This bill designates the city of Jeanerette in Louisiana as the French Bread Capital of the state. It recognizes the city's long history with LeJeune's Bakery, which has been producing French bread since 1884 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The resolution is a ceremonial acknowledgment that does not change laws or allocate funding, but rather honors Jeanerette's cultural contribution to French bread production in Louisiana.
This resolution formally recognizes Elizabeth Kimball Lewis of Maringouin, Louisiana, on the occasion of her 100th birthday. The bill does not change any laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her life achievements and community contributions. It highlights her personal history, including her family life, career, and involvement in local organizations, while expressing official congratulations from the Louisiana House of Representatives.
This bill is a resolution expressing the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of former Northwestern State University football coach Sam Goodwin. It directly affects Goodwin's family, friends, former players, and colleagues by offering official support and recognition of his legacy. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of Goodwin's contributions to football and his impact on the sports community.
This resolution expresses the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Tyler Marie Grezaffi, a law enforcement officer who died on March 18, 2026. The bill formally acknowledges her service as a deputy with the Pointe Coupee and Iberville Parish Sheriff's Offices and her role as a master sergeant at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. It extends sympathy to her surviving family members, including her parents, siblings, fiancé, and other relatives. The document serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This resolution expresses the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of ShaMonica Michelle Bryant Huggins, who passed away on February 17, 2026. The bill formally acknowledges her life, noting her background as a hair stylist and retail worker from Shreveport, Louisiana, and lists her surviving family members including her husband and three daughters. It serves as an official statement of sympathy for her family and friends rather than enacting new policy or changing laws.
This bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes the Northside High School boys basketball team for reaching the 2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division II Select state championship game. The resolution highlights the team's achievements, including their upset victories over higher-seeded opponents and standout performances by players like Jaydon Francis and Treylon Angelle. It formally acknowledges the efforts of the players and Head Coach Troy Jones, encouraging them to continue their work without imposing any new laws or policy changes.
This resolution formally commends Bridget A. Dinvaut for her distinguished career in criminal justice, recognizing her achievements as a former law enforcement officer, attorney, and Louisiana's first African American woman elected district attorney. The document highlights her professional milestones, including her work as a federal law enforcement officer, her legal practice, and her leadership roles in victim assistance, restorative justice programs, and law enforcement advisory councils. It serves as an official expression of appreciation for her contributions to public safety and community welfare in St. John the Baptist Parish and the state of Louisiana.
SB 224 removes a requirement for Louisiana school boards to publish local notices about compensation changes in their parish's official journal. Instead, school boards will only need to post proposed changes on their official website for 15 days before a vote. This bill directly affects all parish and city school boards when they consider changing member pay (either per diem or expense allowances) or mileage. The key change simplifies the notice process by eliminating the journal publication step, while keeping the website posting requirement. It does not alter the compensation amounts or voting rules themselves.
HB 919 requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Louisiana to reimburse pharmacies at least the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) plus the state's professional dispensing fee per prescription, with a minimum $12 per prescription. It prohibits PBMs from owning or contracting with pharmacies (including subsidiaries) and mandates annual transparency reports detailing foreign subsidiaries and financial arrangements with drug manufacturers. PBMs violating these rules face fines up to $100,000 per violation for executives, with unlimited liability for large PBMs ($500M+ revenue). The law applies retroactively to prescriptions filled between January 1, 2025, and December 1, 2025, and becomes fully effective for new requirements in 2027. These provisions directly affect pharmacies, pharmacists, and PBMs operating in Louisiana.
HB 101 designates the mottled duck (Anas fulvigula) as Louisiana's official state waterfowl. The bill authorizes its use on state documents and official insignia, such as government seals or publications. This is a symbolic change with no regulatory or policy impact on wildlife management, hunting, or conservation. It directly affects state agencies that produce official materials by adding a new emblem to their branding. The bill does not alter existing laws or create new obligations for residents or wildlife.
HB 765 modifies Louisiana law governing liability insurance procedures. It allows insurers to be added as defendants in court cases solely to enforce final judgments or settlements, rather than requiring them to be part of the original lawsuit. The bill also mandates that insurers denying coverage must provide written notice to all attorneys and the insured within 60 days of certain triggers (like receiving a claim) and no later than 30 days before trial. These changes directly affect insurers, insured individuals/businesses, and their legal representatives in liability claims.
HB 875 modifies Louisiana's fees for drivers who let auto insurance lapse. It reduces reinstatement fees based on lapse duration (e.g., $150 for 1-30 days, $250 for 31-90 days, $450 for over 90 days) and increases the grace period before fees apply to 30 days for first-time lapses. The bill exempts fees if insurance lapses were ≤30 days and the license plate is surrendered within 30 days, or for first-time lapses with 10-day advance notice. It also caps total fees at $850 for drivers under 65 and $250 for seniors aged 65+, with fees becoming final debt after 60 days. This directly affects Louisiana drivers who experience insurance coverage gaps.
