Bills & Legislation

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Nurse Practitioner Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Brach Jerad MyersRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Royce DuplessisDemocrat

MATRIMONIAL REGIMES: Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and recommend legislation relative to the division of retirement benefits of a former spouse in the partition of community property.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

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

SEIZURES/SALES: Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the feasibility of allowing an exception to the homestead exemption from seizure for certain unpaid or accelerated costs subject to the Louisiana Condominium Act.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: Resolves that a committee be appointed to act with a similar house committee to notify the governor that the legislature has convened and organized and is prepared to receive his communications.

Regina BarrowDemocrat

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

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 Parker Posey on being selected "Student of the Year" at Holden High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

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

Valarie HodgesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and recognizes the history of Irish Americans and the 250th anniversary of their signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Beth MizellRepublican

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

Valarie HodgesRepublican

CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to implement legislation to require candidates for the United States House of Representatives to reside within the congressional district they seek to represent.

Stewart Jr. CatheyRepublican

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

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: Resolves that a committee be appointed to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened and organized and is prepared to transact business.

Regina BarrowDemocrat

PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Expreses support for the development, construction, and long-term operation of a liquid natural gas facility at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission's Port Fouchon.

Michael "Big Mike" FesiRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Jr. WheatRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Monday, March 16, 2026, as Amite Oyster Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends the Amite Oyster Festival for its historical, cultural, and economic significance to the city of Amite, and Tangipahoa Parish for its enduring legacy since 1976.

Jr. WheatRepublican

INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE: Establishes the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission.

Beth MizellRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the celebration of St.Patrick's Day and recognizes the cultural and historic links between Ireland and Louisiana.

Beth MizellRepublican

HEALTH CARE: Amends rules relative to criminal history background checks on licensed ambulance personnel and nonlicensed persons.

Brach Jerad MyersRepublican

MEDICAID: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate for breast pumps and related supplies.

Brach Jerad MyersRepublican

WILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT: Amends rules relative to chronic wasting disease.

Glen WomackRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of John Norman Gallaspy.

Beth MizellRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the LIFTOff Louisiana Team in developing a highly successful response to the Federal Aviation Administration's request for proposals for the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Integration Pilot Program.

Michael "Big Mike" FesiRepublican

AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: Creates the Agricultural-Based National Security Priorities Task Force.

Stewart Jr. CatheyRepublican

PHARMACEUTICALS: Requests a legislative auditor report on opioid settlement fund expenditures.

Brach Jerad MyersRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Geaux Far Louisiana Coalition and its collaborative of fatherhood-focused partners and designates Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Dad's Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Royce DuplessisDemocrat

MEDICAID: Memorialize Congress and urges the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement certain eligibility redeterminations.

Jr. WheatRepublican

HOSPITALS: Amends rules relative to certain licensure requirements of hospitals.

Brach Jerad MyersRepublican

TRUSTS: Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use of trusts with extended durations and report its findings and any recommendations for revisions to the Louisiana Trust Code and applicable Louisiana laws to the legislature.

Gregory A. MillerRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Louis S. Reine on the occasion of his retirement as president of the Louisiana AFL-CIO.

Regina BarrowDemocrat

MOTOR VEHICLES: Requests the office of motor vehicles to study the privileges granted by a commercial driver's license compared to neighboring states.

Michael "Big Mike" FesiRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the death of former West Monroe High School football coach Jerry O. Arledge.

John C. "Jay" MorrisRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates the month of March 2026, as "Flood Awareness Month" in Louisiana and commends the invaluable contributions of all the professionals who are working everyday to protect lives, homes, businesses, and communities from floods.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Recognizes the mutual interests of Quebec and Louisiana and welcomes the Honorable Christopher Skeete, Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie to the Louisiana State Capitol.

Jeremy StineRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Saturday, March 21, 2026, as World Down Syndrome Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

CONDOLENCES: To celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Norman C. Francis.

Royce DuplessisDemocrat

TAX/TAXATION: Creates the Anchor Home Task Force to study the feasibility of offering tax credits to incentivize the hiring of resident Louisiana college graduates to live and work in Louisiana the first five years after graduation. (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Michael "Big Mike" FesiRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends John Keith, of AllState Land and Timber, upon being named the "Louisiana Outstanding Logger of the Year".

Adam BassRepublican

ENVIRONMENT QUALITY DEPT: Provides for electronic communication and notification at the Department of Environmental Quality in certain situations. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Adds certain school employees to the definition of "educator" relative to prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student. (8/1/26)

Caleb KleinpeterRepublican

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

Regina BarrowDemocrat

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Constitutional amendment to require the prosecutor's consent for a defendant to waive his right to a trial by jury. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))

John C. "Jay" MorrisRepublican

SCHOOLS: Provides for approval for charter schools that specialize in vocational and technical education to meet workforce demands for high demand and high wage jobs. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Rick EdmondsRepublican

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides for bail conditions for defendants charged with certain domestic offenses. (8/1/26)

Jr. WheatRepublican

MOTOR VEHICLES: Creates the "Fallen Heroes" prestige license plate. (8/1/26)

Rick EdmondsRepublican

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Establishes minimum bond amounts for certain offenses. (8/1/26)

Beth MizellRepublican