Bills & Legislation

LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Urges and requests the city of Shreveport to create an interest-free loan program for active Transportation Security Administration agents at the Shreveport Regional Airport

Joy WaltersDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 30, 2026, as Ellevate Louisiana Day at the state capitol

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR: Directs the legislative auditor to conduct a comprehensive fiscal audit of all state and federal funds expended by the Board of Regents and certain boards of supervisors, colleges, and universities under its jurisdiction relative to certain executive budget metrics (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Josh CarlsonRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the legacy of Louis Westerfield

Sylvia Elaine TaylorDemocrat

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

IV BeaullieuRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Kathleen "Kay" Gibbons Favrot

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Olga Bandi Riegel

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Rosa Mae Briley Pitre on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday

Rhonda Gaye ButlerRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Women of the Storm on the occasion of its twentieth anniversary

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

HEALTH/CHILDREN: Urges and requests the state Department of Education and local public school governing authorities to report to the House Committee on Health and Welfare relative to accommodating students with seizure disorders

Dustin MillerDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes March 31, 2026, as Southern University Day at the Capitol

Barbara CarpenterDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Sophia Patout and Layla Porter on winning the Future Farmers of America building communities national championship award for their Coastal Restoration Heroes program

Joseph A. OrgeronRepublican

DOMESTIC ABUSE: Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study mandatory issuance of protective orders

Charles OwenRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bridget A. Dinvaut for her outstanding career in criminal justice

Sylvia Elaine TaylorDemocrat

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

Jr. BayhamRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Northside High School boys basketball team on their run to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Division II Select state championship game

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Elizabeth Kimball Lewis on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday

Jeremy LaCombeRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Tyler Marie Grezaffi

Jeremy LaCombeRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Designates Jeanerette as the French Bread Capital of Louisiana

Marcus Anthony BryantDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of former Northwestern State University football coach Sam Goodwin

Jeremy LaCombeRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the legacy of Shreveport native Johnnie Cochran, Jr.

Joy WaltersDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of ShaMonica Michelle Bryant Huggins

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Michael B. Jordan for receiving the 2026 Academy Award for best actor and celebrates his Louisiana roots

Joy WaltersDemocrat

HOMELAND SECURITY: Memorializes congress to fully fund the United States Department of Homeland Security

Jr. BayhamRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Mark Johnson on his inauguration as president of Louisiana Christian University and commemorates 120 years of the university's academic excellence, faith, and service

Mike JohnsonRepublican

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

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Shreveport native Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, for his many achievements

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends student parents pursuing higher education

C. Denise MarcelleDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Gordie White for his commitment to waterfowl conservation through Ducks Unlimited and the preservation of North America's wetlands and wildlife

IV BeaullieuRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 24, 2026, as Louisiana Athletic Trainers Day at the capitol and commends the members of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association

Christopher TurnerRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Jensen LeBlanc for being named a National Champion for Children's Miracle Network

Jeremy LaCombeRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Honors the life of former Xavier University of Louisiana President Dr. Norman C. Francis and designates February 18, 2026, as Norman Francis Day at the state capitol

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends decorated veteran and centenarian James "Jim" Bollich for his military service in the United States Army Air Corps on the occasion of Louisiana America 250

Jr. BayhamRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bishop J. Gregory Jones on the occasion of his fiftieth year in ministry

Joy WaltersDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College System Day at the capitol

Christopher TurnerRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 550 and St. Bernard Parish Government on the occasion of the annual Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony

Jr. BayhamRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 24, 2026, as Geaux Far Day at the capitol and commends Geaux Far Louisiana for its contributions to early childhood education

Troy Jude HebertRepublican

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

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Thrive Academy and Thrive Foundation for their commitment to expanding educational opportunities for students in Louisiana and designates March 23, 2026, as Thrive Day at the capitol

Mandie LandryDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates the week of March 23-27, 2026, as Louisiana Agriculture Week at the state capitol and in the state of Louisiana and commends the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders who participate in this initiative

Rhonda Gaye ButlerRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates the week of March 23 through 27, 2026, as Louisiana Agriculture Week at the state capitol and in the state of Louisiana and commends the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders who participate in this initiative

Rhonda Gaye ButlerRepublican

WATER/WELLS: Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy to study and evaluate water well drilling licensure requirements

Danny McCormickRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Pastor Aaron "AJ" Holloway on his installation as lead pastor of the Church of Pentecost in Ball, Louisiana

Mike JohnsonRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Malcolm "Coldblooded" Lee on being named Louisiana Outstanding Log Truck Driver of the Year

Christopher TurnerRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bishop Lonnie Weidner for his faithful ministry and leadership at the Church of Pentecost in Ball, Louisiana

Mike JohnsonRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends women for the critical role they play in the chemistry industry and other industries in Louisiana

Kellee Hennessy DickersonRepublican

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

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Joe and Ann Blackwell on the occasion of their seventieth wedding anniversary

Mike JohnsonRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 18, 2026, as Plaquemines Parish Day at the state capitol

Jacob BraudRepublican

CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and to restore the rights of privacy and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

Charles OwenRepublican