Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 773: PROCUREMENT: Establishes priorities and requirements for purchases by the state and participating local governments from certain providers including prison enterprises and nonprofits assisting persons with disabilities. (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 773 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PROCUREMENT: Establishes priorities and requirements for purchases by the state and participating local governments from certain providers including prison enterprises and nonprofits assisting persons with disabilities. (EG NO IMPACT See Note). Primary sponsor: Michael Melerine (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Read by title, returned to the calendar.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Melerine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read by title, returned to the calendar.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 04/13/2026.
- Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
- Reported favorably (19-0).
- Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
- Prefiled.
- Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
- First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.