This bill designates Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College Day at the state Capitol to honor the twelve community and technical colleges in Louisiana. The resolution formally recognizes these institutions' contributions to student education and workforce training across the state. It does not change laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the colleges' role in providing affordable education and technical training. The bill is transmitted to the president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System for official record.
This Senate Resolution commends Delores Murray for her induction into the USA Track and Field National Officials Hall of Fame. The bill formally recognizes her distinguished career in track and field officiating, highlighting her contributions to fairness, professionalism, and community service in Louisiana. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Murray as an official acknowledgment of her achievements.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the shared cultural, linguistic, and economic ties between the state of Louisiana and the Canadian province of Quebec. It highlights existing cooperation agreements in areas such as education, Francophone culture, and trade, while welcoming Quebec's Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie to the Louisiana State Capitol. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to strengthen legislative dialogue between the two jurisdictions and directs a copy of the document to the visiting minister.
This bill designates March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in Louisiana to raise awareness about individuals with profound autism who require lifelong care. The resolution highlights research findings showing that about one in four children with autism have profound autism, often facing unique challenges like minimal language skills and higher rates of medical complications. By recognizing this specific date, the legislature aims to acknowledge the distinct needs of this population and their caregivers, who are frequently excluded from general support programs. The Senate resolution is transmitted to the Profound Autism Alliance to promote understanding and inclusion for these individuals and their families.
SB 168 amends Louisiana's regulatory framework for addiction counseling by defining key terms and establishing new credentialing pathways for peer support specialists. It creates specific roles like "peer support specialist associates" and "supervisors," outlines their scope of practice (non-clinical support based on lived experience), and clarifies that peer services complement, but do not replace, clinical treatment. The bill also defines "addictive disorder," "behavioral health condition," and "core functions" (e.g., screening, assessment, case management) for addiction counselors. This procedural bill focuses on regulatory structure rather than direct service changes and is currently pending referral to the Health and Welfare Committee.
SB 311 updates Louisiana's rules for organ and tissue donations after death. It clarifies who can authorize donations (including family members with legal documents), creates new systems for tracking both donation authorizations and refusals via state registries, and defines key terms like "donor registry" to standardize procedures. These changes directly affect donors, hospitals, organ procurement organizations, and medical teams handling donations. The bill modernizes existing law without altering donation policies, focusing on clearer legal processes for families and healthcare providers.
HB 469 establishes a $100 annual optional "pharmacy education support fee" for pharmacists and pharmacies renewing licenses or permits in Louisiana. Pharmacists and pharmacies can choose whether to pay the fee or select a specific public university pharmacy school (like Xavier University) to receive it, with the option to opt out entirely. Funds collected must supplement, not replace, existing university funding for pharmacy education programs. The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy will distribute payments to chosen schools by April 1 each year, ensuring the money directly supports pharmacy education initiatives at public universities.
HB 534 would require all local bond and tax elections (where voters approve funding for projects or taxes) to be held only during primary election dates, as specified in Louisiana's Constitution. This directly affects parishes and municipalities that hold such elections, shifting them from standalone voting days to coincide with primary elections. The bill includes a limited exception for security districts in parishes with cities over 300,000 population, allowing parcel fee elections in those areas to proceed separately. The law would take effect only if a related constitutional amendment is approved by voters in a statewide election.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the Pope John Paul II Catholic High School Lady Jaguars Soccer Team for winning the 2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division IV state championship. The resolution highlights the team's season performance, including their 19-1-2 record and victory in a penalty shootout against Isidore Newman School, and acknowledges the coaching staff's leadership. It serves as an official commendation from the Louisiana Legislature to celebrate the team's achievements and sportsmanship, with no changes to laws or policies.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the 100th anniversary of Guaranty Corporation, a Louisiana-based company founded in 1926 by George A. Foster Sr. The resolution highlights the company's history, its founder's legacy, and its contributions to Louisiana through various business sectors including media, healthcare, and real estate. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official legislative acknowledgment of the company's century-long presence and impact on the state. The measure was passed by the House and Senate without opposition and was signed into effect by the Speaker of the House.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's condolences for Dr. Joe S. Green, known as "The Bayou Bishop," who passed away on February 20, 2026. The resolution formally acknowledges his life and service, highlighting his roles as a military veteran, church leader, and community figure who served for decades in Rapides Parish. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official statement of respect and appreciation for his contributions to the state and his community.
This bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 550 and the St. Bernard Parish Government for organizing the annual Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony. The resolution honors the contributions of Vietnam-era veterans and acknowledges the local efforts to host the event at the Vietnam War Veterans Monument in Torres Park on March 27, 2026. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the Louisiana House of Representatives to the organizations involved in the ceremony.
