Bills & Legislation

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Broussard Mayor Ray Bourque, Jr., on his appointment as president of the Louisiana Municipal Association for the 2025-2026 term

Josh CarlsonRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Pastor Cleonies Odom, Sr.

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Creates a subcommittee of the House of Representatives to study artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cryptocurrency

Mark Wright

EDUCATION: Requests the state Department of Education, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Board of Regents, and postsecondary education management boards to promote artificial intelligence education for students and to encourage professional development relative to artificial intelligence for faculty and staff

Josh CarlsonRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Revolt1811 Museum on the institution's contributions to public education, tourism, and chronicling African American history in Louisiana

Sylvia Elaine TaylorDemocrat

FUNDS/FUNDING: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the application of state monies to the unfunded accrued liability of the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)

Julie Emerson

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Reverend NaJee Johnson

Joy WaltersDemocrat

WATER/DRINKING WATER: Creates the Clean Water Task Force to study the public water system in Shreveport

Joy WaltersDemocrat

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

Stephanie HilfertyRepublican

BUILDING CODES: Requests the Louisiana State Licensing Board of Contractors and the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council to study and report to the legislature information and recommendations regarding adoption of the fortified roof building standards into the building codes for the coastal zone

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

CIVIL SERVICE: Constitutional amendment to provide for persons in the unclassified service and for appointment of persons on the State Civil Service Commission. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))

John C. "Jay" MorrisRepublican

LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: Resolves that a committee be appointed to act with a similar house committee to notify the governor that the legislature has convened and organized and is prepared to receive his communications.

Regina BarrowDemocrat

LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: Resolves that a committee be appointed to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened and organized and is prepared to transact business.

Regina BarrowDemocrat

LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: Invites the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1 p.m.

Regina BarrowDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of the Honorable Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the House

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Derek Scott

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

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

Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu IVRepublican

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

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

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

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Lana Grace Overton on being selected "Student of the Year" at Denham Springs High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Brogan Murphy Cormier on being selected "Student of the Year" at French Settlement High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of George Douglas "Dr. Doug" Brandon, DVM.

Mike ReeseRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as Funeral Directors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and recognizes the National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day.

Beth MizellRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of David Arnold Trusty on the occasion of his passing.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Barbara Vastine Hughes.

Franklin J. FoilRepublican

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

Valarie HodgesRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Collin Phillip Sprouse on being selected "Student of the Year" at Walker High School in Livingston Parish.

Valarie HodgesRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Dorothy Prevost, the last living matriarch of the 1960 New Orleans public school desegregation movement

Alonzo L. KnoxDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes March 17, 2026, as Nurse Practitioner Day at the state capitol

Dustin MillerDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends The Krewe of Eve on the occasion of its fortieth anniversary

Kim CarverRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association on the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary

Jerome ZeringueRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Drew Brees for being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 11, 2026, as Funeral Directors Day at the capitol, recognizes National Funeral Directors and Morticians Day, and commends the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association

Neil RiserRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Charles James "Charlie" Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA

Michael Robert Bayham Jr.Republican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Bernard LaFayette, Jr.

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Lambda Omega Chapter, on the occasion of its one hundred eighteenth Founders' Day and seventy-first Charter Day

Ed Larvadain IIIDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 17, 2026, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the state capitol

Terry Landry Jr.Democrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard and his law enforcement team for their work in stopping child predators

Kellee Hennessy DickersonRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association Day at the state capitol and commends the members of the association

Rhonda Gaye ButlerRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Colonel Joseph Musacchia, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the United States Air Force

Charles OwenRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 16, 2026, as Opportunity in Action Day at the capitol

Ed Larvadain IIIDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 14, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, Day at the capitol

Barbara CarpenterDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends James C. Walsh on being named 2026 Hibernian of the Year in Louisiana

Peter F. Egan Sr.Republican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Sharon K. Fontenot

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Chris Hansen and TruBlu Crew for helping the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office fight crime in Louisiana

Kellee Hennessy DickersonRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Shirley Wills, the first African American woman elected to the Caddo Parish Police Jury, for her exemplary leadership and service to Caddo Parish

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Wanda Theresa Anderson Davis for her professional accomplishments

Sylvia Elaine TaylorDemocrat