MORNING HOUR |
1. Roll Call |
2. Prayer |
3. Pledge of Allegiance |
4. Reading of Journal |
5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications |
6. Introduction of Resolutions |
7. Introduction of Bills |
| | | HB20 | BAGLEY | RETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Provides relative to the reemployment of retirees in the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (OR INCREASE APV) |
| | | HB21 | GLORIOSO | RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides relative to participation in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System (OR INCREASE APV) |
| | | HB166 | JACOB LANDRY | JUVENILES - Removes Vermilion Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District |
| | | HB494 | ROBBY CARTER | ENERGY - Prohibits carbon dioxide sequestration in St. Helena Parish |
| | | HB710 | BAMBURG | WATERWAYS - Provides for withdrawal of surface water from Lake Bistineau |
| | | HB795 | MANDIE LANDRY | LOCAL GOVERNMENT - Limits fees charged to Orleans Parish taxing authorities for tax collection services |
10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | HR42 | DICKERSON | COMMENDATIONS - Commends women for the critical role they play in the chemistry industry and other industries in Louisiana |
| | | HR43 | MIKE JOHNSON | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Bishop Lonnie Weidner for his faithful ministry and leadership at the Church of Pentecost in Ball, Louisiana |
| | | HR44 | TURNER | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Malcolm "Coldblooded" Lee on being named Louisiana Outstanding Log Truck Driver of the Year |
| | | HR45 | MIKE JOHNSON | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Pastor Aaron "AJ" Holloway on his installation as lead pastor of the Church of Pentecost in Ball, Louisiana |
| | | HCR22 | FIRMENT | COMMENDATIONS - Commends W.H. Ward Properties, Inc., on being named Tree Farmer of the Year by the Louisiana Forestry Association |
| | | HCR23 | MCFARLAND | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Katrice LaCour for his contributions in the Natchitoches Parish showcase on the occasion of Natchitoches Day at the state capitol |
| | | HCR24 | MCFARLAND | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Angela Lasyone for her contributions in the Natchitoches Parish showcase on the occasion of Natchitoches Day at the state capitol |
| | | HCR25 | BERAULT | COMMENDATIONS - Commends the Pope John Paul II Catholic High School Boys' Swim Team on winning its sixth consecutive Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division IV state championship |
| | | HCR26 | CHENEVERT | STUDENT/STANDARDS - Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education incorporate the science of human growth and development into content standards and to provide curriculum and instructional materials on its website |
| | | HCR27 | SPELL | EDUCATION/SPECIAL - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health and the state Department of Education to analyze the adequacy of autism support services in the state |
| | | HCR28 | DUSTIN MILLER | NURSES - Creates the Task Force on School Nurse Orientation |
| | | HCR29 | CHASSION | STUDENT/DISCIPLINE - Urges and requests public school governing authorities and employees to comply with and enforce the bullying laws of the state of Louisiana |
| | | HCR30 | CHASSION | STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP - Requests the Board of Regents to study the potential establishment of a legislative scholarship program |
11. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | SCR13 | FOIL | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates Saturday, March 21, 2026, as World Down Syndrome Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. |
12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | HB894 | DEWITT | CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL - Provides relative to the powers and duties of certain firefighters in the city of Alexandria |
| | | HB983 | MCFARLAND | APPROPRIATIONS - Appropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 |
| | | HB984 | KERNER | MALPRACTICE/MEDICAL - Provides relative to medical malpractice and the limitation of recovery |
13. Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | SB19 | PRICE | RETIREMENT SYSTEMS - Changes the name and design of the "State Employee Retired" prestige license plate. (8/1/26) (EG NO IMPACT FC) |
| | | SB23 | GERALD BOUDREAUX | SANITARY CODE - Provides for an additional exemption to the definition of food service establishment. (8/1/26) (EG -$6,425 SG RV See Note) |
| | | SB26 | MCMATH | HEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to opioid treatment programs. (gov sig) |
| | | SB30 | MCMATH | HEALTH CARE - Provides relative to telehealth. (gov sig) |
| | | SB39 | MIZELL | FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Provides for the licensed profession of massage therapy. (8/1/26) (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB45 | WHEAT | HEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to hospice care. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB46 | REESE | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of unlawful operation of a group home. (8/1/26) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB50 | FESI | ROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates the bascule bridge connected to Louisiana Highway 315 known as the Bayou Dularge Bascule Bridge located in Terrebonne Parish as the "Elward T. Brady, Jr. Memorial Bridge". (8/1/26) (RE +$1,500 SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB51 | KLEINPETER | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of fraudulent representation of military service or awards. (8/1/26) |
