Senate Resolution 43 commends Braneshea Moore, an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Louisiana State University Eunice, for being awarded the 2024 Elsevier Educator of the Year by the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing. This resolution formally recognizes her contributions to nursing education and her achievement of this national honor.
Senate Resolution 33 commends the Southern University System for its 145 years of excellence in education, research, and public service. It officially recognizes April 22, 2025, as Southern University Day at the capitol.
This is a procedural resolution (SR 2) that directs the Louisiana Senate to appoint a six-member committee to coordinate with a similar House committee. The committee's sole purpose is to formally notify the governor that the legislature has officially convened, organized, and is ready to receive his communications. It does not create new laws, affect any specific groups, or change policy. This is a routine step to establish communication between the legislature and governor at the start of a session.
This procedural resolution (SR 1) directs the Louisiana Senate to appoint a six-member committee to formally notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened, organized, and is ready to begin legislative business. It affects Senate leadership and House leadership by establishing a standard communication step between chambers at the start of a legislative session. The bill creates no new policy or funding but defines a routine procedural action required to begin joint legislative operations. (2 sentences, as it is a purely procedural resolution.)
This bill directs the Louisiana Senate to appoint a six-member committee to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has officially convened and is ready to conduct business. The resolution serves as a procedural step to coordinate the start of legislative sessions between the two chambers. It does not create new laws or alter policy but simply establishes the formal notification process required for the House to know when the Senate is prepared to transact business.
This bill establishes a committee of six senators to work alongside a similar House committee in notifying the governor that the legislature has officially convened and is ready to receive his communications. The resolution does not change existing laws or create new policies but serves as a procedural step to formally announce the start of the legislative session to the executive branch. By suspending rules to adopt this measure quickly, the Senate ensures the proper administrative protocol is followed for the Third Extraordinary Session.
This resolution asks the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide details about contracts and agreements used to purchase educational materials for Louisiana public schools. The request is directed at the House Committee on Education, the House Executive Committee, and the Legislative Audit Advisory Council, with a deadline of January 1, 2025. While the bill does not change existing laws or funding, it aims to increase transparency by requiring the submission of information regarding materials procured outside standard textbook review processes.
This bill is a procedural resolution that directs the Senate to form a five-member committee to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has finished its work. The committee's specific task is to notify the other chamber that the Senate is ready to officially end the legislative session. This action is a standard step in the process of concluding the state's regular legislative year.
This bill establishes a formal process for the Louisiana Legislature to inform the governor that it is ready to end its regular session. It requires the Senate to appoint a five-member committee to work with a similar committee from the House of Representatives for this notification. Once these committees confirm that legislative work is complete, they will officially advise the governor that the legislature is prepared to adjourn.
This Senate resolution formally commends Concordia Parish Chief Deputy Fred Middleton for receiving the Deputy of the Year Award from the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association. The bill highlights his leadership in establishing a Cyber Crime Unit and victim support programs that have helped resolve hundreds of cases involving child exploitation and domestic violence. It serves as a ceremonial recognition of his specific achievements and does not alter any laws or policies.
This bill establishes the Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Innovation Caucus within the state Senate. It allows any senator interested in STEM policy to join the group, which aims to coordinate efforts and present a unified voice on issues related to research and innovation in the state. The resolution explicitly states that the caucus will not receive any funding, office space, equipment, or staff support from the Senate or its agencies. This measure creates a formal structure for senators to collaborate on STEM topics, mirroring a similar group that already exists in the House of Representatives.
This Senate resolution honors Queen Sylvia of Buganda for her significant work in education, healthcare, cultural preservation, and the empowerment of women and children in Uganda and across Africa. The bill recognizes her achievements, such as founding networks for African women leaders, advocating for girls' education, leading immunization campaigns, and mentoring thousands of youth through her foundation. It is a commemorative measure that formally acknowledges her contributions and directs a copy of the resolution to be sent to her, without creating any new laws or changing existing policies.
