This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) commending Elizabeth Grace "Gracie" Bourque for being crowned the 72nd Delcambre Shrimp Festival Queen. It recognizes her academic achievements, future plans to study psychology at LSU, and her extensive community work promoting Louisiana's shrimp industry and coastal communities through festival events. The resolution formally expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' support and commendation for her efforts, with no legal effect or policy changes. It directly affects only Gracie Bourque as a symbolic gesture of recognition.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 321), not a substantive bill. It formally commends Susan Emerson for her retirement as principal of First Baptist Christian School in Lafayette after nearly 50 years in education. The resolution recognizes her career achievements, including 17 years teaching at her alma mater, Claiborne Academy, and leading the school's growth since 2007. It contains no policy changes, funding, or legal obligations - it is solely a non-binding expression of appreciation from the Louisiana House of Representatives.
This Louisiana concurrent resolution (HCR 60) requests that the U.S. Congress create penalties for improperly packaging or labeling cremated human remains when mailed. It highlights that while the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has specific packaging and labeling requirements for cremated remains, there are currently no penalties for violations - unlike for hazardous materials. The resolution asks Congress to address this gap to ensure remains are handled respectfully and safely during shipping.
This resolution (HR 311) requests the Louisiana Department of Health and State Board of Medical Examiners to assess current access to restorative reproductive health practices - such as holistic approaches addressing root causes of fertility issues (e.g., endometriosis, hormone imbalances) - and report findings by June 30, 2026. It directly affects state health agencies, which must study available resources and barriers for women seeking these services. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but asks for a report to inform future policy, citing that many women lack adequate information or access to holistic reproductive care. It passed unanimously in the Louisiana House on June 10, 2025.
This resolution requests Louisiana State University School of Health Sciences to study connections between environmental risks (like pollution or chemical exposures) and maternal health outcomes. It directs LSU to identify high-risk areas, health disparities, and monitoring gaps, with findings due to legislative committees by July 1, 2026. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to fill knowledge gaps in Louisiana’s limited research on environmental impacts on pregnancy and infant health.
HCR 83 is a ceremonial resolution commending Danielle Baker, executive director of the Acadiana Delegation in the Louisiana Legislature, for receiving the 2025 Legislative Staff Achievement Award from the Leadership Staff Professional Association (LSPA) of the National Conference of State Legislatures. The resolution recognizes her 15+ years of service, professional contributions to legislative staff organizations, and peer-selected award for outstanding public service. It expresses the Louisiana Legislature's gratitude for her "steadfast commitment to excellence" and "strong work ethic." As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to formally honor Ms. Baker's professional achievements.
HR 292 is a resolution urging Louisiana's Department of Health to study expanding Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) services to all gestational diabetes patients - not just those requiring insulin. It requires the department to analyze feasibility, costs (estimated $500,000-$1 million), and health impacts, with a report due by January 2026. This would directly affect Louisiana Medicaid enrollees with gestational diabetes who currently lack CGM access under existing policy. The resolution does not change coverage but requests a study to inform potential updates.
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by Louisiana's House of Representatives, not a substantive bill. It formally commends John Horhn on his election as mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, recognizing his 30+ years of service as a Mississippi state senator, his work advancing over $1 billion in city projects, and his role in establishing the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. The resolution expresses appreciation for his public service and extends best wishes for his mayoral term. It has no policy impact or binding effect, serving only as a formal expression of support.
This is a Louisiana state resolution (not a federal bill), memorializing Congress to take specific actions regarding flood insurance. It requests Congress pass three proposed bills: the Flood Insurance Affordability Act (capping annual premium increases at 9%), the Risk Rating 2.0 Transparency Act (requiring FEMA to publish pricing data), and the Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act (providing a 33% tax credit for low/middle-income households). The resolution aims to end FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0 methodology, which homeowners in Louisiana coastal parishes and across the U.S. claim has caused significant premium hikes despite mitigation efforts. It directly affects homeowners facing unaffordable flood insurance costs under the current system.
HCR 13 is a resolution requesting the Southeastern Conference (SEC) schedule Louisiana State University (LSU) football games after 6:00 p.m. during September. It aims to address health and safety concerns related to extreme heat, citing heat index levels above 100°F and documented heat-related incidents at a September 2024 day game. The bill directly affects LSU football scheduling and seeks to protect players, coaches, staff, and fans by moving games to cooler evening hours. The resolution urges the SEC to implement this change but does not create a legal requirement. It is a non-binding request, not a law.
This concurrent resolution (HCR 31) requests the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) to avoid scheduling games during Easter weekend (Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday). It directly addresses the LHSAA, asking them to pause athletic events to allow student athletes and families time for religious observance of the Lenten season's end. The resolution cites that families in Louisiana often observe these days and that athletes deserve uninterrupted family time without choosing between sports and religious traditions. It is a non-binding request, not a law, and does not require the LHSAA to comply.
This resolution requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to study Louisiana's current parental voting requirement for converting preexisting schools to charters. The existing rule mandates a majority vote from parents of enrolled students, with at least 50% turnout, which rural schools report is difficult to achieve. The Board must submit a report with findings and legislative recommendations by January 31, 2026, to the House Education Committee. This study aims to assess whether the voting threshold better serves rural communities and aligns with charter school law goals. The resolution does not change current law but seeks input for potential future modifications.
