HR17Introduced in the House
Directs the Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, and Louisiana Economic Development to study the state's return on investment with respect to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students in collaboration with the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center
Introduced by Christopher Turner, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Directs the Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, and Louisiana Economic Development to study the state's return on investment with respect to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students in collaboration with the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center
Where it stands
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
April 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Vote on HR 17 FINAL CONSIDERATION (#712) · April 27, 2026
93
Yes
1
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
105 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Danny McCormick | 1 | Yes |
| Steven Jackson | 2 | Yes |
| Tammy Phelps | 3 | Absent |
| Joy Walters | 4 | Yes |
| Dennis Bamburg | 5 | Yes |
| Michael Melerine | 6 | Yes |
| Lawrence Bagley | 7 | Absent |
| Raymond Crews | 8 | Yes |
| Dodie Horton | 9 | Yes |
| Wayne McMahen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
Reported with amendments (11-0).
Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
Scheduled for floor debate on 04/27/2026.
Read by title, roll called, yeas 93, nays 1. The resolution was adopted.
Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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