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HB 428

SUNSET LAW: Re-creates the Department of Transportation and Development

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Bourriaque and 1 co-sponsor

HB 428 re-creates Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development, preventing its expiration under sunset law and allowing continued infrastructure management operations.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 276.
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Bill Summary · HB 428

Legislative bill overview

HB 428 re-creates Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development, preventing the agency from expiring under the state's sunset law provisions. The bill extends the department's authority and operations beyond its scheduled termination date, allowing it to continue its transportation infrastructure and development functions.

Why is this important

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development manages the state's highway system, bridges, and transportation projects—critical infrastructure affecting public safety and economic activity. Without this re-creation, the department would have ceased operations, potentially disrupting road maintenance, construction projects, and transportation planning statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Sunset law effectiveness: Some argue that automatically re-creating agencies circumvents the purpose of sunset provisions, which are designed to periodically evaluate government performance and justify continued existence
  • Department accountability: Critics may question whether re-creation should require updated performance metrics or reforms rather than automatic continuation
  • Alternative consolidation: Opponents might have preferred merging DOTD functions into other agencies rather than preserving it as a standalone department

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

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