This resolution designates April 1, 2026, as Physical Therapy Day at the Louisiana state capitol to recognize the contributions of physical therapists, assistants, and students. It formally commends these healthcare professionals for their work in improving patient mobility and reducing healthcare costs through non-invasive treatments. The measure serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about the profession's role in public health rather than implementing new policies or funding.
This resolution commends the LIFTOff Louisiana team, led by the Department of Transportation and Development's office of multimodal commerce, for their successful proposal to the Federal Aviation Administration's pilot program for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The bill recognizes the team's work with public and private partners to advance aviation technology, including piloted and unmanned approaches to air mobility, emergency services, and medical transportation. It highlights the team's commitment to safety standards and public benefits such as reduced noise impacts and improved supply chain management. The resolution formally honors the Department of Transportation and Development, the Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission, and the Gulf of America Center of Excellence for their contributions to this national initiative.
This bill is a resolution from the Louisiana House of Representatives expressing condolences for the death of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. It acknowledges her public service career, including her roles as a state legislator and Minnesota House Speaker from 2019 to January 2025. The resolution formally extends appreciation for her contributions to Minnesota and offers wishes of comfort to her family and colleagues.
HB 163 (Louisiana) limits liability for owners of private airports used for recreational aviation. It states that private airport owners cannot be held liable for injuries or damages occurring when people fly or land aircraft for recreation on their property. The bill defines "airport" per existing state law and specifically applies to recreational use, not commercial operations. This provision directly affects private property owners who host recreational flying activities, shielding them from certain legal claims related to those activities. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
HB 357 establishes a medical reimbursement schedule for workers' compensation in Louisiana, setting fees for medical services, drugs, and supplies based on the average rates in neighboring states. The Office of Workers' Compensation Administration must create this schedule using data from at least 30 healthcare providers, with strict privacy rules to prevent identifying individual providers. The schedule will be updated annually, require quarterly legislative reporting, and take effect on January 1, 2027. This directly affects healthcare providers treating workers' compensation patients and the state agency managing the system.
HB 311 increases the percentage of insurance premium assessments paid by insurers in Louisiana into the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Operating Dedicated Fund Account. Specifically, it raises the annual deposit rate from 0.03% to 0.035% of direct gross premiums (minus returns) for fiscal years 2029-2030 and beyond, with a temporary 0.03% rate for 2027-2028 and 2028-2029. The funds directly support the day-to-day operations of municipal fire and police civil service systems across Louisiana. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires legislative annual appropriations for fund usage.
This bill is a concurrent resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's condolences to the family of Jerry O. Arledge, a former high school football coach from West Monroe. The resolution formally acknowledges Arledge's contributions to high school athletics, noting his coaching career that included leading West Monroe High School to multiple championships and compiling a 104-22-1 record. It also records his honors from the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in 2021 and directs a copy of the resolution to be sent to his wife, Sally Lytton Arledge.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Louis S. Reine for his retirement as president of the Louisiana AFL-CIO. It recognizes his nearly three decades of service to the labor organization, including his work as legislative assistant, director of political activities, and secretary-treasurer. The resolution highlights his extensive involvement in state boards, commissions, and community organizations, as well as his long history as a union member and family man. This document serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to workers and the state rather than creating new laws or policies.
This bill designates April as Landscape Architecture Month and April 1, 2026, as Professional Landscape Architecture Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. It formally recognizes the contributions of landscape architects in designing outdoor spaces, managing environmental challenges, and supporting community development. The resolution commends the profession for its role in creating resilient landscapes and does not alter any laws or policies. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Louisiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
This bill designates Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. The resolution formally recognizes the sorority's contributions to community service, education, and civic engagement in Louisiana and across the nation. It acknowledges the organization's history, its members' public service work, and the state representatives who are part of the sorority. The measure is a commemorative resolution that does not change laws or policies but serves to honor the sorority's achievements.
HB 235 allows property owners to install and operate their own individual sewage treatment systems on their land without being required to connect to a municipal sewer system, unless the municipal system is owned by a city, parish, or local government. This directly affects homeowners and property owners in areas without accessible municipal sewer service, particularly in rural or unincorporated regions. The bill defines an "individual sewerage system" as one treating sewage on the property where it originates, contrasting with a "community system" serving multiple properties. It removes the obligation to connect to public infrastructure when individual systems are feasible, providing more local control over wastewater management. The law takes effect upon the governor’s signature or after the legislative session if not vetoed.
SB 175 allows FDIC-insured banks operating in Louisiana to use a trade or assumed name (like a brand name) alongside their official corporate name, as long as the corporate name is clearly displayed. It specifically permits banks to include terms like "trust" or "trustee" in their name without implying they offer full trust services, as long as the context makes this clear. This bill directly affects banks seeking to use alternative naming for marketing or branding while complying with state and federal requirements. The law would take effect upon the governor's signature or legislative approval if vetoed.
