Bills & Legislation

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes April 22, 2025, as Southern University Day at the capitol.

Larry Selders

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and celebrates the 2025 Bright Lights Awards Honorees.

Jeremy StineRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: To commend Louisiana State University of Alexandria on its contributions to central Louisiana and the state.

Glen WomackRepublican

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Recognizes the creation of the Walter Hauck NJCAA Coaches Association President of the Year Award and honors LSUE Coach Jeff Willis as the inaugural recipient.

Bob HensgensRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the members and board of directors of the Louisiana School Boards Association

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Designates April 28, 2025, as Louisiana Young Heroes Day at the state capitol and commends the Louisiana Public Broadcasting 2025 Louisiana Young Heroes

Barbara Reich FreibergRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Andrew Cockrell on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout

Dennis Bamburg Jr.Republican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Baton Rouge Community College men's basketball team for its historic season and for winning its second-consecutive Louisiana Community Colleges Athletic Conference Championship

C. Denise MarcelleDemocrat

TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Memorializes Congress to delay the implementation of REAL ID in Louisiana until 2026

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Belles of the Boot musical group for its contributions to Louisiana's rich musical traditions

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 28, 2025, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the state capitol

Jason Hughes

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 30, 2025, as Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated Day at the state capitol

C. Denise MarcelleDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends patients and the medical community in their fight against Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)

Beth Anne BillingsRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Sport Fish Restoration Program as part of the American System of Conservation Funding.

Stewart Cathey Jr.Republican

COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975

Matthew Willard

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 24, 2025, as Junior League Day at the state capitol

Stephanie HilfertyRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Russell Cummings, III, on his promotion from lieutenant colonel to colonel in the U.S. Army

Neil RiserRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes April 30, 2025, as Councils and Leadership Day for Louisiana's National Pan-Hellenic Council membership at the state capitol

Steven JacksonDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dorothy Prevost for her efforts to preserve the legacy of the New Orleans Four

Alonzo L. KnoxDemocrat

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Commemorates the end of the Korean War

Charles OwenRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Wildlife Rehabilitators Appreciation Week

Brett F. GeymannRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day in Louisiana

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the players and coaches of the Bell City High School girls' basketball team for their outstanding 2024-2025 season

Ryan BourriaqueRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Ayodele "Ayo" Edith Anderson

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Southeastern Louisiana University on the occasion of its centennial anniversary and recognizes the institution's impact on the state of Louisiana

Kimberly Landry CoatesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Coach Danny Broussard on his illustrious forty-two-year coaching career

Larry A. BagleyRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Alton E. "Red" Franklin

Rashid Armand YoungDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends loggers and truckers in Louisiana for their invaluable contributions to the state's economy and well-being

Jack McFarlandRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of James Mason Ballard, Sr.

John E. WybleRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Terance Scott Phillips for his noteworthy career as a Louisiana high school baseball coach

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 30, 2025, as St. Charles Parish Day at the state capitol

Beth Anne BillingsRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month in Louisiana

Rashid Armand YoungDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Congratulates and acknowledges Dr. William C. "Kip" Schumacher as the 92nd recipient of Lafayette Civic Cup.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Royce DuplessisDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Monday, April 28, 2025, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Royce DuplessisDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Metairie Park Country Day School on winning its 8th LHSAA Select Division III State Championship in boys basketball.

Cameron HenryRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Awareness Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Patrick McMathRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Lucio Miele, MD, PhD, on his appointment as director of the LSU-LCMC Health Cancer Center.

Jimmy HarrisDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Nicholas Bazan, neuroscientist and director of LSU Health New Orleans Neuroscience Center of Research Excellence.

Jimmy HarrisDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the LSU Health New Orleans burn team led by Dr. Jeffrey Carter.

Jimmy HarrisDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Kenneth Gravois on his appointment to the American Sugar Cane League Chair in Sugar Production.

Robert AllainRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 30, 2025, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, Day at the state capitol

Jason Hughes

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Thursday, April 24, 2025, as Junior League Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Royce DuplessisDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bryson "Cupid" Bernard for his achievements as a recording artist and recognizes him as the Linedance King of the World

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Judge Jules D. Edwards III.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 30, 2025, as "Denim Day" in Louisiana

Kellee Hennessy DickersonRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes the 90-year anniversary of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat