Louisiana 2025 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SR136

Introduced
5/27/25  

Caption

Recognizes the 50th Anniversary of the State Government Affairs Council and commends its contributions to state government affairs.

Summary

Senate Resolution 136 is a commemorative resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC). The resolution praises SGAC for promoting informed policymaking, good governance, transparency in public affairs, and nonpartisan collaboration among government affairs professionals, elected officials, and other stakeholders. It also highlights the organization’s role in education, mentorship, diversity, and professional development within the state government affairs field. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Instead, it serves as an official expression of appreciation by the Louisiana Senate for SGAC’s contributions to public policy and state governance. Its practical effect is limited to ceremonial recognition and commendation, with no direct impact on statutes, agency authority, or regulated parties.

Impact

SR136 has no substantive legal effect and does not alter Louisiana statutes or administrative rules. Its impact is symbolic: it formally recognizes SGAC’s anniversary and publicly commends the organization’s members for their work in government affairs, policy education, and cross-sector communication.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The bill text is entirely laudatory, and there is no recorded committee debate, vote controversy, or opposition in the provided materials. It reflects consensus support for honoring SGAC’s milestone and its role in promoting professionalism and transparency in government affairs.

Contention

No notable points of contention are evident in the available record. Because the resolution is honorary and nonbinding, it does not appear to have generated disagreement over policy, funding, or legal consequences. The only identifiable focus is praise for SGAC’s nonpartisan mission, diversity efforts, and collaboration with policymakers and public institutions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA HB18

(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the statewide election of supreme court justices (Item #4)

LA HB10

Provides relative to filing financial disclosure statements after qualifying for office (Item #8)

LA SB3

Provides for the statewide election of supreme court justices. (Item #3)(2/3 - CA5s4) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

LA HCR1

Creates the Election Reform Task Force to study processes and methods relative to redistricting and elections

LA SB5

Provides for statewide districts for the Louisiana Supreme Court. (Items #3, 4, and 13)(2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

LA HB11

Provides that contribution limits are applicable per calendar year rather than per election (Item #8)

LA HB8

Provides for the districts for election of the justices of the Supreme Court (Item #3) (EG1 INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA SB1

Provides for the redistricting of the Louisiana Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA5s4) (Item #3)(See Act) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA SB9

Provides relative to ranked-choice voting and instant runoff voting. (Item #10)(gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

LA HB17

Provides for closed party primary elections for certain offices (Items #7, #8, and #10) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.