Louisiana SB170: PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides for requirements for commissioners of the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 34:3158, relative to the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission; to provide for confirmation of commissioners by the Senate; to provide for requirements for commissioners; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 34:3158, relative to the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission; to provide for confirmation of commissioners by the Senate; to provide for requirements for commissioners; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 34:3158 is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §3158. Creation of commission; membership; qualifications; tenure A. There is hereby created a commission to be known as the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. It shall be composed of nine members who shall: (1) serve Serve without compensation, as follows:. (2) Be appointed subject to Senate confirmation. (3) Have expertise in economic development, transportation, logistics, or commercial real estate. B.(1)(a) Two of the commissioners shall be appointed by the governing authority of the parish of Caddo as follows: (i) One of the commissioners shall reside in the parish of Caddo outside of Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-49 ORIGINAL SB NO. the city limits of Shreveport. (ii) One of the commissioners shall reside in the parish of Caddo within the city limits of Shreveport. (b) Any commissioner appointed pursuant to this Paragraph shall serve a term …

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Sponsors

• Pressly, Thomas (R, 38) · primary sponsor
• Bass, Adam (R, 36)

Latest actions

1. May 29, 2026: Effective date 8/1/2026.
2. May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 470.
3. May 25, 2026: Signed by the Speaker of the House.
4. May 21, 2026: Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
5. May 20, 2026: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
6. May 19, 2026: Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays.
7. May 12, 2026: Received from the House with amendments.
8. May 12, 2026: Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 94, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
9. May 11, 2026: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/12/2026.
10. May 7, 2026: Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.

Votes

• Senate Vote on SB 170, CONCUR (#976) (May 19, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on SB 170, FINAL PASSAGE (#1176) (May 12, 2026): 94 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on SB 170, FINAL PASSAGE (#268) (April 7, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB170?

SB170 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides for requirements for commissioners of the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX).

What does SB170 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 34:3158, relative to the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission; to provide for confirmation of commissioners by the Senate; to provide for requirements for commissioners; and to provide for related matters. Notice of intention to introduce this Act has been published.

What is the status of SB170?

Signed into law as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 8/1/2026. (May 29, 2026).

Who sponsored SB170?

Pressly, Thomas (R, 38), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB170?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB170