This bill designates Thursday, May 28, 2026, as IgA Nephropathy Awareness Day in Louisiana. The resolution aims to increase public and professional awareness of IgA nephropathy, a rare form of kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. By highlighting this specific condition, the bill seeks to encourage better screening, diagnosis, and treatment efforts for kidney disease patients and their families. This measure is symbolic and does not change any laws or allocate funding.
This Senate resolution honors Tami McClure, the head coach of the Zachary High School girls basketball team, for leading her team to a historic state championship and receiving an award from The Advocate. The bill recognizes her twenty-plus years of coaching experience, her role in guiding the Lady Broncos to their first state title in nearly a century, and her mentorship of young women. It formally commends her leadership and dedication to high school athletics in Louisiana and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to her.
This Senate resolution expresses support for the governor's plan to find legal ways to pay a stipend to classroom teachers and support staff for the 2026-2027 school year. The bill acknowledges that the upcoming state budget does not currently renew this payment and encourages state officials to explore funding options, such as shifting money from non-instructional programs. It specifically directs that if funds are moved from the minimum foundation program to cover these salaries, the reduction should only apply to money designated for non-teaching activities. As a formal statement of support rather than a new law, the resolution does not create new rules but instead signals the Senate's backing for the administration's efforts to solve an immediate funding gap.
This Senate Resolution formally commends the Zachary High School boys basketball team and its coaching staff for winning the 2025-2026 Division I Non-Select state championship. The bill recognizes the team's second consecutive title, achieved with a 63-60 victory over Ruston High School, and highlights the all-state honors earned by players Ian Edmond and Ethan Kimmie. It also acknowledges Head Coach Jon McClinton for leading the program to a 34-3 record and receiving the LHSAA Class 5A Coach of the Year award. The resolution serves as an official statement of appreciation from the Louisiana Senate and directs a copy to be sent to Coach McClinton.
This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Education to conduct a study on the expenses related to criminal background checks for teachers and other school staff. The study must determine who currently pays these fees, how schools manage the payments, and whether there are methods to reduce the financial burden on employees. The department is required to submit its findings and any legislative recommendations to the House Committee on Education by March 1, 2027.
This resolution establishes a task force to study how Louisiana should regulate gestational carrier agreements, which are arrangements where one person carries a pregnancy for intended parents. The group will examine various issues such as legal parentage, medical ethics, privacy protections, and financial safeguards for all parties involved. Composed of members from state agencies, healthcare professionals, legal experts, and advocates, the task force is scheduled to begin its work in September 2026 and submit a final report by February 2027. Its findings may lead to new laws or guidelines, but the resolution itself only creates the committee to conduct the study and does not change any current regulations.
This bill sets specific limits on how many legislative proposals individual lawmakers can submit during a single annual session. It restricts non-committee leaders to ten prefiled bills, while committee vice chairs and chairs are allowed up to twelve and fifteen bills, respectively. The legislation also caps the number of resolutions a member can introduce at ten, excluding routine or perfunctory items. Certain essential bills, such as those for state appropriations and capital projects, are exempt from these counting limits to ensure critical funding measures can be proposed without restriction.
This resolution requires the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to the state legislature starting in 2027. The report will detail how long it takes, on average, for veterans to file claims for services after leaving the military, along with data on filing trends and any barriers causing delays. By collecting this information, the legislature aims to better understand gaps in service access and evaluate the effectiveness of current support programs. The findings will be shared with both the Senate and House committees on veterans and military affairs to inform future policy decisions.
This Senate resolution formally commends Gary Lash on his retirement as the chief executive officer of the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana. It recognizes his two decades of leadership, which transformed the organization from financial instability into a prominent community hub through facility development and program expansion. The document highlights his specific contributions, such as revitalizing the downtown YMCA and building new complexes, while honoring his family legacy of service. Ultimately, the bill serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Louisiana Senate for his dedication to youth development and community well-being.
This Senate resolution formally commends gymnast and coach Courtney McCool Griffeth for her induction into the 2026 class of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. The measure highlights her achievements as a 2004 Olympic silver medalist, a four-time NCAA champion, and a successful collegiate coach who led LSU to a national title in 2024. By adopting this resolution, the Louisiana Senate acknowledges her contributions to the sport and expresses good wishes for her continued success.
This Senate resolution formally congratulates Sanil Savita Thorat, a fifth-grade student from Caddo Parish, for being named Louisiana's 2026 Elementary Student of the Year. The bill recognizes his achievements in spelling, music, and track and field, as well as his community service and academic excellence. By passing this measure, the Senate records his accomplishment for posterity and officially extends its best wishes for his future endeavors.
This bill establishes the Empowering Families to Live Well Louisiana Task Force, a group designed to study ways to help struggling families in the state. The task force will consist of representatives from various state agencies, community organizations, and labor groups, with the Senate president pro tempore serving as chair. Its main job is to research successful strategies and create recommendations for the state government to better support families facing poverty. The group must submit its final report to the legislature and other officials by March 1, 2027, after which the task force will end.
