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HR 243

HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests that the parish governing authorities surrounding the Tickfaw River place safety warning signage on the river

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kellee Hennessy and 2 co-sponsors

Urges DOTD to consider installing safety warning signage near the Tickfaw River to improve road safety, without mandating funds, timing, or specific designs.

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 · HR 243

Summary of Bill HR 243 (Louisiana, Session 2026)

Title

HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development place safety warning signage on the Tickfaw River

Purpose and Intent

  • This measure expresses a formal urge and request to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).
  • The aim is to enhance road safety by ensuring appropriate warning signage is installed on or near the Tickfaw River.
  • It is a nonbinding resolution type action (a “request/urge”) rather than a mandatory law requiring DOTD to implement a specific program or spending.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The bill requires DOTD to consider installing safety warning signage related to hazards associated with the Tickfaw River.
  • It does not itself create new funding, prescribe exact signage designs or locations, or mandate a timeline for installation.
  • The language is advisory, indicating the Legislature’s support for safety improvements and directing DOTD to evaluate the issue.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary: Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is the agency targeted by the urging language.
  • Secondary: Roadway users near the Tickfaw River, local residents, and travelers who may benefit from improved warning signage in reducing potential accidents or incidents.
  • The bill does not impose new duties on municipalities or private entities beyond DOTD’s jurisdiction, nor does it authorize penalties or create new regulatory requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action history indicates: “Read by title. Lies over under the rules” on May 5, 2026.
  • As a resolution urging DOTD, it does not establish a compulsory timetable. If adopted, DOTD would typically assess the request according to internal prioritization and safety analysis processes.
  • Being a concurrent or simple resolution (as indicated by the “urges and requests” language) usually does not require signature by the governor to take effect, but the exact procedural effect depends on Louisiana’s statutory framework for such measures.

Sponsors

  • Primary/Co-sponsor: Kellee Hennessy (co-sponsor)

Practical Considerations

  • If DOTD determines signage is warranted, the bill’s impact would be realized through DOTD’s standard procurement and installation processes, potentially incorporating cost considerations, maintenance, and assessment of the accident history or hazard level around the Tickfaw River.
  • The bill signals legislative interest in highway safety near the Tickfaw River but does not pre-empt DOTD’s existing authority to determine signage needs and standards.

If you’d like, I can add context about typical DOTD signage standards, or compare this bill to similar safety-communication resolutions in Louisiana.

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

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