Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HR225 — ENVIRONMENT: Urges and requests the Department of Environmental Quality, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, and the municipalities within Ouachita Parish to study parish-wide solid waste, debris removal, and disaster resiliency services

Last action — Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 25, 2026.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

Low

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In plain language

The bill requests a study on solid waste and disaster services in Ouachita Parish.

This bill urges various local and state agencies to conduct a study focusing on solid waste management, debris removal, and disaster resiliency in Ouachita Parish. The aim is to understand and improve these critical services.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means there may be improvements in waste management practices and disaster preparedness that affect the local environment.

Summary

ENVIRONMENT: Urges and requests the Department of Environmental Quality, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, and the municipalities within Ouachita Parish to study parish-wide solid waste, debris removal, and disaster resiliency services

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

  2. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.

  3. Reported favorably (12-0).

  4. Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

  5. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/20/2026.

  6. Read by title, roll called, yeas 93, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.

  7. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  8. Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR225 do?
ENVIRONMENT: Urges and requests the Department of Environmental Quality, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, and the municipalities within Ouachita Parish to study parish-wide solid waste, debris removal, and disaster resiliency services
Who sponsors HR225?
HR225 is sponsored by Michael Charles Echols (Republican).
What is the current status of HR225?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR225?
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