HB 447 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Creates the Avondale and Waggaman Economic Development District in Jefferson Parish

HB 447 creates the Avondale and Waggaman Economic Development District in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, covering the area along Highway 90 from the St. Charles/St. Bernard parish line to Lapalco Boulevard. The district will be governed by a seven-member board appointed by local civic associations and elected officials (including a Jefferson Parish council member), with no tax authority. Its purpose is to enhance economic development, improve infrastructure, and promote job growth for property owners and residents within the defined district boundaries through coordinated planning and public improvements. The district cannot levy taxes but may receive grants and enter contracts to fund projects outlined in its annual budget.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Apr 27, 2026

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What changed between versions

HB447 Original → HB447 Engrossed · 1 edit · Apr 22, 2026

MINOR

The bill text was updated from its original version to the engrossed version, which is the final form approved by both legislative chambers. The changes are primarily technical, involving the replacement of the word 'ORIGINAL' with 'ENGROSSED' in the document headers to reflect its final status. No substantive policy changes, such as new funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or legal requirements, were identified in the provided text.

TECHNICAL

Document headers were updated to change the status from 'ORIGINAL' to 'ENGROSSED', indicating the bill has passed all legislative stages.

Floor votes · House Apr 22, 2026

How they voted

85–9

Passed · 11 other

Total votes 105

Apr 22, 2026

D Democratic33

29 Yea 4

87% Yea

R Republican72

56 Yea 9 Nay 7

77% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 83, nays 11. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

lower

Apr 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably (13-0).

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.

lower

1 primary · 8 co-sponsors