ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 93 in Lafayette Parish as the "Desert Shield-Desert Storm Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (OR +$1,500 SG EX See Note)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brach Myers

Designates a segment of LA 93 in Lafayette Parish as the Desert Shield-Desert Storm Memorial Highway to honor related veterans.

Withdrawn from the files of the Senate prior to introduction.

Summary of SB 225 (2026) – Louisiana

Purpose and intent

SB 225 designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 93 in Lafayette Parish as the "Desert Shield-Desert Storm Memorial Highway."

The designation is intended to honor veterans and those associated with the Desert Shield and Desert Storm campaigns.

Key provisions

Official designation: A segment of Louisiana Highway 93 in Lafayette Parish would be named the Desert Shield-Desert Storm Memorial Highway.

Jurisdiction and scope: The bill applies specifically to a defined portion of LA 93 within Lafayette Parish. The exact endpoints of the designated segment are not provided in the available summary.

Compliance and signage: The designation would typically require the installation of appropriate highway signs and markings to reflect the commemorative name, consistent with standard Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) procedures.

Effective date: The bill does not specify a separate effective date beyond passage; designations of this type generally become effective upon enactment and completion of any required signage changes, subject to administrative timelines.

Who would be affected

Travelers: Motorists and residents using LA 93 in Lafayette Parish would encounter the commemorative designation on road signage.

Government agencies: Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) would be responsible for implementing signage and any related administrative duties, including potential coordination with local authorities.

Veterans and community: The designation serves to honor veterans associated with Desert Shield and Desert Storm and could influence local commemorative events or recognition efforts.

Procedural and timeline notes

Prefiling and referral: The bill was prefiled and provisionally referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works (as of 2026-02-26).

Action history: The bill was withdrawn from the Senate files prior to introduction (2026-03-09), indicating it did not advance to initial substantive consideration in the current session.

Sponsorship: The bill has a co-sponsor, referenced as Brach Myers.

Potential impact and considerations

Symbolic value: The designation provides a formal, lasting tribute to Desert Shield and Desert Storm veterans, reinforcing community memory and recognition.

Administrative steps: If revived or reintroduced, the DOTD would need to determine the precise designated segment, update traffic records, and install signs consistent with state standards.

Budget considerations: Any signage or administrative changes would be subject to DOTD budgeting and procurement processes; the summary notes a potential minimal cost impact, but no specific appropriation is tied to the bill in its current form.

Note: The bill was withdrawn before introduction in the 2026 session, so it did not advance to a floor vote or become law in its current form. If refiled in a future session, the same substantive designation would apply, subject to the usual legislative and administrative steps.