Bills & Legislation

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Barney Arceneaux on the occasion of his retirement

Jeffrey "Jeff" Fons WileyRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends J. Reed Walters on the occasion of his retirement as district attorney of the Twenty-Eighth Judicial District

Michael "Gabe" FirmentRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Louisiana

Annie SpellRepublican

BOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS: Urges and requests the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to submit annual reports to certain legislative committees regarding boating safety

Bryan FontenotRepublican

TAX EXEMPTIONS: Provides for the adoption of tax exemptions

IV BeaullieuRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes April 28, 2026, as Nurses Day and May 6 through May 12, 2026, as National Nurses Week in Louisiana

Dustin MillerDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Karaline Elizabeth Leblanc for being named the 2026 Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Queen

Chad Michael BoyerRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Lincoln Preparatory School boys basketball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Division IV Select state championship

Rashid Armand YoungDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Lincoln Preparatory School boys basketball head coach Antonio Hudson on being named the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Class A Coach of the Year

Rashid Armand YoungDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2026, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.

Robert AllainRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Judge Alvin Batiste Jr. on the occasion of his retirement from the Eighteenth Judicial District Court.

Caleb KleinpeterRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as Literacy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and recognizes The Center for Literacy & Learning for its leadership in advancing literacy statewide.

Adam BassRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Monday, May 4, 2026, as Disability Awareness Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Monday, May 4, 2026, as Louisiana Firefighter's Appreciation Day.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as Links Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Katrina R. Jackson-AndrewsDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Vickey Thrash.

Adam BassRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr. Joel Parker Sr.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends LtCol Geoffrey Shows after twenty-three years in the United States Marine Corps.

Eddie J. LambertRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, April 14, 2026, as AKA Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Katrina R. Jackson-AndrewsDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day.

Sam JenkinsDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends and recognizes Film Louisiana for its contributions to economic development and designates April 15, 2026, as Film Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol

Beth MizellRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Brach Jerad MyersRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Olivia Daigle on her achievement of being crowned the 2025-2026 Louisiana State Queen Sugar at the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival in New Iberia.

Caleb KleinpeterRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of William F. "Charlie" McCarthy.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Ferdie P. Genre on winning the 2026 LEDC Bob Easterly Award.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Mrs. Elizabeth Kimball Lewis on turning 100 years old.

Caleb KleinpeterRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends and recognizes Iberville Parish for its rich history and designates April 15, 2026, as Iberville Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Caleb KleinpeterRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, April 14, 2026, as Acadiana's Red and White Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Monday, April 13, 2026, as Social Work Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Larry SeldersDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Kirby Shawn Dawson, Assistant Chief City Marshal.

Sam JenkinsDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Child Care Association of Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Regina BarrowDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association for shaping the automotive industry and carrying forward a legacy of service to the state and its communities, and designates Tuesday, April 14, 2026, as Louisiana Automobile Dealer Day at the state capitol.

Mike ReeseRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 16 through 23, 2026, as Safe Boating Week in Louisiana.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Lionel Sutton II.

Blake MiguezRepublican

WOMEN: Commends Our Lady of Angels on its work with Project M.O.M.

Beth MizellRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the St. Louis Catholic High School boys soccer team upon winning the Division III state championship.

Jeremy StineRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Wholesalers Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

SENATE: Prohibits wearing eyeglasses with audio video capabilities in the Senate chamber unless approved by Senate President.

Patrick McMathRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Lacie Thomas Fontenot for being named the 2026 Louisiana School Health Service Provider of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Monday, April 20, 2026, as Livingston Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Devoy Colbert Copper Sr.

Larry SeldersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Gerald "Jerry" Badgley on the occasion of his retirement as principal of C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Thomas A. PresslyRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Progressive Baptist Church on the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as Counseling Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Larry SeldersDemocrat

CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to ensure timely and full funding aligned with the National Defense Authorization Act in order to support the readiness, stability, and well-being of United States military personnel and their families.

Larry SeldersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends John Rodriguez on being selected "Student of the Year" at Maurepas High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 28, 2026, as Louisiana 4-H and FFA Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and to commend the state officers of Louisiana 4-H and the Louisiana FFA Association.

Stewart Jr. CatheyRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Extends sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Rubye Helen Jackson.

Sam JenkinsDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Monday, April 27, 2026, as Rural Mental Health Day in Louisiana.

Jay LuneauDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Louisiana Renewable Energy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Bob HensgensRepublican