| | | SB55 | STINE | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides for clarification on the proper way to wear a safety belt. (8/1/26) |
| | | SB69 | WHEAT | PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides for the submission of nominees to the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission. (8/1/26) |
| | | SB71 | GERALD BOUDREAUX | PUBLIC LANDS - Provides for the transfer of certain property in Lafayette Parish. (gov sig) |
| | | SB73 | GREGORY MILLER | TAX/AD VALOREM - Provides relative to the assessment, payment, and allocation of ad valorem taxes. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB84 | MYERS | HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening. (gov sig) |
| | | SB85 | GREGORY MILLER | SHERIFFS - Provides for funding of certain insurance costs for retirees of the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office. (8/1/26) |
| | | SB89 | GREGORY MILLER | TAX/AD VALOREM - Requires the assessor in St. Charles Parish to provide property owners with a form for permanent registration of the homestead exemption. (gov sig) (EG -$13,117 LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB96 | EDMONDS | MOTOR VEHICLES - Creates the "Fallen Heroes" prestige license plate. (8/1/26) |
| | | SB98 | KLEINPETER | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Adds certain school employees to the definition of "educator" relative to prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student. (8/1/26) |
| | | SB101 | ABRAHAM | ROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 384 as "Daniel Edward Didelot Memorial Highway" and a portion of Louisiana Highway 436 as the "Bill "Bleu" Evans Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) |
| | | SB110 | CLOUD | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Prohibits using a child's image to train artificial intelligence to produce child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26) |
| | | SB148 | STINE | PLANNING/ZONING - Provides for compensation to the members of the Lake Charles planning commission. (8/1/26) |
| | | SB150 | GERALD BOUDREAUX | HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to vital records stored by the Louisiana Department of Health. (gov sig) |
| | | SB160 | SEABAUGH | ROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of United States Highway 171 in Sabine Parish as " Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EG +$1,500 SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB164 | MCMATH | EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - Provides relative to first responders. (gov sig) |
| | | SB303 | CLOUD | PROCUREMENT CODE - Creates the "Interstate Technology Collaboration Act" to provide for use of cooperative purchasing for information technology system procurement. (gov sig) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB340 | CATHEY | TAX/AD VALOREM - Requires the tax assessor of each parish to provide property owners with a form for permanent registration of the homestead exemption. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | HB28 | CHARLES OWEN | TEACHERS/CERTIFICATION - Provides relative to the appeals process for teacher certification applicants |
| | | HB36 | BUTLER | JUVENILES - Removes Evangeline Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District |
| | | HB50 | SCHLEGEL | SUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Education |
| | | HB52 | VILLIO | CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to trial of misdemeanors (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | HB56 | VILLIO | DWI - Provides relative to the imposition of fines for driving while impaired (OR DECREASE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB62 | DICKERSON | PUBLIC ASSISTANCE - Provides relative to the membership of the Louisiana Women's Policy and Research Commission |
| | | HB68 | SCHLEGEL | CRIME - Provides relative to conduct that constitutes disturbing the peace (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | HB92 | SCHLEGEL | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Provides relative to certain sex offenses (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB110 | CARVER | PUBLIC LANDS/STATE - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in St. Tammany Parish |
| | | HB117 | BEAULLIEU | SUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of State and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law |
| | | HB119 | FONTENOT | CRIME - Provides relative to unlawful conduct involving images of another person created by artificial intelligence (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB124 | DICKERSON | DOMESTIC ABUSE - Provides relative to the membership of the Domestic Violence Prevention Commission |
| | | HB140 | COX | JUVENILE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the time limitations governing juvenile delinquency proceedings (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | HB147 | VILLIO | CRIME/RACKETEERING - Provides for the definition of the crime of racketeering (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB160 | KNOX | DOMESTIC ABUSE - Increases the penalties for certain domestic violence offenses that involve strangulation (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) |
