All Senate Legislation - Louisiana

Recognizes July 16, 2008 as "Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day."

Proclaims "Amanda Anderson-Grace Day" on the occasion of the dedication of the naming of the Bayou Paul Colored School House and Community Park in St. Gabriel in honor of Amanda Anderson-Grace.

Recognizes Wednesday, June 18, 2008, as "Hugh O'Brian Leadership Day" at the Louisiana state capitol.

Expresses legislative support for the Louisiane-Acadie bid to host the Congrès Mondial Acadien 2014 in Louisiana and urges all local and parish officials to take an active part in the celebration by organizing local events.

Commends the University of New Orleans for its significant and lasting contributions to the state and designates Monday, June 2, 2008, as "UNO Day at the Louisiana Legislature."

Recognizes May 29, 2008, as Entrepreneurship Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Proclaims Wednesday, May 28, 2008, as "Capital One Associates Political Fund Day" at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Recognizes May 15, 2008, as Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Designates May 13, 2008, as "Southern University Day at the Senate."

Designates Thursday, May 15, 2008, as "Louisiana Legislators Go Red For Women Day."

Recognizes May 7, 2008, as Dental Hygiene Day and commends dental hygeniests around the state for their outstanding contributions to the oral health of citizens of the state of Louisiana.

Designates April 2008, as Youth Financial Literacy Month.

Requests the President of the United States of America, the Honorable George W. Bush, to address a joint session of the Louisiana Legislature on April 22, 2008.

Designates April 16, 2008, as YMCA Day in Louisiana.

Requires submission of bill requests for prefiling to Senate Legislative Services staff no later than 48 hours prior to the prefiling deadline.

Commends Donald P. Denese upon his retirement from Local Union #58, Iron Workers.

Recognizes July 16, 2008 as "Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day."

Proclaims "Amanda Anderson-Grace Day" on the occasion of the dedication of the naming of the Bayou Paul Colored School House and Community Park in St. Gabriel in honor of Amanda Anderson-Grace.

Recognizes Wednesday, June 18, 2008, as "Hugh O'Brian Leadership Day" at the Louisiana state capitol.

Expresses legislative support for the Louisiane-Acadie bid to host the Congrès Mondial Acadien 2014 in Louisiana and urges all local and parish officials to take an active part in the celebration by organizing local events.

Expresses legislative support for New Orleans to bid as the host city for an NCAA Final Four Men's Basketball Championship Tournament in either 2012, 2015, or 2016.

Requests the Dept of Health and Hospitals to work in conjunction with statewide medical organizations representing pediatric physicians to prepare and disseminate written materials, at appropriate literacy levels, containing information about proper care and support for pre-term infants.

Requests the Department of Social Services, the Department of Health and Hospitals, the office of family and youth development, within the Department of Education to study and develop a comprehensive continuum of support from birth to adulthood for Louisiana's children as modeled by the Harlem Children's Zone.

Requests the Department of Health and Hospitals to study opportunities for optimizing Medicaid reimbursement to hospitals in parishes which contribute funds for health care services.

Commends Rogers Youngblood on his stamina and perserverance and congratulates him on passing the graduate exit exam.

Creates and provides for the Louisiana Healthy Food Retail Study Group.

Commends Army Captain Joseph Mayeaux for his brave service in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Commends the University of New Orleans for its significant and lasting contributions to the state and designates Monday, June 2, 2008, as "UNO Day at the Louisiana Legislature."

Commends Chris Bourgeois and Troy Dison for their chivalry, kindness, and willingness to assist members of the legislative spouses' auxiliary in their time of need.

Recognizes May 29, 2008, as Entrepreneurship Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Proclaims Wednesday, May 28, 2008, as "Capital One Associates Political Fund Day" at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Commends Ouachita Christian School Eagles on winning the Class 1A State Baseball Championship.

Commends Sandra Gail Futrell Kirkpatrick upon the occasion of her retirement after twenty years of service in the public school system.

Expresses condolences upon the death of United States Army Specialist Charles Leonard, Jr.

Commends efforts of Links, Incorporated and recognizes May 20, 2008, as Louisiana Links Day at the State Capitol.

Recognizes May 15, 2008, as Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Designates May 13, 2008, as "Southern University Day at the Senate."

Designates Thursday, May 15, 2008, as "Louisiana Legislators Go Red For Women Day."

Recognizes May 7, 2008, as Dental Hygiene Day and commends dental hygeniests around the state for their outstanding contributions to the oral health of citizens of the state of Louisiana.

Designates April 2008, as Youth Financial Literacy Month.

Requests appointment of committee to notify the governor that legislature is ready to adjourn sine die.

Expresses condolences upon the death of Warren McDaniels.

Designates the third Saturday of each May as "Amie Comeaux Music Festival Day" and honors the life and extraordinary musical accomplishments of the late Amie Comeaux.

Urges and requests the Department of Health and Hospitals to collect patient specific data from hospitals and other health care facilities on the amount and type of uncompensated care provided.

Provides for funding requests for certain non-governmental entities.

Commends Dr. Rodney Emmer for his significant and valued contribution to ensuring a prosperous and sustainable future for Louisiana's coast, its southern parishes, and coastal communities.

Provides requirements and procedures concerning supplemental information regarding amendments to any appropriation bill appropriating monies to certain entities.

Urges and requests the Louisiana Supreme Court to adopt the same financial disclosure standards for judges applicable to elected officials in the Code of Governmental Ethics.

Provides relative to standing committee jurisdiction of Natural Resources Committee and Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee.

Designates the third Saturday of each May as "Amie Comeaux Music Festival Day" and honors the life and extraordinary musical accomplishments of the late Amie Comeaux.

Provides for funding requests for certain non-governmental entities.

Provides requirements and procedures concerning supplemental information regarding amendments to any appropriation bill appropriating monies to certain entities.

Provides relative to standing committee jurisdiction of Natural Resources Committee and Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee.

Provides relative to the Senate Executive Committee.