Senate Daily Digest
May 31, 2026
6:00 PM
Senate Chamber

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Roll Call

Prayer

Pledge of Allegiance

Reading of Journal

Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR182CLOUDCOMMENDATIONS - Commends and congratulates the Alexandria Senior High School Lady Trojans track and field team on an outstanding 2026 season by winning the LHSAA Class 5A State Track and Field Championship.
 SR183GERALD BOUDREAUXCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Louisiana, Blues, and guitar legend George "Buddy Guy" on the occasion of his ninetieth birthday.
 SR184GERALD BOUDREAUXCOMMENDATIONS - Commends and congratulates the Honorable Foster L. Campbell Jr. on the occasion of fifty years of continuously holding elective office in Louisiana, first as state senator and currently as Public Service Commissioner.
 SR185PRICEPUBLIC WORKS - Creates the Task Force on Construction Management at Risk.
 SR186BARROWCOMMENDATIONS - Commends and congratulates Renita Williams Thomas, MSN, RN, upon being named the 2026 Executive of the Year by Greater Baton Rouge Business Report.
 SR187GARY CARTERLAW ENFORCEMENT - Requests the LCLE to report to the Senate Committee on Judiciary B on the progress of the implementation of Act 426 of the 2025 Regular Session.
 SR188ABRAHAMCOMMENDATIONS - Commends and congratulates Marvin Self on his 99th birthday.
 SR189REESECOMMENDATIONS - Commends James Williams on the occasion of his retirement as superintendent of the Vernon Parish School System.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 SCR12BASSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends John Keith, of AllState Land and Timber, upon being named the "Louisiana Outstanding Logger of the Year".

House Bills on Second Reading Subject to Call
 HB221ECHOLSHIGHWAYS/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"
 HB509CHARLES OWENENERGY - Requires a public hearing in the parish where a Class VI well is proposed

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 HCR58WILEYSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates April 22, 2026, as Ascension Parish Day at the state capitol

Reconsideration
 SB78JENKINSSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the governing authority of the Shreveport Downtown Development District. (8/1/26)

Senate Bills Returned from House with Amendments
 SB25KLEINPETERREGISTRARS OF VOTERS - Adjusts compensation schedule for Registrar of Voters. (7/1/26) (RR2 +$496,168 GF EX See Note)
 SB80MIZELLCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides for the regulation of certain broadband services. (8/1/26) (REF NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB132KLEINPETERSCHOOLS - Provides that each public school board is to install exterior master key boxes to allow for rapid entry, response, and rescue by law enforcement and first responders during a school crisis. (8/1/26) (EGF INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB155TALBOTHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. (gov sig) (RE1 INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB157JENKINSSCHOOLS - Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (RR2 INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB202KLEINPETERELECTIONS DEPARTMENT - Provides for the increase of parish board of election supervisor meetings in certain parishes for certain races. (8/1/26) (RR1 +$192,000 GF EX See Note)
 SB228DUPLESSISLOCAL FINANCE - Constitutional amendment to allow for the use of public funds to replace drinking water utility service lines located on private property. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB250MCMATHHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to comprehensive weight management services. (8/1/26) (REF SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 SB414TALBOTCONSUMERS - Provides for the Louisiana Medical Debt Protection Act. (gov sig)
 SB433GERALD BOUDREAUXMEDICAID - Provides for Medicaid coverage of certain medications. (1/1/27) (RE1 +$3,000,000 GF EX See Note)
 SB479MORRISJUDGES - Provides for legislative address to the governor for the removal of certain judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence committed while in office. (See Act)
 SB513FESIPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides for public works project delivery methods. (8/1/26)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions to be Adopted Subject to Call
 SCR9CATHEYCONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to implement legislation to require candidates for the United States House of Representatives to reside within the congressional district they seek to represent.
 SCR58GARY CARTERROADS/HIGHWAYS - Urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a review of public-private partnership contracting practices.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB65CATHEYSCHOOLS - Provides relative to the conversion of preexisting schools into charter schools. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB215MCMATHCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the grounds for post conviction relief for inmates convicted by a non-unanimous jury. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB249KLEINPETERWILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT - Constitutional amendment to add two members to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB269EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Provides for the "Charlie Kirk Success Sequencing Act" relative to student success. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB282BARROWSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Authorizes the creation of a cooperative economic development district affiliated with Baton Rouge Community College in East Baton Rouge Parish. (gov sig)
 SB296KLEINPETERWILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT - Increases the membership of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (See Act) (EG +$2,752 GF EX See Note)
 SB323BASSHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to penalties for violations of the Louisiana Insurance Code. (gov sig)
 SB363BARROWHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for health insurance. (8/1/26)
 SB369BASSPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides for prescription drug pricing. (1/1/27) (EG SG EX See Note)
 SB474GREGORY MILLERINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Creates the Protecting Louisiana's Infrastructure from Artificial Intelligence Risk Act. (1/1/27)
 SB490HENSGENSENERGY DEVELOPMENT - Provides for private use electrical networks. (gov sig)
 SB492KLEINPETERMINERALS - Provides for mineral rights acquired from certain acquiring authorities. (8/1/26)
 SB500CONNICKMALPRACTICE - Provides relative to the medical review panel. (8/1/26)
 SB514ROBERT OWENTRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Provides relative to Department of Transportation and Development aeronautic activities. (8/1/26)

