HR 362 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) for its 50th anniversary. It recognizes LABI's historical role as Louisiana's premier business advocacy group, highlighting its work since 1975 on issues like tax policy, labor laws, and economic development. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply offers formal praise through a legislative vote. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any businesses or residents beyond this symbolic gesture.
HCR 35 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Louisiana State Law Institute to review over 120 specific misdemeanor offenses in the state code, known as "Duncan misdemeanors." These are crimes defined in Louisiana law with potential penalties exceeding $1,000 fine or six months imprisonment, which would require a jury trial under the 1968 *Duncan v. Louisiana* Supreme Court ruling. The resolution notes Louisiana's current system does not implement jury trials for these offenses despite the legal requirement. The review aims to assess whether these statutes align with due process standards for misdemeanor prosecutions. This is a procedural request for study, not a legislative change to the statutes themselves.
HR 317 is a procedural resolution (not a bill) that directs the Louisiana House Committee on Commerce to study artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. It requires the committee to hold its first meeting by September 1, 2025, and submit a report to the full House by February 1, 2026. The resolution does not create a new subcommittee but instead urges the existing Commerce Committee to conduct this study. It affects the committee’s work schedule and reporting obligations, with no direct impact on the public or businesses. The resolution passed unanimously (90-0) on June 10, 2025.
HR 327 requires the Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity to submit quarterly reports on broadband infrastructure projects. These reports must detail consultant/vendor payments, grant recipient payments, all fund expenditures (including administrative costs), unexpended funds as of June 1, 2025, and funds eligible under specific statutes. The bill directly affects the broadband office, mandating transparency in how state funds are managed and spent on rural broadband projects. It does not create new programs or funding but establishes specific financial reporting requirements to track implementation progress. This is a transparency measure focused on accountability for existing broadband infrastructure funding.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as "Master P Day" at the Louisiana state capitol. It formally commends Percy "Master P" Miller for his career achievements in music, business, and philanthropy - including his work with the Team Hope Foundation, Miller Family Foods, and his recent appointment as president of basketball operations for the University of New Orleans Privateers. The resolution has no policy or financial impact; it serves only as a symbolic recognition of his community contributions.
This resolution (HR 373) formally commends specific students nominated for the 2025 Jefferson Parish Youth Hall of Fame. It recognizes 37 young people from Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, for achievements including academic excellence, community leadership, arts, sports, and overcoming personal challenges. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support and wishes for their continued success, but does not create new laws or affect policy. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect beyond offering public recognition.
HR 370 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing June 19, 2025, as a day of celebration in Louisiana to honor Juneteenth. It commemorates the historical significance of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation in Galveston, Texas, ending slavery in the Confederate states. The resolution does not create new laws or programs but formally designates this date for observance and celebrates African American history and culture. As a symbolic gesture, it affects all Louisianans by encouraging community recognition of this historical event. This procedural resolution has passed through the Louisiana House of Representatives and is now pending final steps.
HCR 44 is a non-binding resolution urging the Louisiana State University School of Public Health to reconsider its recommended age for routine breast cancer screening. It does not change any current guidelines or mandate action; it simply asks the school to review its recommendations. The resolution is currently pending floor debate after passing committee review, but it has no legal effect on healthcare policies or patient care. This type of resolution expresses legislative opinion but does not alter medical practices.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a legislative bill) adopted by the Louisiana House of Representatives. It formally expresses appreciation for Chris Frink upon his retirement as executive director of the Democratic Caucus, recognizing his 17.5 years of service and prior roles as a journalist and state public servant. The resolution highlights his contributions to the caucus and the legislature, without enacting any new policy or affecting any laws. It serves as a non-binding gesture of gratitude from the House.
This bill requires the state Department of Insurance to annually submit comprehensive reports detailing all customer complaints received against property and casualty insurance companies. It directly affects the insurance department by mandating this regular reporting and indirectly affects insurers whose complaints are included in the reports. The key provision is the annual submission of detailed complaint data, including any "improperly" handled claims as clarified by the amendment. The bill does not change insurance regulations but adds transparency requirements for complaint tracking.
HR 374 is a resolution creating the Youth Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Task Force to study nicotine use among Louisiana youth under 21. The task force, composed of health officials, educators, healthcare associations, and youth representatives, will examine health impacts, usage trends, prevention strategies, and policy options like school safety and taxation. It will review existing research and data to identify effective approaches for reducing youth nicotine use and report findings to health committees by January 2026. This resolution does not enact new laws but aims to inform future policy through evidence-based recommendations.
HR 338 is a resolution requesting the Louisiana Department of Insurance to study how automobile insurance rates are affected when accident injury claimants seek medical treatment from out-of-network providers instead of in-network ones. It specifically examines the impact of healthcare providers refusing insurance coverage for accident-related injuries in favor of cash payments. This study would provide data on whether out-of-network billing practices influence insurance pricing for drivers. The resolution directs the department to analyze these factors without implementing new regulations or rate changes.
