House Order of the Day
March 24, 2026
2:00 PM
House Chamber

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MORNING HOUR

1. Roll Call

2. Prayer

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Reading of Journal

5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

6. Introduction of Resolutions
 HR58BEAULLIEUCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Gordie White for his commitment to waterfowl conservation through Ducks Unlimited and the preservation of North America's wetlands and wildlife
 HR59WALTERSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Shreveport native Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, for his many achievements
 HR60MARCELLECOMMENDATIONS - Commends student parents pursuing higher education

7. Introduction of Bills
 HB43BAGLEYRETIREMENT/STATE EMPS - Provides relative to retirement eligibility in the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (OR +$34,000,000 APV)
 HB447LYONSDISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL - Creates the Avondale and Waggaman Economic Development District in Jefferson Parish
 HB573HILFERTYSEWERAGE/N O WATER BD - Provides relative to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
 HB1000BRAUDTRANSPORTATION DEPT - Modifies certain operations within the Department of Transportation and Development and the Highway Priority Program
 HB1001MARCELLEHIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE - Redesignates a portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway"
 HB1002CARLSONCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to recoverable medical expenses
 HB1003FREEMANSCHOOLS - Provides relative to overcapacity of schools within certain school districts

10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over
 HR46MCCORMICKWATER/WELLS - Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy to study and evaluate water well drilling licensure requirements
 HR48BUTLERSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates the week of March 23-27, 2026, as Louisiana Agriculture Week at the state capitol and in the state of Louisiana and commends the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders who participate in this initiative
 HR50HEBERTSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates March 24, 2026, as Geaux Far Day at the capitol and commends Geaux Far Louisiana for its contributions to early childhood education
 HR51TURNERSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College System Day at the capitol
 HR52BAYHAMCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 550 and St. Bernard Parish Government on the occasion of the annual Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony
 HR53BAYHAMCOMMENDATIONS - Commends decorated veteran and centenarian James "Jim" Bollich for his military service in the United States Army Air Corps on the occasion of Louisiana America 250
 HR54CHASSIONSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Honors the life of former Xavier University of Louisiana President Dr. Norman C. Francis and designates February 18, 2026, as Norman Francis Day at the state capitol
 HR55WALTERSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Bishop J. Gregory Jones on the occasion of his fiftieth year in ministry
 HR56TURNERSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates March 24, 2026, as Louisiana Athletic Trainers Day at the capitol and commends the members of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association
 HR57LACOMBECOMMENDATIONS - Commends Jensen LeBlanc for being named a National Champion for Children's Miracle Network
 HCR31DOMANGUECOMMERCE - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use and application of the term "foreign" with respect to juridical persons provided for in state law

12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee
 HB20BAGLEYRETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Provides relative to the reemployment of retirees in the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (OR INCREASE APV)
 HB21GLORIOSORETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides relative to participation in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System (OR INCREASE APV)
 HB166JACOB LANDRYJUVENILES - Removes Vermilion Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
 HB494ROBBY CARTERENERGY - Prohibits carbon dioxide sequestration in St. Helena Parish
 HB710BAMBURGWATERWAYS - Provides for withdrawal of surface water from Lake Bistineau
 HB795MANDIE LANDRYLOCAL GOVERNMENT - Limits fees charged to Orleans Parish taxing authorities for tax collection services
 HB985DICKERSONSEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY - Provides relative to identification procedures for sex offenders
 HB986KERNERCHILDREN/SUPPORT - Requires child support payments by persons convicted of vehicular homicide
 HB987MCFARLANDHIGHER EDUCATION - Realigns energy-related programs by moving the Louisiana Geological Survey under the Louisiana State University Energy Institute
 HB988BAGLEYMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Modifies the current and retired legislators special prestige license plates fee distribution
 HB989BOYERMOTOR VEHICLES - Modifies charges collected by public license tag agents
 HB990LYONSLOCAL GOVERNMENT - Provides for a privilege in favor of parishes, sewerage districts, and waterworks districts for certain unpaid service charges or user fees
 HB991MANDIE LANDRYCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to sentencing guidelines
 HB992FREIBERGEARLY CHILDHOOD - Requires assignment of student identification numbers to children in certain early childhood education programs
 HB993FREEMANRETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL - Provides relative to earnable compensation for employees in the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System
 HB994FONTENOTCRIMINAL/RESTITUTION - Provides relative to the payment of restitution from offenders convicted of vehicular homicide under certain circumstances
 HB995LACOMBECRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the electronic access of videotaped statements of protected persons
 HB996DEWITTCAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOS - Provides for the use of campaign funds for clothing required for holding office
 HB997EDMONSTONOFFICIAL JOURNALS - Provides for publishing information and notices on a political subdivision's website
 HB998FREEMANCRIMINAL/VICTIMS - Provides relative to the examination and medical care of victims of human trafficking-related offenses and domestic violence offenses involving strangulation

13. Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee
 SB128FOILTAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to authorized changes of address by the Department of Revenue. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT SG EX See Note)
 SB149FOILBONDS - Provides relative to the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB174PRESSLYPUBLIC LANDS - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Caddo Parish. (gov sig) (EG +$775,000 SG RV See Note)
 SB191GREGORY MILLERTAX/AD VALOREM - Provides relative to the assessment, payment, and allocation of ad valorem taxes. (gov sig) (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB205HENSGENSBOATS/BOATING - Provides for boat registrations. (8/1/26) (RE -$14,850 SD RV See Note)
 SB213HENSGENSBOATS/BOATING - Provides for titles of certain vessels and outboard motors. (8/1/26)
 SB218TALBOTELECTIONS DEPARTMENT - Provides for certification programs for election officials. (8/1/26) (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB220TALBOTOFFICIAL JOURNALS - Provides for the Official Journal of the State. (8/1/26)
 SB229BASSPUBLIC LANDS - Authorize the transfer of certain property in Bossier Parish. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 SB238GREGORY MILLERTAX/AD VALOREM - Provides relative to the assessment, payment, and allocation of ad valorem taxes. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB243KLEINPETERBOATS/BOATING - Provides for requirements to stop and board a vessel. (8/1/26)
 SB375MIZELLFIRE PROTECTION - Provides relative to Class B fire fighting foam. (8/1/26)
 SB379HENSGENSNATURAL RESOURCES DEPT - Provides for the Department of Conservation and Energy. (8/1/26)

