SB 182 designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 425 in Franklin Parish, Louisiana (from Winnsboro's northern to southern city limits) as the "Mayor Billy Cobb Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this designation only if local or private funds cover the actual costs (up to $2,250 per sign). This is a commemorative measure honoring Mayor Billy Cobb, with no new funding or policy changes for the public. It directly affects the highway segment and the department's signage procedures.
HB 631 establishes a new $100 nonresident landowner bear hunting license in Louisiana, specifically for nonresidents who own land where bear hunting occurs. This bill adds the license as a new category (subsection 9) under existing nonresident hunting license fees in state law. It directly affects nonresident landowners who wish to hunt bears on their property without purchasing a standard nonresident license. The key provision is the creation of this dedicated license type with a fixed $100 fee, streamlining the process for this specific group of hunters.
This bill designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 11 in Slidell, St. Tammany Parish (between Carollo Drive and Kostmayer Avenue) as the "Dan DeBlanc American Hero Highway." It requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this designation, but only if local or private funds cover the costs - up to $2,250 per sign - for materials and installation. The bill directly affects the local community through signage and funding requirements, with no broader policy changes or financial obligations for the state. It is a commemorative measure with no substantive legislative impact beyond naming a highway corridor.
HB 336 establishes new rules for inmates seeking post-conviction relief after federal habeas corpus proceedings are stayed to allow exhaustion of state remedies. It requires petitioners to submit unexhausted claims to Louisiana state district courts within 30 days, proving they had good cause for not raising the claim earlier, that the claim isn't frivolous, and they avoided delaying tactics. Applications failing to meet these requirements face automatic dismissal. The bill mandates expedited review by state courts and prioritized handling by the Louisiana Supreme Court for these claims.
HB 842 amends Louisiana's Election Code to clarify administrative procedures for election officials. It specifies that state and parish governments share payment responsibilities for registrars, chief deputy registrars, and confidential assistants (state portion paid by the secretary of state, parish portion by local authorities). The bill also strengthens restrictions on political activities for unclassified election staff and establishes procedures for handling allegations against registrars, requiring hearings within 30 days of allegations. These changes primarily affect parish election officials and the processes governing their operations.
HB 358 is a procedural bill that designates a specific 1.5-mile segment of Louisiana Highway 433 in Slidell (from Vaultz Road to Pinehurst Boulevard) as the "Charles R. Bordelon, Sr. Memorial Highway." It requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage at a designated location, funded by local/private contributions covering costs up to $750 per sign. The bill has no policy impact beyond this ceremonial naming and affects no specific individuals or entities beyond the highway corridor. As a commemorative resolution, it does not alter laws or allocate state funds.
This bill (HB 716) renames the Chalmette Ferry terminal in St. Bernard Parish as the "Michael C. Ginart, Jr. Ferry Terminal" to honor the late Michael C. Ginart, Jr. It directly affects the ferry terminal itself and the public using this transportation link between Chalmette and New Orleans. The key provision requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to coordinate with the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority to install appropriate signage reflecting the new name. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new policies or alter transportation services.
HB 428 creates a specialty license plate titled "Louisiana State University Baseball National Champions 2025" for Louisiana vehicle owners. It requires a minimum of 1,000 applicants before issuance, with a $25 annual fee per plate. The fee structure allocates $24 to LSU for academic or financial need-based scholarships (after deducting $1 for administrative costs), while applicants consent to share their name, address, and birth date with LSU via the application process. This procedural bill, pending enactment, directly affects Louisiana residents who apply for the plate and benefits LSU's scholarship programs.
This bill designates a specific segment of Louisiana Highway 977 in Pointe Coupee Parish as "The Falcons Band Highway" to commemorate the Falcons Band. It requires the state transportation department to install signage only if local or private funds cover the costs (up to $750 per sign for materials and installation), with no state funding obligation. The measure directly affects Pointe Coupee Parish residents and the Falcons Band through the highway naming and signage. It is a symbolic, non-substantive bill with no policy changes beyond the commemorative designation.
SB 19 changes the name and design of a specialty license plate for Louisiana state retirees. The bill creates a new "State Employee Retired RSEA" plate, requiring at least 1,000 applicants before issuance. It adds a $25 fee for the plate, with all revenue annually sent directly to the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System to reduce the state's unfunded liability. This affects state retirees who choose to purchase the plate, with no changes to retirement benefits or eligibility.
This bill designates the entire length of Interstate 49 in Louisiana (from its intersection with I-10 in Lafayette Parish northward) as the "Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway." It requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this designation only if local or private funds cover the department's actual costs for materials and installation, up to $2,250 per sign. The bill directly affects the highway corridor and its signage, with no financial burden on the state. It is a procedural naming measure with no substantive policy changes beyond the highway designation and signage cost rules.
SB 68 proposes a constitutional amendment to give the Louisiana Supreme Court exclusive authority to discipline lawyers not licensed in Louisiana who practice law or offer legal services within the state. This specifically affects out-of-state attorneys who are "specially admitted," "not admitted," "licensed in another state," or "own a law firm" in Louisiana, including those with supervisory roles over local lawyers. The amendment would revise Article V, Section 5(B) of the state constitution to clarify this jurisdiction and requires voter approval at the April 2027 election. The bill does not change existing disciplinary rules for Louisiana-licensed attorneys.
