COMMENDATIONS: Commends Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans on the occasion of its forty-fifth anniversary and recognizes March 2026 as Louisiana Crimestoppers Month
Summary
HCR 13 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution that commends Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans (GNO) on its 45th anniversary and designates March 2026 as Louisiana Crimestoppers Month. The resolution praises the organization’s role in bringing together citizens, law enforcement, media, businesses, and schools to combat crime, promote public safety, and support victims and tipsters through anonymous reporting and community outreach.
The resolution highlights Crimestoppers GNO’s history since its chartering in 1981, its work across multiple southeast Louisiana parishes, and its Safe Schools LA program serving schools statewide. It also notes the organization’s reported results, including more than 100,000 tips, nearly 27,000 felony arrests, and over $2.7 million in cash rewards, and references its assistance in the 2025 New Orleans jail escape investigation.
Impact
HCR 13 does not change or create any state laws, regulations, or appropriations. Its legal effect is limited to an official legislative commendation and the recognition of March 2026 as Louisiana Crimestoppers Month, which is symbolic and promotional rather than regulatory. The resolution is aimed at encouraging public participation in crime-prevention efforts and supporting cooperation with law enforcement and community safety initiatives.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and supportive. The bill passed the Senate unanimously, 35-0, indicating broad bipartisan approval for honoring Crimestoppers GNO and its public-safety mission. The language of the resolution emphasizes appreciation for the organization’s service, effectiveness, and partnership with law enforcement.
Contention
There is little to no apparent contention surrounding HCR 13. Because it is a nonbinding commendation, it does not appear to raise policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or legal objections. The only substantive emphasis in the resolution is on the value of anonymous tips, law-enforcement cooperation, and community involvement in crime prevention, all of which are presented favorably.
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Repayment of rewards paid by crimestoppers programs, the fee for crime victim and witness programs, and the court facilities improvement and maintenance fund; and to provide for application.
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 12.1-32-02, subsections 2 and 4 of section 12.1-32-07, sections 12.1-32-08, 29-07-01.1, and 29-26-22, subdivision h of subsection 5 of section 39-08-01, subsection 1 of section 54-12-14, subsection 16 of section 54-23.3-04, and subsection 2 of section 62.1-05-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the costs of a defendant's prosecution, the cost of a presentence investigation and report, reimbursement of indigent defense costs and expenses, the fee for the indigent defense services application, the court administration fee, and the community service supervision fee; to repeal sections 12.1-32-02.2, 27-01-10, 27-05.2-08, 27-05.2-09, and 27-05.2-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to repayment of rewards paid by crimestoppers programs, the fee for crime victim and witness programs, and the court facilities improvement and maintenance fund; and to provide for application.