This bill amends the text of a resolution establishing the Young Republican Caucus within the Louisiana Legislature by changing the word "district" to "distinct" on the first page. The change is a minor textual correction intended to ensure the official title of the caucus is accurately reflected in the legislative record. As a procedural amendment to a commemorative resolution, the bill does not create new laws or alter existing policies but rather clarifies the formal name of the group. It directly affects the legislative body by updating the official documentation for this specific political organization.
This resolution requests that Louisiana's state retirement systems provide written reports to the House Committee on Retirement detailing their proxy voting results for the previous calendar year. The reports must be submitted by June 2025 and June 2026 and should include specific information on voting advice received from external firms and instances where the retirement system voted against a public company's board of directors on shareholder proposals. While the text expresses concerns about the influence of foreign-owned proxy advisory firms on investment outcomes, the resolution itself serves as a procedural step to increase transparency in how state pension funds cast votes on corporate matters.
This resolution asks the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to give high priority to teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use when creating new school rules. The request comes after a separate bill that would allow the state board to decide these training requirements instead of having them strictly mandated by law. While the resolution does not change laws itself, it urges the education board to ensure these life-saving skills remain a core part of the curriculum for public high school students. It also directs the board to allow input from citizens and advocacy groups during the rule-making process.
This bill designates the week of March 21 through 27, 2025, as "Louisiana Ag Week" at the state capitol in Louisiana. The resolution aims to highlight the importance of agriculture by encouraging schools and citizens to participate in related educational activities, such as planting gardens or visiting farms. It also seeks to showcase the various careers available in the agricultural industry and teach students about the economic impact of farming.
This bill requests a study of the land-based casino industry in New York. It aims to examine the sector's development during the late 1980s and early 1990s, correcting the historical timeframe in the legislative record. The resolution directs state officials to investigate this specific period of casino growth without proposing new laws or regulations.
This bill asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to make the lane spacing consistent at the Perkins Road intersection on LA-427. Currently, the road has uneven lane configurations on different sides of the median, which can cause traffic delays and safety issues. The resolution requests that the department adjust the design so that all lanes have the same amount of space between them to improve traffic flow. This is a non-binding request rather than a law that forces the department to take action.
This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to study traffic conditions on Louisiana Highway 21 between Bogalusa and the state line. The request specifically seeks recommendations for expanding this road to four lanes and adding a turning lane to improve safety and reduce congestion. If the study finds it feasible, the department must submit its findings to the state legislature by August 1, 2025. The proposal aims to provide better access to Interstate 12 and create an additional route for hurricane evacuations while addressing safety concerns near local schools.
This bill directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to conduct a study on the Private Works Act, a legal framework governing construction and repair projects. The legislation specifically adjusts the deadline for submitting the study's findings from November 15, 2024, to January 25, 2025. By extending this timeline, the bill ensures the Institute has additional time to analyze the current law before reporting its recommendations. The measure directly impacts the State Law Institute and does not alter existing regulations or affect private contractors immediately.
This bill establishes a new subcommittee within the Louisiana House Committee on Commerce to study the state's music industry and its economic impact. The group will review current incentive laws, hold public hearings with industry professionals, and meet at least five times before submitting a final report by March 1, 2025. The subcommittee's goal is to gather recommendations for policy changes that would help grow a self-supporting music industry in Louisiana.
This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to investigate road safety issues at specific intersections along U.S. Highway 61 in St. John the Baptist Parish. The request focuses on areas with high accident rates, such as Carrollwood Drive, Belle Point Boulevard, and Belle Terre Boulevard, where aging infrastructure and traffic conflicts have led to fatalities. The study aims to evaluate the need for improvements like better lighting, pedestrian crossings, and sidewalk or bicycle lanes to enhance safety for drivers and walkers. If the department finds problems, it must submit a report of its findings to the state legislature by January 3, 2025.
This resolution expresses the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the death of Steven Gallodoro, a retired fire captain and community leader from New Orleans. The document honors his forty-one-year career in firefighting, his service as secretary treasurer of the New Orleans Fire Fighters' Association, and his personal contributions during Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. It also acknowledges his family life and character traits, noting that he is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and other relatives.
This resolution expresses the official condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of Maudrie Peters Jones Ross. It honors her life by detailing her roles as a church leader, community volunteer, and the first African American stenographer at the Calcasieu Parish School Board. The text serves as a formal tribute rather than a law, acknowledging her career achievements and family legacy without altering any government policies.
