HR 341 requires the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) to study incentives and standards for the Fortify Homes Program, directly affecting coastal homeowners and new residential construction. The bill mandates the LDI to evaluate current practices and make specific recommendations to update coastal building codes for new homes. This study aims to improve resilience against storms by establishing clearer benchmarks for construction standards. The bill focuses on concrete policy changes through a formal LDI review process, without specifying new funding or regulations.
HR 256 requests the Louisiana Department of Health to modify Medicaid managed care regulations regarding nonemergency medical transportation. It specifically directs the department to disregard a rule prohibiting out-of-region transportation providers from serving Medicaid enrollees when no willing and available local provider exists, as outlined in a prior 2020 resolution. This change would directly affect Louisiana Medicaid enrollees needing nonemergency medical transport who currently face restrictions if local providers are unavailable. The bill seeks to expand transportation options by allowing out-of-region providers to serve these enrollees under specific circumstances.
This resolution (HR 368) is a symbolic gesture by the Louisiana House of Representatives expressing support for President Trump's 2025 executive order imposing tariffs on imported seafood (10-40% rates) and regulatory reforms. It specifically commends these actions for benefiting Louisiana's commercial seafood industry, citing the state's reliance on fishing jobs and the goal of reducing the U.S. seafood trade deficit. The resolution does not create new policy or alter tariffs - it solely serves as a formal commendation directed to President Trump and Louisiana's congressional delegates. It passed unanimously in the Louisiana House on June 12, 2025, as a procedural statement.
HR 265 is a non-binding resolution urging the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) to study ways to strengthen the state's electrical grid against electromagnetic threats, such as solar storms or man-made incidents. It does not mandate specific actions or funding but asks the LPSC to explore technology, policies, and cost recovery methods for grid hardening. The bill was passed unanimously (95-0) in the Louisiana legislature on June 10, 2025, after being amended to replace "direct" with "urge and request" to clarify its advisory nature. This resolution primarily affects the LPSC's future planning efforts, not grid operators or ratepayers directly. It focuses on policy exploration, not implementing new requirements or infrastructure changes.
This concurrent resolution urges Louisiana to strengthen its participation in the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan, which aims to reduce low-oxygen zones (hypoxia) in the Gulf of Mexico. It specifically recommends that the Governor’s Office of Coastal Activities lead state representation on the national task force, the Office of Soil and Water Conservation co-chair the state nutrient reduction team, and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries join as a full partner. The resolution also requires annual reports to legislative committees and public meetings about Louisiana’s progress toward the plan’s 2035 goals.
This Louisiana House resolution urges the EPA to fast-track testing and approval of a feral hog toxicant developed by LSU AgCenter. It specifically requests the EPA use an existing exemption (Limited Replicated Field Trials) to bypass the typical 10-year review process, directly affecting Louisiana agriculture which faces over $90 million in annual damages from feral hogs. The resolution does not create new law but formally asks federal agencies to expedite safety testing for a sodium nitrite-based solution to address the invasive species threat.
HCR 42 is a resolution urging Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles to study creating special identification cards for residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. It would examine key details like fee waivers (similar to existing autism card provisions), required physician documentation, card design features, alternative application methods (e.g., homebound services), and renewal processes. The study would also assess how such cards could help protect vulnerable individuals who may wander, referencing data showing 94,700 Louisianans aged 65+ diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The Office of Motor Vehicles must submit a report to lawmakers by July 1, 2026, detailing findings on feasibility and implementation.
HCR 58 is a non-binding resolution urging the New Orleans Aviation Board to annually report to Jefferson Parish and Kenner City Councils before hurricane season about hurricane preparedness and infrastructure. It directly affects the New Orleans Aviation Board, requiring them to provide updates on infrastructure matters and disaster response planning. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally requests these annual meetings to coordinate on hurricane readiness. (Note: This is a procedural resolution, not a bill with enforceable provisions.)
HCR 30 is a non-binding resolution urging Louisiana's Department of Agriculture and Forestry commissioner to study the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act. It specifically requests the department analyze how this act could improve operations for small meat processing businesses in Louisiana. The resolution does not create new law but asks for a study and recommendations to support these businesses. This affects small meat processors indirectly by potentially informing future policy changes.
HR 358 is a resolution requesting the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to provide detailed information about the Judge Seeber Bridge over the past seven years. It specifically asks for the number of annual closures, repair activities, and associated costs. The DOTD must submit a written report to the House Transportation Committee by January 15, 2026. This resolution directly affects DOTD's reporting requirements and the public's access to transparency about a bridge critical for daily commuters between New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish.
HR 357 is a resolution requesting the Office of Motor Vehicles to study implementing a uniform protocol for system outages. It does not create new laws or directly affect residents, but asks the agency to examine potential benefits of standardizing how outages are handled. The resolution was passed unanimously by the House and sent to the Secretary of State, but it is non-binding - meaning it only urges the agency to conduct a study, not mandate any specific action. The bill text amendments were purely technical corrections to wording.
This resolution (HR 347) urges the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to seek formal input and approval from state lawmakers representing a parish *before* allocating or reallocating transportation funding for projects in that area. It directly affects parishes on the DOTD's priority funding list or those receiving transportation funds, requiring DOTD to consult with their local legislative delegation (state representatives and senators) on project decisions. The key provision mandates that DOTD obtain this input prior to final funding decisions, aiming to increase local accountability and ensure projects align with community priorities. The resolution passed unanimously in the House of Representatives on June 10, 2025, but remains a non-binding request to DOTD.
