Mark Wright

Authorizes the Port of New Orleans to utilize public private partnerships for certain projects (OR SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Kenny R. Cox and expresses enduring gratitude for his outstanding contributions to DeSoto, Natchitoches, and Red River Parishes and the state of Louisiana, particularly during his tenure as a distinguished member of the Louisiana House of Representatives

Provides for a flat rate for purposes of calculating the income tax for individuals, estates, and trusts (OR +$600,000,000 GF RV See Note)

Expresses the condolences of the legislature on the death of former state representative Billy Wayne "Coach" Montgomery

Establishes a state maritime academy within the University of Louisiana System (EN +$210,000 GF EX See Note)

Memorializes Congress to take necessary actions to halt the influx of fentanyl from Mexico and China into the United States

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Randal L. Gaines and expresses enduring gratitude for his outstanding contributions to St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parishes and the state of Louisiana, particularly during his tenure as a distinguished member of the Louisiana House of Representatives

Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Arwin Bascle on the occasion of her passing.

Provides relative to denial of parole (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Commends the Honorable Raymond E. Garofalo and expresses enduring gratitude for his outstanding contributions to the parishes of Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard and the state of Louisiana, particularly during his tenure as a distinguished member of the Louisiana House of Representatives

Requires parishes to use portions of severance tax revenues received from the state for economic development activities and infrastructure projects (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)

Commemorates the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and recognizes the cultural and historic links between Ireland and Louisiana and the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus.

Provides for a flat rate for purposes of calculating the corporate income tax (OR -$424,000,000 GF RV See Note)

Reorganizes the Department of Children and Family Services (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Designates a bridge located on Louisiana Highway 1 between Pointe Coupee and Avoyelles, Louisiana, as the "Marion Peter Roy, Sr., Memorial Bridge"

Commends the Honorable Vincent J. Pierre and expresses enduring gratitude for his outstanding contributions to Lafayette Parish and the state of Louisiana, particularly during his tenure as a distinguished member of the Louisiana House of Representatives

Establishes a refundable individual income tax credit for certain adoptions (EN -$1,300,000 GF RV See Note)

Establishes special prestige license plates for certain Louisiana schools

Expresses affirmation and resolute support for fostering a strong domestic maritime industry for the nation's economic prosperity

Continues a portion of the excise tax levied on cigarettes in statute and authorizes a reduced excise tax rate on certain tobacco products (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)