House Bill No. 428 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 their operations on July 1, 2025, with all legislative authority ceasing by July 1, 2026, unless the department is re-created again before that date. 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 that required separate bills for the re-creation of each statutory entity within the DOTD. By consolidating the re-creation process, the bill streamlines the legislative procedure and ensures the continuity of the department's operations. The new termination date of July 1, 2026, is established, with the understanding that the department may be re-created prior to this date if necessary.

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