HR 2 establishes the "Freshmen Caucus" for new Louisiana House of Representatives members serving their first term. The resolution formally recognizes these legislators as a distinct group to promote their leadership development and facilitate networking and collaboration. Membership in the caucus lasts for the duration of a member's first term in office. This is a procedural resolution, not a policy bill affecting specific legislation or constituents.
SB 168 shortens the prescription period for mineral leases on state property from 10 years to 5 years. This change directly affects mineral leaseholders who hold rights to state-owned land, as it reduces the time they have to actively maintain their leases before they may expire. The bill modifies legal timeframes for "liberative prescription," meaning leaseholders must renew or use their rights within five years instead of ten. The Senate passed it unanimously (38-0) on April 23, 2025, moving it to the House for further consideration.
HB 689 establishes the Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity to regulate broadband services funded through the GUMBO 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 programs. The office gains exclusive authority to set rules, investigate complaints about slow speeds, pricing, or coverage failures, and enforce compliance through penalties or funding suspensions. It also creates a formal complaint process for residents and municipalities. The law explicitly excludes pre-existing broadband deployments and non-GUMBO-funded projects from its requirements.
HB 585 requires state agencies to provide advance written notice to surface and mineral owners before permitting or conducting carbon dioxide sequestration activities (storing CO₂ underground). The bill specifically mandates that the department publish each application for a Class VI or Class V permit related to CO₂ sequestration on its website. This applies to projects involving underground storage, ensuring landowners are notified before permits are issued. The bill does not change the permitting process itself but adds transparency by requiring public notice of applications. It directly affects mineral and surface rights holders who may be impacted by underground CO₂ storage projects.
SCR 34 is a concurrent resolution passed by the Louisiana Legislature to formally commend Peggy Feehan, Executive Director of CODOFIL (Council for the Development of French in Louisiana), for receiving France's Order of Academic Palms. The resolution recognizes her career-long work advancing French language education, preserving Francophone cultural heritage, and fostering international partnerships in Louisiana and globally. Key provisions include the Legislature's official expression of praise for her contributions and the commitment to send a copy of the resolution to Ms. Feehan. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of her achievements in cultural diplomacy.
SCR 33 is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Covington Fire Chief Gary Blocker Jr.'s 27 years of service and expressing condolences to his family following his passing on May 6, 2025. It formally honors his contributions to the Covington Fire Department, including founding the Fire Prevention Bureau and improving community safety, without creating any new laws or affecting any individuals or entities beyond the symbolic recognition. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Louisiana Legislature on May 13, 2025, and transmitted to his family.
SR 110 is a Senate resolution formally recognizing the Louisiana Department of Health's launch of Project Maternal Overdose Mortality (Project M.O.M.). The resolution commends the initiative, which aims to reduce pregnancy-associated opioid overdose deaths by 80% within three years through expanded screening for substance use, increased access to treatment (including medications for opioid use disorder), improved care coordination, and wider naloxone distribution. It highlights existing program successes, such as a 35% overdose mortality decrease in the Lake Charles region after implementing the Louisiana Bridge Program and 45 hospitals participating in enhanced screening. As a symbolic resolution, SR 110 does not create new laws or allocate funding but publicly supports the project's efforts to protect pregnant and postpartum women and their infants.
This resolution (SR 116) formally commends the Academy of the Sacred Heart Girls Golf Team for winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Girls Division II State Golf Championship and dominating the Metro Championship. It specifically highlights their comeback victory, individual achievements (like Jade Neves as individual champion), and team effort under Coach Jennifer Caro. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing official recognition for the team's athletic accomplishments. It was adopted by the Louisiana Senate in May 2025 and will be sent to the team.
This resolution designates May 5, 2025, as Louisiana Firefighter's Appreciation Day. It formally recognizes and commends all firefighters across Louisiana for their service, dedication to public safety, and risks they face in protecting life and property. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes. It directly honors firefighters and their families through a state-level acknowledgment of their work.
This resolution (SR 91) requests the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles to study whether it's feasible to allow residents to voluntarily include their blood type on driver's licenses, permits, and ID cards. The study would examine costs, privacy concerns, implementation logistics, public health benefits, and necessary changes to current systems. It does not require adding blood type to documents but seeks to evaluate if such a feature could help emergency responders in critical situations. The resolution directly affects Louisiana residents who might choose to include this health information on their state-issued IDs.
SR 124 is a symbolic resolution expressing Louisiana's support for specialty crop farmers (such as those growing strawberries, sweet potatoes, and okra) facing challenges from federal funding cuts. It highlights the loss of $6.38 million in annual food bank funding and $11.7 million for schools due to the USDA ending programs that helped purchase local produce. The resolution does not create new funding but urges the state to develop its own initiatives to support farm-to-institution purchasing and strengthen local food systems. It specifically addresses how canceled federal programs impacted Louisiana's agricultural economy and food security, particularly for small and medium-sized farmers. As a non-binding resolution, it formally acknowledges these challenges without implementing new policy changes.
This resolution designates May 18-24, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Week in Louisiana, aligning with a national observance. It recognizes emergency medical services providers (including EMTs, paramedics, and support staff) and encourages Louisianans to observe the week with activities highlighting the theme "We Care. For Everyone." The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it is purely ceremonial recognition.
