SB170 Port Commission Commissioner Requirements
Summary
The Louisiana Senate passed SB170 on April 7, 2026, establishing requirements for commissioners serving on the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. The bill received unanimous support (36-0) and has been transmitted to the House for consideration. New commissioner qualifications and standards take effect August 1, 2026.
What changed
SB170 adds new statutory requirements governing commissioner qualifications, appointment procedures, and service standards for the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. The bill specifies eligibility criteria and compliance obligations for individuals seeking to serve on the commission.
Port commissioners, local government officials, and maritime industry stakeholders should review the bill text to identify compliance gaps and prepare implementation strategies ahead of the August 1, 2026 effective date.
What to do next
- Review SB170 requirements for port commission service eligibility
- Ensure current commissioners meet new qualification standards
- Prepare for August 1, 2026 compliance deadline
Archived snapshot
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ChangeBridge / Louisiana / SB170 Passed SB170 Senate Bill Passed 2026-02-25
Provides for requirements for commissioners of the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Bill Details
State Louisiana
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26r...
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Sponsors
Thomas Pressly (Sen - R) Adam Bass (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-07 S Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled. 2026-04-07 S Called from the Calendar. 2026-03-31 S Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call. 2026-03-30 S Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage. 2026-03-25 S Reported favorably. 2026-03-09 S Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works. 2026-02-25 S Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Votes
2026-04-07 Senate Vote on SB 170 FINAL PASSAGE (#268) Yea: 36 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-25 S Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced 0000-00-00 Engrossed
Subjects
PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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