Bills & Legislation

LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: Invites the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1 p.m.

Regina BarrowDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of the Honorable Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the House

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Derek Scott

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 23, 2026, as CODOFIL Day at the state capitol

Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu IVRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the pivotal contributions made by Bernardo de Gálvez and other Hispanic people during the American Revolution

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of long-time Capitol Security Specialist Leroy Cavalier

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Lana Grace Overton on being selected "Student of the Year" at Denham Springs High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Brogan Murphy Cormier on being selected "Student of the Year" at French Settlement High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of George Douglas "Dr. Doug" Brandon, DVM.

Mike ReeseRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as Funeral Directors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and recognizes the National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day.

Beth MizellRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of David Arnold Trusty on the occasion of his passing.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Barbara Vastine Hughes.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Kaidyn McLean on being selected "Student of the Year" at Springfield High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Collin Phillip Sprouse on being selected "Student of the Year" at Walker High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Dorothy Prevost, the last living matriarch of the 1960 New Orleans public school desegregation movement

Alonzo L. KnoxDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes March 17, 2026, as Nurse Practitioner Day at the state capitol

Dustin MillerDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends The Krewe of Eve on the occasion of its fortieth anniversary

Kim CarverRepublican

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

Jerome ZeringueRepublican

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

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 11, 2026, as Funeral Directors Day at the capitol, recognizes National Funeral Directors and Morticians Day, and commends the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association

Neil RiserRepublican

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

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Bernard LaFayette, Jr.

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Lambda Omega Chapter, on the occasion of its one hundred eighteenth Founders' Day and seventy-first Charter Day

Ed Larvadain IIIDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 17, 2026, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the state capitol

Terry Landry Jr.Democrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard and his law enforcement team for their work in stopping child predators

Kellee Hennessy DickersonRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association Day at the state capitol and commends the members of the association

Rhonda Gaye ButlerRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Colonel Joseph Musacchia, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the United States Air Force

Charles OwenRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 16, 2026, as Opportunity in Action Day at the capitol

Ed Larvadain IIIDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 14, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, Day at the capitol

Barbara CarpenterDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends James C. Walsh on being named 2026 Hibernian of the Year in Louisiana

Peter F. Egan Sr.Republican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Sharon K. Fontenot

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Chris Hansen and TruBlu Crew for helping the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office fight crime in Louisiana

Kellee Hennessy DickersonRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Shirley Wills, the first African American woman elected to the Caddo Parish Police Jury, for her exemplary leadership and service to Caddo Parish

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Wanda Theresa Anderson Davis for her professional accomplishments

Sylvia Elaine TaylorDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Live Oak High School wrestler Laken Griffin on winning the 132-pound weight class 2026 state championship at the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Wrestling State Tournament

Kellee Hennessy DickersonRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Live Oak High School cheerleading team on winning its tenth consecutive Universal Cheerleaders Association National High School Cheerleading Championship

Kellee Hennessy DickersonRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Livingston Parish Fire Protection District #4 for establishing the first high school firefighter training program in Louisiana

Kellee Hennessy DickersonRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of D'Orsay Deavenport Bryant, Jr., M.D.

Barbara CarpenterDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Reverend Dr. William J. Shaw

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bishop-Elect Jonathan Everett on the occasion of his elevation to the office of Bishop-Elect at Rock of Ages Baptist Church of New Orleans

Delisha BoydDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Chief Judge Ree Casey Jones and Caddo Juvenile Court on the achievements of S.T.A.R. Court, Louisiana's first specialized court against human trafficking

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Brooklyn Antoinette Kersey on being selected as the "Student of the Year" at Doyle High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the women who play a critical role in Louisiana's many industries, particularly the chemical industry.

Beth MizellRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Rachel Henry on being selected "Student of the Year" at Live Oak High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

William "Bill" Wheat Jr.Republican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Maggie Danielle Richardson on being selected as the "Student of the Year" at Albany High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Grady R. Hazel on the occasion of his passing.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican