Louisiana HCR32: PORTS/NEW ORLEANS: Urges and requests the Port of New Orleans to secure additional backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge

What the bill says

A concurrent resolution To urge and request the Port of New Orleans to obtain additional backup motors for the Saint Claude Avenue Bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana.

From the introduced text:

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To urge and request the Port of New Orleans to obtain additional backup motors for the Saint Claude Avenue Bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana. WHEREAS, burned out motors have caused the Saint Claude Avenue Bridge to be closed to vehicular traffic for extended periods, contributing to traffic jams in Saint Bernard Parish; and WHEREAS, the Saint Claude Avenue Bridge is a critical transportation link connecting Orleans Parish and Saint Bernard Parish and provides an important route for residents, workers, and commercial traffic traveling between the two parishes; and WHEREAS, the reliable operation of the bridge’s mechanical systems is essential to ensuring the safe and efficient movement of vehicular and maritime traffic in the region; and WHEREAS, prolonged closures of the Saint Claude Avenue Bridge may also negatively affect emergency response times, commuter travel, and local economic activity in surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, maintaining additional backup motors would allow the Port of New Orleans to replace failed equipment more quickly and restore bridge operations in a timely manner, thereby reducing traffic disruptions and improving reliability of this critical piece of infrastructure. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby urge and request the Port of New Orleans to obtain additional backup motors for the Saint Page 1 of HLS 26RS-1723 ORIGINAL HCR NO. Claude Avenue …

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Sponsors

• Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103) · primary sponsor
• Billings, Beth (R, 56)
• Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)
• Freiberg, Barbara (R, 70)
• Glorioso, Brian (R, 90)
• Henry, Dana (D, 100)
• LaCombe, Jeremy (R, 18)
• Marcelle, Denise (D, 61)
• Murray, Ed (D, 97)
• Taylor, Sylvia (D, 57)

Latest actions

1. June 5, 2026: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
2. June 1, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
3. June 1, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
4. June 1, 2026: Read by title, roll called, yeas 89, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
5. May 31, 2026: Scheduled for concurrence on 06/01/2026.
6. May 31, 2026: Received from the Senate with amendments.
7. May 31, 2026: Senate amendments read and adopted. Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
8. May 31, 2026: Called from the Calendar.
9. May 26, 2026: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
10. May 26, 2026: Rules suspended.

Votes

• House Vote on HCR 32, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1830) (June 1, 2026): 89 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on HCR 32, CONCUR (#1592) (May 31, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HCR 32, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#955) (May 7, 2026): 87 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HCR32?

HCR32 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PORTS/NEW ORLEANS: Urges and requests the Port of New Orleans to secure additional backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge.

What does HCR32 do?

In its own words: A concurrent resolution To urge and request the Port of New Orleans to obtain additional backup motors for the Saint Claude Avenue Bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana.

What is the status of HCR32?

Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (June 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR32?

Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HCR32?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HCR32