Louisiana Bills

TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION: (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes a property tax exemption for blighted or derelict properties that have been rehabilitated (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to determination of intellectual disability in capital cases

CRIME: Provides relative to reckless operation of a vehicle (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and honors the 40th Anniversary of Entergy's River Bend Station in St. Francisville.

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Jensen LeBlanc for being named a Children's Miracle Network National Champion.

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Carolyn Ann Cherry Moore on the occasion of her passing.

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, May 19, 2026 as Early Ed Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Metairie Park Country Day School on winning its 9th Louisiana High School Athletic Association State Championship in boys basketball.

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2026 as National Community Action Month in Louisiana and commends the Association of Community Action Partnerships of Louisiana.

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana's Jewish-Americans on their contributions to the state and nation, recognizes Jewish American Heritage Month, and encourages observance of Shabbat on May 15-16, 2026, as a time of prayer, reflection, gratitude, and thanksgiving to Almighty God in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of our nation.

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Etta Jane Harris on her retirement.

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Brusly High School basketball team on winning the 2026 LHSAA Division II Non-Select State Championship.

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of Tyler Marie Grezaffi.

COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Martha Elizabeth Odom.

COMMENDATIONS: Proclaims May 5, 2026, as Chef John Folse Day and commends and congratulates him for his outstanding contributions to the culinary arts and for his role in promoting Louisiana's rich cultural heritage throughout the world.

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: To designate Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as "Anti-Hunger Day" in Louisiana.

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Declares May 6, 2026, as Louisiana Recreation and Parks Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Expresses support for the development, construction, and long-term operation of a liquid natural gas facility at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission's Port Fourchon.

NOTARIES: Urges and requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use of remote online notarization for executing certain authentic acts.

PHARMACEUTICALS: Requests a legislative auditor report on opioid settlement fund expenditures.

MEDICAID: Memorialize Congress and urges the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement certain eligibility redeterminations.

HOSPITALS: Amends rules relative to certain licensure requirements of hospitals.

TRUSTS: Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use of trusts with extended durations and report its findings and any recommendations for revisions to the Louisiana Trust Code and applicable Louisiana laws to the legislature.

MOTOR VEHICLES: Requests the office of motor vehicles to study the privileges granted by a commercial driver's license compared to neighboring states.

TAX/TAXATION: Creates the Anchor Home Task Force to study the feasibility of offering tax credits to incentivize the hiring of resident Louisiana college graduates to live and work in Louisiana the first five years after graduation. (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Provides relative to Department of Transportation and Development aeronautic activities. (8/1/26)

EMPLOYMENT: Constitutional amendment to establish a state livable wage. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (1/1/27) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

HEALTH: Requests a study by the Louisiana Department of Health and legislative auditor regarding nongovernmental entities (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Extends the time for the creation of the victims' services system pursuant to Act No. 370 of the 2025 Regular Session of the Legislature

HEALTH: Creates a task force to study the regulation of gestational carrier agreements

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS/ASST: Provides for an increase in the dollar amount in warrants to provide for the salaries of assistant district attorneys (RE +$7,572,420 GF EX See Note)

APPROPRIATIONS: (Constitutional Amendment) Limits the amount of state general fund that may be appropriated in a fiscal year (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Provides relative to reinstatement fees for lapses of vehicle liability security (RE DECREASE SG RV See Note)

CRIMINAL/PENALTIES: Provides relative to wearing masks in public (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a review of public-private partnership contracting practices.

CLERKS OF COURT: Prohibits clerks of court's vendors from charging additional electronic filing fees in criminal and traffic actions. (8/1/26)

HEALTH: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the effects of gender affirming therapy on mental health

SNAP/FOOD STAMPS: Modifies the use of SNAP benefits to include food delivery costs

DRUGS: Creates the Louisiana Recreational Cannabis Policy Task Force

SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY: Provides relative to identification procedures for sex offenders (EG1 +$200,000 SG EX See Note)

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Provides with respect to the possession of Kratom (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Rapides Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)

CRIME: Provides relative to parties to a crime (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

JUVENILE PROCEDURE: Provides for the right to a jury trial for certain juvenile offenders

ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Sabine Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish

ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Allen Parish to determine whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells may be permitted within the parish

ENERGY: Authorizes parish governing authorities and citizens to determine whether Class VI injection wells, carbon dioxide sequestration, and carbon dioxide pipelines may be permitted within a parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)

ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Beauregard Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish

ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Vernon Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish

ENERGY: Prohibits carbon dioxide sequestration in St. Helena Parish

WEAPONS/FIREARMS: Prohibits the carrying of firearms in college or university dormitories

LOTTERY: Creates the Veterans Service Grant Board and provides for allocation of lottery proceeds (RR +$500,000 SG EX See Note)

ENERGY/OIL & GAS WELLS: Creates a certificate of compliance process for oilfield and exploration and production sites (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note)

ENERGY/PIPELINES: Prohibits the transport of carbon dioxide in rights-of-way used for petroleum transportation

SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the board of commissioners of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District. (8/1/26)

ENERGY DEVELOPMENT: Provides for private use electrical networks. (gov sig)

GAMING: Provides relative to the dedication of revenue from sports wagering. (7/1/27) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)

LOCAL OFFICIALS: Requests the legislative auditor to conduct a study of compensation authorized for parish assessors and clerks of court

CHILDREN/SUPPORT: Requires child support payments by persons convicted of vehicular homicide