Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SB384: TECHNOLOGY: Authorizes creation of the Pilot Innovation Hub. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
Status: Vetoed, June 12, 2026
What the bill says
An act To enact R.S. 38:2211.3, relative to innovation and economic development; to create the Pilot Innovation Hub in certain parishes; to provide for designation of a Pilot Innovation Hub; relative to fostering and testing innovative technologies; to provide for requirements to complete the program; to provide for public notice; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To enact R.S. 38:2211.3, relative to innovation and economic development; to create the Pilot Innovation Hub in certain parishes; to provide for designation of a Pilot Innovation Hub; relative to fostering and testing innovative technologies; to provide for requirements to complete the program; to provide for public notice; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 38:2211.3 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §2211.3. Pilot Innovation Hub; creation; jurisdiction A. The governing authority of any parish having a population of more than three hundred fifty thousand and less than four hundred ten thousand persons, is authorized to designate the parish as a Pilot Innovation Hub. B. The Pilot Innovation Hub is to permit the validation of innovation technologies to address public challenges and stimulate local economic activity. Local business growth and technology commercialization is hereby recognized as a key component to efficiently and safely address public challenges and contributes to an all-of-government approach to driving state economic Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-544 ORIGINAL SB NO. competitiveness and address budgetary constraints. C. The parishes governing authority is hereby authorized to designate by ordinance or resolution the parish as a Pilot …
Sponsors
- Harris, Jimmy (D, 4) · primary sponsor
- Jackson, Steven (D, 2)
- Mena, Shaun (D, 23)
Latest actions
- : Vetoed by the Governor.
- : Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- : Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays.
- : Received from the House with amendments.
- : Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 61, nays 33. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
- : Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
- : Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
Votes
- Senate Vote on SB 384, CONCUR (#1414) (May 27, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on SB 384, MODIFY TIME LIMITS (#1506) (May 26, 2026): 20 yea, 61 nay, failed
- House Vote on SB 384, FINAL PASSAGE (#1507) (May 26, 2026): 61 yea, 33 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 384, FINAL PASSAGE (#411) (April 21, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB384?
- SB384 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): TECHNOLOGY: Authorizes creation of the Pilot Innovation Hub. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note).
- What does SB384 do?
- In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 38:2211.3, relative to innovation and economic development; to create the Pilot Innovation Hub in certain parishes; to provide for designation of a Pilot Innovation Hub; relative to fostering and testing innovative technologies; to provide for requirements to complete the program; to provide for public notice; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of SB384?
- Vetoed as of June 12, 2026. Latest action: Vetoed by the Governor. (June 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB384?
- Harris, Jimmy (D, 4), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB384?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB384
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