This bill establishes a subcommittee within the Louisiana House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs to investigate methods for better accommodating voters with disabilities. The primary mechanism is the creation of this specific group to study current procedures and identify ways to help eligible citizens with disabilities cast their ballots more effectively. By focusing on these accessibility issues, the legislation aims to ensure that all Louisiana voters can fully exercise their right to vote without facing unique hurdles.
This resolution commends the Esther and Edwards families for their long-standing contributions to the St. Martinville, Louisiana community and honors their upcoming family reunion scheduled for July 17 through 19, 2026. It officially designates Saturday, July 18, 2026, as Esther and Edwards Family Day in St. Martinville to recognize the families' heritage and unity. The measure serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This resolution expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' condolences for Sharon Courtney, who passed away in May 2026. It honors her life and contributions as a government relations expert who worked in Washington, D.C., and later helped rebuild Tulane University and the New Orleans biosciences sector after Hurricane Katrina. The bill serves as a formal tribute to her career and legacy rather than enacting new laws or policies.
This bill designates Sunday, June 7, 2026, as Reggio Family Clock Donation Day in Louisiana. It directly affects the state's citizens and the Reggio family, who are donating a clock from 1751 to the Cabildo museum in New Orleans. The resolution encourages people to celebrate this occasion while the artifact is added to the museum's permanent collection.
This bill creates a task force to study the implementation of a proposed requirement for real-time air monitoring systems at Louisiana's largest petroleum refineries and chemical manufacturing facilities. The task force, which includes representatives from state agencies, industry groups, and environmental organizations, will evaluate the costs, benefits, and public health impacts of installing these monitoring systems covering seventeen specific pollutants. The group is required to submit a written report with its findings and recommendations to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment by February 15, 2027. This measure serves as a procedural step to gather data before potentially enacting Senate Bill No. 356, which would mandate the installation of these alert systems.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends the French Settlement High School girls basketball team for winning the 2026 Division III Non-Select state championship. The resolution recognizes the team's 31-3 season and notes that this victory marks their first state title in over 60 years. It lists the names of the players, coaches, and support staff involved and directs a copy of the resolution to the school principal and head coach.
This Senate Resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Health to conduct a study on improving access to breast pumps for Medicaid recipients. The proposed study would examine the impact of raising the state's Medicaid reimbursement rate for breast pumps from $80 to $140. Key areas of investigation include current usage rates, how other states handle reimbursement, supplier participation, and the potential health and financial effects of better access. The department is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare by February 1, 2027.
This Senate Resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Health to review and potentially adjust the scoring values used in its community water system accountability letter grades. The bill directly affects over 900 water systems serving Louisiana residents by urging the state agency to ensure the public receives an accurate and reliable assessment of water quality and system performance. While the current system evaluates factors like federal violations, infrastructure, and customer satisfaction, this resolution specifically requests a reevaluation of the point values assigned to each standard after four years of data collection. If the department decides to make changes, it must submit a report detailing the review and any modifications to the Senate and the Legislative Research Library by March 1, 2027.
Senate Resolution 184 formally commends and congratulates Foster L. Campbell Jr. on completing fifty years of continuous elected service in Louisiana as a state senator and Public Service Commissioner. This procedural resolution honors his long career, which includes authoring significant legislation on rural electric cooperatives, consumer protection, and education funding, as well as his leadership in reforming the Public Service Commission. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official recognition of his contributions to the state.
This resolution expresses the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives regarding the death of Marlon Geron Sanders, Sr., a music teacher and coach who passed away on May 25, 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions to the Port Arthur community as an educator, performer, and beloved figure known for his warm personality. It extends sincere wishes for comfort to his family, friends, and colleagues, recognizing the lasting impact of his life and legacy.
This bill is a resolution that formally commends Melissa An Le, the 2026 Louisiana High School Student of the Year. It recognizes her academic achievements and leadership roles, such as serving as student body president and advocating for STEM education. The text acknowledges her selection by the Louisiana Department of Education and encourages her to continue her work.
This resolution from the Louisiana House of Representatives formally commends Noah Shotwell, a student at Slaughter Community Charter School, for his achievements in powerlifting. It recognizes him for winning the 120-kilogram National, East Regional, and Division IV State Championships and for being selected to represent the United States at the 2026 Junior World Powerlifting Championships in South Africa. The document highlights his athletic success and personal resilience, noting his history of overcoming physical challenges through therapy to become a dominant competitor. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of his accomplishments rather than establishing new laws or funding.
