HIGHER EDUCATION: Realigns energy-related programs by moving the Louisiana Geological Survey under the Louisiana State University Energy Institute (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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2026 Regular Session
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Read by title. Lies over under the rules. · Mar 23, 2026
House
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education. · Mar 24, 2026
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Reported favorably (8-0). · Apr 1, 2026
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Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading. · Apr 7, 2026
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Scheduled for floor debate on 04/09/2026. · Apr 8, 2026
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Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 97, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate. · Apr 9, 2026
House
Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading. · Apr 13, 2026
Senate
Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education. · Apr 14, 2026
Senate
Rules suspended. Reported favorably. · Apr 29, 2026
Senate
Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau. · May 4, 2026
Senate
Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage. · May 5, 2026
Senate
Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled. · May 13, 2026
Senate
Received from the Senate without amendments. · May 13, 2026
House
Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House. · May 18, 2026
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Signed by the President of the Senate. · May 18, 2026
Senate
Sent to the Governor for executive approval. · May 19, 2026
House
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 331. · May 22, 2026
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Effective date: 05/22/2026. · May 22, 2026
House
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Jack McFarland
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Effective date: 05/22/2026. (May 22, 2026).