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passed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SR 192: LOTTERIES: Requests the Senate Committee on Judiciary B to study recent technological advancements regarding lotteries and determine whether such advancements conform with Louisiana law.

This resolution (SR 192) requests the Senate Committee on Judiciary B to study whether recent technological advancements in lottery systems - like in-store check-out systems at retail locations - comply with existing Louisiana law. It specifically aims to determine if these new technologies, which weren't anticipated when the lottery was authorized in 1990, align with current statutes. The resolution does not change any laws but asks the committee to evaluate the legal fit of these innovations. It directly affects the Louisiana Lottery Corporation's operations and future technology adoption, as the study could inform potential legislative adjustments. The request follows the Lottery's history of revenue generation for public education since 1991.
Mike Reese (R)
passed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SR 197: LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Creates the Baton Rouge SWOT Analysis Study Commission.

SR 197 creates the Baton Rouge SWOT Analysis Study Commission to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the city's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The commission, composed of the mayor-president, business leaders (including ExxonMobil and the National Federation of Independent Business), community representatives, and two senators, will analyze Baton Rouge's role as Louisiana's capital and provide recommendations for its growth and resilience. It must submit a written report to the Senate by January 2026, with the commission dissolving after submission or July 1, 2026. This resolution does not enact new laws but establishes a process to inform future city planning and state support efforts.
Regina Barrow (D)
passed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SR 144: NURSES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to propose solutions to the SANE nurse shortage.

This Senate Resolution requests the Louisiana Department of Health to propose solutions for the shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE nurses). It directs the Attorney General’s office to coordinate statewide SANE services - especially improving access in rural areas - and pursue grant funding for this purpose. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses legislative support for addressing the shortage without creating new legal requirements or funding. The focus is on improving access to SANE care for sexual assault victims through interagency coordination.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequests solutions for SANE nurse shortage, improves rural healthcare access, and seeks grant funding to enhance patient care services without legal mandates.85% confidence
Beth Mizell (R)
passed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SR 186: VETERANS: Creates the Task Force on Alternative Therapies for Veterans.

SR 186 is a Senate resolution creating a Task Force on Alternative Therapies for Veterans to study whether psychedelic therapies (like psilocybin or MDMA) could help Louisiana veterans with conditions such as PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, or depression. The task force, including health officials and veterans' representatives, will review clinical research and recommend potential legislation by February 2026. This resolution does not authorize any therapies but examines their potential benefits for veterans. It directly affects Louisiana veterans seeking alternative treatments for service-related mental health conditions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStudies psychedelic therapies for veterans' mental health (PTSD, depression), supporting exploration of new treatment options within healthcare.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates task force to study psychedelic therapies for veterans' PTSD/TBI/depression, exploring new healthcare options to improve veteran mental health services.95% confidence
Patrick McMath (R)
passed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SR 120: COURTS: Requests the Senate Committee on Finance, or a subcommittee thereof, to study and make recommendations on court costs in suits involving the state and political subdivisions in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

This resolution (SR 120) requests the Senate Committee on Finance to study court costs in lawsuits involving the state or local governments in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (covering East Baton Rouge Parish). It directs the committee to examine these costs and propose recommendations, specifically including the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court in the study scope. The resolution does not change existing laws or impose new requirements; it only initiates a review process. It was passed by the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State on June 13, 2025.
Regina Barrow (D)
passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SCR 29: WORKFORCE COMMISSION: Requests the Louisiana Workforce Commission to study changes to the Incumbent Worker Training Account and funds.

SCR 29 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Louisiana Workforce Commission to study the Incumbent Worker Training Account and funds. It directs the Commission to evaluate the program's performance, design, and alignment with current business workforce needs, including input from stakeholders like businesses, labor groups, and education entities. The Commission must submit a report with recommendations to legislative committees by February 1, 2026, ahead of the program's statutory sunset date on July 1, 2026. This resolution does not change funding or program rules but sets a timeline for potential future reforms.
Thomas Pressly (R)
passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SCR 13: CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to take action relative to the use of prior authorization processes.

