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Sponsored Bills (31)
SB388: Authorizes review of state contracts for foreign adversaries and terrorist organizations. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
Date: 2026-05-25
Floor Action: π Awaiting Floor Action π 2026-05-26 1:00 PM
Author: Valarie Hodges
Co-sponsors: Regina Barrow Adam Bass Rick Edmonds Michael Fesi Cameron Henry Blake Miguez Beth Mizell John Morris Thomas Pressly Alan Seabaugh Jeremy Stine Kirk Talbot
SCR62: Urges DOTD to evaluate all school zones on state highways.
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2026-05-18
Pending: π Transportation, Highways and Public Works π 2026-05-26 at 10:00 AM
Author: Valarie Hodges
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB200: Allows for expropriation of land near military bases that is owned by foreign adversaries or agents of foreign adversaries when the ownership poses a threat to public health and safety. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Signed by the Speaker of the House.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Valarie Hodges
Co-sponsors: Robert Allain Regina Barrow Adam Bass Stewart Cathey Heather Cloud Patrick Connick Rick Edmonds Michael Fesi Cameron Henry Katrina Jackson-Andrews Caleb Kleinpeter Eddie Lambert Blake Miguez Gregory Miller Beth Mizell John Morris Robert Owen Thomas Pressly Edward Price Mike Reese Larry Selders Jeremy Stine William Wheat Glen Womack Beryl Amedee Mike Bayham Kellee Dickerson Kathy Edmonston Peter Egan Gabe Firment Dodie Horton Charles Owen Rodney Schamerhorn Annie Spell John Wyble
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GENERAL OBJECTION TO INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL DEFINITIONS BY REFERENCE: This measure relies on definitions contained in federal law, which may change over time outside the control of the legislature. Incorporating external definitions by reference creates uncertainty and can result in state law being altered without legislative action.
SB112: Provides that public school boards may adopt a policy to authorize released time for K-12 public school students, subject to parental approval. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-21
Author: Valarie Hodges
Co-sponsors: Blake Miguez
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SB241: Requires the inclusion of the license number of adjusters and appraisers in all written communications. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-20
Author: Valarie Hodges
Co-sponsors: Regina Barrow Royce Duplessis Rick Edmonds Brach Myers William Wheat
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SB114: Provides for a prestige license plate for the Foundation for Moral Law. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2026.
Date: 2026-05-11
Author: Valarie Hodges
SB471: Establishes the Child Welfare Death Review Panel. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action:
Date: 2026-04-01
Pending: π Health & Welfare π Not Scheduled
Author: Valarie Hodges
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSB64: Provides relative to video and audio recordings from cameras installed in self-contained classrooms. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Valarie Hodges
SB66: Provides for testimony of medical experts in child custody and in need of care cases. (8/1/26)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2026.
Date: 2026-04-30
Author: Valarie Hodges
Co-sponsors: Emily Chenevert Kathy Edmonston Ed Larvadain
SB72: Provides for electronic titles and registration of motor vehicles. (gov sig)
Last Action: Signed by the Speaker of the House.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Valarie Hodges
Co-sponsors: Kellee Dickerson Paul Sawyer
SB75: Provides for reimbursement to the state for cyber reinforcement support provided to noncompliant recipients. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2026.
Date: 2026-05-15
Author: Valarie Hodges
SCR14: Designates the month of March 2026, as "Flood Awareness Month" in Louisiana and commends the invaluable contributions of all the professionals who are working everyday to protect lives, homes, businesses, and communities from floods.
Last Action: Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/27/2026.
Date: 2026-03-30
Author: Valarie Hodges
Co-sponsors: Kellee Dickerson
SR11: Commends Rachel Henry on being selected "Student of the Year" at Live Oak High School in Livingston Parish.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.
Date: 2026-03-23
Author: Valarie Hodges
SR12: Commends John Rodriguez on being selected "Student of the Year" at Maurepas High School in Livingston Parish.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.
Date: 2026-03-23
Author: Valarie Hodges
SR120: Commends Louisiana's Jewish-Americans on their contributions to the state and nation, recognizes Jewish American Heritage Month, and encourages observance of Shabbat on May 15-16, 2026, as a time of prayer, reflection, gratitude, and thanksgiving to Almighty God in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of our nation.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2026-05-20
Author: Valarie Hodges
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSR13: Commends Parker Posey on being selected "Student of the Year" at Holden High School in Livingston Parish.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.
Date: 2026-03-23
Author: Valarie Hodges
SR141: Requests state retirement systems to identify China-connected holdings and to report on how to divest from such investments in a prudent and orderly manner.
Last Action: Read by title and adopted.
Date: 2026-05-21
Author: Valarie Hodges
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSR142: Commends and congratulates Braxton Whitesell as the reserve champion at the Hondo Rodeo Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Last Action: Read by title and adopted.
Date: 2026-05-21
Author: Valarie Hodges
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSR145: Recreates the Task Force on Protecting Louisiana's Critical Infrastructure from Foreign Adversaries.
Last Action: Read by title and adopted.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Valarie Hodges
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSR147: Expresses condolences upon the death of Katherine "Katy" Wells.
Last Action: Read by title and adopted.
Date: 2026-05-25
Author: Valarie Hodges
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSR17: Commends Brooklyn Antoinette Kersey on being selected as the "Student of the Year" at Doyle High School in Livingston Parish.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.
Date: 2026-03-23
Author: Valarie Hodges
SR20: Commends Maggie Danielle Richardson on being selected as the "Student of the Year" at Albany High School in Livingston Parish.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.
Date: 2026-03-23
Author: Valarie Hodges
SR3: Commends Brogan Murphy Cormier on being selected "Student of the Year" at French Settlement High School in Livingston Parish.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/12/2026.
Date: 2026-03-16
Author: Valarie Hodges
SR35: Commends Sheriff Jason Ard and the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office for their exceptional efforts in combating illegal narcotics trafficking and protecting children through the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/27/2026.
Date: 2026-03-30
Author: Valarie Hodges
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSR4: Commends Lana Grace Overton on being selected "Student of the Year" at Denham Springs High School in Livingston Parish.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/12/2026.
Date: 2026-03-16
Author: Valarie Hodges
SR5: Commends Kaidyn McLean on being selected "Student of the Year" at Springfield High School in Livingston Parish.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/12/2026.
Date: 2026-03-16
Author: Valarie Hodges
SR6: Commends Collin Phillip Sprouse on being selected "Student of the Year" at Walker High School in Livingston Parish.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/12/2026.
Date: 2026-03-16
Author: Valarie Hodges
SR73: Commends and congratulates Ferdie P. Genre on winning the 2026 LEDC Bob Easterly Award.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/16/2026.
Date: 2026-04-20
Author: Valarie Hodges
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSR87: Commends Lacie Thomas Fontenot for being named the 2026 Louisiana School Health Service Provider of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/23/2026.
Date: 2026-04-27
Author: Valarie Hodges
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSR88: Recognizes Monday, April 20, 2026, as Livingston Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/23/2026.
Date: 2026-04-27
Author: Valarie Hodges
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteSR94: Commends John Rodriguez on being selected "Student of the Year" at Maurepas High School in Livingston Parish.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/7/2026.
Date: 2026-05-11
Author: Valarie Hodges
π Details π View Bill on Legislature Website