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HB 966LOUISIANASession 2026State Billpassed both
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Louisiana designates portion of Highway 15 in Monroe as 'President Barack Obama Road'

Original title: HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 15 as the "President Barack Obama Road"

Last action · May 26, 2026: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.Sponsors: Pat Moore and 3 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Louisiana designates a specific section of Highway 15 in Monroe as 'President Barack Obama Road' and directs the transportation department to install signage, provided that private or local funds cover costs up to $750 per sign.

Why it matters

Changes only the honorary designation of a roadway segment; no state transportation funding or operational changes are provided.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Department of Transportation and Development

The department is directed to erect and maintain signage for the designated road section upon receipt of local or private funds.

Directly affected

Residents and travelers in Monroe

The specific segment of Louisiana Highway 15 they travel on receives an honorary name and new signage.

Key Facts

  • A portion of Louisiana Highway 15 in Monroe, Louisiana, between South Second Street and United States Highway 165 is designated as the 'President Barack Obama Road'.
  • United States Highway 165 in this context is otherwise known as Winnsboro Road.
  • The Department of Transportation and Development is directed to erect and maintain signage for the new designation.
  • Signage installation is contingent upon receiving local or private funds covering actual costs, capped at $750 per sign.

Frequently Asked Questions

What section of roadway is being renamed?
A portion of Louisiana Highway 15 in Monroe, Louisiana, situated between South Second Street and United States Highway 165 (Winnsboro Road).
Who pays for the new road signs?
The signs must be paid for using local or private monies provided to the , up to $750 per sign.

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Procedural history

14 actions
  1. May 26, 2026Senate
    Rules suspended. Called from the Calendar.
  2. May 26, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
  3. May 5, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
  4. Apr 21, 2026SenateFloor
    Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
  5. Apr 20, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
  6. Apr 15, 2026SenateCommittee
    Reported favorably.
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  1. Apr 8, 2026SenateCommittee
    Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
  2. Apr 7, 2026HouseFloor
    Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 96, nays 3. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
  3. Apr 7, 2026Senate
    Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
  4. Apr 1, 2026House
    Scheduled for floor debate on 04/07/2026.
  5. Mar 31, 2026HouseFloor
    Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
  6. Mar 30, 2026House
    Reported with amendments (16-0).
  7. Mar 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
  8. Mar 16, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

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Sponsors

Pat MooreHouse · District 17DemocraticPrimary sponsor
Joy WaltersHouse · District 4DemocraticCosponsor
Adrian FisherHouse · District 16DemocraticCosponsor
Katrina Jackson-AndrewsSenate · District 34DemocraticCosponsor

Connected Entities

Louisiana Highway 15, Department of Transportation and Development, Monroe and 2 more
locationLouisiana Highway 15“Portion designated as President Barack Obama Road”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Transportation and Development“Directed to erect and maintain appropriate signage”Map →
locationMonroe“City where the designated highway portion is located”Map →
otherPresident Barack Obama Road“New honorary designation for the highway section”Map →
locationUnited States Highway 165“Also known as Winnsboro Road”Map →

Sources

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www.legis.la.gov

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  • Controversy5
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