Louisiana Sen. Patrick Page Cortez ()

LA - Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs (Senate)

Title:

member

LA - Education (Senate)

Title:

interim member

LA - Natural Resources (Senate)

Title:

member

LA - Retirement (Senate)

Title:

vice-chairman

LA - SCR98 COMMENDATIONS: Commends posthumously law enforcement officers from the Acadiana region who died or were slain in the line of duty.

LA - SB34 CURRICULA: Requires passage of a test identical to the civics portion of the U.S. Naturalization Test to earn high school credit in Civics. (6/30/15) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

LA - SCR84 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the students and faculty of the Lafayette Parish School System for their first-overall placement in the Louisiana Governor's Games 23rd Annual Elementary State Championship Fitness Meet.

LA - SB151 PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Provides for payments, filing of sworn statements of amount due, and cancellation of statements of claim or privilege on DOTD contracts. (gov sig)

LA - SCR32 COMMENDATIONS: Commends posthumously law enforcement officers from the Acadiana region who died or were slain in the line of duty.

LA - SB283 CURRICULA: Provides relative to the content of certain Civics courses. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)

LA - SR84 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Jason Journet for his dedication and hard work in the Special Olympics Louisiana Program and as a basketball athlete in the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games in New Jersey.

LA - SCR10 CONGRESS: Designate May 2015 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month and memorializes Congress to provide additional funding for research for the treatment and cure of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

LA - SR83 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Landa Gann for her dedication and hard work in the Special Olympics Louisiana Program and as an athletics coach in the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games in New Jersey.

LA - SR81 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Cindy Landry for her dedication and hard work in the Special Olympics Louisiana Program and as a tennis coach in the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games in New Jersey.

LA - SR82 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Mike Rhodes for dedication and hard work in the Special Olympics Program and as an athletics coach in the 2014 Special Olympics Games in New Jersey.

LA - SB29 MUNICIPALITIES: Provides relative to the city of Lafayette municipal fire and police civil service system. (8/1/16)

LA - SR176 COMMENDATIONS: Commends George Harris for his outstanding football coaching career and dedication to Lafayette's youth.

LA - SR85 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Patty Lagron for her dedication and hard work in the Special Olympics Louisiana Program and as a basketball coach in the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games in New Jersey.

LA - SB281 TAX/TAXATION: Provides for tax credits to landowners that require lessees of Louisiana property to use 100% biomass crop recovery for the term of the lease. (8/1/15) (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)

LA - SCR122 COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Coach Robert "Ted" Davidson and the Acadiana Wreckin' Rams football team assistant coaches on winning four state championships out of six state championship appearances since 2005.

LA - SR181 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senator Sharon Weston Broome, Senate President Pro Tempore, for her many years of distinguished public service provided to the Legislature of Louisiana.

LA - SR154 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Norman Francis on his service as president of Xavier University of Louisiana.

LA - SR157 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senator Edwin R. Murray on 24 years of distinguished public service in the Legislature of Louisiana.

LA - SCR64 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Charles H. Grisbaum Jr. former legislator and retired Chief Judge of the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal.

LA - HCR32 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Charles Tubre

LA - HCR109 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Alphonse Jackson, Jr., former state representative and a founding member of the La. Legislative Black Caucus

LA - SCR63 LSU SYSTEM: Requests the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College to erect a statue memorializing Peter Press "Pistol Pete" Maravich at the entrance of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LA - HCR36 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Wednesday, May 13, 2015, as Liquefied Natural Gas Day at the state capitol

LA - SR43 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of United States Air Force Master Sergeant Sheilah Jeannine Player.

LA - SR202 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senator Elbert Guillory on his years of distinguished public service in the Legislature of Louisiana.

LA - HCR115 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 4 through May 8, 2015, as Teacher Appreciation Week at the state capitol

LA - HCR211 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the passing of Southern University System president emeritus Dolores Margaret Richard Spikes

LA - HCR173 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, May 26, 2015, as CODOFIL Day at the state capitol

LA - SR146 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senator Robert W. "Bob" Kostelka on his distinguished public service as a district attorney, judge, and senator.

LA - SR141 CONGRESS: Memorializes the United States Congress to designate Grambling State University as an 1890 land-grant college.

LA - SR48 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the Louisiana Senate on the death of Louisiana Army National Guard Pilot Chief Warrant Officer Four George Wayne Griffin Jr.

LA - HB420 HIGHWAYS: Designates portions of certain highways in Bossier Parish

LA - SCR93 COMMENDATIONS: Commends local school board members and local school superintendents for their service and dedication to the education of our children and for the pivotal role they play in producing excellent public education.

LA - SR128 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Keith Thomas Reed on completing the 2015 Memorial Hermann Ironman North American Championship Texas on May 16, 2015.

LA - HB489 CRIME: Creates the crime of nonconsensual disclosure of a private image (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA - SCR119 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Thomas J. Moran.

LA - SR51 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Adam Jacob Koczrowski.

LA - SR42 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of Louisiana Army National Guard Specialist Desmond Dershon Desdunes.

LA - SR14 COMMENDATIONS: Congratulates Congressman Steve Scalise on being elected Majority Whip of the United States House of Representatives.

LA - SR74 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Emilo Joseph "Monk" Dupre'.

LA - HCR38 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Xavier University President Norman Francis upon his retirement

LA - SCR58 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Vanessa M. Prejean, legislative human resources analyst.

LA - SR53 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of Louisiana Army National Guard Specialist Justin Allen Blaze.

