HR196Introduced in the House
Establishes a special study committee to assess the impact of fallen trees on residential properties and property values and to make recommendations
Introduced by Charles Owen, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes a special study committee to assess the impact of fallen trees on residential properties and property values and to make recommendations
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.
May 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Vote on HR 196 FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1558) · May 26, 2026
94
Yes
1
No
10
Absent or Not Voting
105 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Danny McCormick | 1 | Yes |
| Steven Jackson | 2 | Absent |
| Tammy Phelps | 3 | Yes |
| 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 Insurance.
Reported favorably (11-0). To be recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
Reported with amendments (10-0).
Read by title, amended, ordered reengrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
Read by title, returned to the calendar.
Called from the calendar.
Read by title, roll called, yeas 94, 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.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Louisiana Legislature website
- House Committee Amendment #5849 H&G Proposed (amendment)
- House Committee Amendment #5789 H&G Draft (amendment)
- Analysis (supplement)
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