Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 17 R · 4 D cosponsors

SB 105 — TOPS: Provides relative to TOPS eligibility. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last action — Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 355.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 22, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 22, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 22 sponsors

    1 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (17 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill modifies eligibility criteria for the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS).

This bill changes the eligibility requirements for students applying for the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS). The alterations aim to impact how students qualify for this financial aid program.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may need to review the updated eligibility criteria to understand how it affects their children's access to financial aid.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

17 added · 32 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SB 105 removes a reference to "ACT No. 355." This change clarifies the bill by eliminating potentially outdated or redundant information. It matters because it helps ensure the bill is focused and relevant, making it easier to understand and follow during the legislative process.

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SLS 26RS-239 ENGROSSED Regular Session SENATE BILL NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
105 BY SENATOR CATHEY TOPS.
105 BYSENATORCATHEYANDREPRESENTATIVESADAMS,AMEDEE,BAMBURG, BAYHAM, BERAULT, BILLINGS, BROUSSARD, BUTLER, CARVER, CHASSION, COX, ECHOLS, FARNUM, HORTON, KERNER,KNOX,OWEN,SCHAMERHORN,SPELL,TAYLORAND VILLIO AN ACT To amend and reenactthe introductoryparagraph ofR.S.
Provides relative to TOPS eligibility.
17:5029(E)(1)and5029(E)(1)(d), relative to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students;
(8/1/26) AN ACT To amend and reenacttheintroductoryparagraphof R.S.
17:5029(E)(1)and 5029(E)(1)(d), relative to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students;
* * * (d)Earneda17orhigherscoreontheACToranequivalentconcordantvalue Page 1 of 2 Coding:
* * * (d)Earneda17orhigherscoreontheACToranequivalentconcordantvalue on the SAT, or attained a silver level score or higher on the ACT WorkKeys system of assessments Provides a copy of the individual's Certificate of Release or Page 1 of 2 Coding:
SLS 26RS-239 ENGROSSED SB NO.
SB NO.
105 on the SAT, or attained a silver level score or higher on the ACT WorkKeys system of assessments Provides a copy of the individual's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, known as DD Form 214, to verify qualifying military service.
105 ENROLLED Discharge from Active Duty, known as DD Form 214, to verify qualifying military service.
* * * The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Senate Legislative Services.
* * * PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA APPROVED:
The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
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[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SB 105 Engrossed 2026 Regular Session Cathey Presentlawprovidesthateffectiveforthe2020-2021,2021-2022,and2022-2023academic years, an individual who was honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces from a military installation in Louisiana must be eligible to receive a TOPS- Tech Award under certain circumstances.
Proposed law retains present law but removes the effective academic years of 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023.
Presentlawrequiresanindividualtohaveearneda17orhigherontheACToranequivalent concordant value on the SAT, or attained a silver level score or higher on the ACT WorkKeys system of assessment in order to be eligible to receive a TOPS-Tech Award.
Proposed law removes therequirementand instead requires an individual provide a copyof the individual's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, a DD Form 214, to verify qualifying military service.
Effective on August 1, 2026.
(Amends R.S.
17:5029(E)(1)(intro para) and 5029(E)(1)(d)) Page 2 of 2 Coding:
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 355.

  2. Effective date 8/1/2026.

  3. Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.

  4. Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.

  5. Signed by the Speaker of the House.

  6. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/18/2026.

  7. Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 96, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.

  8. Received from the House without amendments.

  9. Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.

  10. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.

  11. Reported favorably (16-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.

  12. Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.

  13. Reported favorably (10-0). To be recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.

  14. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.

  15. Received in the House from the Senate, read by title, lies over under the rules.

  16. Read by title, passed by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays, and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

  17. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.

  18. Reported favorably.

  19. Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.

  20. Reported favorably.

  21. Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Education.

  22. Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Education.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 125 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (125)

125 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

FINAL PASSAGE (#1335)

