This bill amends and reenacts R.S. 49:191(4) and repeals R.S. 49:191(12)(f) concerning the Department of Transportation and Development in Louisiana. It establishes that the Department and its statutory entities will be re-created effective June 30, 2024, with all statutory authority continuing until July 1, 2026. The bill also allows for the possibility of re-creation of the Department prior to this termination date, in accordance with existing provisions of Louisiana law.

Specifically, the amendment to R.S. 49:191(4) changes the termination date for the Department of Transportation and Development and its statutory entities from July 1, 2012, to July 1, 2025. Additionally, the complete repeal of R.S. 49:191(12)(f) removes previous provisions that may conflict with the new statutory framework established by this bill. The overall intent is to ensure the continued operation and oversight of the Department and its entities while providing a clear timeline for their legislative authority.

Statutes affected:
HB738 Original: 49:191(12)
HB738 Engrossed: 49:191(12)
HB738 Reengrossed: 49:191(12)
HB738 Enrolled: 49:191(4), 49:191(12)
HB738 Act 720: 49:191(4), 49:191(12)