16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee
 HB8BACALARETIREMENT SYSTEMS - Provides relative to legislative staff attendance at executive sessions of meetings of any state or statewide retirement system board or committee (EG NO IMPACT APV)
 HB9WALTERSSTATE SYMBOL - Designates Shreveport as the Stuffed Shrimp Capital of Louisiana
 HB10CHANCE HENRYFAIRS/FESTIVALS - Provides for the annual closure of the Acadia Parish Courthouse in recognition of the International Rice Festival
 HB15BERAULTRETIREMENT/ASSESSORS - Provides relative to the correction of administrative errors within the Assessors' Retirement Fund (EG NO IMPACT APV)
 HB16ST. BLANCCOURTS/CITY - Extends the jurisdiction of the City Court of Franklin
 HB17ILLGRETIREMENT/DISTRICT ATTY - Provides relative to the District Attorneys' Retirement System (OR NO IMPACT APV)
 HB18ILLGRETIREMENT/DISTRICT ATTY - Provides relative to the board of trustees of the District Attorneys' Retirement System
 HB19ILLGRETIREMENT/DISTRICT ATTY - Provides relative to the District Attorneys' Retirement System (EG NO IMPACT APV)
 HB22BACALARETIREMENT/CLERKS COURT - Provides relative to the Clerks' of Court Retirement System (EG INCREASE APV)
 HB33WILEYRETIREMENT/SHERIFFS FUND - Provides relative to participation in the Back-Deferred Retirement Option Program in the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund (EG INCREASE FC SG EX)
 HB34WILEYRETIREMENT/SHERIFFS FUND - Provides relative to retirement eligibility in the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund (EG NO IMPACT APV)
 HB35WILEYRETIREMENT/SHERIFFS FUND - Provides relative to employer contribution for the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund (EG NO IMPACT APV)
 HB44BAYHAMJUDGES/JUSTICE OF PEACE - Provides jurisdictional exceptions for constables and justices of peace
 HB46BAGLEYINSURANCE/GROUP-SHERIFFS - Provides relative to premium costs of group hospital and health insurance for retired sheriffs and retired deputy sheriffs in DeSoto Parish
 HB47BERAULTRETIREMENT/ASSESSORS - Provides relative to cost-of-living adjustments for the Louisiana Assessors' Retirement Fund (EG INCREASE APV)
 HB48BACALARETIREMENT/SHERIFFS FUND - Provides relative to membership in the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund (OR SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)
 HB61BAYHAMHOLIDAYS - Creates the holiday of the Battle of New Orleans Day
 HB101MCMAKINSTATE SYMBOL - Recognizes the mottled duck as the official state waterfowl
 HB126MANDIE LANDRYCOURTS - Provides relative to the use of a facility dog by a witness during certain circumstances
 HB135MANDIE LANDRYSEIZURES/SALES - Provides relative to certain exemptions from seizure with respect to motor vehicles
 HB142MUSCARELLOCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides for the continuous revision of the Code of Civil Procedure
 HB164HEBERTCOURTS/COMMISSIONERS - Provides for the powers and duties of the commissioner in the 15th Judicial District Court (EG NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
 HB185MELERINEWORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides relative to the definition of an independent contractor (EG DECREASE SD EX See Note)
 HB215ROBBY CARTERSUCCESSIONS - Provides relative to small successions
 HB226ROBBY CARTERCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to requests for admissions
 HB232CARLSONEMPLOYMENT OF MINORS - Provides relative to employment certificates for minors (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB233DEWITTJURY DUTY - Provides relative to jury duty mileage reimbursement (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB242CARVERLAW ENFORCEMENT - Provides with respect to deputy constables in St. Tammany Parish (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB284WYBLEPROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION - Authorizes certain parishes and municipalities to expropriate blighted property by declaration of taking
 HB292BOYDHOUSING - Provides relative to the return of security deposits
 HB297MANDIE LANDRYLEASES - Expands early lease termination to include stalking and cyberstalking
 HB301WYBLELABOR - Creates the Independent Contractor Voluntary Portable Benefits Act
 HB334CREWSSUNSET LAW - Re-creates Louisiana Works and re-authorizes the Incumbent Worker Training Program
 HB436DICKERSONVETERANS - Authorizes the appointment of veterans as wardens at state and municipal parks
 HB468HEBERTREAL ESTATE - Provides with respect to the wholesale of residential real properties
 HB548BEAULLIEUACCOUNTANTS/CPA - Provides for the regulation of certified public accountants and the State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)
 HB571LAFLEURCOURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to creating the Complex Litigation Section Program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB582BAYHAMMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides relative to reinstatement fees for lapses of vehicle liability security (OR DECREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB593CHANCE HENRYMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Increases the maximum service and transaction fee a governing authority may assess to fund an office of motor vehicles field office not fully funded by the state (OR +$1,540,000 LF RV See Note)
 HB594LACOMBESPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates February 24 as SCN2A awareness day
 HB609CHASSIONHEALTH CARE/RECORDS - Provides for the exemption of fees for health records when requested for the federal and state veterans affairs departments
 HB613HORTONMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Requires the office of motor vehicles to display an image indicating the United States citizenship status on driver's licenses and state identification cards of cardholders
 HB712BOYDMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides relative to fee waivers by the office of motor vehicles for driver's licenses and state identification cards (OR DECREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB722TERRY LANDRY JRMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides with respect to the automatic reinstatement of a driver's license
 HB732CHARLES OWENMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides for a temporary waiver of fees for final delinquent debt based on special circumstances (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB746CHARLES OWENLOCAL GOVERNMENT - Provides relative to oversized trucking permits issued by local governments
 HB781BOURRIAQUEMTR VEHICLE/REGISTRATION - Provides for a fleet vehicle registration program (OR +$380,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB827JORDANPLUMBERS - Creates the Plumbing Workforce Access Act (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 HB845BAYHAMFEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Provides relative to reinstatement fees for certain offenses assessed by the office of motor vehicles (OR +$280,400 SG RV See Note)
 HB848DEWITTMTR VEHICLE/DEALERS - Provides with respect to all terrain vehicle dealerships
 HB921MUSCARELLOPRIVATE SECURITY - Provides relative to private security examiners (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB923BERAULTLABOR - Provides relative to continuous technical corrections and revisions of provisions of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950
 HB951BAMBURGLABOR - Provides with respect to the creation of an Office of the Louisiana Talent Accelerator within Louisiana Works (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB953FONTENOTPLUMBERS - Provides relative to plumbing licenses
 HB999FIRMENTMTR VEHICLE/COMPULS INS - Permits the impoundment of out-of-state vehicles not covered by compulsory liability insurance

REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY

5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage

Scheduled for floor debate on 3/24/2026
 HB129WALTERSHIGHWAYS - Designates certain portions of Louisiana highways
 HB130WALTERSHIGHWAYS - Redesignates the elevated portion of Interstate 220 in Caddo Parish as the "American Legion Post No. 14 Memorial Bridge"
 HB287BEAULLIEUTAX 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)
 HB489GADBERRYBANKS/BANKING - Provides with respect to "Transfer of Death" (TOD) beneficiary designations for investment accounts
 HB545RISERFEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Changes fees charged by lenders
 HB553CARLSONASSESSORS - 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)
 HB555CARVERBANKS/BANKING - Provides relative to elderly financial exploitation
 HB570WILDERTAX/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)
 HB854WALTERSMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates certain specialty license plates (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB952JORDANCREDIT/CONSUMER LOANS - Provides relative to consumer loans
 HB28CHARLES OWENTEACHERS/CERTIFICATION - Provides relative to the appeals process for teacher certification applicants
 HB36BUTLERJUVENILES - Removes Evangeline Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
 HB50SCHLEGELSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Education
 HB52VILLIOCRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to trial of misdemeanors (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB56VILLIODWI - Provides relative to the imposition of fines for driving while impaired (EG DECREASE SD RV See Note)
 HB62DICKERSONPUBLIC ASSISTANCE - Provides relative to the membership of the Louisiana Women's Policy and Research Commission
 HB68SCHLEGELCRIME - Provides relative to conduct that constitutes disturbing the peace (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB92SCHLEGELCRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Provides relative to certain sex offenses (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB110CARVERPUBLIC LANDS/STATE - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in St. Tammany Parish
 HB117BEAULLIEUSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of State and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law
 HB119FONTENOTCRIME - Provides relative to unlawful conduct involving images of another person created by artificial intelligence (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB124DICKERSONDOMESTIC ABUSE - Provides relative to the membership of the Domestic Violence Prevention Commission
 HB140COXJUVENILE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the time limitations governing juvenile delinquency proceedings (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB147VILLIOCRIME/RACKETEERING - Provides for the definition of the crime of racketeering (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB171SPELLBAIL - Provides relative to personal sureties
 HB182TRAVIS JOHNSONNURSES - Provides relative to victims of sexual assault (EG +$4,000,000 LF See Note)
 HB193PHELPSHEALTH/SICKLE CELL ANEM - Provides for the membership of the Sickle Cell Commission
 HB196BEAULLIEUTEACHERS/LEAVE - Provides relative to personal leave days for teachers (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

Scheduled for floor debate on 3/25/2026
 HB203WALTERSHEALTH SERVICES - Provides for the membership of the Uterine Fibroids Commission
 HB228STAGNISUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of State Civil Service and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law
 HB234FIRMENTSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Insurance
 HB260TRAVIS JOHNSONETHICS/CODE - Authorizes legislators to accept complimentary reasonable transportation to foreign countries
 HB268CARVERSTUDENTS - Provides relative to career-related activities for public school students (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB271WYBLEEDUCATION - Creates the Louisiana Commission on Foundational Education and abolishes the Louisiana Literacy Advisory Commission (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB285BACALASCHOOLS/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
 HB289EGANCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to the time period between conviction and sentence (EG DECREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB351FONTENOTCORRECTIONS - Provides relative to the reentry preparation program (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB400FONTENOTELECTION DAYS - Provides that bond and tax elections shall be held only on regularly scheduled fall election dates (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB413CARVERINSURANCE - Prohibits an insurer from utilizing a rating factor in an automobile insurance rate filing
 HB469JORDANPHARMACISTS - Provides relative to the pharmacy education support fee collected by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
 HB534BOYERELECTION DAYS - Provides for local bond and tax elections to be held only during a primary election
 HB551BILLINGSELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS - Provides for early voting commissioners assisting with the nursing home early voting program (EG +$38,400 GF EX See Note)
 HB552BRYANTDWI - Provides relative to driving while intoxicated (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB574SPELLMENTAL HEALTH - Provides for the membership of the Mental Health Advocacy Service
 HB576GADBERRYSTATE DEPARTMENT - Transfers the Old Governor's Mansion to the Department of State (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB634BOYERPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in St. Martin Parish
 HB649BRASSHIGHER EDUCATION - Requires the establishment and administration of a statewide application process for dual enrollment programs
 HB677THOMPSONPROPERTY - Provides relative to an exchange of property in Tensas Parish
 HB735JACKSONPUBLIC PROPERTY - Provides for the transfer of certain state property in Caddo Parish
 HB739BERAULTINSURANCE - Provides relative to insurance fraud
 HB779FREEMANHEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT - Provides relative to expedited partner therapy (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB784COXSEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY - Provides relative to sex offender registration and notification requirements
 HB796STAGNICHIROPRACTORS - Provides relative to the Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners
 HB842BEAULLIEUELECTION CODE - Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code
 HB850FIRMENTINSURANCE - Provides relative to cancellation notice requirements in the Standard Fire Policy
 HB919ECHOLSINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers (EG +$238,163 SG EX See Note)

NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL

5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage

Scheduled for floor debate on 3/24/2026
 HB149GLORIOSOHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney Memorial Highway"
 HB733PHELPSMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides relative to reinstatement fees for certain motor vehicle violations (EG +$120,900 SG RV See Note)
 HB875PHELPSMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides relative to lapses in motor vehicle liability security (EG DECREASE SG RV See Note)

Scheduled for floor debate on 3/30/2026
 HB868DEWITTMTR VEHICLE/TRAILERS - Provides relative to the requirement that trailers have approved safety chains while being towed by certain vehicles

RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR

Morning Hour

12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee
 HB901BOURRIAQUETRANSPORTATION DEPT - Provides for funding to certain entities for infrastructure related projects within the Department of Transportation and Development