This resolution formally commends Jacob Lewis, a ten-year-old resident of Breaux Bridge, for being chosen to represent Louisiana in the PBS Kids series "America's Awesome Kids." The bill highlights his selection by Louisiana Public Broadcasting and celebrates his diverse interests, leadership roles at school, and upcoming appearance in a documentary episode featuring local culture. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his achievements rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This bill is a commendation resolution that honors Brandon Lionel Washington for graduating as valedictorian of the Class of 2026 at John Ehret High School. It recognizes his academic achievements, including a 4.72 GPA and multiple Student of the Year awards, as well as his involvement in sports, community service, and upcoming studies at Howard University. The resolution does not create new laws or change policy but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Louisiana House of Representatives.
This bill is a commendation resolution that honors Spotlight Dance NOLA for its tenth anniversary. It directly affects the dance organization by formally recognizing its contributions to youth development and arts education in New Orleans. The resolution does not change laws or allocate funding; instead, it serves as an official expression of appreciation for the organization's work in the Gentilly and Seventh Ward communities.
This bill establishes a Task Force to study residential construction costs and inspection practices in Louisiana. The legislation directly affects homeowners, builders, and industry professionals by creating a group that includes representatives from various sectors such as HVAC, architecture, and construction associations. Key provisions involve amending the task force's composition to ensure specific industry voices, including an active HVAC businessperson and an architect, are included in its membership. The bill also designates the president of the local American Institute of Architects chapter to serve on the committee. Once enacted, the task force will likely gather data and provide recommendations to improve how residential buildings are constructed and inspected.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes and commends the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year winners from schools within Senate District 15 in Louisiana. It lists the specific educators receiving the honor and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to each of them. The measure does not create new laws or change policy but serves to publicly acknowledge the dedication of these teachers at the state capitol.
This resolution directs the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment to hold a hearing reviewing the 2022 Louisiana Climate Action Plan and the Climate Initiatives Task Force that created it. The review aims to assess whether the plan's goals remain relevant under current state and federal policies that prioritize energy production and limited government, while also examining potential foreign influences in the plan's development. Committee members will seek input from relevant state agencies and stakeholders to determine which parts of the plan should be kept, modified, or publicly rejected.
This resolution designates the week of July 27 through August 2, 2026, as Tau Kappa Epsilon Week in New Orleans. The measure directly affects the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, which is holding its sixty-third biennial conclave in the city during that time. By officially naming the period, the resolution acknowledges the organization's presence and its stated principles of love, charity, and esteem. This is a commemorative action that recognizes the event rather than implementing new laws or policies.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Todd McClure for his induction into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It highlights his athletic achievements, including his college career at LSU and his fourteen-year professional career with the Atlanta Falcons, where he played in 207 games. The resolution directs the Senate President to send a copy of the document to McClure as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to Louisiana sports.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Pat Williams for his induction into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It directly affects Pat Williams, a native of Monroe who is being recognized for his distinguished career as a professional football player. The resolution highlights his achievements, including his time as a standout athlete in Louisiana and his fourteen-year NFL career with the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings. By passing this measure, the Louisiana Legislature acknowledges his contributions to the state and sends a copy of the resolution to him.
This bill is a formal resolution that commends Kathy Holloway for receiving the 2026 Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award and for her induction into the 2026 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The document highlights her extensive career as a basketball coach and administrator, noting her historic achievements as the first female president of both state and national high school athletic coaches associations. It also recognizes her ongoing contributions to youth sports through her work with the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and local community programs. Ultimately, the resolution serves to publicly acknowledge her significant impact on education-based athletics and inspire future generations of student-athletes.
This resolution directs the Louisiana House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs to conduct a study on neighborhood crime prevention and security districts. The study will examine whether these districts, which allow local residents and officials to fund and manage enhanced security measures like patrols and cameras, have successfully reduced crime. Additionally, the review will assess how efficiently the fees collected from these districts are being used. The committee is required to submit its findings to the House by March 1, 2027.
This bill amends Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules to update regulations for managing Chronic Wasting Disease in deer populations. It establishes specific management zones around infected areas, prohibiting supplemental feeding and baiting in the inner zone while allowing it under strict conditions in the outer buffer zone. The legislation also defines clear procedures for creating, modifying, or removing these zones based on surveillance results and requires the use of identifiable boundaries like roads and waterways.
