This concurrent resolution (HCR 4) suspends Louisiana’s rules restricting supplemental feeding and baiting for deer hunting in chronic wasting disease (CWD) control areas for 18 months. It directly affects hunters, landowners, and local businesses in CWD zones by temporarily lifting bans on baiting and feeding practices that were previously prohibited in "Enhanced Mitigation Zones" and restricted in "Buffer Zones." The suspension aims to support traditional hunting methods and reduce economic impacts on rural communities while allowing further study of CWD management. The resolution requires the state register to publish a summary of this change in the Louisiana Register.
HB 525 requires Louisiana's Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) to publish specific correctional data online in downloadable formats (Excel and CSV) by October 2026. It mandates monthly publication of offender census data from parish and state facilities, demographic dashboards tracking prison populations, admission/release trends, and death data, along with supporting codebooks explaining data definitions and methodologies. The bill directly affects DPS&C (which must implement these changes) and the public (which gains access to anonymized, machine-readable data). Key provisions include requiring comparable data formats across facilities, maintaining an online dataset index, and submitting compliance reports to legislative committees by 2027. The law explicitly protects personally identifiable information through redaction while maximizing public access to aggregate data.
HB 615 requires certain public bodies in Louisiana to broadcast their meetings live online or via TV. It directly affects nonelected tax-levying boards, state rule-making commissions, and local governments (parish councils, school boards, city councils) in areas with populations over 25,000 (parishes/schools) or 10,000 (cities). Key provisions mandate live audio/video broadcasting of all public meetings (excluding executive sessions), include broadcast location in meeting notices, and require recordings to be archived online for two years. The bill exempts committee meetings with only volunteer members and does not apply if broadcast failure results from unavoidable technical issues.
HB 31 allows Louisiana municipalities with populations under 5,000 to permanently exit the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System. To terminate participation, a city must pass a resolution, provide 30 days' written notice to the retirement system and new hires, and stop enrolling future employees. Existing police employees hired before the termination date remain covered under the system, but new hires after the effective date will not be enrolled. The termination becomes effective 60 days after the governing authority adopts the resolution.
Senate Resolution 84 formally commends the St. Louis Catholic High School boys soccer team for winning the Division III state championship in Louisiana. This legislative measure recognizes the team's 20-5 season record, their comeback victories during the playoffs, and the leadership provided by Head Coach Zach Malik and his coaching staff. The resolution specifically honors the players and coaches for their discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship, and directs that a copy of the document be sent to the school and the head coach.
This bill directs the Louisiana Department of Health to investigate whether paramedics can be authorized to administer buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. The legislation specifically targets the state's emergency medical response system by exploring the feasibility of expanding this treatment option to paramedics. It does not mandate immediate changes but rather requires an official study to determine the practicality and safety of such a program. The bill focuses on policy research rather than implementing new laws or regulations at this stage.
This Senate resolution formally recognizes Lacie Thomas Fontenot for being named the 2026 Louisiana School Health Service Provider of the Year by the state Department of Education. The document highlights her role as a speech-language pathologist in Livingston Parish Public Schools and her additional community support work. It concludes by instructing the Senate to transmit a copy of this commendation to Fontenot.
This bill designates the week of May 16 through 23, 2026, as Safe Boating Week in Louisiana to raise awareness about water safety. The resolution encourages residents to follow safe boating practices, such as wearing life jackets and avoiding alcohol while operating a boat, to reduce injuries and fatalities. It highlights that most boating accidents result from human error and notes that the majority of drowning victims were not wearing life vests. The measure is a symbolic gesture aimed at promoting education and responsible behavior among boaters in the state.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Shows for his retirement after 23 years of service in the United States Marine Corps. It highlights his career as a Staff Judge Advocate who served in Afghanistan and Iraq and worked at the Pentagon, recognizing his contributions to military leadership and legal support. The resolution expresses the Senate's appreciation for his dedication and directs that a copy of the document be sent to him as a gesture of respect.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Elmer Candy, a family-owned chocolate manufacturer in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, and designates Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as Elmer Candy Day at the state Capitol. The document highlights the company's long history, its production of specific Easter treats, and its status as a major employer and contributor to the local economy. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to publicly recognize the business's achievements and legacy. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Nelson family who currently operate the company.
This bill is a Senate resolution expressing condolences for the death of Lionel Howard Sutton II, a Louisiana businessman and community member who passed away on April 9, 2026. The measure formally honors his life and contributions, noting his roles as a graduate of Tulane University, a dedicated family man, and an active participant in various civic organizations. The resolution directs that a copy be sent to his wife, Mary Catherine Sutton, to acknowledge the legislature's respect for his legacy.
This Senate Resolution expresses the official condolences of the Louisiana Legislature to the family of Devoy Colbert Copper Sr., who passed away on February 19, 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his life, noting his background as a New Orleans native, his education, and his roles as a father, grandfather, and friend. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his mother, Sylvia Copper, to convey the state's sympathy.
