Bills & Legislation

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 15, 2026, as Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association Day at the state capitol

Dustin MillerDemocrat

PROPERTY: Authorizes and requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study provisions regarding transfer of property

Nicholas MuscarelloRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in Louisiana

Joy WaltersDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Louisiana and commends American Bikers Active Towards Education of Louisiana, Inc., and New Orleans StreetHogs Motorcycle Club

Ken BrassDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Designates April 21, 2026, as Renewable Energy Day at the state capitol

Joseph A. OrgeronRepublican

ATHLETICS: Commends Flau'jae Johnson for her outstanding achievements in athletics, academics, leadership, and community service at Louisiana State University

Rodney LyonsDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Ray Helen Lawrence

Edmond JordanDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William "Billy" Henry D'Aquilla

Jeremy LaCombeRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the St. Louis Catholic High School boys soccer team upon winning the Division III state championship

Brett F. GeymannRepublican

STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP: Requests the Board of Regents, in coordination with Louisiana Works, the state Department of Education, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, and the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center, to study the effectiveness, use, and workforce outcomes of the M.J. Foster Promise Program and the TOPS-Tech award

Christopher TurnerRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport Caddo/Bossier Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program on forty-six years of service to children and designates May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day in Louisiana

Joy WaltersDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes April 21, 2026, as Wholesalers Day at the state capitol

Cameron HenryRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Mable Harris Thomas on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday

Candace N. NewellDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana

Josh CarlsonRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Emma Renee Bonin on being named the 2026-2027 St. Francis Regis Church 30th Étouffée Festival Queen

Chad Michael BoyerRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 22, 2026, as Counseling Day at the Capitol

Annie SpellRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana State University at Shreveport on the success of its athletic program

Michael MelerineRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana State University at Shreveport on its contributions to the state of Louisiana

Michael MelerineRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 22, 2026, as LSU Day at the state capitol and commends the Louisiana State University System for its contributions to Louisiana

Dixon Wallace McMakinRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 21, 2026, as Junior League Day at the state capitol and commends the Junior League for its contributions to Louisiana

Vanessa Caston LaFleurDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Paul Coreil on the occasion of his retirement as chancellor of Louisiana State University at Alexandria

Mike JohnsonRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Hearts of Hope Children's Advocacy Center for its work in support of young victims of abuse and trafficking

Dustin MillerDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Kathy Taylor on the occasion of her retirement from Windsor Village Houston

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Baron Baker for his achievements in competitive weightlifting

Kellee Hennessy DickersonRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on the occasion of its seventy-fifth anniversary

Annie SpellRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of James David "Cowboy" Robertson

Michael "Gabe" FirmentRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 27, 2026, as Louisiana Young Heroes Day at the state capitol and commends the Louisiana Public Broadcasting 2026 Louisiana Young Heroes

Barbara Reich FreibergRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer of Coral Springs, Florida

Joy WaltersDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Clarence Durham, the last living LaSalle Parish World War II veteran

Michael "Gabe" FirmentRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Italian Festival Royal Court on the occasion of the 2026 Italian Festival

Nicholas MuscarelloRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Heaven Riley Breaux for being named Miss Louisiana Teen USA

Candace N. NewellDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 15, 2026, as HIV and Hepatitis C Education, Prevention, and Treatment Awareness Day at the state capitol

Joy WaltersDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 13, 2026, as Social Work Day at the state capitol

Annie SpellRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the members of the 2026 Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival Royal Court on the occasion of the festival's eighteenth anniversary

Nicholas MuscarelloRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 15, 2026, as Child Care Association of Louisiana Day at the state capitol

Vanessa Caston LaFleurDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Teach For America for its efforts to improve educational outcomes for students in Louisiana and throughout the United States

Barbara Reich FreibergRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 14, 2026, as Acadiana's Red and White Day at the state capitol

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 15, 2026, as AARP Louisiana's 11th Annual Family Caregiver Day at the state capitol

Stephanie HilfertyRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends Film Louisiana and designates April 15, 2026, as Film Louisiana Day at the state capitol

Emily ChenevertRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the John Curtis Christian School girls basketball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Division I Select state championship

Jr. IllgRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the John Curtis Christian School boys basketball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Division I Select state championship

Jr. IllgRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Colette Hirstius on being named president of Shell USA

Shaun Raphael MenaDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Robert E. Smith Lupo for his service to Lakeview and the city of New Orleans

Stephanie HilfertyRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Charles Emile "Peppi" Bruneau, Jr., for his decades of service as a Louisiana legislator and Lakeview civic leader

Stephanie HilfertyRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Al Petrie for his service to the Lakeview Civic Improvement Association

Stephanie HilfertyRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Todd Wallace for his leadership during the recovery and revitalization of the Lakeview community in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina

Stephanie HilfertyRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Martin Landrieu for his service to the Lakeview community in New Orleans

Stephanie HilfertyRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Guy Williams, president of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, for his assistance to the Lakeview community in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina

Stephanie HilfertyRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Freddy Yoder for more than thirty years of service with the Lakeview Civic Improvement Association in New Orleans

Stephanie HilfertyRepublican