Louisiana SB174: PUBLIC LANDS: Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Caddo Parish. (gov sig) (EN +$775,000 SG RV See Note)

What the bill says

An act To authorize and provide for the transfer of certain state property; to authorize the transfer of state property in Caddo Parish; to provide for the property description; to provide for reservation of mineral rights; to provide terms and conditions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To authorize and provide for the transfer of certain state property; to authorize the transfer of state property in Caddo Parish; to provide for the property description; to provide for reservation of mineral rights; to provide terms and conditions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. The president of Louisiana Tech University, as authorized by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, and the commissioner of administration, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, are hereby authorized and empowered to convey, transfer, assign, or deliver any interest, excluding mineral rights, the state may have to all or any portion of the following described parcel of property to the Caddo Parish School Board: Lot 1, Shreve Park Industrial Campus, Unit No. 1, per plat in Conveyance Book 2500, Pages 34-38, recorded June 6, 1997 under Registry No. 1561114 of the Records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Section 2. The president of Louisiana Tech University, as authorized by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, and the commissioner of administration are hereby authorized to enter into such agreements, covenants, conditions, Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type …

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Sponsors

• Pressly, Thomas (R, 38) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 29, 2026: Effective date 5/29/2026.
2. May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 471.
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 21, 2026: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
6. May 20, 2026: Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 32 yeas and 0 nays.
7. May 19, 2026: Received from the House with amendments.
8. May 19, 2026: Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 96, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
9. May 19, 2026: Called from the calendar.
10. May 19, 2026: Read by title, returned to the calendar.

Votes

• Senate Vote on SB 174, CONCUR (#1052) (May 20, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on SB 174, FINAL PASSAGE (#1399) (May 19, 2026): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on SB 174, FINAL PASSAGE (#61) (March 18, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB174?

SB174 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PUBLIC LANDS: Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Caddo Parish. (gov sig) (EN +$775,000 SG RV See Note).

What does SB174 do?

In its own words: An act To authorize and provide for the transfer of certain state property; to authorize the transfer of state property in Caddo Parish; to provide for the property description; to provide for reservation of mineral rights; to provide terms and conditions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of SB174?

Signed into law as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 5/29/2026. (May 29, 2026).

Who sponsored SB174?

Pressly, Thomas (R, 38).

Where is the official record for SB174?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB174