Highway Naming - President Barack Obama Road Designation
Louisiana Legislative Events
Summary
Louisiana House Bill 966 designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 15 as the "President Barack Obama Road." The bill passed the House on April 7, 2026 with a 96-3 vote and has been ordered to the Senate for further consideration. The legislation is sponsored by Representatives Pat Moore, Joy Walters, and Adrian Fisher along with Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews.
What changed
HB966 adds a commemorative designation to a portion of Louisiana Highway 15, naming it the "President Barack Obama Road." The bill underwent committee review by the House Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee, which reported it favorably with amendments, before passing the full House by a 96-3 margin.\n\nThis highway naming has no regulatory or compliance implications for businesses or individuals. It is a ceremonial designation that affects signage and public reference only. No reporting, licensing, or operational requirements are created by this legislation. The bill applies solely to state highway infrastructure administration and has no effect on transportation companies, commuters, or other regulated entities.
What to do next
- Monitor HB966 through Louisiana Senate legislative process
- Track for Governor signature if Senate passes the bill
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Louisiana / HB966 Passed HB966 House Bill Passed 2026-03-16
Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 15 as the "President Barack Obama Road"
Bill Details
State Louisiana
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26r...
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Sponsors
Pat Moore (Rep - D) Joy Walters (Rep - D) Adrian Fisher (Rep - D) Katrina Jackson-Andrews (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-07 H Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 96, nays 3. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate. 2026-04-01 H Scheduled for floor debate on 04/07/2026. 2026-03-31 H Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading. 2026-03-30 H Reported with amendments (16-0). 2026-03-17 H Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works. 2026-03-16 H Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Votes
2026-04-07 House Vote on HB 966 FINAL PASSAGE (#325) Yea: 96 Nay: 3
Committee Referrals
2026-03-17 H Transportation, Highways and Public Works
Amendments
0000-00-00 House Committee Amendment #1709 THPW Draft 0000-00-00 House Committee Amendment #2811 THPW Proposed
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced 0000-00-00 Engrossed
Subjects
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