Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HCR62: FLOODING/CONTROL: Urges and requests the Federal Emergency Management Agency to modify flood map review frequency
Status: Passed both chambers, May 26, 2026
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution To urge and request the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to review Louisiana's floodplain maps and implement updates every five years.
From the introduced text:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To urge and request the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to review Louisiana's floodplain maps and implement updates every five years. WHEREAS, FEMA is responsible for helping people before, during, and after disasters; and WHEREAS, Congress enacted the National Flood Insurance Program to better protect the United States from flooding by providing a unified national program for floodplain management; and WHEREAS, catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana precipitated drastic changes with FEMA and its oversight and management of floods and flood risks; and WHEREAS, FEMA's floodplain maps are a fundamental element of the flood insurance program, providing a basis for flood insurance rates and floodplain management regulations; and WHEREAS, the maps are utilized by governments officials, developers, and planners to determine the vulnerability to flooding when building communities; and WHEREAS, many existing Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) may not fully reflect current flood risks due to changing environmental conditions, infrastructure developments, and evolving climate patterns; and WHEREAS, the state of Louisiana is highly vulnerable to flooding due to its low-lying geography, coastal erosion, subsidence, and increased frequency of severe weather events; and Page 1 of HLS 26RS-1896 ORIGINAL HCR NO. WHEREAS, accurate and up-to-date floodplain maps are essential tools for protecting lives, guiding responsible development, determining flood insurance requirements, and informing emergency preparedness efforts; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Domangue, Jessica (R, 53) · primary sponsor
- Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103)
- Braud, Jacob (R, 105)
- Broussard, Reese (R, 37)
- Carrier, Dewith (R, 32)
- Coates, Kimberly (R, 73)
- DeWitt, Jason (R, 25)
- Geymann, Brett (R, 35)
- Glorioso, Brian (R, 90)
- Kerner, Timothy (R, 84)
- LaCombe, Jeremy (R, 18)
- Landry, Jacob (R, 49)
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Received from the Senate without amendments.
- : Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 31 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
- : Rules suspended.
- : Rules suspended. Reported favorably.
- : Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
- : Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
- : Read by title, amended, roll called on final consideration, yeas 99, nays 0. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.
Votes
- Senate Vote on HCR 62, CONCUR (#1245) (May 26, 2026): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HCR 62, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1055) (May 11, 2026): 99 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HCR62?
- HCR62 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): FLOODING/CONTROL: Urges and requests the Federal Emergency Management Agency to modify flood map review frequency.
- What does HCR62 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution To urge and request the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to review Louisiana's floodplain maps and implement updates every five years.
- What is the status of HCR62?
- Passed both chambers as of May 26, 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. (May 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR62?
- Domangue, Jessica (R, 53), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR62?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HCR62
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