SR 109 Louisiana Senate · 2024 Regular Session

TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Creates a task force to study the costs of expenses and the utilization of the New Orleans ferries, connecting Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard parishes.

This bill establishes a task force to examine the costs and usage of ferries connecting Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard parishes in New Orleans. The legislation requires two members to serve on this group, which will investigate how well these waterways are being used and what they cost to operate. By studying these specific ferry services, the task force aims to provide information that could help the state make better decisions about transportation funding and management.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 20, 2024 Last action Jun 3, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Committee
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May 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate amendments read and adopted. Read by title and adopted.
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May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported with amendments.
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May 20, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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Gary Carter
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