DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 19 Reengrossed 2022 Regular Session Hodges
Urges and requests the Dept. of Transportation and Development to study the practicality and
feasibility of expanding Hwy. 16 to a four-lane highway from Watson to the St. Helena Parish line
and designing and utilizing a traffic roundabout as an alternative to the four-way stop intersection
at Hwy. 447 Walker Road North and Hwy. 1025 Arnold Road and to report its findings to the House
and Senate Transportation Committees prior to the 2023 R.S.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Add the expansion of Hwy. 16 to a four-lane highway from Watson to St. Helena Parish
line to the study.