Bills & Legislation

MUSEUMS: Provides with respect to French immersion education programs at K-12 schools and designates a historical French Bible at the Louisiana State Museum as the official state book. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Jeremy StineRepublican

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

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

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

Mike ReeseRepublican

COASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH: Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2027, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board.

Bob HensgensRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of former Louisiana Medicaid Director Josephine Ruth Kennedy.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as "Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Day" at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Gary CarterDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Joseph Cassimere.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

HEALTH SERVICES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the feasibility of providing buprenorphine to paramedics.

Robert "Bob" OwenRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Rosa Mae Briley Pitre on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday.

Heather CloudRepublican

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

Valarie HodgesRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Gerald Kimble.

Sam JenkinsDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes the vital contributions of Tulane University to the state of Louisiana.

Gary CarterDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Coca-Cola Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Katrina R. Jackson-AndrewsDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Chef Niematulai DiGrazia for her culinary contributions to the state of Louisiana.

Sam JenkinsDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Joseph Miles Cotton Sr.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Randy K. Haynie on receiving the 2025 Opus Award from the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Rev. Eradly Ben Sr. on his Golden Jubilee celebration.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Intercessors for America on their Spiritual Heritage Project to acknowledge Almighty God as the Author of Liberty on this 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.

Rick EdmondsRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes March 31, 2026, as Louisiana Federation of Republican Women Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Rick EdmondsRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as Physical Therapy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends the physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students across Louisiana for their dedication to improving the health and well-being of the citizens of this state.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

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

Valarie HodgesRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Monday, March 30, 2026, as Ellevate Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Beth MizellRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Melissa Adams on the occasion of her retirement and recognizes her many career accomplishments.

Patrick ConnickRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 8, 2026 as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commend and recognize Chris J. Roy Sr. for his years of distinguished public service and longstanding contributions to the legal profession.

Jay LuneauDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April as Landscape Architecture Month and designates April 1 as Professional Landscape Architecture (PLA) Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Patrick ConnickRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes and acknowledges the significant contributions of the twelve community and technical colleges in Louisiana to the education and training of students and workers and designates Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Beth MizellRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senate President Cameron Henry, Jr. for serving as the 2026 Irish Grand Marshal in the 44th Irish-Italian Parade.

Stewart Jr. CatheyRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates former state Senator Michael A. Walsworth on the occasion of his seventieth birthday.

Stewart Jr. CatheyRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes and commends the members of the Louisiana School Boards Association and the 2026 board of directors.

Edward J. PriceDemocrat

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

Valarie HodgesRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day.

Thomas A. PresslyRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Delores Murray on being inducted into the USATF National Officials Hall of Fame.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes March 23, 2026, as Thrive Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends Thrive Academy and the Thrive Foundation for their commitment to expanding educational opportunity for students across the state of Louisiana.

Larry SeldersDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as AARP Louisiana's Eleventh Annual Caregiver Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Edward J. PriceDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Sheriff Jason Ard and the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office for their exceptional efforts in combating illegal narcotics trafficking and protecting children through the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as the University of Louisiana System Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Geaux Far Louisiana and designates Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as Geaux Far Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Beth MizellRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the members of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association for their dedicated hard work on behalf of the athletes of Louisiana and designates March 24th as Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Katrina R. Jackson-AndrewsDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and recognizes Donald G. "Don" Kelly for his years of distinguished public service and long-standing contributions to the legal profession.

Jay LuneauDemocrat

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

Beth MizellRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former district attorney, judge, and Louisiana State Senator Robert W. "Bob" Kostelka.

John C. "Jay" MorrisRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Monday, April 13, 2026, as Knock Knock Children's Museum Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and recognizes the museum's contributions to early childhood education, family engagement, and economic vitality in Louisiana.

Larry SeldersDemocrat

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

Valarie HodgesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church on the occasion of its 154th Anniversary.

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Patricia Ann McKinney Pendergrass.

Adam BassRepublican

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

Jr. WheatRepublican

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

Beth MizellRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and celebrates the 2026 Bright Lights Awards Honorees.

Jeremy StineRepublican