SR169 — TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Directs the Department of Transportation and Development to establish a two-year minimum pilot program for the use of dispute review boards on certain highway and transportation construction projects.
Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 27, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 01, 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 R).
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In plain language
The bill establishes a pilot program for dispute review boards in transportation projects.
This bill directs the Department of Transportation and Development to create a two-year pilot program that uses dispute review boards for certain highway and transportation construction projects. The goal is to help resolve conflicts that arise during the construction process.
What this means for you
- Workers: This means that workers may experience a more efficient resolution process for disputes that arise during construction projects.
Summary
TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Directs the Department of Transportation and Development to establish a two-year minimum pilot program for the use of dispute review boards on certain highway and transportation construction projects.
Bill Text
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Read SR169 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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Rules suspended.
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Read by title and adopted.
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Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
Sponsors
- William "Bill" Wheat Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SR169 do?
- TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Directs the Department of Transportation and Development to establish a two-year minimum pilot program for the use of dispute review boards on certain highway and transportation construction projects.
- Who sponsors SR169?
- SR169 is sponsored by Jr., William "Bill" Wheat (Republican).
- What is the current status of SR169?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 27, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track SR169?
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