Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 97: APPROPRIATIONS/JUDGMENT: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit entitled Bentz C. Braud, IV, et ux v. State of Louisiana through the Department of Transportation and Development

In committee Last action March 9, 2026: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Plain-language summary

HB 97 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: APPROPRIATIONS/JUDGMENT: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit entitled Bentz C. Braud, IV, et ux v. State of Louisiana through the Department of Transportation and Development. Primary sponsor: Mike Bayham (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Bayham (Republican).