HB966 • 2026

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

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Pat Moore
Last action: 2026-05-26
Official status: Subject to call - Senate final passage - Sched. for 5/31/26
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not specify what happens if local or private funds are not available to cover the costs of signage.

Designates a Part of Louisiana Highway 15

This bill designates a part of Louisiana Highway 15 in Monroe, Louisiana, as the 'President Barack Obama Road' and requires signs to be put up if local or private money covers the costs.

What This Bill Does

Designates a section of Louisiana Highway 15 between South Second Street and United States Highway 165 (also known as Winnsboro Road) in Monroe, Louisiana, as the 'President Barack Obama Road'.
Requires the Department of Transportation and Development to put up signs showing this new name if local or private money is given to cover the costs for materials, fabrication, mounting posts, and installation, not exceeding $750 per sign.

Who It Names or Affects

People who use Louisiana Highway 15 in Monroe, Louisiana.
The Department of Transportation and Development of Louisiana.

Terms To Know

Department of Transportation and Development: A state agency responsible for building and maintaining roads and highways.

Limits and Unknowns

It is not clear how much money will be needed to put up the signs.
The bill does not specify what happens if local or private funds are not available to cover the costs of signage.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

House Committee Amendment #2811 THPW Adopted

Adopted

Plain English: HCAHB966 4877 2811 HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works to Original House Bill No.

HCAHB966 4877 2811 HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works to Original House Bill No.
966 by Representative Moore 1 AMENDMENT NO.
1 2 On page 1, line 3, after "Obama" delete "Highway" and insert "Road" 3 AMENDMENT NO.
2 4 On page 1, line 7, after "Highway 165," and before "shall" insert "otherwise known as 5 Winnsboro Road," 6 AMENDMENT NO.

House Committee Amendment #1709 THPW Draft

Draft

Plain English: HCAHB966 4931 1709 HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works to Original House Bill No.

HCAHB966 4931 1709 HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works to Original House Bill No.
966 by Representative Moore 1 AMENDMENT NO.
1 2 On page 1, line 3, after "Obama" delete "Highway" and insert "Road" 3 AMENDMENT NO.
2 4 On page 1, line 7, after "Highway 165," and before "shall" insert "otherwise known as 5 Winnsboro Road," 6 AMENDMENT NO.

Bill History

2026-05-26 S
Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
2026-05-26 S
Rules suspended. Called from the Calendar.
2026-05-05 S
Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
2026-04-21 S
Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
2026-04-20 S
Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
2026-04-15 S
Reported favorably.
2026-04-08 S
Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
2026-04-07 S
Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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.

Official Summary Text

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

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

HLS 26RS-1510 ENGROSSED
2026 Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 966
BY REPRESENTATIVES MOORE, WALTERS, AND FISHER AND SENATOR
JACKSON-ANDREWS
HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 15 as the "President Barack
Obama Road"
1 AN ACT
2 To designate a portion of Louisiana Highway 15 in Monroe, Louisiana, as the "President
3 Barack Obama Road"; to provide for implementation; and to provide for related
4 matters.
5 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
6 Section 1. The portion of Louisiana Highway 15 in Monroe, Louisiana, between
7 South Second Street and United States Highway 165, otherwise known as Winnsboro Road,
8 shall be known and is hereby designated as the "President Barack Obama Road".
9 Section 2. The Department of Transportation and Development or its contractors are
10 hereby directed to erect and maintain appropriate signage reflecting this designation
11 provided local or private monies are received by the department equal to the department's
12 actual costs for material, fabrication, mounting posts, and installation of the signage, not to
13 exceed the sum of seven hundred fifty dollars per sign.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 966 Engrossed 2026 Regular Session Moore
Designates a portion of La. Hwy. 15 in Monroe, La., between S. 2nd St. and U.S. Hwy. 165,
as the "President Barack Obama Road".
Directs the Dept. of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to erect and maintain
appropriate signage reflecting this designation provided local or private monies are received
by the DOTD equal to its actual costs for material, fabrication, mounting posts, and
installation of the signage, not to exceed the sum of $750 per sign.
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HLS 26RS-1510 ENGROSSED
HB NO. 966
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation,
Highways and Public Works to the original bill:
1. Change from "President Barack Obama Highway" to "President Barack Obama
Road".
2. Add that Louisiana Highway 165 is otherwise known as Winnsboro Road.
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