SCR 60 is a resolution requesting Louisiana's Department of Insurance to study how 2025 insurance reforms impacted the state's market competitiveness. The study will analyze specific metrics - including carrier applications, rate changes, consumer complaints, and premium trends - for homeowners' and auto insurance from July 2024 through November 2026. It requires comparing data against pre-reform baselines and reporting findings to insurance committees by December 2026, including how each reform affected the market and policy recommendations. This procedural bill does not change laws but seeks data to evaluate recent reforms' effectiveness for consumers and insurers.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 185), not a policy bill. It formally commends Liberty Baptist Church in Union Parish, Louisiana, for celebrating its 175th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the church's historical significance, community service, and longstanding role in the parish, citing its founding in 1850 and continued ministry efforts. It has no legal effect or direct impact on policies, regulations, or individuals beyond expressing legislative appreciation.
This resolution (SR 145) requests the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to submit approved rule changes for physician assistants to the Louisiana Register, as required by law. The Board had unanimously approved these proposed rule changes on February 19, 2024, but over a year later, they had not yet initiated the formal rulemaking process. The resolution specifically asks the Board to file the notice of intent to begin this process, following administrative procedures. It directly affects the State Board of Medical Examiners, requiring them to act on previously approved regulations governing physician assistants.
This resolution (SR 200) requests two state agencies - the State Licensing Board for Contractors and the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council - to study adopting "fortified roof standards" into coastal zone building codes. These standards refer to roof designs proven to better withstand hurricane-force winds, directly affecting coastal homeowners and insurers by potentially reducing storm damage and insurance costs. The agencies must report findings and legislative proposals by February 2026, focusing on how integrating these standards into building codes could improve resilience in hurricane-prone areas.
This resolution (SR 191) requests three Louisiana state agencies - the Commission on Law Enforcement, the Department of Education, and the Supreme Court - to regularly send truancy reports to the Senate Select Committee on Women and Children. It directly affects these agencies by requiring them to transmit existing truancy data they already collect. The key mechanism is a formal request for these agencies to share their current truancy statistics, which the committee would use for oversight and policy discussions. This is a procedural resolution, not a law, and does not change truancy enforcement or reporting requirements.
SR 201 is a Louisiana Senate resolution urging Congress and federal health agencies (HHS and CMS) to avoid Medicaid funding reductions that would harm Louisiana hospitals. It specifically requests they maintain current reimbursement levels for hospitals, approve pending payment requests, and prevent cuts that could lead to service reductions or closures, especially in rural areas. The resolution emphasizes that such funding is critical for sustaining healthcare access for vulnerable populations - including the elderly and chronically ill - and supporting local hospital employment and community economic stability.
This resolution (SR 198) expresses the Louisiana State Senate's desire to strengthen ties between Louisiana and the Bantu kingdom of Buganda in Uganda. It proposes five non-binding cooperation areas: educational exchanges, joint research on health/agriculture/environment, technology partnerships, cultural exchanges, and regular dialogue between institutions. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally encourages collaboration through these initiatives. It was adopted by the Senate on June 12, 2025, and transmitted to relevant stakeholders to foster future partnerships. As a symbolic resolution, it directly affects Louisiana's diplomatic engagement but has no legal force.
SR 199 is a Louisiana Senate resolution commending David Sickey on his election as chairman of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. It recognizes his 18 years of tribal government experience, including leading during the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, and his commitment to transparent, community-centered leadership. The resolution was adopted on June 12, 2025, expressing the Senate's congratulations and best wishes for his term. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct legal effect.
This resolution establishes a new Task Force on Child Abuse Investigation Processes in Louisiana to continue and expand work begun under Senate Resolution 167 (2024). The task force will study current investigation procedures, interagency collaboration, and support services for all child abuse cases - including sexual abuse - to identify gaps and recommend improvements. It will focus on developing specialized training for professionals like law enforcement, social workers, and medical personnel, and suggest legislative or procedural changes to better protect victims. The task force, composed of 14 members from key agencies and advocacy groups, must submit a final report by December 2027.
This resolution (SR 184) urges the Louisiana Supreme Court to amend its continuing legal education (CLE) rules to allow licensed legislative staff attorneys to earn eight hours of CLE credit annually, similar to what legislators and certain legislative clerks currently receive. It directly affects full-time legislative staff attorneys who perform year-round legal work drafting bills, conducting research, and advising lawmakers. The bill cites that these attorneys conduct critical legal work central to the legislative process but are excluded from the existing CLE credit exemption under Supreme Court rules. The resolution requests the Court take action to align the credit policy with the current exemption for legislators and chief clerks. This is a procedural request, not a binding law, and does not change the Court's existing rules.
SR 194 is a Senate resolution requesting the Louisiana Department of Health to review Medicaid managed care contracts and improve oversight of these programs. It directs the Department to evaluate the effectiveness of the current Medicaid managed care system - used for 1.6 million residents since 2012 - and report to the Senate by January 1, 2026, on efforts to enhance health outcomes and contract monitoring. The resolution highlights concerns including poor healthcare rankings, $720 million paid for no services to 50,000 beneficiaries, and inadequate payments to providers. This request aims to ensure Medicaid funds are spent effectively on patient care rather than administrative costs or unproductive contracts.
SR 190 is a resolution creating the Louisiana Alcoholic Beverage Permit Streamlining Task Force. It directs the task force to study and recommend ways to simplify the current system where businesses must apply for separate state and local permits for alcohol sales, which require similar information and serve no additional public purpose. The task force, including representatives from state agencies, local government associations, and industry groups, must submit recommendations by February 1, 2026. This resolution does not change laws but aims to reduce redundant paperwork for restaurants, retailers, and hospitality businesses operating alcohol permits across Louisiana.