| | | HB171 | SPELL | BAIL - Provides relative to personal sureties |
| | | HB174 | FIRMENT | MTR VEHICLE/COMPULS INS - Permits the impoundment of out-of-state vehicles not covered by compulsory liability insurance |
| | | HB182 | TRAVIS JOHNSON | NURSES - Provides relative to victims of sexual assault (OR +$6,600,000 LF See Note) |
| | | HB193 | PHELPS | HEALTH/SICKLE CELL ANEM - Provides for the membership of the Sickle Cell Commission |
| | | HB196 | BEAULLIEU | TEACHERS/LEAVE - Provides relative to personal leave days for teachers (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB198 | ECHOLS | HEALTH - Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement of ambulatory surgical centers for certain procedures (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB203 | WALTERS | HEALTH SERVICES - Provides for the membership of the Uterine Fibroids Commission |
| | | HB228 | STAGNI | SUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of State Civil Service and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law |
| | | HB234 | FIRMENT | SUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Insurance |
| | | HB237 | WALTERS | HEALTH SERVICES - Creates the Lupus Commission (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB260 | TRAVIS JOHNSON | ETHICS/CODE - Authorizes legislators to accept complimentary reasonable transportation to foreign countries |
| | | HB268 | CARVER | STUDENTS - Provides relative to career-related activities for public school students (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB271 | WYBLE | EDUCATION - Creates the Louisiana Commission on Foundational Education and abolishes the Louisiana Literacy Advisory Commission (OR NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB285 | BACALA | SCHOOLS/BOARDS - Authorizes a school board to engage in a cooperative endeavor with a credit union or bank to operate a branch at a high school |
| | | HB289 | EGAN | CRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to the time period between conviction and sentence (OR DECREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB316 | WYBLE | EDUCATION - Provides relative to student literacy (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB351 | FONTENOT | CORRECTIONS - Provides relative to the reentry preparation program (OR NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB393 | FONTENOT | ELECTIONS/BOND & TAX - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for eligible election dates for bond and tax elections (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB400 | FONTENOT | ELECTION DAYS - Provides that bond and tax elections shall be held only on regularly scheduled fall election dates (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | HB413 | CARVER | INSURANCE - Prohibits an insurer from utilizing a rating factor in an automobile insurance rate filing |
| | | HB446 | BOYER | ELECTIONS/BOND & TAX - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for eligible election dates for bond and tax elections (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | HB469 | JORDAN | PHARMACISTS - Provides relative to the pharmacy education support fee collected by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| | | HB486 | SPELL | PSYCHOLOGISTS - Provides relative to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) |
| | | HB534 | BOYER | ELECTION DAYS - Provides for local bond and tax elections to be held only during a primary election |
| | | HB551 | BILLINGS | ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS - Provides for early voting commissioners assisting with the nursing home early voting program (EG +$38,400 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB552 | BRYANT | DWI - Provides relative to driving while intoxicated (OR NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB574 | SPELL | MENTAL HEALTH - Provides for the membership of the Mental Health Advocacy Service |
| | | HB576 | GADBERRY | STATE DEPARTMENT - Transfers the Old Governor's Mansion to the Department of State (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB634 | BOYER | PROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in St. Martin Parish |
| | | HB649 | BRASS | HIGHER EDUCATION - Requires the establishment and administration of a statewide application process for dual enrollment programs |
| | | HB677 | THOMPSON | PROPERTY - Provides relative to an exchange of property in Tensas Parish |
| | | HB735 | JACKSON | PUBLIC PROPERTY - Provides for the transfer of certain state property in Caddo Parish |
| | | HB739 | BERAULT | INSURANCE - Provides relative to insurance fraud |
| | | HB779 | FREEMAN | HEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT - Provides relative to expedited partner therapy (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB784 | COX | SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY - Provides relative to sex offender registration and notification requirements |
| | | HB796 | STAGNI | CHIROPRACTORS - Provides relative to the Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners |
| | | HB807 | BRASS | FUNDS/FUNDING - Establishes the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program to enhance workforce training programs to meet employer demand in certain industry sectors (OR INCREASE SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB842 | BEAULLIEU | ELECTION CODE - Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code |