Passed 96 Yea · 0 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 28002
Republican 62006
Unaffiliated 6001
Total 96009
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (105)
Member Party Vote
Amedee — Yea
Galle — Yea
Stagni — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Not Voting
Johnson, T. — Yea
Landry, T. — Yea
St. Blanc — Yea
Adrian Fisher Democrat Yea
Aimee Adatto Freeman Democrat Yea
Alonzo L. Knox Democrat Yea
Barbara Carpenter Democrat Yea
C. Denise Marcelle Democrat Yea
Candace N. Newell Democrat Yea
Chasity Martinez Democrat Yea
Dana Henry Democrat Yea
Delisha Boyd Democrat Yea
Ed Murray Democrat Yea
Edmond Jordan Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
III, Ed Larvadain Democrat Yea
Joy Walters Democrat Not Voting
Jr., Kyle M. Green Democrat Yea
Ken Brass Democrat Yea
Mandie Landry Democrat Yea
Marcus Anthony Bryant Democrat Yea
Pat Moore Democrat Yea
Rashid Armand Young Democrat Not Voting
Robby Carter Democrat Yea
Rodney Lyons Democrat Yea
Roy Daryl Adams Democrat Yea
Shaun Raphael Mena Democrat Yea
Sr., Wilford Carter Democrat Yea
Steven Jackson Democrat Yea
Sylvia Elaine Taylor Democrat Yea
Tammy T. Phelps Democrat Yea
Tehmi Jahi Chassion Democrat Yea
Vanessa Caston LaFleur Democrat Yea
Annie Spell Republican Yea
Barbara Reich Freiberg Republican Yea
Beth Anne Billings Republican Yea
Brett F. Geymann Republican Yea
Brian Leonard Glorioso Republican Yea
Bryan Fontenot Republican Yea
Chad Michael Boyer Republican Yea
Chance Keith Henry Republican Yea
Christopher Turner Republican Yea
Danny McCormick Republican Yea
Daryl Andrew Deshotel Republican Yea
Debbie Villio Republican Yea
Dixon Wallace McMakin Republican Yea
Dodie Horton Republican Yea
Emily Chenevert Republican Yea
Foy Bryan Gadberry Republican Yea
Francis C. Thompson Republican Not Voting
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
III, Roger William Wilder Republican Yea
III, Vincent E. Cox Republican Yea
IV, Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu Republican Yea
Jack McFarland Republican Not Voting
Jacob Braud Republican Yea
Jacob Jules Landry Republican Yea
Jason Brian DeWitt Republican Yea
Jeffrey "Jeff" Fons Wiley Republican Yea
Jeremy LaCombe Republican Yea
Jerome Zeringue Republican Not Voting
Jessica Domangue Republican Yea
John E. Wyble Republican Yea
Joseph A. Orgeron Republican Yea
Josh Carlson Republican Yea
Jr., Dennis Bamburg Republican Yea
Jr., John R. Illg Republican Yea
Jr., Michael Robert Bayham Republican Yea
Kathy Edmonston Republican Yea
Kellee Hennessy Dickerson Republican Yea
Kim Carver Republican Yea
Kimberly Landry Coates Republican Yea
Larry A. Bagley Republican Not Voting
Lauren Ventrella Republican Yea
Laurie Schlegel Republican Yea
Les Farnum Republican Yea
Mark Wright Republican Not Voting
Michael "Gabe" Firment Republican Yea
Michael Charles Echols Republican Yea
Michael Melerine Republican Yea
Mike Johnson Republican Yea
Neil Riser Republican Yea
Nicholas Muscarello Republican Yea
Paul Sawyer Republican Yea
Phillip Eric Tarver Republican Yea
Polly Thomas Republican Yea
R. Dewith Carrier Republican Yea
Raymond J. Crews Republican Yea
Reese "Skip" Broussard Republican Yea
Rhonda Gaye Butler Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Rodney Schamerhorn Republican Yea
Ryan Bourriaque Republican Yea
Shane Mack Republican Yea
Sr., Peter F. Egan Republican Yea
Stephanie H. Berault Republican Yea
Stephanie Hilferty Republican Not Voting
Timothy P. Kerner Republican Yea
Tony Bacala Republican Yea
Troy Jude Hebert Republican Yea
Wayne McMahen Republican Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE (#346)

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 26001
Democrat 10001
Total 37002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Yea
Jimmy Harris Democrat Yea
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Yea
Larry Selders Democrat Yea
Regina Barrow Democrat Not Voting
Royce Duplessis Democrat Yea
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Yea
Bob Hensgens Republican Yea
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Yea
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Yea
Eddie J. Lambert Republican Yea
Franklin J. Foil Republican Yea
Glen Womack Republican Yea
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
Heather Cloud Republican Yea
Jeremy Stine Republican Yea
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Yea
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Yea
Kirk Talbot Republican Yea
Mark Abraham Republican Yea
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi Republican Yea
Mike Reese Republican Yea
Patrick Connick Republican Yea
Patrick McMath Republican Yea
Rick Edmonds Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Robert Allain Republican Yea
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Yea
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Yea
Valarie Hodges Republican Not Voting

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 105?
SB 105 is sponsored by Debbie Villio (Republican), Sylvia Elaine Taylor (Democrat), Annie Spell (Republican), Rodney Schamerhorn (Republican), Charles Owen (Republican), Alonzo L. Knox (Democrat), Timothy P. Kerner (Republican), Dodie Horton (Republican), Les Farnum (Republican), Michael Charles Echols (Republican), III, Vincent E. Cox (Republican), Tehmi Jahi Chassion (Democrat), Kim Carver (Republican), Rhonda Gaye Butler (Republican), Reese "Skip" Broussard, Beth Anne Billings (Republican), Stephanie H. Berault (Republican), Jr., Michael Robert Bayham (Republican), Jr., Dennis Bamburg (Republican), Beryl Amedée (Republican), Roy Daryl Adams (Democrat), and Stewart Jr. Cathey (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 105?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 22, 2026. Enacted.
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