Bills & Legislation

COASTAL RESOURCES: Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board

Ryan BourriaqueRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Charles James "Charlie" Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA

Jr. BayhamRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Drew Brees for being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Jr. BayhamRepublican

JUVENILES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Justice to issue a report on juveniles who are subject to electronic monitoring conditions

Mandie LandryDemocrat

SUCCESSIONS: Authorizes the La. State Law Institute to study intestate succession proceedings

Alonzo L. KnoxDemocrat

CORR FACILITIES/JAILS: Requests certain state and governmental entities to report on opioid abatement and treatment programs in correctional facilities, and to clarify guidance regarding available funding for such programs

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

LOCAL OFFICIALS: Requests the legislative auditor to conduct a study of compensation authorized for parish assessors and clerks of court (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Ken BrassDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 14, 2026, as AKA Day at the state capitol

Vanessa Caston LaFleurDemocrat

FISHING: Amends Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules regarding red drum harvest

Joseph A. OrgeronRepublican

HIGHER ED/BD REGENTS: Requests the Board of Regents to conduct a study relative to the funding structure for public postsecondary education institutions

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

HIGHER EDUCATION: Memorializes congress to include physical therapy as a professional degree program for purposes of borrowing limits for students seeking federal aid for postsecondary education

Adrian FisherDemocrat

LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: Provides relative to legislative sessions

Jr. GreenDemocrat

SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES: Requests that the Department of Children and Family Services, in consultation with the state Department of Education, study the implementation of online training requirements for school employees relative to reporting child abuse

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

FUNDS/FUNDING: Memorializes Congress to grant an extension of time for expending American Rescue Plan Act funds in order to complete various critical infrastructure projects around the state that are integral to the health and safety of Louisiana's population (OR SEE FISC NOTE FF EX)

Jerome ZeringueRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Emile Myers on the success of his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser"

Annie SpellRepublican

EARLY CHILDHOOD: Suspends certain laws relative to the licensure of nonpublic prekindergarten programs as early learning centers

Emily ChenevertRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends David Kerstein on being awarded the 2025 Times-Picayune Loving Cup

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Amends administrative rules relative to alcohol rebates

Jerome ZeringueRepublican

HUNTING/DEER: Suspends rules relative to chronic wasting disease (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)

Danny McCormickRepublican

LEGISLATORS: Recognizes the women of the Legislature of Louisiana on the occasion of Women's History Month

Sylvia Elaine TaylorDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Grambling State University on the occasion of the centennial celebration of its world-renown Tiger Marching Band and recognizes its contributions to music, education, culture, and Louisiana

Rashid Armand YoungDemocrat

LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Urges and requests the city of Shreveport to create an interest-free loan program for active Transportation Security Administration agents at the Shreveport Regional Airport

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Grambling State University on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Tiger Athletics and recognizes its legacy of athletic excellence and contributions to Louisiana, the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and the nation

Rashid Armand YoungDemocrat

TAX/PROPERTY: Urges and requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations regarding expiditing the sale of adjudicated tax-delinquent property (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

John E. WybleRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Grambling State University on the occasion of the one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary of its founding and recognizes the university's contributions to higher education, leadership, and public service

Rashid Armand YoungDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the two hundred nineteenth anniversary of Avoyelles Parish

Daryl Andrew DeshotelRepublican

COMMERCE: Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use and application of the term "foreign" with respect to juridical persons provided for in state law

Jessica DomangueRepublican

LEGISLATORS: Recognizes the women of the Legislature of Louisiana on the occasion of Women's History Month

Sylvia Elaine TaylorDemocrat

PORTS/NEW ORLEANS: Urges and requests the Port of New Orleans to secure additional backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge

Jr. BayhamRepublican

HOSPITALS: Provides for a hospital stabilization formula (EG +$659,764,552 SD RV See Note)

Jack McFarlandRepublican

STUDENT/DISCIPLINE: Urges and requests public school governing authorities and employees to comply with and enforce the bullying laws of the state of Louisiana

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP: Requests the Board of Regents to study the potential establishment of a legislative scholarship program

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

NURSES: Creates the Task Force on School Nurse Orientation

Dustin MillerDemocrat

STUDENT/STANDARDS: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education incorporate the science of human growth and development into content standards and to provide curriculum and instructional materials on its website

Emily ChenevertRepublican

EDUCATION/SPECIAL: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health and the state Department of Education to analyze the adequacy of autism support services in the state

Annie SpellRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Pope John Paul II Catholic High School Boys' Swim Team on winning its sixth consecutive Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division IV state championship

Stephanie H. BeraultRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Angela Lasyone for her contributions in the Natchitoches Parish showcase on the occasion of Natchitoches Day at the state capitol

Jack McFarlandRepublican

SCHOOLS/FINANCE-MFP: Provides for legislative approval of the MFP formula for FY 2026-2027 (OR -$12,159,331 GF EX See Note)

Laurie SchlegelRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Katrice LaCour for his contributions in the Natchitoches Parish showcase on the occasion of Natchitoches Day at the state capitol

Jack McFarlandRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends W.H. Ward Properties, Inc., on being named Tree Farmer of the Year by the Louisiana Forestry Association

Michael "Gabe" FirmentRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends John Keith of AllState Land and Timber on being named Louisiana Outstanding Logger of the Year

Dodie HortonRepublican

LICENSING: Amends and repeals administrative licensing requirements relative to alternative hair and alternative hair design

Jr. BayhamRepublican

CHILDREN/LEGITIMATION: Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the presumption of parentage

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Pope John Paul II Catholic High School Lady Jaguars Soccer Team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Division IV state championship

Stephanie H. BeraultRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana on the death of Dr. Joe S. Green, "The Bayou Bishop"

III LarvadainDemocrat

WILDLIFE/HABITAT: Expresses legislative support for a request by Senator John N. Kennedy to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a study addressing the impact of flooded corn on migratory waterfowl behavior

Jeremy LaCombeRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of Guaranty Corporation

Michael "Gabe" FirmentRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans on the occasion of its forty-fifth anniversary and recognizes March 2026 as Louisiana Crimestoppers Month

Debbie VillioRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association on the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary

Jerome ZeringueRepublican

EDUCATION: Expresses support for federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and memorializes congress to fully cooperate with these efforts

Kim CarverRepublican