This bill designates Monday, May 4, 2026, as Disability Awareness Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to honor individuals with disabilities. The resolution acknowledges the contributions of people with disabilities and recognizes various organizations that advocate for accessibility and inclusion. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal recognition within the state legislature.
This bill designates Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as Literacy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to highlight the importance of reading skills. It also formally recognizes The Center for Literacy & Learning for its thirty-three years of work in improving education and literacy across the state. The resolution does not change laws or allocate money but serves as an official acknowledgment of the organization's contributions and recent progress in student reading scores.
This bill designates Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Louisiana Renewable Energy Day at the state Capitol. It serves as a symbolic recognition of the state's growing renewable energy sector and its potential for economic growth and job creation. The resolution does not alter any laws or funding but simply acknowledges the importance of solar, wind, and other clean energy sources to Louisiana's future.
Senate Resolution 101 formally commends Judge Alvin Batiste Jr. for his retirement from the Eighteenth Judicial District Court in Louisiana. The resolution recognizes his 23 years of service, including his role as Chief Judge and his leadership of the Iberville Parish Drug Court. It highlights his educational background, military service, and community contributions as part of the official record. This bill is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no impact on laws, budgets, or public policy.
This bill designates May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in Louisiana. The resolution aims to increase public knowledge about ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects muscle control and impacts both civilians and military veterans. By officially recognizing this month, the legislature intends to highlight the challenges faced by patients and their families while supporting ongoing research efforts. The measure is non-binding and serves primarily as a symbolic gesture to draw attention to the disease rather than implementing new laws or funding.
This bill designates Wednesday, April 29, 2026, as Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. It directly honors the Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association and its partner, Project Vanguard, by recognizing their work in creating jobs and supporting renewable energy projects in the state. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but serves as a formal commendation to highlight the contributions of these organizations to Louisiana's energy sector.
This bill establishes a temporary task force to study payable-on-death and transfer-on-death financial accounts in Louisiana and recommend any necessary legal changes. The group will examine specific issues such as how these accounts interact with inheritance laws, creditor claims, and protections for banks, while also considering the rights of spouses and heirs. Composed of private attorneys, industry representatives, and legal institute members, the task force must meet starting in October 2026 and submit its final report by March 2027. The bill aims to reduce current legal uncertainties surrounding these accounts by proposing clear statutory revisions based on the committee's findings.
This bill modernizes Louisiana's high school career and technical education system by creating a structured pathway that leads to a new "Career Diploma." It directly affects K-12 students, educators, and employers by establishing a four-stage developmental framework that begins in seventh grade and ensures every student has access to these programs regardless of their location. Key provisions include the creation of a membership collaborative to oversee the program, the requirement for individualized career plans for students, and the guarantee that credits earned through these pathways will be accepted by all Louisiana postsecondary institutions. The legislation also introduces new roles such as qualified career coaches and sets standards for work-based learning to better align education with current industry needs.
This bill requires hospitals in Louisiana that lease their main campus from a real estate investment trust to disclose specific lease agreements to the state health department. Hospitals must submit all related documents, including master leases and subleases, both when renewing their annual license and within 14 days of entering into a new lease agreement. The state health department will make these documents public records and publish an annual report listing all hospitals with such leases, along with their complaint histories and any changes in complaints before and after the lease took effect. The first public report under this requirement will be available on July 1, 2027.
SB 350 changes the name of the Louisiana Soybean Association to the Louisiana Soybean Cotton and Grain Association in Louisiana law. This bill amends a statute (R.S. 3:3552(A)) that establishes the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board, updating the reference to the correct name of the organization that nominates soybean producers for board appointments. The bill does not create new policies or funding; it only corrects the statutory reference to match the organization's current name. This is a technical, procedural update affecting how the law references the association.
This legislative resolution formally commends Baron Baker, a seventeen-year-old weightlifter from Louisiana, for his achievements in competitive weightlifting. The document highlights his recent success at the 2026 VIRUS Weightlifting Series, where he set American records despite facing significant travel challenges, and notes his upcoming participation in the Youth World Championship. By adopting this resolution, the Louisiana House of Representatives acknowledges his athletic accomplishments and character without imposing any new laws or policies.
This bill designates Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as Ascension Parish Day at the Louisiana state capitol to honor the parish's history and economic contributions. The resolution recognizes the community's collaborative spirit and achievements in business, education, and public service. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of the partnership between the parish and the state government rather than changing any laws or policies.
