Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HR317 — TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development to convene a diagnostic review team to evaluate the proposed reactivation of the Norfolk Southern Railway originating at the Alabo Street Wharf

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

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  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 20, 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

The bill requests a review of the Norfolk Southern Railway reactivation at Alabo Street Wharf.

This resolution urges the Department of Transportation and Development to form a team to assess the potential reactivation of the Norfolk Southern Railway. The evaluation will focus on the feasibility and implications of this proposal.

Summary

TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development to convene a diagnostic review team to evaluate the proposed reactivation of the Norfolk Southern Railway originating at the Alabo Street Wharf

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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 Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

  3. Discharged from the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

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

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

  6. Rules suspended, called out of its regular order.

  7. Read by title, roll called, yeas 96, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.

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

  9. 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)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR317 do?
TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development to convene a diagnostic review team to evaluate the proposed reactivation of the Norfolk Southern Railway originating at the Alabo Street Wharf
Who sponsors HR317?
HR317 is sponsored by Jr., Michael Robert Bayham (Republican).
What is the current status of HR317?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR317?
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