Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs
April 21, 2010
10:00 am
Room E
Adjourned
* Agenda Revised April 20, 2010, 12:00 pm *
Revision Notes:
Added SB 256
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SCR4
HEITMEIER
CONTRACTS
- Urge and request the United States Army Corps of Engineers to exercise all available options in the awarding of contracts for United States Army Corps of Engineers' projects within the state of Louisiana to Louisiana companies, contractors, and subcontractors and to report on a quarterly basis to the Department of Economic Development and Louisiana's Legislature the percentage of Louisiana businesses receiving United States Army Corps of Engineers' contracts for projects within Louisiana.
SB128
ADLEY
COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS
- Prohibits the sale of "energy drinks" to consumers under the age of sixteen. (8/15/10)
SB168
WALSWORTH
CEMETERIES
- Provides for extension of time for the construction of cemetery facilities due to force majeure. (8/15/10)
SB194
A.DUPLESSIS
EMPLOYMENT
- Provides relative to employment contracts with restraint provisions. (8/15/10)
SB197
A.DUPLESSIS
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
- Authorizes financial institutions to contract with consumers for certain fees. (8/15/10)
SB256
CHAISSON
COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS
- Enacts the Louisiana Exchange Sale of Receivables Act. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
SB291
DONAHUE
CONTRACTORS
- Requires a nonresident commercial, residential, or home improvement contractor to include its tax identification number on permit applications along with proof that contractor has registered to do business in the state. (8/15/10)
SB303
LONG
CHIROPRACTORS
- Provides for the powers of the La. Board of Chiropractic Examiners. (8/15/10)
SB318
HEITMEIER
COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS
- Requires certain notification regarding donation receptacles of commercial businesses. (8/15/10)
SB419
MURRAY
SEIZURES/SALES
- Authorizes a sheriff or deputy sheriff to qualify as a licensed auctioneer. (gov sig)
SB540
WALSWORTH
CEMETERIES
- Provides for the removal of dedication of cemetery property. (8/15/10)
SB620
WALSWORTH
CEMETERIES
- Authorizes the Cemetery Board to issue subpoenas, conduct investigations, and issue cease and desist orders. (8/15/10)
SB631
NEVERS
ECONOMIC DEVELOP DEPT
- Creates the Louisiana State Board of Small Business and Infrastructure Enhancement within the governor's office. (gov sig)
SB691
WALSWORTH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Provides for membership of the Northeast Louisiana Film Commission. (8/15/10)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
ADJOURNMENT