Louisiana HR354: UTILITIES: Urges and requests the Public Service Commission to study incorporating Louisiana One Call as a state agency

What the bill says

A resolution To urge and request the Public Service Commission to study the feasibility and potential benefits of incorporating Louisiana One Call and 811 services into a dedicated state division or office for the purpose of improving underground utility coordination, mapping, damage prevention, public safety, and infrastructure planning, and to report its findings to the legislature.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION To urge and request the Public Service Commission to study the feasibility and potential benefits of incorporating Louisiana One Call and 811 services into a dedicated state division or office for the purpose of improving underground utility coordination, mapping, damage prevention, public safety, and infrastructure planning, and to report its findings to the legislature. WHEREAS, Louisiana's underground infrastructure network continues to expand rapidly due to broadband deployment, water and sewer improvements, electric and gas infrastructure upgrades, and transportation projects; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law, R.S. 40:1749.11 et seq., establishes requirements for notification and coordination prior to excavation activities in order to protect underground facilities and public safety; and WHEREAS, Louisiana One Call, commonly known through the 811 system, plays a critical role in facilitating communication between excavators and utility operators to reduce damage to underground infrastructure; and WHEREAS, increased infrastructure activity across the state has highlighted the growing importance of utility coordination, accurate locating, mapping, and enforcement efforts; and WHEREAS, damage to underground utilities can result in disruptions to essential services, public safety risks, increased costs to taxpayers and utilities, and delays to critical infrastructure projects; and Page 1 of HLS 26RS-5615 ORIGINAL HR NO. WHEREAS, the state may benefit from evaluating whether Louisiana One Call and related 811 coordination functions should …

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Sponsors

• Deshotel, Daryl (R, 28) · primary sponsor

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: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
3. June 1, 2026: Read by title, roll called, yeas 95, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
4. May 29, 2026: Scheduled for floor debate on 06/01/2026.
5. May 28, 2026: Read by title, rules suspended, passed to 3rd reading.
6. May 27, 2026: Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

Votes

• House Vote on HR 354, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1888) (June 1, 2026): 95 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR354?

HR354 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): UTILITIES: Urges and requests the Public Service Commission to study incorporating Louisiana One Call as a state agency.

What does HR354 do?

In its own words: A resolution To urge and request the Public Service Commission to study the feasibility and potential benefits of incorporating Louisiana One Call and 811 services into a dedicated state division or office for the purpose of improving underground utility coordination, mapping, damage prevention, public safety, and infrastructure planning, and to report its findings to the legislature.

What is the status of HR354?

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 HR354?

Deshotel, Daryl (R, 28).

Where is the official record for HR354?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HR354