This bill designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 11 in Slidell, St. Tammany Parish (between Carollo Drive and Kostmayer Avenue) as the "Dan DeBlanc American Hero Highway." It requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this designation, but only if local or private funds cover the costs - up to $2,250 per sign - for materials and installation. The bill directly affects the local community through signage and funding requirements, with no broader policy changes or financial obligations for the state. It is a commemorative measure with no substantive legislative impact beyond naming a highway corridor.
HB 336 establishes new rules for inmates seeking post-conviction relief after federal habeas corpus proceedings are stayed to allow exhaustion of state remedies. It requires petitioners to submit unexhausted claims to Louisiana state district courts within 30 days, proving they had good cause for not raising the claim earlier, that the claim isn't frivolous, and they avoided delaying tactics. Applications failing to meet these requirements face automatic dismissal. The bill mandates expedited review by state courts and prioritized handling by the Louisiana Supreme Court for these claims.
HB 842 amends Louisiana's Election Code to clarify administrative procedures for election officials. It specifies that state and parish governments share payment responsibilities for registrars, chief deputy registrars, and confidential assistants (state portion paid by the secretary of state, parish portion by local authorities). The bill also strengthens restrictions on political activities for unclassified election staff and establishes procedures for handling allegations against registrars, requiring hearings within 30 days of allegations. These changes primarily affect parish election officials and the processes governing their operations.
HB 358 is a procedural bill that designates a specific 1.5-mile segment of Louisiana Highway 433 in Slidell (from Vaultz Road to Pinehurst Boulevard) as the "Charles R. Bordelon, Sr. Memorial Highway." It requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage at a designated location, funded by local/private contributions covering costs up to $750 per sign. The bill has no policy impact beyond this ceremonial naming and affects no specific individuals or entities beyond the highway corridor. As a commemorative resolution, it does not alter laws or allocate state funds.
This bill (HB 716) renames the Chalmette Ferry terminal in St. Bernard Parish as the "Michael C. Ginart, Jr. Ferry Terminal" to honor the late Michael C. Ginart, Jr. It directly affects the ferry terminal itself and the public using this transportation link between Chalmette and New Orleans. The key provision requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to coordinate with the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority to install appropriate signage reflecting the new name. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new policies or alter transportation services.
HB 428 creates a specialty license plate titled "Louisiana State University Baseball National Champions 2025" for Louisiana vehicle owners. It requires a minimum of 1,000 applicants before issuance, with a $25 annual fee per plate. The fee structure allocates $24 to LSU for academic or financial need-based scholarships (after deducting $1 for administrative costs), while applicants consent to share their name, address, and birth date with LSU via the application process. This procedural bill, pending enactment, directly affects Louisiana residents who apply for the plate and benefits LSU's scholarship programs.
This bill designates a specific segment of Louisiana Highway 977 in Pointe Coupee Parish as "The Falcons Band Highway" to commemorate the Falcons Band. It requires the state transportation department to install signage only if local or private funds cover the costs (up to $750 per sign for materials and installation), with no state funding obligation. The measure directly affects Pointe Coupee Parish residents and the Falcons Band through the highway naming and signage. It is a symbolic, non-substantive bill with no policy changes beyond the commemorative designation.
SB 19 changes the name and design of a specialty license plate for Louisiana state retirees. The bill creates a new "State Employee Retired RSEA" plate, requiring at least 1,000 applicants before issuance. It adds a $25 fee for the plate, with all revenue annually sent directly to the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System to reduce the state's unfunded liability. This affects state retirees who choose to purchase the plate, with no changes to retirement benefits or eligibility.
This bill designates the entire length of Interstate 49 in Louisiana (from its intersection with I-10 in Lafayette Parish northward) as the "Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway." It requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this designation only if local or private funds cover the department's actual costs for materials and installation, up to $2,250 per sign. The bill directly affects the highway corridor and its signage, with no financial burden on the state. It is a procedural naming measure with no substantive policy changes beyond the highway designation and signage cost rules.
HCR 110 is a concurrent resolution that declares maternal mortality a public health emergency in Louisiana and urges the state Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive review of the crisis. The bill directly affects healthcare providers, hospitals, managed care organizations, and community groups by requesting they collaborate to evaluate barriers to care, such as geographic disparities and workforce shortages. Key provisions ask for an analysis of why maternal deaths are occurring, including factors like delayed prenatal care and social determinants of health, with the goal of producing recommendations to improve outcomes and strengthen accountability. This measure is non-binding and does not create new laws, but rather directs state agencies to study the issue and propose a plan to reduce preventable deaths.
Senate Resolution 112 formally commends Chennault International Airport in Louisiana on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the airport's role as a national aviation hub that supports job creation, economic growth, and military training operations. It highlights the facility's contributions to workforce development and its evolution from a Strategic Air Command base into a center for maintenance and innovation. This measure serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the airport's achievements and does not alter any laws or policies.
This bill designates Monday, May 11, 2026, as Louisiana Arts Day to honor the state's cultural heritage and creative community. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a formal recognition of the arts' economic and social importance. The resolution highlights how artists contribute to tourism, job creation, and the preservation of Louisiana's unique traditions. By acknowledging these contributions, the measure aims to celebrate the individuals and organizations that sustain the state's vibrant cultural sector.
