Bills & Legislation

TAX/TAXATION: Provides relative to the time period to appeal a notice of assessment or the disallowance of a refund claim. (8/1/26) (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

TAX/AD VALOREM: Provides relative to the assessment, payment, and allocation of ad valorem taxes. (gov sig) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)

Gregory A. MillerRepublican

TAX EXEMPTIONS: Authorizes the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service connected disability who receives an expanded property tax exemption to transfer the exemption under certain circumstances. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (1/1/27) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

PUBLIC WORKS: Provides for the Coordinated Use of Resources for Recreation, Economy, Navigation, and Transportation Authority. (8/1/26) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

Thomas A. PresslyRepublican

SCHOOLS: Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Sam JenkinsDemocrat

HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Kirk TalbotRepublican

RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Provides for reporting requirements relative to the state and statewide retirement systems. (6/30/26) (OR NO IMPACT FC)

Edward J. PriceDemocrat

BONDS: Provides relative to the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds. (gov sig) (EG1 NO IMPACT See Note)

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

SCHOOLS: Provides that each public school board is to install exterior master key boxes to allow for rapid entry, response, and rescue by law enforcement and first responders during a school crisis. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Caleb KleinpeterRepublican

TAX/TAXATION: Provides relative to authorized changes of address by the Department of Revenue. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT SG EX See Note)

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE: Provides for proof of insurance of transportation network companies involved in an accident. (8/1/26)

Sam JenkinsDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Melissa Frost and David Atwood on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of The Melissa & David Show on KRRV-FM in Alexandria

Mike JohnsonRepublican

CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study current practices regarding the recall of civil bench warrants and the notification process in judgment debtor proceedings

Rodney LyonsDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 8, 2026, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the state capitol

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 13, 2026, as Knock Knock Children's Museum Day at the state capitol

Mandie LandryDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Myrtle V. Willis on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday

C. Denise MarcelleDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 8, 2026, as Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Awareness Day in Louisiana

R. Dewith CarrierRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates November 16, 2026, as Sanfilippo Syndrome Awareness Day in Louisiana

Kimberly Landry CoatesRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Leotha "Leo" Bolden

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 1, 2026, as Tulane Day at the capitol and recognizes Tulane University for its vital contributions to the state of Louisiana

Beth Anne BillingsRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

Jr. BayhamRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Allyce Trapp Alexander

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the "LIFTOff Louisiana" team for their role 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

Jessica DomangueRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates the month of April as Landscape Architecture Month and April first as Professional Landscape Architecture Day in Louisiana

Barbara Reich FreibergRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Roger D. Boudreaux

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 1, 2026, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol

Jr. IllgRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Allyce Trapp Alexander

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 30, 2026, as Ellevate Louisiana Day at the state capitol

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the legacy of Louis Westerfield

Sylvia Elaine TaylorDemocrat

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

IV BeaullieuRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Kathleen "Kay" Gibbons Favrot

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Olga Bandi Riegel

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

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

Rhonda Gaye ButlerRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Women of the Storm on the occasion of its twentieth anniversary

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

HEALTH/CHILDREN: Urges and requests the state Department of Education and local public school governing authorities to report to the House Committee on Health and Welfare relative to accommodating students with seizure disorders

Dustin MillerDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes March 31, 2026, as Southern University Day at the Capitol

Barbara CarpenterDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Sophia Patout and Layla Porter on winning the Future Farmers of America building communities national championship award for their Coastal Restoration Heroes program

Joseph A. OrgeronRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bridget A. Dinvaut for her outstanding career in criminal justice

Sylvia Elaine TaylorDemocrat

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

Jr. BayhamRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Northside High School boys basketball team on their run to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Division II Select state championship game

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Elizabeth Kimball Lewis on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday

Jeremy LaCombeRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Tyler Marie Grezaffi

Jeremy LaCombeRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Designates Jeanerette as the French Bread Capital of Louisiana

Marcus Anthony BryantDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of former Northwestern State University football coach Sam Goodwin

Jeremy LaCombeRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the legacy of Shreveport native Johnnie Cochran, Jr.

Joy WaltersDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of ShaMonica Michelle Bryant Huggins

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Michael B. Jordan for receiving the 2026 Academy Award for best actor and celebrates his Louisiana roots

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Mark Johnson on his inauguration as president of Louisiana Christian University and commemorates 120 years of the university's academic excellence, faith, and service

Mike JohnsonRepublican

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

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Shreveport native Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, for his many achievements

Joy WaltersDemocrat