Bills & Legislation

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

III LarvadainDemocrat

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of D'Orsay Deavenport Bryant, Jr., M.D.

Barbara CarpenterDemocrat

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

Kellee Hennessy DickersonRepublican

WATER/RESOURCES: Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy to study industrial use of water from Caddo Lake

Danny McCormickRepublican

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

Phillip DeVillierRepublican

LAW ENFORCEMENT: To demand the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and all appropriate federal agencies to immediately release to the public all records, investigative files, correspondence, agreements, and related materials concerning Jeffrey Epstein and any co-conspirators, facilitators, and affiliated individuals

Jr. GreenDemocrat

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

Kellee Hennessy DickersonRepublican

TOPS: Directs the Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, and Louisiana Economic Development to study the state's return on investment with respect to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students in collaboration with the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center

Christopher TurnerRepublican

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

Barbara CarpenterDemocrat

ELECTIONS: Memorializes the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to pass the SAVE America Act

John E. WybleRepublican

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Reverend Dr. William J. Shaw

Joy WaltersDemocrat

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

TAX/INCOME-CREDIT: Creates a legislative subcommittee to study the potential establishment of a state income tax credit for certain water utility customers (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Mark WrightRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Ferriday High School boys basketball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Division IV Non-Select state championship

C. Travis JohnsonDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Hannuh Ray of Livingston, Louisiana, on being named 2026 National Little Miss International Girl Queen

Shane MackRepublican

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 8, 2026, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, Day at the state capitol

Alonzo L. KnoxDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Ben's Ford Christian School girls basketball team on winning the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools 2026 Class 3A state championship

John E. WybleRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commemorating the Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival on the occasion of its twenty-fourth anniversary and its role in elevating Black excellence in film

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louisiana Tech University Lady Techsters on winning the 2025-2026 Conference USA Women's Basketball regular season championship

Charles OwenRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of New Hope Baptist Church

Candace N. NewellDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Father Anthony M. Bozeman, SSJ, on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of his ordination as a priest in the Society of St. Joseph

Ed MurrayDemocrat

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

Kim CarverRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Denham Springs High School Robotics Team on winning the FIRST Robotics Pikes Peak Regional Competition

III WilderRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Rosepine High School Lady Eagles basketball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2026 Division III Select state championship

Charles OwenRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Most Reverend James F. Checchio on becoming the Fifteenth Archbishop of New Orleans

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Justin Wax for being named the 2026 Principal of the Year in Louisiana

III WilderRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Youth Legislature of Louisiana and recognizes its contributions to middle school students

Chasity MartinezDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 8, 2026, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Day at the state capitol

Joy WaltersDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Noreen Little on the occasion of her election as national president of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated

Barbara CarpenterDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 13, 2026, as My Sister's Keeper Day at the state capitol

Ken BrassDemocrat

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Coca-Cola UNITED for its legacy, economic impact, and commitment to Louisiana and designates April 7, 2026, as Coca-Cola Day at the state capitol

Kellee Hennessy DickersonRepublican

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 Betty Davis King

Roy Daryl AdamsDemocrat

COASTAL RESOURCES: Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board

Ryan BourriaqueRepublican

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

Jr. BayhamRepublican

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

Jr. BayhamRepublican

JUVENILES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Justice to issue a report on juveniles who are subject to electronic monitoring conditions

Mandie LandryDemocrat

SUCCESSIONS: Authorizes the La. State Law Institute to study intestate succession proceedings

Alonzo L. KnoxDemocrat

CORR FACILITIES/JAILS: Requests certain state and governmental entities to report on opioid abatement and treatment programs in correctional facilities, and to clarify guidance regarding available funding for such programs

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

LOCAL OFFICIALS: Requests the legislative auditor to conduct a study of compensation authorized for parish assessors and clerks of court (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Ken BrassDemocrat

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 14, 2026, as AKA Day at the state capitol

Vanessa Caston LaFleurDemocrat

FISHING: Amends Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules regarding red drum harvest

Joseph A. OrgeronRepublican

HIGHER ED/BD REGENTS: Requests the Board of Regents to conduct a study relative to the funding structure for public postsecondary education institutions

Tehmi Jahi ChassionDemocrat

HIGHER EDUCATION: Memorializes congress to include physical therapy as a professional degree program for purposes of borrowing limits for students seeking federal aid for postsecondary education

Adrian FisherDemocrat

LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: Provides relative to legislative sessions

Jr. GreenDemocrat

SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES: Requests that the Department of Children and Family Services, in consultation with the state Department of Education, study the implementation of online training requirements for school employees relative to reporting child abuse

Aimee Adatto FreemanDemocrat

FUNDS/FUNDING: Memorializes Congress to grant an extension of time for expending American Rescue Plan Act funds in order to complete various critical infrastructure projects around the state that are integral to the health and safety of Louisiana's population (OR SEE FISC NOTE FF EX)

Jerome ZeringueRepublican

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Emile Myers on the success of his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser"

Annie SpellRepublican