City of Lafayette

Legislatures are working to modernize city services, support local workers, and manage property development in Lafayette.

The 15 closest matches, grouped by what they would change.

• Supporting city workers

  Adjust pay, benefits, and retirement rules for police, court, and housing staff.

  8 bills · 5 became law

  • CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL: Provides relative to the classified police service in the city of LafayetteLouisiana · HB 527In committee
  • LOCAL OFFICIALS: Provides for the marshal of the city court of Lafayette. (1/1/21)Louisiana · SB 124In committee
  • LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Enacts the MJ 911 Act to extend health insurance coverage for families of law enforcement officers and firemen employed by the City of Lafayette who are…Louisiana · HB 430Law

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• Managing city property

  Authorize land exchanges, expropriation, and rules for dilapidated structures.

  3 bills · 2 became law

  • BLIGHTED PROPERTY: Provides for the authority of the city of Lafayette and Lafayette Parish to adopt ordinances, rules, and regulations related to dilapidated and dangerous structures. (8/1/25)Louisiana · SB 237Law
  • PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Provides relative to the exchange of certain property between the University of Louisiana System and the City of LafayetteLouisiana · HB 335Law
  • EXPROPRIATION:  Authorizes the expropriation of property including rights-of-way for use in certain projects in the city of Lafayette and parish of Lafayette. (8/1/18)Louisiana · SB 497Sent for signature

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• Honoring local history

  Designate special days and name public parks to honor local figures.

  2 bills · 1 became law

  • PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Provides for naming City Park in Lafayette in honor of a deceased person. (8/1/25)Louisiana · SB 18Law
  • SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates June 3, 2026, as Prince Hall Shriners Day in the city of LafayetteLouisiana · HR 340Introduced

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