Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 78: SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the governing authority of the Shreveport Downtown Development District. (8/1/26)
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 78 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the governing authority of the Shreveport Downtown Development District. (8/1/26). Primary sponsor: Sam Jenkins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 31, 2026): Notice of Senate rejecting Conference Committee Report.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Jenkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Notice of Senate rejecting Conference Committee Report.
- Reconsidered. Read by title; returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
- Conference Committee Report read; failed to be adopted by a vote of 11 yeas and 25 nays.
- Notice of reconsideration on the next legislative day.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/31/2026.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/29/2026.
- Conference committee report received.
- Conference Committee report received. Lies over under the rules.
- Notice of Senate rejecting House amendments.
- House conferees appointed: Jackson, Gadberry, and Walters.
- Notice House Conference Committee members appointed.
- Notice of Senate conferees appointed.
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