LA - HB835 HEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT: Provides relative to the examination, treatment, and billing of victims of sexually-oriented criminal offenses

LA - HCR217 MILITARY AFFAIRS/NATL GD: Requests the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to urge the secretary for the United States Army to allow the burial of a national guardsman at Arlington National Cemetery

LA - SR175 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senator Robert Adley for his years of distinguished public service.

LA - SR67 COMMENDATIONS: Commends United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Ashley L. Tyler for volunteering over 800 hours to help improve the quality of life for all stateside personnel and enhance British-American relations.

LA - HB598 EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS: Provides for implementation of the ABLE Account savings program for persons with disabilities (EN +$64,000 GF RV See Note)

LA - SCR120 CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of respected and longtime Capitol Bureau reporter Edmund "Ed" James Anderson Jr.

LA - SR46 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of Louisiana Army National Guard Specialist Chase McRay Reynolds.

LA - SR47 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of Louisiana Army National Guard Staff Sergeant Lance Bergeron.

LA - SB163 MEDICAID: Provides relative to Medicaid managed care. (gov sig) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

LA - SR77 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the 2nd Bomb Wing of Barksdale Air Force Base on being awarded the 2014 Brigadier General Frederick W. Castle Award for best bomber wing in Air Force Global Strike Command.

LA - SR213 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the University High School girls basketball team upon winning the Class 3A state championship title and congratulates the Lady Cubs on an outstanding 2014-2015 season.

LA - SR54 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of Louisiana Army National Guardsman Travis Scott Bordelon.

LA - SR78 CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Judge Charles Scott.

LA - SR215 SENATE: Provides relative to selection of the officers of the Senate.

LA - HCR120 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 10 through May 16, 2015, as Police Week in the state of Louisiana and commends the service of law enforcement officers

LA - SR41 CONDOLENCES: Extends condolences of the Louisiana Senate on the death of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Andrew T. Weathers in combat in Afghanistan.

LA - SB57 PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Provides for placement of a statue of the Reverend Theodore Judson Jemison Sr., better known as Reverend Dr. T.J. Jemison. (8/1/15) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

LA - SB255 POSTSECONDARY ED: Provides relative to sexual assault on college campuses. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA - HCR111 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Special Olympics Louisiana athletes from the Acadiana area who participated in the 2014 USA Games

LA - SR55 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Peter A. Curcio Sr. for his brave service in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.

LA - HCR60 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Staff Sergeant Thomas Florich

LA - SCR8 CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the passing of Charles Tubre, an advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities and the elderly.

LA - SCR116 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Jim Hawthorne on his retirement as the legendary "Voice of the Tigers" at LSU football, baseball, and men's basketball athletic competitions.

LA - SR145 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senator Sherri Smith Buffington on her years of distinguished public service in the Legislature of Louisiana.

LA - HB699 MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "300th Anniversary of the City of New Orleans" specialty license plate

LA - SR183 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the LSU Men's Golf Team for winning the NCAA Division I Championship.

LA - HB143 GAMING: Provides for a dedication of funds realized from unclaimed gaming prize tickets (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)

LA - SCR130 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Paul Rainwater upon his retirement from the United States Army and for his accomplishments.

LA - SCR103 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Edwin William "Bill" Curry, former Senate comptroller.

LA - SCR38 CONDOLENCES: Extends the Louisiana Legislature's condolences on the death of former state Senator Erle Edwards Barham.

LA - HCR118 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, May 13, 2015, as School Board Member and School Superintendent Recognition Day at the state capitol

LA - SR158 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senator Jody Amedee for 12 years of distinguished public service representing Senate District No. 18.

LA - SR44 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of United States Army Sergeant Justin M. Kling.

LA - SR50 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the Louisiana Senate on the death of Louisiana Army National Guard Pilot Chief Warrant Officer Four George David Strother.

LA - HB140 HIGHWAYS: Dedicates the interchange of I-20 and LA Hwy. 149 in Lincoln Parish in memory of former State Representative Pinkie Wilkerson

LA - SR150 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senator Ben Nevers of Bogalusa on his years of distinguished public service.

LA - HCR63 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Chief Warrant Officer 4 George David Strother

LA - SR45 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of Louisiana Army National Guard Staff Sergeant Thomas Florich.

LA - HB485 COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides for the designation of a public postsecondary education institution as a "Governor's Military and Veteran Friendly Campus"

LA - SR205 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senator Almond Gaston "A.G." Crowe for his years of distinguished public service.

LA - SB3 PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Names the "Senator Chris Ullo Building". (gov sig)

LA - HCR62 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Chief Warrant Officer 4 George "Wayne" Griffin, Jr.

LA - SR49 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of Louisiana Army National Guard Sergeant Michael Shane Soignier.

LA - SCR83 WILD REFUGES/PRESERVES: Requests the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to change the name of the Sicily Island Hills Wildlife Management Area to the J.C. "Sonny" Gilbert Wildlife Management Area.

LA - HCR209 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Honorable Kaliste Saloom, Jr., upon his contributions and accomplishments as a military veteran and as an attorney and judge for the city of Lafayette

LA - SCR140 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Joe Wood Guidry Berry upon the completion of fifty-one years of lobbying the Louisiana Legislature.

LA - SR52 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of United States Army Private First Class Bailey Jerome Swaggart.

LA - SCR9 CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the passing of former Louisiana State Senator Elwyn J. Nicholson of Marrero.

LA - HCR61 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Staff Sergeant Lance Bergeron

LA - SCR100 CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the impact on reducing the delays in carrying out a capital punishment sentence.