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HCR 69

TRANSPORTATION: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development make certain improvements to Interstate 12 in Livingston Parish

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Bayham and 19 co-sponsors

Non-bindingly urges DOTD to pursue improvements on I-12 in Livingston Parish to boost safety, capacity, and reliability.

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 69

Summary of HCR 69 (Louisiana, 2026 Regular Session)

Overview

  • Bill type: House Concurrent Resolution (HCR)
  • Bill number: HCR 69
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session
  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Authors/Sponsors: Representative Wilder; Senator Wheat (co-sponsors)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to implement improvements to Interstate 12 (I-12) specifically within Livingston Parish.
  • It is a non-binding measure aimed at advocating for roadway improvements rather than enacting new laws or funding.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Scope of improvements: The resolution references typical interstate improvement categories, including:
    • Widening projects
    • Interchange reconstruction
    • Asphalt overlays
    • Concrete median protection
    • Bridge replacements
  • Geographic focus: I-12 in Livingston Parish (with broader context on I-12’s role in Louisiana)
  • Rationale presented:
    • I-12 carries roughly 70,000 vehicles per day, serving as a hurricane evacuation route, economic corridor, and primary interstate for the state.
    • The corridor experiences congestion and elevated crash rates, with multiple documented serious/fatal crashes in recent years (examples include incidents in Livingston Parish and adjacent parishes).
    • Specific safety and congestion concerns cited include:
    • Ongoing safety concerns at the I-12 and I-55 interchange in Tangipahoa Parish due to heavy freight traffic and complex merging.
    • Past closures and fatal accidents on I-12 in Livingston Parish and nearby parishes.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary subject: State transportation planning and improvements on I-12 in Livingston Parish.
  • Beneficiaries (perception): Commuters, freight/through-traffic users, hurricane evacuees, and the broader Louisiana economy that relies on I-12 as a major corridor.
  • State agency: Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is urged to proceed with improvements.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Read by title (as of the action history date).
  • Nature of action: A formal urging/request directed to DOTD; does not itself authorize funding or construction, but signals legislative support for future or ongoing improvement efforts.
  • Communication: Requires that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of DOTD.

Practical Implications

  • The resolution signals legislative priority for I-12 improvements in Livingston Parish and could influence future DOTD planning discussions, project prioritization, and potential funding requests related to interstate capacity, safety enhancements, and reliability.
  • Any actual policy changes, funding allocations, or construction would require subsequent action by the legislature or DOTD, following standard budgeting and project approval processes.

Bottom Line

HCR 69 is a non-binding formal request urging DOTD to pursue and implement improvements on I-12 within Livingston Parish, focusing on safety, capacity, and reliability through common interstate improvement measures.

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

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