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HCR 112

FLOODING: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development study the recent flooding on Louisiana Highway 1 in Shreveport

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steven Jackson

DOTD and District 4 must study recurring rainwater flooding on a Shreveport Highway 1 segment, hold public forums, and deliver a findings report with mitigation recommendations bef

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HCR 112

Overview

  • Bill: HCR 112 (House Concurrent Resolution 112)
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session, Louisiana
  • Primary aim: Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), in conjunction with DOTD District 4, to study recent rainwater flooding along a segment of Louisiana Highway 1 in Shreveport and to report findings with recommendations prior to the 2027 Regular Session.

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution seeks a formal study of recurring flood events on a specific stretch of Louisiana Highway 1 in Shreveport, from East Stoner Avenue to East Kings Highway and Louisiana Highway 3032.
  • The goal is to identify causes of the flooding, assess impacts on residents and businesses, and develop actionable mitigation options.

Key provisions and requirements

  • Study mandate:
    • DOTD, in cooperation with DOTD District 4, must study recent rainwater flooding along the specified corridor.
  • Public engagement:
    • DOTD must organize and conduct no fewer than two public forums with affected residents and business owners to gather feedback on flood impacts.
    • Input should incorporate expertise and support from relevant local entities, including:
    • Shreveport Public Works Department
    • Shreveport Department of Operational Services
    • Office of Water and Sewerage (Shreveport)
    • Shreveport Traffic Engineering
  • Reporting:
    • DOTD must submit a written report detailing findings and recommendations, including proposed mitigation plans for flood events.
    • The report must be delivered to the Joint Transportation, Highways, and Public Works Committee.
    • The report must be provided at least 60 days prior to the convening of the 2027 Regular Session.
    • A copy of the report must also be sent to:
    • The state representative for Louisiana House District 2
    • The state senator for Louisiana Senate District 39
    • The copy-sharing deadline is also at least 60 days prior to the 2027 Regular Session.
  • Administrative action:
    • The resolution directs transmission of a copy to the DOTD secretary.

Who is affected

  • Local residents and business owners along the Lousiana Highway 1 corridor in the Shreveport area (from East Stoner Avenue to East Kings Highway and LA 3032) who experience or are impacted by rainwater flooding.
  • Local municipal entities in Shreveport involved in flood response and infrastructure (Public Works, Operational Services, Office of Water and Sewerage, Traffic Engineering) that are invited to participate and provide input.
  • Louisiana DOTD and DOTD District 4, as the agency responsible for conducting the study and producing the report.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Process:
    • DOTD to study the flooding issue and hold at least two public forums.
    • Gather input from local agencies and stakeholders.
    • Prepare a written report with findings and mitigation recommendations.
    • Submit the report to the Joint Transportation, Highways, and Public Works Committee, and to specific legislators representing the district, no later than 60 days before the 2027 Regular Session.
  • Timeline:
    • 60-day prior-to-session deadline for report submission: before the 2027 Regular Session convening.
    • Public forums to be held during the study period (exact dates not specified in the bill).
  • Legislative impact:
    • The resolution enshrines a formal request for study and reporting; it does not itself authorize funding or implement projects, but it could influence future funding decisions or policy actions based on the study’s recommendations.

Summary

HCR 112 requests a targeted, collaborative study by DOTD and District 4 to analyze recurring rainwater flooding along a defined segment of Highway 1 in Shreveport, engage affected residents and local municipal entities through at least two public forums, and produce a written report with findings and practical mitigation recommendations. The report must be submitted to the relevant legislative committee and district legislators at least 60 days before the 2027 Regular Session, with a copy to the DOTD secretary. The measure emphasizes stakeholder input and intergovernmental cooperation to address flood-related disruptions and safety concerns in the specified corridor.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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