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Committee unanimously backs bill to name portion of Highway 526 for Lane Mangum

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works · April 8, 2026
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Summary

Senate Bill 460 to designate a portion of Louisiana Highway 526 as the Lane Mangum Memorial Highway passed the committee; sponsor Senator Presley described Mangum as a high‑school‑aged student who died saving a friend in a 2021 boating accident.

Senator Presley presented Senate Bill 4 60 to designate a portion of Louisiana Highway 526 (East Burke Industrial Drive in Shreveport) the Lane Mangum Memorial Highway. Presley described the late Lane Mangum as a young person who, in June 2021, died in a boating accident after pushing a friend to safety.

Members expressed condolences to the family and supported the measure. At the appropriate time, Senator Carter moved to report the bill favorably and the committee approved the motion without objection.

Next steps: SB 460 was reported favorably and will proceed to the next legislative stage.

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