House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee Subject to Call
 HCR32BAYHAMPORTS/NEW ORLEANS - Urges and requests the Port of New Orleans to secure additional backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 HB17ILLGRETIREMENT/DISTRICT ATTY - Provides relative to the District Attorneys' Retirement System (EG NO IMPACT APV)
 HB41DEWITTRETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Provides relative to board membership of the Firefighters' Retirement System (RE INCREASE FC SG EX)
 HB73BACALAPUBLIC MEETINGS - Provides for the method of voting in public meetings
 HB223DUSTIN MILLERSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Children and Family Services
 HB244GREENCONSTITUTION/CONVENTION - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the election of constitutional convention delegates and vote requirements necessary for the adoption of a new constitution (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB759FIRMENTINSURANCE/PROPERTY - Provides relative to fortified roof endorsement offers
 HB906BILLINGSELECTIONS/CANDIDATES - Provides for nominating petitions and party primary elections
 HB966MOOREHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 15 as the "President Barack Obama Road"
 HB1006WILFORD CARTERCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Extends the time delay for filing of oppositions to motions for summary judgment
 HB1009MCMAKINCRIME - Provides relative to reckless operation of a vehicle (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB1086MELERINEMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides with respect to electronic titles and registration for motor vehicles (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1107MELERINECRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to determination of intellectual disability in capital cases
 HB1112CHENEVERTEARLY CHILDHOOD - Provides relative to prekindergarten programs
 HB1215BAYHAMCULTURE/REC/TOUR DEPT - Provides relative to the disposition of certain historical statues and monuments
 HB1242TERRY LANDRY JREARLY CHILDHOOD - Provides relative to licenses of Type III early learning centers

Instruments Pending Senate Conference
 SB217MORRISCOURTS - Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (gov sig) (REF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB283BARROWSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Creates the BLVD at Harding Area Special District in the city of Baton Rouge. (gov sig)
 SB469ABRAHAMUTILITIES - Provides relative to the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law. (8/1/26)
 HB36BUTLERJUVENILES - Removes Evangeline Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
 HB42BACALARETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Provides relative to a phased retirement program within the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (EGF INCREASE FC GF EX See Note)
 HB74ECHOLSLAW ENFORCEMENT - Creates a "Spectrum Alert" system to assist in locating missing persons with autism spectrum disorder (EGF NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB119FONTENOTCRIME - Provides relative to unlawful conduct involving images of another person created by artificial intelligence (REF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB159JACKSONCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Creates a pretrial incarceration alternative pilot program in Caddo Parish (REF SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB259DEWITTUTILITIES - Provides relative to the repair of damaged infrastructure from certain excavators or demolishers (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB302CHASSIONTOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS - Prohibits the sale of vapor products near schools
 HB414CHENEVERTHEALTH - Provides for prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal convictions
 HB459MANDIE LANDRYELECTIONS/CANDIDATES - Provides relative to the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns
 HB776BOURRIAQUEPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Modifies the Port Construction and Development Priority Program (EGF SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB848DEWITTMTR VEHICLE/DEALERS - Provides with respect to all terrain vehicle dealerships
 HB956FONTENOTFIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides relative to fireworks
 HB1017KERNERRETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Prohibits certain post-divorce earnable compensation in the Firefighters' Retirement System from being included in a former spouse's portion of community property (EG1 NO IMPACT APV)
 HB1028LYONSMEDICAID - Requires the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation providers (RR1 +$2,601,174 GF EX See Note)
 HB1095HEBERTNURSING HOMES - Provides for alternative power sources at nursing facilities

Conference Committee Report Received
 SB208CATHEYVETERANS - Provides relative to certain services provided to veterans. (gov sig)
 SB312TALBOTEMPLOYMENT - Provides relative to union dues and fees for certain public employees. (8/1/26)
 SB382SEABAUGHWORKERS' COMPENSATION - Repeals provisions relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. (8/1/26)
 SB389CONNICKAMUSEMENTS/SPORTS - Provides for agents and athletes. (gov sig) (REF +$62,400 GF EX See Note)
 HB210MELERINEETHICS/CODE - Provides for retroactivity of certain provisions of Act No. 492 of the 2024 Regular Session
 HB258BEAULLIEUETHICS/DUAL OFFICEHOLDG - Provides for exceptions to the dual officeholding laws for volunteer firefighters and judicial branch employees
 HB359BEAULLIEUELECTIONS/CANDIDATES - Provides relative to the death of a candidate for a party primary office who is not affiliated with a major political party (EGF NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB368FREEMANDISTRICTS/HISTORIC - Provides relative to historic preservation districts and landmarks commissions in the city of New Orleans
 HB468HEBERTREAL ESTATE - Provides with respect to the wholesale of residential real properties
 HB552BRYANTDWI - Provides relative to driving while intoxicated (REF NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB732CHARLES OWENMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides for a temporary waiver of fees for final delinquent debt based on special circumstances (REF DECREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB784COXSEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY - Provides relative to sex offender registration and notification requirements
 HB870TURNERINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to formulary placement and cost-sharing requirements for certain generic drugs and biosimilars (REF NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB953FONTENOTPLUMBERS - Provides relative to plumbing licenses
 HB1117FIRMENTINSURANCE - Provides relative to certain insurer contractual payments and prescriptive period
 HB1236DEWITTINSURANCE - Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements (RE1 +$2,265,844 SG EX See Note)