Louisiana Bills

passed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SR 186: COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Renita Williams Thomas, MSN, RN, upon being named the 2026 Executive of the Year by Greater Baton Rouge Business Report.

This Senate Resolution formally congratulates Renita Williams Thomas, a pediatric nurse and healthcare executive, for being named the 2026 Executive of the Year by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. The bill recognizes her leadership in founding In Loving Arms Healthcare for Kids, an organization that provides specialized care for medically fragile children and supports their families. It highlights her professional achievements and community service without creating any new laws or changing government policies. The resolution serves solely as an official commendation from the Louisiana Senate to be presented to her.

passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 63: LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFC: Requests the legislative auditor to examine and evaluate the process of creating fiscal notes during the legislative session.

This bill asks the legislative auditor to review how fiscal notes are created during the legislative session. The review will compare the state's current process with similar systems used in other states to identify potential improvements. It also requires the auditor to examine the data and information used in these fiscal notes. The changes aim to enhance the evaluation of the legislative fiscal office's work without altering the underlying budgeting laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Adam Bass (R) · 24 co-sponsors

passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 81: COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the Westlake High School Rams baseball team upon winning the 2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Non-Select Division III Baseball Championship.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally congratulates the Westlake High School Rams baseball team for winning the 2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Non-Select Division III Baseball Championship. The measure recognizes the team's historic achievement, which marks their first state title in thirty years, and specifically honors the players, coaches, and supporters involved in the victory. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Head Baseball Coach Blake Reed to acknowledge the team's accomplishment.

passed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SR 189: COMMENDATIONS: Commends James Williams on the occasion of his retirement as superintendent of the Vernon Parish School System.

This Senate Resolution formally commends James Williams for his forty-four years of service to the Vernon Parish School System and congratulates him on his retirement. The bill recognizes his career progression from a teacher to the district superintendent, highlighting his leadership roles over the past twelve years. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to students, educators, and families in the parish. The resolution concludes by directing a copy of the commendation to be sent to Mr. Williams.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 62: ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Urges DOTD to evaluate all school zones on state highways.

This concurrent resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to review safety conditions in school zones located on state highways. The bill specifically requests an evaluation of barriers that prevent the implementation of improved safety measures and lower speed limits in these areas. It was introduced following a fatal accident involving a crossing guard, highlighting concerns about speeding vehicles and unsafe driving near schools. The measure does not mandate any immediate changes but serves as a formal request for the state agency to investigate and address potential hazards.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Transportation

passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 59: CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to act to lower the insurance rates based on fifty percent completion of the Comite Diversion Canal Project.

This bill asks Congress to take action on lowering insurance rates for Louisiana homeowners who have faced flood risks. It is based on the idea that 50% of the Comite Diversion Canal Project has been completed since 2016, which should help reduce those risks. The measure does not change law directly but serves as a formal request to the federal government to address insurance costs. It is intended to support residents in areas where flood protection infrastructure is partially in place.

passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 70: CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress and the administration of United States President Donald Trump to pass the Major Richard Star Act.

This Louisiana concurrent resolution asks the U.S. Congress and the Trump administration to pass the Major Richard Star Act, which aims to help combat-wounded service members who have been medically retired. The bill seeks to remove a current rule that reduces military retirement pay by the same amount as disability compensation from the Veterans Affairs, allowing veterans to keep both benefits in full. Although the resolution expresses strong support for this change, it is a formal request rather than a law that directly alters federal policy itself.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

passed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SR 187: LAW ENFORCEMENT: Requests the LCLE to report to the Senate Committee on Judiciary B on the progress of the implementation of Act 426 of the 2025 Regular Session.

This bill is a procedural resolution that asks the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice to provide a progress report on Act 426. The report must be submitted to the Senate Committee on Judiciary B by September 1, 2026, and should cover actions taken, challenges faced, future timelines, and recommendations for improving implementation. Act 426 itself requires the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to create policies for mandatory reporting when officers use force under specific conditions. This resolution does not change laws but ensures oversight by tracking how well the state is following the requirements set in Act 426.

passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 83: CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the passing of Josephine Ruth Kennedy, former Medicaid Director of the Louisiana Department of Health.

This bill is a formal resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's sincere condolences to the family of Josephine Ruth Kennedy, the former Medicaid Director of the state's Department of Health. It honors her life and career by acknowledging her significant contributions to public service, including her leadership in expanding healthcare coverage and implementing key programs like Medicaid expansion. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official statement of respect and gratitude for her legacy in improving access to health care for Louisianans.

passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 64: PUBLIC WORKS: Creates the Task Force on Construction Management at Risk (CMaR).

This bill establishes a task force to study construction management at risk, a practice where contractors are paid based on the cost of materials rather than a fixed price. The legislation directly impacts the Louisiana Police Jury Association by adding its president or a designated representative to the task force membership. By including this specific association, the bill ensures that industry leaders representing local government entities have a voice in the study's findings and recommendations. The measure focuses on creating a structured group to investigate the issue without prescribing specific solutions or outcomes.

passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 69: AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: To urge and request the American Sugarcane League, LSU AgCenter, and Southern University Agricultural Center, in collaboration with agricultural manufacturers, to continue work on furthering technology and research into equipment to reduce the dependency of burning sugarcane.

This bill is a non-binding resolution that asks the American Sugarcane League, LSU AgCenter, and Southern University Agricultural Center to keep researching new equipment that reduces the need to burn sugarcane fields after harvest. The request specifically targets these organizations and agricultural manufacturers to develop technology that addresses air quality and soil health concerns while maintaining efficient farming practices. As a procedural measure, the resolution does not create new laws or regulations but instead formally encourages ongoing collaborative work on this specific agricultural issue.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Technology

passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 65: SCHOOLS: Creates the K-12 Student Success Pathways Task Force to study and make recommendations on a statewide plan for advising students on career and academic pathways in K-12 public schools.

This bill creates a K-12 Student Success Pathways Task Force to study how public schools can better advise students on career and academic options. The task force will develop recommendations for a statewide plan that helps guide students through their education. The bill also adds two specific representatives to the task force: the executive director of Louisiana Kids Matter and the chairman of Louisiana Associated Builders and Contractors. These changes aim to establish a formal process for improving student guidance in public schools without mandating specific outcomes.

Topics ✓ Education

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