SB430 — TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of hotel occupancy tax by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. (8/1/26)
Last action — Effective date 8/1/2026.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 30, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 19, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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In plain language
Authorizes a hotel occupancy tax in Shreveport-Bossier.
The bill allows the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau to impose a tax on hotel stays. This tax aims to generate revenue for local tourism efforts.
What this means for you
- Consumers: If you stay at hotels in Shreveport-Bossier, this bill means you may pay an additional tax on your lodging.
- Small Business: Local businesses involved in tourism may see increased funding for promotional activities and events, impacting your operations.
Summary
TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of hotel occupancy tax by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. (8/1/26)
Bill Text
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Read SB430 on the official Louisiana source →Action History
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Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.
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Reported favorably.
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Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.
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Read by title, passed by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays, and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
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Received in the House from the Senate, read by title, lies over under the rules.
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
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Reported favorably (11-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
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Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
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Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
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Scheduled for floor debate on 05/18/2026.
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Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 80, nays 9. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
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Received from the House without amendments.
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Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
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Signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
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Becomes Act No. 598 without the Governor's signature.
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Effective date 8/1/2026.
Sponsors
- Sam Jenkins · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Sam Jenkins Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB430 do?
- TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of hotel occupancy tax by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. (8/1/26)
- Who sponsors SB430?
- SB430 is sponsored by Sam Jenkins (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB430?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 30, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB430?
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