Louisiana Senate Bills

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day.

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Patricia Ann McKinney Pendergrass.

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates former state Senator Michael A. Walsworth on the occasion of his seventieth birthday.

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and recognizes Donald G. "Don" Kelly for his years of distinguished public service and long-standing contributions to the legal profession.

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Monday, April 13, 2026, as Knock Knock Children's Museum Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and recognizes the museum's contributions to early childhood education, family engagement, and economic vitality in Louisiana.

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates the month of March 2026, as "Flood Awareness Month" in Louisiana and commends the invaluable contributions of all the professionals who are working everyday to protect lives, homes, businesses, and communities from floods.

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes March 23, 2026, as Thrive Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends Thrive Academy and the Thrive Foundation for their commitment to expanding educational opportunity for students across the state of Louisiana.

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as AARP Louisiana's Eleventh Annual Caregiver Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Recognizes the mutual interests of Quebec and Louisiana and welcomes the Honorable Christopher Skeete, Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie to the Louisiana State Capitol.

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senate President Cameron Henry, Jr. for serving as the 2026 Irish Grand Marshal in the 44th Irish-Italian Parade.

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Delores Murray on being inducted into the USATF National Officials Hall of Fame.

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former district attorney, judge, and Louisiana State Senator Robert W. "Bob" Kostelka.

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes and acknowledges the significant contributions of the twelve community and technical colleges in Louisiana to the education and training of students and workers and designates Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

COMMENDATIONS: Commend and recognize Chris J. Roy Sr. for his years of distinguished public service and longstanding contributions to the legal profession.

DONATIONS: Provides procedures and methods to execute gifts under the Anatomical Gift Act. (1/1/27)

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church on the occasion of its 154th Anniversary.

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Geaux Far Louisiana and designates Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as Geaux Far Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Sheriff Jason Ard and the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office for their exceptional efforts in combating illegal narcotics trafficking and protecting children through the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes and commends the members of the Louisiana School Boards Association and the 2026 board of directors.

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as the University of Louisiana System Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides relative to the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority. (2/3CA7s2.1(A)) (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE SG EX See Note)

CONDOLENCES: To celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Norman C. Francis.

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Saturday, March 21, 2026, as World Down Syndrome Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

EMPLOYMENT: Provides protections for employees who become living organ donors. (8/1/26)

ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT: Removes the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from the list of party primary elections. (8/1/26) (EG -$5,428,000 GF EX See Note)

BOATS/BOATING: Provides for requirements to stop and board a vessel. (8/1/26)

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

PHYSICIANS: Provides relative to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT SG EX See Note)

LEGISLATORS: Authorizes additional funding for legislative assistants for legislators representing four or more parishes. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)