SCR 13 is a Louisiana legislative resolution urging Congress to reform prior authorization practices in healthcare. It requests federal action to establish clear timelines for insurance approvals, reduce administrative burdens on doctors, eliminate prior authorization for generic medications, and create better appeals processes for denied treatments. The resolution directly addresses patients and healthcare providers in Louisiana who face delays in care due to insurance company requirements. It does not create new law but formally asks Congress to implement specific changes to prioritize patient needs over bureaucratic delays. The resolution passed unanimously in Louisiana's legislature on May 19, 2025.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUrges federal reform to reduce prior authorization delays, eliminate for generics, and improve appeals - directly enhancing patient access and provider efficiency in healthcare.90% confidence
Thomas Pressly (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SCR 37: BESE: To urge and request BESE to procure an annual license for a 3D game-based learning platform that aligns with chemistry and physical science standards with real-world technologies to provide improved career opportunities for junior high and high school students.

SCR 37 is a concurrent resolution urging Louisiana's State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to purchase an annual license for a 3D game-based learning platform. The platform must align with Louisiana's chemistry and physical science standards and include real-world technology applications to support career pathways for middle and high school students. It aims to address underfunding of science education by leveraging existing STEM-focused industries like energy, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. As a resolution, it is a formal request to BESE - not a binding law - and passed unanimously in the Senate on May 27, 2025.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly urges BESE to procure a STEM-focused learning platform aligned with science standards to improve career pathways and address underfunded science education, directly advancing student programs and curriculum.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyUrges BESE to procure 3D game-based learning platform with real-world tech applications to enhance STEM education and career pathways for students.90% confidence
Rick Edmonds (R) · 3 co-sponsors
passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SCR 40: STUDENTS: Creates the K-12 School Safety Task Force to study and make recommendations relative to school safety and security.

SCR 40 creates a K-12 School Safety Task Force to study school safety and security issues affecting K-12 schools in the state. The task force will examine current safety measures and develop recommendations for improving school security. This procedural bill does not change existing laws but establishes a formal group to analyze and propose solutions. The task force will report its findings and recommendations to the legislature.
Rick Edmonds (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SCR 64: FLOODS/FLOODING: To continue the Comite River Diversion Canal/Amite River Basin Task Force.

SCR 64 is a concurrent resolution continuing the Comite River Diversion Canal/Amite River Basin Task Force, which was established in 2014 to advance flood control efforts. The task force directly serves communities in East Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension parishes, which face recurring flooding from the Amite and Comite rivers. Its key role is to advise state and federal agencies on completing the Comite River Diversion Canal Project - designed to divert floodwaters and reduce flooding risks - while addressing land acquisition, environmental mitigation, and floodplain planning. The resolution specifies the task force’s composition (including local officials, agencies, and community representatives) and requires it to submit recommendations to the legislature by 2027.
Valarie Hodges (R)
passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SCR 20: NUTRITION: Memorializes Congress to direct the United States Department of Agriculture to reinstate and fund the Local Food for Schools Program.

SCR 20 is a resolution urging Congress to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reinstate and fund the Local Food for Schools Program with approximately $3 million annually. It directly affects schools participating in the program by seeking to restore access to locally sourced food for student meals. The resolution requests Congress to specifically allocate funding to reinstate this program, which provides fresh, locally grown food to schools. As a memorial resolution (not a binding law), it does not change current policy but formally asks Congress to act.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequests $3M annual funding to reinstate Local Food for Schools Program, directly supporting K-12 school meal nutrition and educational access through school funding.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReinstates school nutrition program funding, directly supporting public health through access to healthy school meals under USDA public health initiatives.95% confidence
Patrick McMath (R) · 20 co-sponsors
passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SCR 70: CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Harry Lemmon.

SCR 70 is a symbolic concurrent resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's condolences upon the death of retired Supreme Court Justice Harry T. Lemmon. It specifically directs the resolution to be sent to his widow, Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon, following his passing on April 18, 2025. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves only as a formal expression of respect for Justice Lemmon's decades-long judicial and educational contributions to Louisiana.
Greg Miller (R) · 21 co-sponsors
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