House Bill No. [insert number] aims to re-create the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and its associated statutory entities, effective June 30, 2025. The bill enacts R.S. 49:191(1)(o), which establishes that the DOTD and its statutory entities will begin to terminate operations on July 1, 2025, with all legislative authority ceasing by July 1, 2026, unless the department is re-created again before that date. This re-creation is in accordance with the state's sunset law, which mandates periodic review and potential termination of state entities.

Additionally, the bill repeals R.S. 49:191(4)(a), which previously outlined termination procedures for statutory entities. The proposed law supersedes existing sunset provisions, streamlining the process for the re-creation of the DOTD and its entities. This legislative action ensures the continuity of the department's operations and authority while establishing a clear timeline for potential future re-creations.

Statutes affected:
HB428 Original: 49:191(4)