

Bourriaque, Ryan (R, 47).

Where is the official record for HB776?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB776