2026 Advocacy Alerts
The alerts below are from the last Legislative Session (January-April 2026):
April 17, 2026 — This alert includes an update on HB 1540 which passed in the House and is heading to the Senate for a hearing on April 21.
March 23, 2026 — This alert includes an update on SB 598 which passed the Senate and is now headed to the House of Representatives for a hearing on March 25.
March 13, 2026 — This alert includes an update on HB 1477 which is being sent to a second committee on March 17 for additional review.
March 2, 2026 — This alert includes an update on an amendment to HB 1540 that is going to the House Housing Committee on March 3.
February 11, 2026 — This alert is an update on HB 1810, which is heading to the full House on February 12 with an unfavorable committee recommendation.
February 6, 2026 — This alert includes an important update about SB 598 and SB 493, two bills that are being heard on February 10.
January 30, 2026 — This alert includes an important update about HB 1148 that is being heard on February 4.
January 18, 2026 — This alert includes important updates about two bills that are being heard: HB 1540 on January 22 and HB 1649 on January 23.
January 9, 2026 — This alert includes important updates about four bills being heard January 12-14 that LSPA is supporting this session: HB 1301, HB 1477, HB 1607, HB 1810.
January 8, 2026 — This alert provides an overview of the bills we are supporting this legislative session which are aimed at providing funding for cyanobacteria mitigation, reducing salt pollution and protecting our shorelines.
Testimony from LSPA:
April 21, 2026 — In support of HB 1540: which establishes uniform requirements for accessory dwelling units and provides municipalities with authority and guidance for zoning, permitting, and environmental protections.
Watch the recording of the legislative session here.
February 10, 2026 — In Support of SB 493: Provides lake communities a new, voluntary tool to work together to protect and improve water quality and address cyanobacteria blooms through the formation of village districts.
Watch the recording of the legislative session here.
January 22, 2026 — In Support of HB 1540: Establishes uniform requirements for accessory dwelling units and provides municipalities with authority and guidance for zoning, permitting, and environmental protections.
Watch the recording of the legislative session here.
