Bills & Legislation

HEALTH CARE: Creates a task force to study the feasibility of forming an independent review board to assist cancer patients and healthcare providers with prior authorization processes that do not comply with the Cancer Patient's Right to Prompt Coverage Act.

Kirk TalbotRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: To commend and congratulate Loren Sullivan, Verbon Muhammad, Sydney Cuillier, Ashley Lovelace, and Erich White, know as "The Dream Team", on earning an Emmy Award.

Regina BarrowDemocrat

RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Recognizes the growing retirement security crisis, highlights its contributing factors, and urges efforts to improve retirement security for all citizens.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to provide information to the legislature on child firearm deaths and Child Access Prevention laws.

Beth MizellRepublican

TRAFFIC: To direct the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a study and report on road hazards on state highways and their impact on Louisiana residents.

Regina BarrowDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends DJ Daniel and his family for their strength and perseverance.

Brach Jerad MyersRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: To commend the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary.

Jeremy StineRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Randolph "Randy" Edwards and the YouthCUE for their service with youth choral music and church music ministry.

Thomas A. PresslyRepublican

HOMELAND SECURITY: Requests the Select Committee on Homeland Security to investigate the recent power outage initiated by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator in southeastern La.

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

SEAFOOD: Urges and requests the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to ban imported seafood until proper testing and inspections can be performed

Timothy P. KernerRepublican

HEALTH CARE: Memorializes the United States Congress to take action relative to the use of artificial intelligence in health care

Jeremy LaCombeRepublican

HEALTH CARE: Requests that the Louisiana Department of Health provide information and resources on immunization-preventable diseases and to improve access to immunization services in rural and low-income communities across this state

Rodney LyonsDemocrat

HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study Geaux Pass toll functions, accessibility to the public, potential improvements to Geaux Pass customer service, causes for the delay in the commencement of Geaux Pass for the Belle Chasse bridge project, and recommend improvements for future projects

Jacob BraudRepublican

EARLY CHILDHOOD: Requests the legislative auditor to perform an audit or evaluation of services and supports provided to recipients of financial assistance through the Child Care Assistance Program

Barbara Reich FreibergRepublican

MOTOR VEHICLES: Urges and requests the office of motor vehicles and the Louisiana State Police to study methods of enforcing out-of-state vehicle insurance compliance

Jacob BraudRepublican

HUMAN REMAINS: Memorializes the United States Congress to create penalties for improperly mailing cremated human remains

Adrian FisherDemocrat

WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Urges and requests the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to restore the authority for the general health of Cocodrie Lake to the Cocodrie Lake Game and Fish Commission

Rhonda Gaye ButlerRepublican

MEDICAID: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to coordinate with stakeholders to develop a healthcare plan for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Michael Charles EcholsRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Valena Purvis Lane on a lifetime of achievements in education, the humanities, and community activism

Rashid Armand YoungDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Reverend King John Taylor for preaching the Gospel and singing quartet music for more than five decades

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Isidore Newman School speech and debate team on winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Speech League State Tournament

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Sidney H. Cates, III

Jason Hughes

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Bruce Patrick Donnelly

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Clancy DuBos on the occasion of his retirement after five decades in journalism

Stephanie HilfertyRepublican

INSURANCE: Memorializes Congress to establish federal disaster insurance

Matthew Willard

HOUSE/RULES: Provides for the additional information required for consideration of appropriations bills

Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu IVRepublican

TRANSPORTATION: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of installing more safety measures and implementing new infrastructure on certain portions of Louisiana Highway 182

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

INSURANCE/HEALTH: Requests the Department of Insurance to study and issue a report relative to the impact of health insurance coverage mandates on the cost of health insurance

Michael "Gabe" FirmentRepublican

TAX/INSURANCE PREMIUM: Creates a study group to examine and make policy recommendations regarding insurance premium taxes and associated credits and exemptions

Chance Keith HenryRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends DJ Daniel for his strength and resilience in achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a police officer and recognizes his family members for their unwavering support and dedication

Dustin MillerDemocrat

HOSPITALS: Provides for a hospital stabilization formula (EN +$648,232,241 SD RV See Note)

Jack McFarlandRepublican

ATHLETICS: Requests the Louisiana High School Athletic Association to refrain from hosting games during Easter weekend

Daryl Andrew DeshotelRepublican

COASTAL RESOURCES: Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2026, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board

Brett F. GeymannRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates Homer High School on the occasion of the institution's one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary

Rashid Armand YoungDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Diane Nolten on the occasion of her retirement

Dennis Bamburg Jr.Republican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Joseph Abraham Benjamin, Jr.

Daryl Andrew DeshotelRepublican

PHARMACIES: Urges the attorney general and the Louisiana Department of Insurance to investigate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for potential violations of law and to urge and request the legislature to pass legislation prohibiting PBMs from owning or having a financial interest in pharmacies in this state

Dustin MillerDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Pamela Hammond

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

ELECTED OFFICIALS: Requests the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs to study the salary structure of all state and local elected officials and university administrators

John R. Illg Jr.Republican

INSURANCE/GROUP: Urge and request the Office of Group Benefits to study the merits of expanding eligibility for participation in its programs to include more political subdivisions and whether that expansion would have a beneficial effect on rates for all members and employers

Joe Stagni

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: Creates a study committee to research office space for members of the House of Representatives

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates July 25-27, 2025, as Notre Dame Catholic High School All-Class Reunion 2025 Weekend in Shreveport and commends the school on the occasion of its sixty-seventh anniversary

Tammy T. PhelpsDemocrat

HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of installing flashing warning signals at certain intersections along United States Highway 61

Sylvia Elaine TaylorDemocrat

COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Provides for a study of court reporter per-page transcription rates in Louisiana and a study of digital court reporting as an alternative to traditional reporting

Nicholas MuscarelloRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana Krewe FC for its outstanding contributions to professional soccer in Louisiana

Annie SpellRepublican

VETERANS: Authorizes the Special Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs to study and determine any needed revisions to the laws establishing the Veteran Court Program Treatment Act and the Post-Conviction Veterans Mentor Program

Raymond J. CrewsRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Catholic High School of New Iberia Panthers football team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2024 Division III Select championship

Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu IVRepublican