Bills & Legislation

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the House on the death of Roena Isabelle Wilford

Vanessa Caston LaFleurDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 23, 2025, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the state capitol

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Madison Francis Guidry on being crowned 2025 Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Queen

Chad Michael BoyerRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 24, 2025, as Junior League Day at the state capitol and commends the Junior League for its contributions to Louisiana

Vanessa Caston LaFleurDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Steve Harrison on his induction into the 2025 Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction

Troy D. Romero

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louisiana State University in Shreveport baseball team on its record start to the 2025 season

Michael MelerineRepublican

HONORARY DESIGNATIONS: Designates the town of Ball, Louisiana, as the Moon Pie Capital of Louisiana

Jason Brian DeWittRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Black Farmers and Growers Day at the state capitol

C. Travis JohnsonDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 2025 as National Social Work Month in Louisiana

Jessica DomangueRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week in Louisiana

Barbara CarpenterDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bryan Beam on the occasion of his retirement from service on the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

Ryan BourriaqueRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the victims of Hurricane Katrina on the twentieth anniversary of its landfall and designates August 29th as "Katrina Day"

Alonzo L. KnoxDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Thursday, May 1, 2025 as FFA Day at the state capitol and commends the state officers of the Louisiana FFA Association

Troy D. Romero

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: To designate Wednesday, April 23, 2025, as McNeese State University Day at the Capitol

Brett F. GeymannRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Wake Up Kajun Kountry with TJ and host Tony "TJ" Maggio on being awarded "Best Morning Show, Small Market" by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters

Nicholas MuscarelloRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Volkert, Inc., on the one hundredth anniversary of its founding

John R. Illg Jr.Republican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 9, 2025, as AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day and commends the AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport Caddo/Bossier/DeSoto Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program for forty-five years of service

Steven JacksonDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Steve Masters, director of LSU Baptist Collegiate Ministry, on the occasion of his retirement

Kim CarverRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Coca-Cola UNITED on its outstanding legacy, economic impact, and enduring commitment to the people and communities of Louisiana

Vanessa Caston LaFleurDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana State University at Eunice Assistant Professor of General Business and Department Chair of Business and Technology Nikki May on receiving the 2025 Louisiana State University Innovative Contributions to Online Learning Award

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana State University at Eunice Assistant Professor of Nursing Branesha Moore, recipient of the 2024 Elsevier Educator of the Year Award from the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Foundation

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana State University at Eunice Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach Jeff Willis on winning the inaugural 2025 Walter Hauck NJCAA Coaches Association President of the Year Award

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends John A. "Yank" Reis on the occasion of his one hundredth birthday

Christopher TurnerRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana State University at Alexandria on its contributions to central Louisiana and the state

Mike JohnsonRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana State University in Shreveport on its contributions to northwestern Louisiana and the state

Michael MelerineRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 23, 2025, as Plaquemines Parish Day at the state capitol

Jacob BraudRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Mark Shirley on the occasion of his retirement from Louisiana Sea Grant and the LSU AgCenter

Jerome ZeringueRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Casey Durand of Central Timber Services on being named the 2024 Outstanding Louisiana Logger by the Louisiana Forestry Association

Michael "Gabe" FirmentRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 23, 2025, as Louisiana Counseling Association Day at the state capitol and commends the members of the Louisiana Counseling Association

Annie SpellRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Sean Thomas Landry

Jeremy LaCombeRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends St. Edmund High School basketball coach Erica Zaunbrecher on being named 2025 District 5-1A Coach of the Year

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends John Kay for his sack race victory over Representative Dixon McMakin at the March 25, 2025, Louisiana State University vs. University of Louisiana at Lafayette baseball game

John R. Illg Jr.Republican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 23, 2025, as LSU Day at the legislature and commends Louisiana State University for its enduring contributions to the state

John R. Illg Jr.Republican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its seventy-fifth anniversary

Candace N. NewellDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Luther A. Burney on the occasion of his retirement

Julie Emerson

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 16, 2025, as Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day at the state capitol.

William "Bill" Wheat Jr.Republican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and recognizes Coach Hank Tierney and the Archbishop Shaw High School football team for winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2024 Division II Select state championship.

Patrick ConnickRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends and celebrates the Elmer Candy Corporation and recognizes Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as Elmer Chocolate Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

William "Bill" Wheat Jr.Republican

COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes the Louisiana Civil Code on its bicentennial anniversary.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Monday, April 21, 2025, as Light of Justice and Resilience Day in Louisiana.

Heather CloudRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the Louisiana Counseling Association and recognizes Wednesday, April 23, 2025, as Louisiana Counseling Association Day at the state capitol.

Larry Selders

CONDOLENCES: Extends deep and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Danielle Joy Raines on the occasion of her passing.

Royce DuplessisDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Designates Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Coca-Cola Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends Coca-Cola UNITED for its outstanding legacy, economic impact, and enduring commitment to the people and communities of Louisiana.

Regina BarrowDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the LSUE Assistant Professor of Nursing Braneshea Moore as the recipient of the 2024 Elsevier Educator of the Year by the Foundation of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing.

Bob HensgensRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends LSUE Assistant Professor Nikki May on being named the 2025 recipient of the "Innovative Contributions to Online Learning" award.

Bob HensgensRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 23, 2025, as Louisiana State University Day at the Legislature and commends LSU for its enduring contributions to the state of Louisiana.

Larry Selders

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 23, 2025, as McNeese State University Day at the capitol and commends McNeese State University for its recent successes and contributions to the state of Louisiana.

Jeremy StineRepublican