Louisiana Bills

passed · Louisiana · House Apr 16, 2025

HR 20: CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House on the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph Miguez

HR 20 is a resolution that expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph Miguez. It acknowledges his life, business career, competitive shooting achievements, and family.

Beau Beaullieu (R) · 103 co-sponsors

passed · Louisiana · House Apr 16, 2025

HR 19: COMMENDATIONS: Commends Tulane University for its vital research and educational contributions to the state of Louisiana

This resolution commends Tulane University for its significant research, educational, and economic contributions to Louisiana. It acknowledges the university's role in various fields, its economic impact, and its efforts to support Louisiana students.

passed · Louisiana · House Apr 16, 2025

HR 17: COMMENDATIONS: Commends the organizers, volunteers, and royal court of the 2025 Italian Festival in Tickfaw, Louisiana

House Resolution 17 is a commemorative resolution that commends the organizers, volunteers, and royal court of the 2025 Italian Festival in Tickfaw, Louisiana. It recognizes their efforts in putting on the annual event and acknowledges the festival as an integral part of celebrating Italian-American culture and history in Louisiana.

passed · Louisiana · House Apr 16, 2025

HR 9: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 18, 2025, as Two Lights For Tomorrow Day at the state capitol and commemorates the historic alert by Paul Revere in 1775

HR 9 designates Friday, April 18, 2025, as "Two Lights For Tomorrow Day" at the state capitol. This resolution commemorates Paul Revere's historic alert in 1775, recognizing the 250th anniversary of events leading to the nation's founding.

passed · Louisiana · House Apr 16, 2025

HR 13: CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Aurelio Martínez

HR 13 is a resolution from the Louisiana House of Representatives expressing official condolences on the death of Aurelio Martínez. It honors his life as a musician, cultural ambassador for the Garifuna people, and former member of the National Congress of Honduras.

passed · Louisiana · House Apr 16, 2025

HR 12: COMMENDATIONS: Commends First Baptist Church Bernice on the occasion of its one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary

House Resolution 12 is a commemorative resolution that commends First Baptist Church Bernice on the occasion of its one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary. It formally recognizes the church's history of service and community impact in Bernice, Louisiana.

passed · Louisiana · House Apr 16, 2025

HR 6: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes April 16, 2025, as Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, Charter Schools Day at the state capitol

HR 6 is a resolution that formally recognizes Wednesday, April 16, 2025, as "Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, Charter Schools Day at the state capitol." This resolution acknowledges the contributions of charter schools to public education in Louisiana.

passed · Louisiana · House Apr 16, 2025

HR 1: COMMENDATIONS: Commends Patricia Lowrey-Dufour on her retirement as the senior legislative analyst for the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs with House Legislative Services

HR 1 is a resolution from the House of Representatives that commends Patricia Lowrey-Dufour upon her retirement. It recognizes her nearly four decades of service as the senior legislative analyst for the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs with House Legislative Services.

passed both · Louisiana · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SCR 1: LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: Invites the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

This bill (SCR 1) is a formal invitation for Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to address a joint session of the Louisiana legislature on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the House chamber. It does not create new laws or policies but schedules a ceremonial address for the governor to speak to both the House and Senate. The resolution directly affects the governor and the legislature by setting a specific time and location for this meeting.

passed · Louisiana · House Nov 20, 2024

HB 1: TAX/INCOME TAX: Provides for a flat rate for purposes of calculating income tax for individuals, estates, and trusts, increases the standard deduction, and modifies or repeals certain income tax deductions and credits (Item #5 and 6) (RE1 DECREASE GF RV See Note)

This bill proposes changing how individual income tax is calculated in Louisiana by switching to a flat tax rate and increasing the standard deduction for taxpayers. It also modifies or eliminates several existing tax deductions and credits, including those for research and development, historic structure rehabilitation, and motion picture production. Additionally, the legislation creates a new tax credit system for local inventory taxes paid by businesses, allowing them to offset state tax liabilities based on the amount of ad valorem taxes they pay to local governments. The bill specifically adjusts tax rates for single and married-filing-separately individuals while removing the automatic trigger that previously reduced tax rates when revenue targets were met.

passed · Louisiana · Senate Nov 18, 2024

SB 7: LEGISLATORS: Provides for legislative continuances and extensions of time for legislators and legislative employees. (Item #20) (gov sig)

SB 7 amends the state constitution to allow legislators and their employees to request time extensions for legislative duties. The bill specifically changes the text to permit continuances for the "House of Representatives" rather than a single representative and clarifies that these extensions apply "in" the context of the legislative process. These procedural adjustments enable lawmakers to manage their schedules more flexibly without altering the core functions of the legislature.

passed both · Louisiana · Senate Nov 6, 2024

SCR 1: LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: Invites the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 3:45 p.m.

This bill is a procedural resolution that formally invites Governor Jeff Landry to speak to a joint session of the Louisiana Legislature. It sets the event for Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 3:45 p.m., with both the House and Senate meeting together in the House chamber. The measure does not create new laws or policy changes but serves to organize the schedule for the governor's address.

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