Beth Mizell

RepublicanSenateDistrict 1237 Bills This Session

Committee Assignments

Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs, ChairChair
Education
Judiciary A
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs
Insurance, Ex Officio
Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay
Legislative Audit Advisory Council
Joint Select Committee on Louisiana Economic Recovery
Senate Select Committee on Women and Children, Vice ChairVice Chair

About

Senate District 12

Term Information

First elected2015

Re-elected2019, 2023

Term length4 years

Current term3rd term (consecutive term limit)

Legislative Focus — 2026 Session

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Bills filed: 37
Active bills: 37
Senate bills: 37

Bills Filed — 2026 Regular Session (37)

Last Action: March 9, 2026

Last Action: April 7, 2026

Last Action: April 7, 2026

Last Action: March 30, 2026

Last Action: April 7, 2026

Last Action: March 25, 2026

Last Action: April 7, 2026

Last Action: March 9, 2026

Last Action: March 9, 2026

Last Action: March 9, 2026

Last Action: March 24, 2026

Last Action: April 7, 2026

Last Action: March 23, 2026

Last Action: March 10, 2026

Last Action: April 7, 2026

Last Action: March 26, 2026

Last Action: April 1, 2026

Last Action: March 26, 2026

Last Action: April 1, 2026

Last Action: March 26, 2026

Last Action: March 26, 2026

Last Action: April 1, 2026

Last Action: April 1, 2026

Last Action: March 9, 2026

Last Action: April 1, 2026

Last Action: April 1, 2026

Last Action: April 7, 2026

Last Action: March 23, 2026

Last Action: March 25, 2026

Last Action: March 23, 2026

Last Action: March 23, 2026

Last Action: March 16, 2026

Last Action: March 23, 2026

Last Action: March 30, 2026

Last Action: March 30, 2026

Last Action: March 30, 2026

Last Action: March 30, 2026

Beth Mizell

Committee Assignments

About

Legislative Focus — 2026 Session

Policy Areas

Session Activity

Bills Filed — 2026 Regular Session (37)

Provides relative to the dedication of revenue from sports wagering. (7/1/26) (OR -$20,750,000 GF RV See Note)

Authorizes the office of motor vehicles to flag the license of an individual who is in the Combined DNA Index System. (8/1/26) (RE SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

Provides relative to nursing home licenses. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Provides relative to historic district commission powers. (8/1/26)

Establishes the Louisiana Statewide Data Exchange Compact. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Provides relative to surcharges for debit card use. (8/1/26)

Provides relative to the Louisiana procurement code. (gov sig) (RE -$25,000 SG EX See Note)

Provides relative to DNA detection of sexual and violent offenses. (8/1/26)

Provides for duties of the Department of Children and Family Services relative to child abuse and child fatality reporting. (8/1/26)

Provides for limitations relative to claims for general damages. (8/1/26)

Provides relative to Class B fire fighting foam. (8/1/26)

Provides for the Learn and Earn Act. (gov sig) (RE INCREASE LF EX See Note)

Provides for the licensed profession of massage therapy. (8/1/26) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

Provides for parental choice in education and the Preservation of Religious Education Act. (gov sig)

Provides relative to programs for prekindergarten-aged children. (gov sig) (OR -$6,530 GF RV See Note)

Requires certain email and telephone contact information for individual members of a board and commission. (8/1/26) (RE NO IMPACT See Note)

Provides relative to pregnant women in custody. (gov sig)

Establishes reciprocity between Louisiana and Ireland for driver's license recognition. (8/1/26)

Requires age verification to enter premises serving alcohol. (8/1/26)

Re-creates Louisiana Economic Development. (6/30/26) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

Provides for the regulation of certain broadband services. (8/1/26) (RE NO IMPACT See Note)

Provides for a five-day school week for public schools with exceptions. (gov sig)

Provides for consistent definition of "commercial sexual activity". (8/1/26)

Provides relative to sentencing of defendants who are survivors of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault. (8/1/26)

Requires district attorneys to submit sexual assault collection kits to the statewide tracking system. (8/1/26)

Establishes minimum bond amounts for certain offenses. (8/1/26)

Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of John Norman Gallaspy.

Commends the celebration of St.Patrick's Day and recognizes the cultural and historic links between Ireland and Louisiana.

Establishes the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission.

Commends and recognizes the history of Irish Americans and the 250th anniversary of their signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Commends the women who play a critical role in Louisiana's many industries, particularly the chemical industry.

Designates Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as Funeral Directors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and recognizes the National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day.

Commends James C. Walsh on being named the 2026 Hibernian of the Year in Louisiana.

Commends the women who play a critical role in Louisiana's many industries, particularly in the chemistry industry.

Commends Geaux Far Louisiana and designates Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as Geaux Far Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Recognizes and acknowledges the significant contributions of the twelve community and technical colleges in Louisiana to the education and training of students and workers and designates Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Designates Monday, March 30, 2026, as Ellevate Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.