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Committee adopts amendment to add Vermilion and Iberia members to Lafayette expressway commission

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works · April 1, 2026

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Summary

SB 420 would add Vermilion and Iberia Parish representation to the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission for siting the Southwest Loop; the committee adopted an amendment specifying membership and appointing authorities and reported the bill favorably.

Senator Henson told the committee SB 420 adds Vermilion Parish and Iberia Parish representation to the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission as federal siting work for the Southwest Loop identifies those parishes within the project zone.

An amendment (set 1579) that specifies the number of members and who appoints the Vermilion and Iberia members was adopted on the floor of the committee, and the measure was reported as amended without objection on a motion by Senator Carter.

Next steps: SB 420 was reported favorably and will advance in the legislative process.