CIVIL/LAW: Directs the La. State Law Institute to study the Private Works Act
This bill directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to conduct a study on the Private Works Act, a legal framework governing construction and repair projects. The legislation specifically adjusts the deadline for submitting the study's findings from November 15, 2024, to January 25, 2025. By extending this timeline, the bill ensures the Institute has additional time to analyze the current law before reporting its recommendations. The measure directly impacts the State Law Institute and does not alter existing regulations or affect private contractors immediately.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced Apr 23, 2024
Last action Jun 3, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 29, 2024 · House May 9, 2024
How they voted
32–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 37
May 29, 2024
D
Democratic12
75% Yea
R
Republican25
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
4
Committee
3
May 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
upper
May 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably.
upper
May 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Read by title, amended, roll called on final consideration, yeas 83, nays 0. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.
lower
Apr 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (10-0-1).
lower
Apr 24, 2024
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Les Farnum
RRepublican
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