This bill directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to conduct a study on how justice of the peace courts manage eviction cases. The investigation will examine whether the courts' structure, funding methods, and procedures affect fairness for both tenants and landlords. Specifically, the study will look at issues like legal training for judges and potential conflicts of interest arising from filing fees. The institute must submit its findings and recommendations to the state legislature by February 1, 2027.
This bill establishes a task force to study utility terrain vehicles in Louisiana, involving the Louisiana State Police and other relevant stakeholders. The legislation adds the state fire marshal or their designee as a required member of this group. By including this specific role, the bill ensures that fire safety concerns are represented in the task force's discussions. The primary goal is to create a collaborative body that can address issues related to these vehicles without prescribing specific policy outcomes.
This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to talk with specific railroad companies about fixing abandoned and unsafe railroad tracks in several northwest Louisiana parishes. The bill highlights that old tracks and ties create hazards like tripping risks and soil contamination from chemicals, urging officials to work with local governments to remove or clean up these sites. The department must share contact information with local authorities and report its progress to the House Transportation Committee by January 1, 2027.
This bill directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study how local parishes and municipalities enforce zoning, building, and subdivision rules. The study will focus on clarifying when the five-year legal deadline for taking enforcement action begins, a point of confusion highlighted by recent court cases. The Institute is required to submit its findings and legislative recommendations to the House of Representatives by March 1, 2027. This measure aims to provide clearer guidance for local officials on enforcing land use regulations without changing current laws immediately.
This Louisiana House resolution asks the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve inspections of imported seafood to ensure consumer safety. The measure cites recent FDA findings of radioactive contamination in shrimp and notes that current inspection rates are much lower than those in other countries. It does not create new laws or change federal policy directly, but rather formally requests that federal agencies take necessary actions to address these safety concerns.
This bill establishes a task force to examine the Optional Retirement Plan within Louisiana's Teachers' Retirement System. The task force will include appointed members from the Office of Group Benefits, the Department of Administration, and the Department of Revenue, along with an advisory role for the legislative auditor. These agencies are required to provide necessary information and analysis to support the study.
This resolution asks the state Department of Education and local school districts to submit a report by January 1, 2027, on how they are helping students with seizure disorders in schools. The report must cover how seizure action plans are being used, whether staff have completed required training, and how access to prescribed seizure rescue medications is being managed. While existing law already requires seizure training and action plans, this bill seeks to gather data on implementation to identify gaps and improve consistency across the state. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but instead requests information to help the legislature evaluate how well current policies are working.
This resolution commends Loretta Wiley, a resident of Bossier Parish, Louisiana, for earning a master's degree in human services at the age of seventy-five. The document highlights her educational journey, which includes attending Southern University at Shreveport and Louisiana Tech University, as well as her continued work as a substitute teacher and community volunteer. It serves as a formal recognition of her academic achievement and does not create any new laws or change existing policies.
This resolution formally recognizes the Louisiana Blazers Elite youth softball team for winning the 2026 USA Softball 16u National Championship. The document highlights that the team, coached by Will Spencer, JC Fressina, and Logan Lewis, achieved this victory by remaining undefeated in eleven games during a tournament held in Oklahoma City. It specifically notes that this marks the first time a Louisiana team has won a national title in any age group. The measure lists the names of the individual players and serves as an official commendation from the Louisiana House of Representatives.
This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the importance of solemnity, remembrance, and respect on Memorial Day within the Louisiana House of Representatives. It encourages citizens to honor fallen United States service members with reverence and sincerity, drawing on the historical context of the holiday since its establishment in 1868. The measure does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic statement to acknowledge the sacrifices of American service members.
This bill is a commendation resolution that honors Bella Cervantes, a childhood cancer survivor and entrepreneur from Louisiana. It recognizes her for founding Brave Bella Bead Co., a business that uses proceeds to support childhood cancer awareness and research. The resolution formally acknowledges her resilience and positive impact on the community but does not create any new laws or policies.
This bill designates June 30, 2026, as Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Awareness Day at the Louisiana state capitol. It also formally commends Paisley Grace Langton and other individuals living with this condition, which causes joint stiffness and limited movement from birth. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to raise public awareness about the disease and honor those affected by it.
