This week’s Capitol Connections, presented by LRA Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs Will DuBos, recaps the conclusion of the 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session and its impact on the restaurant industry.

With the Legislature officially adjourned, the episode reviews the key issues that shaped the session, highlights important victories for Louisiana restaurants, and discusses several proposals the Louisiana Restaurant Association successfully opposed on behalf of its members. It also underscores the importance of the industry speaking with a unified voice on behalf of restaurants across Louisiana.

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In this week’s Capitol Connection episode, Will DuBos, LRA Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, breaks down key developments as the legislative session enters its final stretch.

Much of the Capitol is now focused on tightening committee agendas, leadership priorities, and fast-moving bills nearing final passage. The LRA is continuing to actively oppose HB 617, which would require businesses to clearly display total pricing including mandatory fees and surcharges. While intended to increase transparency, the bill raises major concerns for restaurants and hospitality operators around menu pricing, online ordering, delivery platforms, compliance burden, and potential legal exposure.

The episode also highlights how congressional redistricting has taken center stage at the Capitol, drawing significant attention and slowing or reshaping the movement of other legislation. As negotiations continue, the LRA remains engaged, monitoring bills closely and advocating for the industry through the final weeks of session.

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In this week's Capitol Connection episode, Will DuBos, LRA Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, breaks down several key legislative wins for Louisiana's restaurant and hospitality industry.

Topics include successful efforts to amend HB 665 protecting Louisiana's commercial catfish industry, defeat of SB 499 involving biometric ID requirements for alcohol-serving establishments, and defeat of HB 687, which would have expanded alcohol permit restrictions in undefined "historic neighborhoods.”

He also discusses the LRA's continued opposition to HB 617 regarding mandatory fee and surcharge disclosures as the bill moves to the Senate.

New episodes are available each month on most podcast platforms. We Live To Eat podcast is produced by the Louisiana Restaurant Association Comms Dept.

https://www.instagram.com/louisiana_restaurant_assoc/

https://x.com/LaRestAssoc

https://www.facebook.com/LaRestaurantAssoc

https://www.linkedin.com/company/louisiana-restaurant-association