Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB905: HIGHER EDUCATION: Changes the name of the Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy
Status: Signed into law, May 29, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 17:3217(B)(1), relative to the Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy; to provide for the name of the program; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 17:3217(B)(1), relative to the Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy; to provide for the name of the program; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 17:3217(B)(1) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §3217. University of Louisiana System * * * B.(1) A state maritime academy, the Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy at Nicholls State University, is hereby established for the purposes of leveraging and coordinating existing maritime programs and facilities, providing for the training of merchant marine officers, and providing for additional educational pathways aligned with the workforce needs of the maritime industry. * * * DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HB 905 Original 2026 Regular Session Wright Abstract: Changes the name of the Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-1008 ORIGINAL HB NO. Present law provides for the University of La. System, composted of the postsecondary education institutions under the supervision and management of …
Sponsors
- Mark Wright (R, 77) · primary sponsor
- Martinez, Chasity (D, 60)
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 08/01/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 445.
- : Received from the Senate without amendments.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- : Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
- : Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- : Reported favorably.
Votes
- Senate Vote on HB 905, FINAL PASSAGE (#1086) (May 20, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 905, FINAL PASSAGE (#512) (April 14, 2026): 100 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB905?
- HB905 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HIGHER EDUCATION: Changes the name of the Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy.
- What does HB905 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 17:3217(B)(1), relative to the Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy; to provide for the name of the program; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB905?
- Signed into law as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (May 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB905?
- Mark Wright (R, 77), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB905?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB905
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