Louisiana 2025 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SR141

Introduced
5/27/25  

Caption

Commends and recognizes the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Greater New Orleans Chapter, Inc. for its leadership, advocacy, and contribution to the community.

Summary

Senate Resolution 141 is a commemorative resolution that honors the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Greater New Orleans Chapter, Inc. The resolution recognizes the organization’s leadership, advocacy, and community service, and highlights its mission to promote gender equity, leadership development, and socioeconomic advancement for Black women and girls. It also recounts the chapter’s founding, its connection to the national coalition, and its role in addressing disparities through programs and partnerships. The resolution specifically praises the chapter’s work in mentorship, health and wellness, financial literacy, educational support, and voter engagement. It frames the organization as a grassroots network of professionals and community advocates whose efforts strengthen public discourse and policy while supporting underserved populations in the Greater New Orleans area and beyond. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not create new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements.

Impact

SR141 does not amend Louisiana statutes or change state policy. Its legal effect is limited to official legislative recognition and commendation of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Greater New Orleans Chapter, Inc., and to the transmission of the resolution to the chapter’s president. The practical impact is symbolic: it elevates public awareness of the organization’s work and records the Legislature’s appreciation for its community contributions.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill text uses laudatory language throughout, emphasizing service, excellence, integrity, empowerment, and advocacy. Because there were no recorded committee transcripts or votes showing opposition, the available context suggests the resolution was noncontroversial and broadly supportive.

Contention

There is no evident substantive contention in the available record. As a recognition resolution, SR141 does not appear to have generated debate over policy, spending, or legal change. Any discussion would likely have centered on the appropriateness of the commendation and the organization’s role in advancing gender equity, Black women’s leadership, and community advocacy, but no opposing viewpoints are reflected in the provided materials.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA HCR1

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

LA HB3

Provides for nine election districts for the election of justices to the supreme court (Item #3) (OR 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 HB8

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

LA HB2

Provides relative to the election districts for members of congress (Item #1) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA SB7

Redistricts the Louisiana Supreme Court to increase the composition of the court from seven to nine justices. (2/3 - CA5s4)(Item #3)(See Act) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA HB14

Provides relative to the election districts for members of congress (Item #1) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA HB5

Provides relative to the election districts for members of congress (Item #1) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA SB2

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

LA HB19

Provides relative to the election districts for members of congress (Item #1) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.