Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR307 — PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION: Creates the Expropriation and Acquisition for Strategic Transformation Task Force (E.A.S.T.) to study the feasibility of expropriating and redeveloping certain vacant and blighted properties in New Orleans East

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 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 01, 2026.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Establishes a task force to evaluate redeveloping vacant properties in New Orleans East.

The bill creates the Expropriation and Acquisition for Strategic Transformation Task Force to study how to buy and redevelop neglected properties in New Orleans East. This effort aims to address blight in the area and assess the feasibility of such projects.

Summary

PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION: Creates the Expropriation and Acquisition for Strategic Transformation Task Force (E.A.S.T.) to study the feasibility of expropriating and redeveloping certain vacant and blighted properties in New Orleans East

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 Civil Law and Procedure.

  3. Reported favorably (6-0).

  4. Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

  5. Discharged from the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

  6. Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.

  7. Scheduled for floor debate on 06/01/2026.

  8. Read by title, roll called, yeas 49, nays 45. The resolution was adopted.

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

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

Sponsors

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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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR307 do?
PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION: Creates the Expropriation and Acquisition for Strategic Transformation Task Force (E.A.S.T.) to study the feasibility of expropriating and redeveloping certain vacant and blighted properties in New Orleans East
Who sponsors HR307?
HR307 is sponsored by Dana Henry (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR307?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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