HB 76 creates a new criminal offense for intentionally infecting another person with an incurable sexually transmitted disease without their consent. The bill defines this as occurring when a person knows they have the disease, specifically intends to infect someone, and does so without the victim's knowing consent. It removes "felony" from the offense description throughout the law and adds that not knowing the victim's age is not a defense. This directly affects individuals who knowingly transmit incurable STIs without consent.
HB 611 is a procedural bill that makes minor editorial corrections to the legal description of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans in existing law. It revises specific references (changing "said" to "the" or "those" in several locations) to clarify which parishes and water authorities the Board oversees. The bill does not create new policies or affect the Board's operations, funding, or service areas. It solely adjusts wording for consistency in the legal text governing the Board's jurisdiction. This is a routine drafting amendment, not a substantive policy change.
HB 558 amends the eligibility requirements for Louisiana's M.J. Foster Promise Program, which provides tuition assistance for college students. The bill adds specific violent and property crimes to the list of offenses that would disqualify applicants, including aggravated battery, second-degree robbery, and aggravated criminal damage to property. These changes directly affect students with certain criminal convictions who seek to qualify for the state-funded tuition program. The bill is currently pending in the Committee on Education after recent committee amendments.
HCR 4 is a procedural bill that makes a minor technical correction to existing licensing language for alternative hair and hair design professionals. It amends the reference to "board" by removing unnecessary quotation marks in the text, with no changes to actual licensing requirements or standards. The bill does not affect any practitioners or create new rules - it only clarifies how the governing body is referenced in the statute. This is a routine administrative update, not a substantive policy change.
SCR 51 is a ceremonial resolution commending April Burkholder Coulter for her induction into the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes her achievements as a former LSU gymnast, highlighting her record of 14 All-American honors, 108 individual event titles, and her 2006 NCAA balance beam championship. The resolution does not create any new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals beyond formally honoring her athletic legacy. It was unanimously adopted by the Louisiana Legislature as a symbolic gesture.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SCR 46), not a substantive bill. It formally honors Ed Daniels, a late Louisiana sports journalist, by commending his family for his posthumous receipt of two honors: the 2025 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism and his 2025 induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The resolution recognizes Daniels' decades-long career in sports media, including his work at WGNO-TV and his roles with the Sugar Bowl and Saints Hall of Fame committees. It directly affects his family, as the resolution is addressed to them. The resolution passed unanimously in the Senate.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SCR 57) passed by the Louisiana State Legislature to express condolences for Steven J. Miguez, a businessman and community member from Iberia Parish, following his death on February 24, 2025. The resolution recognizes his life of service, including founding businesses like Iberia Crew Boat & Marine Service and Miguez Fuel, his competitive shooting achievements, and his family. It has no policy provisions or direct effect on laws or constituents - it solely offers legislative condolences to his family. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate (34-0) and passed through the House without amendments.
This resolution formally commends Sam Houston High School's Lady Broncos softball team for winning the 2025 LHSAA Non-Select Division I State Championship. It recognizes their season record (30 wins, 2 losses), key game moments (including clutch home runs in semifinal and championship games), and the coaching staff's leadership. The resolution specifically honors players, head coach Beth Domingue (her fifth title), and assistant coaches as detailed in the text. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new policies or affect funding.
SCR 56 is a ceremonial resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's condolences for the passing of Robert "Bob" Winfred Merrick, a New Orleans philanthropist and real estate leader. It honors his life, legacy, and significant contributions to Louisiana, including his major donations to local charities like the American Red Cross, University of New Orleans, and the National WWII Museum. The resolution directs copies to his wife and four daughters. As a non-binding expression of sympathy, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
This concurrent resolution formally commends Joe Scheuermann for his induction into the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes his career as Delgado Community College's baseball coach, highlighting his over 1,179 wins, five JUCO World Series appearances, and role in guiding over 300 student-athletes to four-year programs. The resolution serves as a ceremonial honor with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation or constituents. It follows standard practice for commendatory resolutions honoring individuals for community or professional achievements.
SCR 45 is a ceremonial resolution that formally commends Herb Vincent for receiving the 2025 Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award and his induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely serves as a symbolic recognition of Vincent's career. The resolution highlights his roles as SEC Associate Commissioner for Communications and his decades-long contributions to Louisiana sports, including leadership at LSU. As a procedural bill, it has no binding effect beyond the expression of legislative praise.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SCR 53) that formally commends NFL player Andrew Whitworth for his upcoming induction into the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The resolution highlights his Louisiana roots, high school football championships, college career at LSU, 16-year NFL career with the Bengals and Rams, Super Bowl victory, and charitable work through his foundation. It does not create any new laws, impose obligations, or affect any policies or individuals. The bill's sole purpose is to express the Louisiana Legislature's recognition of Whitworth's achievements and community contributions.
