ENVIRONMENT QUALITY DEPT: Provides for electronic communication and notification at the Department of Environmental Quality in certain situations. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish as the "Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$3,000 SG EX See Note)
PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides that certain photographs, audio or video recordings, digital images regarding a crime scene or used in a criminal prosecution are not public records available for release or to be copied except by clerk of court or a court order. (8/1/26)
SCHOOLS: 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)