| | | HB850 | FIRMENT | INSURANCE - Provides relative to cancellation notice requirements in the Standard Fire Policy |
| | | HB919 | ECHOLS | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers (OR +$238,163 SG EX See Note) |
REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/23/2026 |
| | | HB474 | YOUNG | TAX RETURN - Creates an individual income tax checkoff for donations to the Grambling University National Alumni Association (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB487 | BAYHAM | MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Provides relative to running red lights (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB503 | ORGERON | HIGHWAYS - Authorizes utility terrain vehicles to travel on the shoulder of certain roadways in Golden Meadow |
| | | HB606 | BOURRIAQUE | HIGHWAYS - Modifies regulations pertaining to personal delivery devices |
| | | HB633 | BACALA | TAX RETURN - Modifies statutory timelines, penalty calculations, and exceptions for penalties for the payment of certain estimated taxes (OR INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB707 | TURNER | PETROLEUM/OIL-GAS - Provides relative to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission |
| | | HB720 | RISER | PROPERTY/PUBLIC - Provides relative to the tacit dedication of roads |
| | | HB728 | BRAUD | MTR VEHICLE/TOWING - Establish regulations for intrastate towing by out-of-state operators and implement uniform signage for private property towing throughout the state |
| | | HB733 | PHELPS | MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides relative to reinstatement fees for certain motor vehicle violations (OR +$120,900 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB846 | BAYHAM | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Prohibits drivers from obscuring license plates with coverings or films |
| | | HB852 | LYONS | TAX/INCOME TAX - Requires the income tax checkoff for donations to the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence be inscribed on the individual income tax form (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB856 | FONTENOT | TRANSPORTATION DEPT - Provides relative to Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Construction Phase Contract (OR SEE FISC NOTE SD EX) |
| | | HB868 | DEWITT | MTR VEHICLE/TRAILERS - Provides relative to the requirement that trailers have approved safety chains while being towed by certain vehicles |
| | | HB875 | PHELPS | MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides relative to lapses in motor vehicle liability security (OR DECREASE SG RV See Note) |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HB129 | WALTERS | HIGHWAYS - Designates certain portions of Louisiana highways |
| | | HB130 | WALTERS | HIGHWAYS - Redesignates the elevated portion of Interstate 220 in Caddo Parish as the "American Legion Post No. 14 Memorial Bridge" |
| | | HB287 | BEAULLIEU | TAX COMMISSION, STATE - Extends authority for imposition of certain fees levied by the Louisiana Tax Commission for the assessment of certain properties (EG +$3,000,000 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB489 | GADBERRY | BANKS/BANKING - Provides with respect to "Transfer of Death" (TOD) beneficiary designations for investment accounts |
| | | HB545 | RISER | FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Changes fees charged by lenders |
| | | HB553 | CARLSON | ASSESSORS - Increases the membership of the assessor's certification program committee and provides for educational requirements for certification and recertification of assessors (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB555 | CARVER | BANKS/BANKING - Provides relative to elderly financial exploitation |
| | | HB570 | WILDER | TAX/AD VALOREM TAX - Authorizes a taxing authority to levy a millage at a rate lower than the maximum authorized rate under certain circumstances (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB854 | WALTERS | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates certain specialty license plates (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB952 | JORDAN | CREDIT/CONSUMER LOANS - Provides relative to consumer loans |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/23/2026 |
| | | HB221 | ECHOLS | HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE - Designates the new bridge to be constructed over the Mississippi River connecting Louisiana Highway 1 and Louisiana Highway 30 as the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway" |
| | | HB148 | BAGLEY | HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 5 in Logansport as the "Eugene Washington Memorial Highway" |
| | | HB331 | MACK | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the Louisiana GOP special prestige license plate (OR GF EX See Note) |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/24/2026 |
| | | HB149 | GLORIOSO | HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney Memorial Highway" |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Morning Hour |
12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | HB901 | BOURRIAQUE | TRANSPORTATION DEPT - Provides for funding to certain entities for infrastructure related projects within the Department of Transportation and Development |