Bills & Legislation

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Caleb Jayden Wilson

Joe Stagni

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Aurelio Martínez

Shaun Raphael MenaDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bishop Tyrone G. Jefferson, Jr., on the occasion of his thirtieth pastoral anniversary

Candace N. NewellDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association for its "Plants Make a Difference" campaign

Troy D. Romero

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the Geaux Far Louisiana Coalition and designates April 15, 2025, as Geaux Far Day at the state capitol

Dustin MillerDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 16, 2025, as Zeta Phi Beta Day at the state capitol

Barbara CarpenterDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 16, 2025, as AARP Louisiana Caregiver Day at the state capitol

Paula Davis

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the 2025 Sicilian Festival Royal Court

Nicholas MuscarelloRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Pastor Damian J. Brown

Rodney LyonsDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends Southern University on the occasion of its one hundred forty-fifth anniversary and designates April 22, 2025, as Southern University Day at the state capitol

Barbara CarpenterDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 22, 2025, as Funeral Director Day at the state capitol

Neil RiserRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes the America250--Louisiana celebrations on April 18-19, 2025, and commemorates the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the start of the American Revolution

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Jack and Jill of America, Inc., on its dedication to stimulating the growth, development, and quality of life of children

Vanessa Caston LaFleurDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the Geaux Far Louisiana Coalition and designates Tuesday, April 15, 2025, as Geaux Far Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Patrick McMathRepublican

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

Valarie HodgesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Michael J. Kober on being selected "Student of the Year" at Albany High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 16, 2025, as AARP Louisiana's 10th Annual Caregiver Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Kirk TalbotRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Louisiana Funeral Directors Association Day at the capitol.

Patrick ConnickRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Monday, April 14, 2025, as Better Together-Children's Advocacy Centers and Court Appointed Special Advocate Day in Louisiana.

Beth MizellRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Rhett Joseph Pitarro on being selected "Student of the Year" at Walker High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Mary Sunshine Hebert McCowan on the occasion of her passing.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Marquerite Gay May Town.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Joan Hatcher McCaskill on the occasion of her passing.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Dorothy McGehee Miller on the occasion of her passing.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Asia Cox on being selected "Student of the Year" at Springfield High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Alexander David Townley Aucoin on being selected "Student of the Year" at Doyle High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Mackenzie Elizabeth Hutson on being selected "Student of the Year" at Maurepas High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Edward Queen on being selected "Student of the Year" at Holden High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Mr. Charles Vincent Baglio Jr.

William "Bill" Wheat Jr.Republican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Mason Daniel Hill on being selected "Student of the Year" at French Settlement High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Grant Randall Pendergraft on being selected "Student of the Year" at Denham Springs High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Arch-Bishop/Dr. Joyce Turner Keller for her twenty-four years of commitment to combating HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination.

Regina BarrowDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and recognizes the vital contributions of Tulane University of Louisiana to the state of Louisiana.

Royce DuplessisDemocrat

TOPS: Revises initial academic eligibility requirements for a TOPS-Tech award (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Ken BrassDemocrat

TEACHERS RETIREMENT: Requests a study of the reemployment of retired members of TRSL in positions eligible for TRSL membership and alternative retiree reemployment options.

Edward J. PriceDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Mother May E. DuPree for her contributions to gospel ministry

Joy WaltersDemocrat

SEAFOOD: Provides for reporting, data collection, and information sharing related to domestic and imported seafood (OR INCREASE SD RV See Note)

Timothy P. KernerRepublican

TOPS: Authorizes students who qualify for a TOPS award but graduate from an out-of-state college to apply unused award amounts to medical or dental school in Louisiana and requires repayment unless certain conditions are met (EG +$367,110 GF EX See Note)

Stephanie H. BeraultRepublican

DRUGS: Provides relative to kratom (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note)

Chad Michael BoyerRepublican

POLITICAL PARTIES: Provides for membership of the executive committee of a recognized political party in East Baton Rouge Parish

Dixon Wallace McMakinRepublican

INDIGENT DEFENSE: Creates a task force to study funding mechanisms for the office of the state public defender

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Jefferson Davis Parish to determine whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells may be permitted within the parish

Troy D. Romero

TAX/EXCISE: Imposes an excise tax on proceeds from geologic storage of carbon dioxide (OR INCREASE GF RV See Note)

Robby CarterDemocrat

TAX/INCOME TAX: Reduces the rate of the tax levied on the net income of individuals and increases the amount of the standard deduction for all filers (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)

John E. WybleRepublican

APPROPRIATIONS/JUDGMENT: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit entitled DeRoche v DOTD et al.

Mike JohnsonRepublican

TAX CREDITS: Repeals the earned income tax credit (OR +$64,600,000 GF RV See Note)

Roger William Wilder IIIRepublican

TAX/GAMING: Increases the state tax levied on certain gaming and dedicates the proceeds of the tax for certain purposes

Edmond JordanDemocrat