SR 159 Louisiana Senate · 2024 Regular Session

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES: To urge and request the La. State Law Institute to study allowing local governing authorities exception to the applicability of certain state laws.

This resolution asks the Louisiana State Law Institute to examine whether local governments should be allowed to make their own rules without needing specific approval from the state legislature for every situation. The proposal aims to reduce bureaucratic delays and prevent repetitive laws by giving municipalities more control over their daily operations. It does not change any current laws but instead seeks a formal study to recommend future changes that would increase local self-governance.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 31, 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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Jun 2, 2024
Upper · Passed
Read by title and adopted.
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May 31, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Stewart Cathey
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