This resolution designates Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. The measure recognizes the fraternity's 115th anniversary and its history of service and expansion since its founding in 1911. It does not change laws or affect public policy but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the organization's achievements.
This Louisiana House resolution formally recognizes the Ben's Ford Christian School girls basketball team for winning the 2026 Class 3A state championship. The document highlights the team's historic achievement as their first state title and lists the specific players, coaches, and staff members being honored. It serves as a ceremonial commendation rather than a law that changes policy or imposes new requirements.
This bill designates Monday, April 13, 2026, as Social Work Day at the Louisiana state capitol to honor the profession. It directly affects social workers and the public by formally recognizing their contributions to communities and encouraging citizens to celebrate their work. The resolution uses the 2026 theme 'Uplift. Defend. Transform.' to highlight the role social workers play in improving well-being and supporting people in need. This is a commemorative measure that does not change laws or create new programs but serves to express appreciation for the field.
This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Father Anthony M. Bozeman, a priest in the Society of St. Joseph, on the occasion of his twenty-fifth ordination anniversary. The resolution acknowledges his long-term service as a spiritual leader and pastor in New Orleans and extends well wishes for his continued work. As a procedural measure, the bill does not alter any laws or policies but serves to honor the individual's contributions to his community.
This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the Ferriday High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Division IV Non-Select state championship in Louisiana. It directs the House of Representatives to acknowledge the players and head coach Shawn Davis for their performance during the tournament season. The document serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than establishing new laws, funding, or policy changes.
This bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes Hannuh Ray of Livingston, Louisiana, for being named the 2026 National Little Miss International Girl Queen. The measure formally acknowledges her achievement within the International Girl Pageant, a youth development program focused on values like kindness and leadership. By passing this resolution, the Louisiana House of Representatives expresses official support and well wishes for Ray's continued success. The bill does not create new laws or change policy, but rather serves as a ceremonial tribute to an individual's accomplishment.
This bill is a resolution from the Louisiana House of Representatives that formally recognizes the Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival on its twenty-fourth anniversary. It honors the festival's founders, Stephanie and Floyd Rance, for creating a platform that showcases Black filmmakers and contributes to cinema, culture, and education. The resolution does not change any laws or allocate funding; instead, it serves as a symbolic commendation to be sent to the festival's founders.
This bill is a formal request from the Louisiana House of Representatives asking the U.S. Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to show identification at federal election polling places. The resolution argues that voter ID laws help prevent fraud and increase public trust in elections, noting that 36 states already have similar requirements. It does not directly change any laws or affect voters immediately, but rather serves as a non-binding recommendation to federal lawmakers. The bill is a procedural measure expressing support for election integrity rather than implementing specific policy changes itself.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends David Kerstein for receiving the 2025 Times-Picayune Loving Cup. It recognizes his decades of philanthropic work in New Orleans, including supporting arts institutions, funding community projects through the Helis Foundation, and serving on various civic boards. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official legislative acknowledgment of his contributions to the city's cultural preservation efforts.
SB 91 allows defendants convicted of felony offenses before August 1, 2026, who are survivors of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault to request resentencing after that date. To qualify, they must provide documentation proving their survivor status, prior conviction, and evidence linking their abuse experience to the crime. If approved, courts must reduce sentences to specific limits (e.g., life without parole reduced to 30 years, or 15+ year sentences reduced to 7.5 years), considering the abuse as a mitigating factor. The bill excludes certain offenses like sex offender registrations or violent crimes requiring specific additional proof. This applies only to those already serving sentences on or after August 1, 2026.
HB 400 requires all bond and tax elections (where voters decide on local funding proposals) to be held only on specific fall election dates established by Louisiana law, rather than on other available dates. This directly affects local governments and school districts that hold such elections, as they must now schedule them exclusively on the designated fall dates. The bill modifies existing law to eliminate flexibility for holding these elections outside the standard fall schedule, with a narrow exception for parcel fee elections in certain security districts within large municipalities. It will take effect on January 1, 2028, contingent on approval of a related constitutional amendment in a statewide vote.
This bill directs how money in the East Baton Rouge Parish Riverside Centroplex Fund should be used, affecting the city of Baton Rouge and its local projects. It allows state legislators to annually decide how much money to spend on capital improvements and operations at the Riverside Centroplex, Louisiana Arts and Science Center Museum, Riverfront Promenade, and other Riverfront Development Plan projects. The bill also specifies that any unused money in the fund stays in the fund, while interest earned from investments goes into the state general fund. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.
