Louisiana HB975: SUNSET LAW: Re-creates the Department of Public Service

What the bill says

An act To enact R.S. 49:191(3)(b) and to repeal R.S. 49:191(1)(b), relative to the Department of Public Service, including provisions to provide for the re-creation of the Department of Public Service and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law; to provide for the effective termination date for all statutory authority for the existence of such statutory entities; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To enact R.S. 49:191(3)(b) and to repeal R.S. 49:191(1)(b), relative to the Department of Public Service, including provisions to provide for the re-creation of the Department of Public Service and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law; to provide for the effective termination date for all statutory authority for the existence of such statutory entities; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. Pursuant to R.S. 49:193, the Department of Public Service and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law shall be re-created effective June 30, 2026, and all statutory authority therefor is continued in accordance with the provisions of Part XII of Chapter 1 of Title 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Section 2. All statutory authority for the existence of the Department of Public Service and the statutory entities made a part of the department as re-created by Section of this Act shall cease as of July 1, 3031, pursuant to R.S. 49:191. However, the Department of Public Service may be re-created prior to such date in accordance with the provisions of Part XII of Chapter 1 of Title 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Section 3. The provisions of …

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Sponsors

• St. Blanc III, Vincent (R, 50) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 8, 2026: Effective date: 06/30/2026.
2. June 8, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 860.
3. May 28, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. May 27, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. May 27, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. May 26, 2026: Received from the Senate without amendments.
7. May 26, 2026: Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
8. May 25, 2026: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
9. May 21, 2026: Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
10. May 20, 2026: Reported favorably.

Votes

• Senate Vote on HB 975, FINAL PASSAGE (#1345) (May 26, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 975, FINAL PASSAGE (#973) (May 7, 2026): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB975?

HB975 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): SUNSET LAW: Re-creates the Department of Public Service.

What does HB975 do?

In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 49:191(3)(b) and to repeal R.S. 49:191(1)(b), relative to the Department of Public Service, including provisions to provide for the re-creation of the Department of Public Service and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law; to provide for the effective termination date for all statutory authority for the existence of such statutory entities; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB975?

Signed into law as of June 8, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 06/30/2026. (June 8, 2026).

Who sponsored HB975?

St. Blanc III, Vincent (R, 50).

Where is the official record for HB975?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB975