Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR358 — RAILROADS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to communicate with certain railroad companies to address abandoned and blighted railroads

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 27, 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.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Requests the communication between the Department of Transportation and railroad companies about abandoned railroads.

This bill urges the Department of Transportation and Development to engage with specific railroad companies. The aim is to address issues related to abandoned and blighted railroads.

Summary

RAILROADS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to communicate with certain railroad companies to address abandoned and blighted railroads

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Read by title, rules suspended, passed to 3rd reading.

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

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

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

  6. 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)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR358 do?
RAILROADS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to communicate with certain railroad companies to address abandoned and blighted railroads
Who sponsors HR358?
HR358 is sponsored by Tammy T. Phelps (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR358?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR358?
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