Bills & Legislation

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dr. Richard Edward Landry.

Jeremy StineRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Coach Pat Collins.

Stewart Jr. CatheyRepublican

EMPLOYMENT: Provides protections for employees who become living organ donors. (8/1/26)

Brach Jerad MyersRepublican

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

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

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

Gary CarterDemocrat

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

Valarie HodgesRepublican

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

Gerald BoudreauxDemocrat

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

Edward J. PriceDemocrat

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beth MizellRepublican

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

Beth MizellRepublican