Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Joint Capital Outlay Jan 15th, 2026

Key Moments

  • Eddie Lambert — Marked present during roll call.
  • Mike Reese — Senator Mike Reese was called during roll call and responded 'here'/'present,' confirming his attendance.
  • Jeremy Stine — Called during roll call.
  • William Wheat — Marked here during roll call.
  • Glen Womack — Marked present during roll call.
  • Aimee Freeman — The transcript repeatedly references Emerson in procedural contexts: first during roll call as 'Representative Emerson,' then as 'Chairwoman Emerson,' and later in a motion to adjourn attributed to Chairwoman Emerson. The mentions appear to refer to the same uncertainly identified member and reflect a continuous sequence of meeting procedure rather than separate substantive discussions.
  • Beth Billings — Called during roll call.
  • Marcus Bryant — Called during roll call.
  • Phillip DeVillier — Called as Speaker de Villiers; likely intended member from roster.
  • Les Farnum — Marked here/present during roll call.
  • Paul Sawyer — Called as Representative C. Travis Johnson / Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson; exact identification uncertain.
  • Mike Johnson — Called with title 'Pro Tem' during roll call and marked present.
  • Mandie Landry — Called during roll call.
  • Joseph Orgeron — Marked here during roll call.
  • Roger Wilder — Called during roll call.
  • Matt Baker — Matt Baker, Director of the Office of Facility Planning and Control within the Division of Administration, introduces himself and explains that five non-state projects were submitted after the November 1 deadline but still meet statutory requirements, so they are being presented for the committee’s consideration.
  • Ken Brass — Called during roll call.
  • Ken Brass — Called during roll call.
  • Ken Brass — Called and marked here/present during roll call.
  • Ken Brass — Marked here/present during roll call.
  • Ken Brass — Moved to approve the minutes.
  • Sam Jenkins — Marked present during roll call.
  • Franklin Foil — Franklin Foil is present at roll call, is nominated to serve as chair, is declared chairman of JLCCO by acclamation, and then thanks the outgoing chair while expressing his intent to uphold the committee's standards.
  • Regina Barrow — Senator Regina Barrow is called during roll call.