SR 201 is a Louisiana Senate resolution urging Congress and federal health agencies (HHS and CMS) to avoid Medicaid funding reductions that would harm Louisiana hospitals. It specifically requests they maintain current reimbursement levels for hospitals, approve pending payment requests, and prevent cuts that could lead to service reductions or closures, especially in rural areas. The resolution emphasizes that such funding is critical for sustaining healthcare access for vulnerable populations - including the elderly and chronically ill - and supporting local hospital employment and community economic stability.
This resolution (SR 198) expresses the Louisiana State Senate's desire to strengthen ties between Louisiana and the Bantu kingdom of Buganda in Uganda. It proposes five non-binding cooperation areas: educational exchanges, joint research on health/agriculture/environment, technology partnerships, cultural exchanges, and regular dialogue between institutions. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally encourages collaboration through these initiatives. It was adopted by the Senate on June 12, 2025, and transmitted to relevant stakeholders to foster future partnerships. As a symbolic resolution, it directly affects Louisiana's diplomatic engagement but has no legal force.
SR 199 is a Louisiana Senate resolution commending David Sickey on his election as chairman of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. It recognizes his 18 years of tribal government experience, including leading during the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, and his commitment to transparent, community-centered leadership. The resolution was adopted on June 12, 2025, expressing the Senate's congratulations and best wishes for his term. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct legal effect.
This resolution establishes a new Task Force on Child Abuse Investigation Processes in Louisiana to continue and expand work begun under Senate Resolution 167 (2024). The task force will study current investigation procedures, interagency collaboration, and support services for all child abuse cases - including sexual abuse - to identify gaps and recommend improvements. It will focus on developing specialized training for professionals like law enforcement, social workers, and medical personnel, and suggest legislative or procedural changes to better protect victims. The task force, composed of 14 members from key agencies and advocacy groups, must submit a final report by December 2027.
This resolution (SR 184) urges the Louisiana Supreme Court to amend its continuing legal education (CLE) rules to allow licensed legislative staff attorneys to earn eight hours of CLE credit annually, similar to what legislators and certain legislative clerks currently receive. It directly affects full-time legislative staff attorneys who perform year-round legal work drafting bills, conducting research, and advising lawmakers. The bill cites that these attorneys conduct critical legal work central to the legislative process but are excluded from the existing CLE credit exemption under Supreme Court rules. The resolution requests the Court take action to align the credit policy with the current exemption for legislators and chief clerks. This is a procedural request, not a binding law, and does not change the Court's existing rules.
SR 194 is a Senate resolution requesting the Louisiana Department of Health to review Medicaid managed care contracts and improve oversight of these programs. It directs the Department to evaluate the effectiveness of the current Medicaid managed care system - used for 1.6 million residents since 2012 - and report to the Senate by January 1, 2026, on efforts to enhance health outcomes and contract monitoring. The resolution highlights concerns including poor healthcare rankings, $720 million paid for no services to 50,000 beneficiaries, and inadequate payments to providers. This request aims to ensure Medicaid funds are spent effectively on patient care rather than administrative costs or unproductive contracts.
SR 190 is a resolution creating the Louisiana Alcoholic Beverage Permit Streamlining Task Force. It directs the task force to study and recommend ways to simplify the current system where businesses must apply for separate state and local permits for alcohol sales, which require similar information and serve no additional public purpose. The task force, including representatives from state agencies, local government associations, and industry groups, must submit recommendations by February 1, 2026. This resolution does not change laws but aims to reduce redundant paperwork for restaurants, retailers, and hospitality businesses operating alcohol permits across Louisiana.
SR 183 creates a commission to study Louisiana's use of non-unanimous jury verdicts in criminal cases before 2018. The commission will collect data on the number and geographic distribution of such cases, review submissions from incarcerated individuals convicted under these verdicts, and report findings to the Senate by February 2026. This resolution does not change current law but aims to inform future legislative action on potential remedies for those affected. The commission includes members from judicial, prosecutorial, advocacy, and victim rights organizations.
This resolution (SR 187) urges Louisiana's medical schools - including LSU Health Sciences Centers in New Orleans and Shreveport, Tulane University School of Medicine, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine - to add nutrition and metabolic health courses to their curricula. It does not require schools to make this change but requests they address a gap in current training, where minimal nutrition education may contribute to over-reliance on medication for chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. The resolution cites evidence that better nutrition training could help physicians provide more effective patient advice on diet and prevention. As a non-binding resolution, it directs the request to school leaders but does not create new law or mandate specific actions.
This is a Senate resolution (SR 196), not a bill, requesting the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (not the State Police, as amended) to study and recommend improvements for driving safety. The resolution directs the Commission to conduct this study and provide recommendations to the legislature, with all references to the "State Police" updated to the "Highway Safety Commission" through amendments. It does not create new laws or directly affect citizens, as it is a procedural request for an agency study. The resolution was passed by the Senate and enrolled for final processing in June 2025.
This resolution (SR 189) formally commends the Lake Castle Slidell Private School SeaPerch team ("Reef Renegades") for earning third place in the obstacle course event at the 2025 International SeaPerch Challenge. It recognizes their achievement in a global competition focused on underwater robotics and STEM education, highlighting their innovation and teamwork. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact and directly affects only the named team and school by offering official recognition from the Louisiana Senate.
SR 195 creates a task force to study how Louisiana can better support industrial energy self-generation and microgrids. The task force will examine regulatory changes allowing large industrial facilities (which use over 40% of the state's electricity) to generate their own power, streamline permitting for energy projects, and ensure grid reliability without raising costs for residential customers. It will specifically evaluate alternatives to traditional utility rules, grid interconnection rules, direct service models for industrial loads, and faster permitting timelines. The task force must submit its recommendations to the Senate by March 1, 2026, but the bill itself does not enact any new policies.
