SR 205 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

SOCIAL SERVICES: Establishes the Empowering Families to Live Well Louisiana Task Force.

This bill establishes the Empowering Families to Live Well Louisiana Task Force, a group designed to study ways to help struggling families in the state. The task force will consist of representatives from various state agencies, community organizations, and labor groups, with the Senate president pro tempore serving as chair. Its main job is to research successful strategies and create recommendations for the state government to better support families facing poverty. The group must submit its final report to the legislature and other officials by March 1, 2027, after which the task force will end.
Bill status introduced 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 1, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026
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What changed between versions

SR205 Original SR205 Enrolled · 3 edits · Jun 1, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized and enrolled, converting it from a draft to an official law. The substantive policy content remains identical to the original version, establishing a task force to research ways to help struggling families in Louisiana. The only changes involve formatting, page numbering, and the addition of the Senate President's signature block.
Scope change
No change in scope or applicability; the bill's purpose and provisions are unchanged.
TECHNICAL

The document status changed from 'ORIGINAL' draft to 'ENROLLED' final version, indicating it is now law.

Minor formatting adjustments were made to align text and page numbers for the final enrolled version.

The signature block for the President of the Senate was added to certify the bill as enrolled.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 1, 2026

How they voted

270
Passed · 13 other
Total votes 40
Jun 1, 2026
D Democratic12
8 Yea 4
66% Yea
R Republican28
19 Yea 9
67% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jun 1, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (27-0-13)
senate
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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Photo of Regina Barrow
Regina Barrow
DDemocratic
LA
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