All Roll Calls
Yes: 259 • No: 1
LouisianaHB 5282025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Reforms the organizational structure for the Department of Transportation and Development including its duties, powers, and responsibilities of officers and employees (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)
Sponsored By: Ryan Bourriaque (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Transportation, Highways and Public WorksHouse and Governmental Affairs
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Louisiana ranks road projects by benefits
Louisiana’s transportation department must use measurable benefits, including expected economic development, to rank and schedule highway capacity projects. Standard selection templates must set data requirements and review criteria across programs. Annual performance measures must cover road assets, workforce efficiency, innovation, safety, and customer service. The transportation secretary may also make agreements with other state agencies to develop and carry out transportation and public-works programs.
More highway work for private providers
Louisiana’s transportation department must maximize private providers’ role in project delivery to the fullest extent possible. Its Office of Transformation must find and use outsourcing opportunities for routine highway maintenance that supports timely safety repairs. It must also identify routine pavement-preservation projects suitable for district staff to manage and carry out alone. Responsibility for those projects transfers to the district.
State contractors get regular payment schedules
Louisiana’s transportation department must reform project development and execution to stabilize the schedule for offering projects for bids. By June 30, 2026, it must pay vendors and contractors on a bi-monthly schedule, consistent with their contracts. The law does not change payment amounts or override contract terms.
Transportation staff face possible job cuts
Louisiana’s transportation secretary may eliminate positions considered unnecessary for the Office of Transformation’s goals. Cuts must follow civil service rules. For budget-related layoffs, the undersecretary must consult each assistant secretary and work with the secretary and Office of Transformation. Leaders must limit disruption to public services; the law does not require layoffs.
Broader enforcement in state construction zones
Louisiana’s transportation secretary may use any lawful means to monitor violations, enforce rules, and collect penalties in state construction zones. This authority applies despite contrary laws. Enforcement supports protections for road users and workers, while violators face penalties under applicable law. The law sets no penalty amounts.
Access permit applicants face process changes
Louisiana’s transportation department must reform its access-permit process by June 30, 2026. Reforms cover department policies, administrative rules, engineering directives and standards, and online applications. Applicants get a revised application process but must follow its changed requirements. The law does not guarantee lower fees or faster approvals.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ryan Bourriaque
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Troy D. Romero
Affiliation unavailable
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/10/2025
Read by title, roll called, yeas 97, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
Yes: 97 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/9/2025
Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
Yes: 35 • No: 0
House vote • 5/6/2025
Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 97, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
Yes: 97 • No: 0
House vote • 4/28/2025
Reported with amendments
Yes: 17 • No: 0
House vote • 4/15/2025
Reported with amendments
Yes: 13 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 375.
6/20/2025HouseEffective date: 08/01/2025.
6/20/2025HouseEnrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6/12/2025HouseSigned by the President of the Senate.
6/12/2025SenateSent to the Governor for executive approval.
6/12/2025HouseRead by title, roll called, yeas 97, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
6/10/2025HouseRules suspended.
6/9/2025SenateRead by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
6/9/2025SenateRules suspended. Called from the Calendar.
6/9/2025SenateSenate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
6/9/2025SenateReceived from the Senate with amendments.
6/9/2025HouseScheduled for concurrence on 06/10/2025.
6/9/2025HouseRules suspended. Recalled from Committee.
6/8/2025SenateRead by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
6/8/2025SenateReported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
6/8/2025SenateReported with amendments. Rules suspended. Committee amendments read and adopted. Read by title; recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
6/4/2025SenateRead second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
5/8/2025SenateReceived in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
5/7/2025SenateRules suspended, called out of its regular order.
5/6/2025HouseCalled from the calendar.
5/6/2025HouseRead third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 97, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
5/6/2025HouseScheduled for floor debate on 05/06/2025.
5/5/2025HouseRead by title, amended, ordered reengrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
4/29/2025HouseReported with amendments (17-0).
4/28/2025HouseRead by title, amended, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
4/16/2025House
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