Committee approves statewide task force to study illegal dumping, including tire cleanups
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
HCR 85 would create a task force to review illegal dumping statewide; the committee adopted amendments to add Keep Louisiana Beautiful and a Police Jury Association representative and agreed DEQ will staff and prepare required reports.
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Representative Knox presented HCR 85 to create a task force addressing illegal dumping statewide, citing growing piles of abandoned tires and litter across multiple parishes. The resolution requests state agencies and stakeholders study the issue and report back.
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