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 73 Reengrossed 2023 Regular Session Knox
Urges and requests that the Dept. of Transportation and Development address the issue of
encampments under I-10 overpasses in the New Orleans area by working with other agencies and
interest groups to discuss potential solutions and address the public safety concerns regarding
homeless people residing within the interstate rights of way. Requires the Dept. of Transportation
and Development to provide a written report of its progress to the Senate and the House of
Representatives by March 1, 2024.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill:
1. Remove the request that the Dept. of Transportation and Development and other agencies
and interest groups remove and prevent homeless people from residing within interstate
rights of way in the New Orleans metropolitan area and add that they discuss potential
solutions and address the public safety concerns regarding homeless people residing
within the interstate rights of way.
2. Add the Port of New Orleans to the entities the Dept. of Transportation and Development
must consult with relative to preventing the impact of homelessness on interstate rights
of way.
3. Remove the request that the Dept. of Transportation and Development take necessary
action to resolve the humanitarian concerns caused by the encampments.
4. Remove the request that the department consider alternative housing for those displaced
people living in encampments.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Clarify the resolution is applicable to the New Orleans metropolitan area.
2. Add Odyssey House of Louisiana to the list of entities with which the Dept. of
Transportation and Development is to consult relative to preventing the impact of
homelessness on interstate rights of way.