HR 214 is a Louisiana state House resolution (not a federal bill) urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary to ban imported seafood until testing and inspections improve. It cites a study finding banned substances like malachite green, oxytetracycline, and nitrofurantoin in imported shrimp, along with widespread failure to label sulfite presence. The resolution requests HHS to implement a temporary import ban to address gaps in current FDA seafood safety protocols. This is a non-binding request to a federal agency, not a law, and focuses on procedural changes to testing requirements. The Louisiana legislature plans to debate it further in June 2025.
This resolution urges Louisiana's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to restore management authority over Cocodrie Lake to the Cocodrie Lake Game and Fish Commission. The Commission, established to balance property use and the fishing industry after a dam raised lake levels, seeks to control the Clearwater water gate structure to maintain optimal water levels for residents' farms, hunting, and boat launches. The resolution notes the Commission has lost input since 1981 when management powers were transferred to the state department. It does not create new law but formally requests the department return oversight to the local commission, which holds public meetings and collaborates with stakeholders. The resolution passed unanimously in the House on June 10, 2025.
This resolution approves Louisiana's Fiscal Year 2026 annual integrated coastal protection plan, developed by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board. It directly affects coastal protection and restoration projects across Louisiana, including hurricane protection, land restoration, and environmental programs. The bill follows state law requiring legislative approval for the plan to become effective, which would take effect if not disapproved by July 1, 2025. This is a procedural step, not a policy change, to formalize an existing plan for coastal management.
HCR 75 is a procedural House Concurrent Resolution that creates a Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force. It establishes the task force structure, specifying that the House-appointed member serves as chair and outlining its composition through committee referral. This resolution does not enact new policy or directly affect specific groups; it solely provides a framework for coordination among state agencies. The resolution is currently pending in committee with recent favorable reports.
HR 40 is a non-binding resolution urging Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to study connecting West 10th Street in Reserve to Interstate 10. It directly affects local businesses (like Baumer Foods and the Port of South Louisiana) and commuters by addressing traffic congestion on West 10th Street, which currently forces drivers to use U.S. Highway 61 and Louisiana Highway 44. The resolution requires DOTD to assess the benefits of this connection and report findings to the House Transportation Committee by November 1, 2025. This is a procedural step to evaluate infrastructure improvements, not a law mandating construction.
HCR 81 is a Louisiana legislative resolution asking Congress to study whether airport security duties could be transitioned from the TSA to trained airline personnel. It proposes exploring this alternative model to improve travel efficiency, reduce passenger discomfort, and enhance the overall travel experience for U.S. citizens. The resolution does not change current law but requests Congress investigate this option as a potential way to address concerns about TSA screening effectiveness and traveler frustration. It specifically cites perceived inefficiencies in current TSA processes and references other countries' security approaches as context for the proposal.
HCR 51 is a concurrent resolution memorializing Congress and the USDA to reinstate and fund the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program. It directly affects Louisiana farmers - especially socially disadvantaged producers - and food banks across the state, including all five Feeding Louisiana network partners. The resolution seeks to restore a program that previously provided over $12 million to support local food purchases for distribution through food banks and community organizations. This would help rebuild market access for farmers, expand fresh food access for underserved communities, and strengthen local food systems. As a procedural resolution, it requests federal action but does not create new law.
HCR 68 is a concurrent resolution urging Louisiana's Department of Transportation to study adding a third lane to the I-10 East off-ramp at Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge. It directly affects daily commuters and commercial drivers who experience frequent congestion and safety risks at this heavily traveled interchange during peak hours. The resolution requests a feasibility study and a report by August 2026, focusing on whether a third lane would improve traffic flow and safety. This is a procedural request for analysis, not an immediate infrastructure project.
HCR 66 is a concurrent resolution urging Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles and State Police to study how to enforce the state's mandatory vehicle insurance law on out-of-state drivers. It directs them to examine methods for penalizing noncompliant drivers, potential temporary insurance solutions, and the impacts of impounding vehicles. The resolution specifically asks for a report by January 2026 on enforcement procedures and penalties, including how to handle incidents involving out-of-state drivers. This is a study request, not a new law, and directly affects drivers from neighboring states with high uninsured motorist rates (up to 14%). The study aims to inform future policy but does not change current enforcement.
This resolution (HR 260) urges Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to evaluate and install pedestrian crosswalks at three specific intersections along U.S. Highway 61 in LaPlace: Carrollwood Drive, Belle Point Boulevard, and Belle Terre Boulevard. It directly affects pedestrians, including students, seniors, and shoppers, who use these high-traffic areas near schools, senior facilities, and businesses. The DOTD must complete this evaluation, install crosswalks if recommended, and submit a report to the House Committee on Transportation by August 1, 2026. The resolution does not mandate funding or construction but requests action to improve safety at these named locations.
HR 306 is a legislative resolution urging Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development to create an Urban Infrastructure Planning Task Force. The task force would identify key infrastructure needs in urban areas, assess project feasibility and impacts, and evaluate how projects improve residents' quality of life. It would include city leaders, engineers, and university students from major Louisiana cities like New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, with mandatory reports due to the House Transportation Committee by 2025, 2027, and 2029. This resolution directly affects Louisiana cities facing infrastructure backlogs, safety concerns, and slow project completion, aiming to improve planning for roads, bridges, and public projects.
This resolution (HR 301) is a formal commendation from the Louisiana House of Representatives honoring Major General James W. Graves for his military service and contributions to Louisiana. It recognizes his career as a U.S. Air Force officer (including over 4,000 flight hours), his legal work in Shreveport, and his post-retirement efforts to support aviation in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. The resolution specifically commends his dedication to the U.S. military, the state of Louisiana, and the Shreveport community. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals or laws.
