This Louisiana resolution designates April 29, 2026, as Hospital Day to honor the state's hospitals and their staff. The measure recognizes hospitals as essential community resources that provide continuous healthcare and drive the local economy by employing over 100,000 people. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the role of healthcare providers. The resolution is transmitted to the Louisiana Hospital Association to mark the occasion.
This legislative resolution formally commends artist Sabrina Schmidt for her significant contributions to the cultural landscape of St. Bernard Parish and Louisiana. The bill recognizes her achievements as a plein air painter and designer, highlighting specific awards she has won and artwork she created for local events like the Grand Isle Fishing Rodeo and the Louisiana Crawfish Festival. By adopting this resolution, the House of Representatives acknowledges her artistic impact and wishes her continued success in her career.
This bill amends the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy to change how its members are selected and structured. It removes the requirement for board members to have specific expertise in sterile compounding and replaces the previous nomination process with direct appointments by the governor for all eight regional districts. These new appointments must still be confirmed by the Senate, and current board members will serve until June 30, 2026, before the new appointments take effect. The legislation directly affects the composition of the state's pharmacy regulatory board and the process by which its members are chosen.
This bill is a non-binding resolution that formally commends Reverend Doctor Gerrit Scott Dawson for his spiritual leadership of the First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge. It recognizes his twenty-two years of service, including guiding the church into its current denominational home and mentoring the congregation, on the occasion of his designation as pastor emeritus. The text highlights his personal and professional achievements, such as his academic credentials, authorship of eight books, and the growth of the church under his tenure, without imposing any new laws or policies.
This bill designates Wednesday, April 29, 2026, as St. Bernard Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. It serves to formally acknowledge the cultural heritage, history, and contributions of St. Bernard Parish to the state. The resolution highlights the parish's unique blend of history, natural beauty, and community resilience without changing any laws or policies.
This bill designates the month of May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Louisiana to highlight the prevalence of these conditions in the state. It serves as a commemorative resolution intended to encourage public recognition of the health challenges faced by individuals with asthma and allergies. The measure does not create new laws or funding but rather establishes an official observance period for educational and awareness purposes.
This bill designates February 27, 2025, as Caleb Wilson Day in Louisiana to honor the memory of a young musician and student who passed away. The resolution recognizes Wilson's achievements as a trumpet player, scholar, and member of the Southern University Band, noting his participation in events like Super Bowl LIX. It serves as a formal tribute rather than a law that changes policy or affects public services. The measure requires no new funding or administrative actions, functioning solely as a commemorative gesture by the state legislature.
This Louisiana legislative resolution designates April 29, 2026, as Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association Day at the state capitol. It formally commends the Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association and Project Vanguard for their work in promoting renewable energy expansion and job creation in the state. The measure does not alter any laws or policies but serves as an official recognition of these organizations' contributions to the energy sector and local economy.
This bill strengthens oversight of pharmacy benefit managers in Louisiana by establishing a $1 million civil penalty for violations of the law. It creates a new state fund to finance a transparency portal that publishes manager data, a restitution system for harmed individuals, and grants to support independent and rural pharmacies. The legislation also authorizes money from this fund to help consumers navigate prescription drug benefits and aims to lower drug costs for residents.
HB 689 requires Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to report within 72 hours when a child enters or leaves foster care custody to the Louisiana Department of Health. This ensures the health department can immediately adjust public assistance benefits for parents if a child is no longer living in their household - such as SNAP (food stamps), WIC, or FITAP benefits - and update Medicaid coverage for the child. The bill directly affects parents receiving benefits and children in foster care by streamlining benefit adjustments based on custody changes. It also mandates fraud investigations if individuals fail to report such changes, ensuring benefits align with current household circumstances.
HB 897 protects patient healthcare data for participants in Louisiana's Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative. It requires healthcare providers (general contractors and subcontractors) to obtain written consent before sharing any identifiable health information, provide clear privacy notices explaining what data will be shared and with whom, and offer an easy way for patients to revoke consent. Providers must also give patients free access to their records within 10 business days. Violations could lead to contract termination by the Department of Children and Family Services, following standard state procedures.
Senate Resolution 90 is a formal commendation honoring Gerald 'Jerry' Badgley for his retirement as the principal of C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana. The resolution recognizes his twenty-plus years of service, highlighting his leadership in improving school facilities and curriculum, as well as his role in producing numerous distinguished alumni. This legislative action serves to publicly acknowledge his contributions to the school and the broader community, with no changes to laws or policies.
