Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 447: DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Creates the Avondale and Waggaman Economic Development District in Jefferson Parish

Passed one chamber Last action April 27, 2026: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.

Plain-language summary

HB 447 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Creates the Avondale and Waggaman Economic Development District in Jefferson Parish. Primary sponsor: Rodney Lyons (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rodney Lyons (Democratic). 9 co-sponsors.