Senate Daily Digest
March 25, 2014
3:00 p.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 SB564FRED MILLSMUNICIPALITIES - Provides for position of deputy chief of police for the city of St. Martinville. (gov sig)
 SB565DORSEY-COLOMBCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the testing and preservation of DNA evidence in capital cases. (8/1/14)
 SB566CLAITORLOCAL AGENCIES - Provides relative to the board of commissioners of the Capital Area Transit System (CATS). (gov sig)
 SB567SMITHTAX/AD VALOREM - Changes the date from June 1 of each year to September 1 of each year for information to be supplied to the assessor and legislative auditor by tax recipient agencies in St. Charles Parish. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
 SB568NEVERSOPTOMETRISTS - Provides relative to the practice of optometry and the regulation of such profession. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR22WALSWORTHCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Haynesville High School Football Team on winning the Class 3-1A State Championship.
 SR23ERDEYSENATE - Recognizes March 29, 2014, as Livingston Parish's "Own Your Own Health" Day.
 SR24ERDEYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Cameron Cade Hood for achieving rank of Eagle Scout and for his many other accomplishments.
 SR25JOHNSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Jim Murphy, McNeese State University athletic trainer, upon his numerous accomplishments and achievements.
 SR26PEACOCKCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Ricky Rogers on his many accomplishments.
 SR27THOMPSONCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of Wiley Hilburn Jr.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR32PERRYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Vermilion Catholic Eagles on winning the Division IV State Football Championship.
 SCR33E.GUILLORYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Mia Manzanares on being named the All-Around Cowgirl at the 2012 National High School Rodeo Association and the 2012 International Finals Youth Rodeo.
 SCR34DORSEY-COLOMBCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Public Administration Institute Student Association (PAISA) at Louisiana State University and recognizes April 13, 2014, as the Annual PAISA Day at the Legislature.
 SCR35DORSEY-COLOMBLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Recognizes April 2, 2014, as Mayor's Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
 SCR36SMITHCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the passing of Lafourche Parish tax assessor, Michael Hal Martin.
 SCR37SMITHCOMMENDATIONS - Commends La'Keisha McKinney on being selected the 2014 Teacher of the Year.
 SCR38SMITHCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Amanda Baudot Morehouse on being selected the 2013 Louisiana High School Teacher of the Year.
 SCR39HEITMEIERHEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT - Requests the Department of Health and Hospitals to study the most effective means to ensure the proper utilization of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder medications in Louisiana and to report its findings to the legislature.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 SCR8CLAITORHEALTH CARE - Expresses the sense of the Louisiana Legislature on the need for colorectal cancer screening examinations.
 SCR9CLAITORCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Claney Duplechin, coach of the Episcopal High School Knights boys varsity cross country team, on being selected as a 2013 National Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB97SHADOINTAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL - Provides relative to a sales and use tax for the Union Parish School Board
 HB102FOILCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the title of proceedings for continuing tutorships (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB123SEABAUGHCIVIL/MOTIONS - Provides relative to service of motions for summary judgment (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB164DIXONSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Louisiana Workforce Commission (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB173JAMESDISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD - Provides relative to the Sherwood Forest Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District
 HB201BERTHELOTMUNICIPAL/LAWRASON ACT - Provides relative to the powers granted to the mayor pro tempore in a Lawrason Act municipality
 HB255ORTEGOTAX/HOTEL OCCUPANCY - Authorizes the governing authority of the city of Carencro to levy a hotel occupancy tax (EN +$67,400 LF RV See Note)
 HB383T.BURNSELECTION CODE - Makes revisions to the La. Election Code (EN DECREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB414HAZELCRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Amends responsive verdicts for theft and attempted theft (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB428BARRASELECTIONS/CANDIDATES - Repeals provisions of law that allow for a refund of qualifying fees under certain circumstances when a candidate files multiple notices of candidacy (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG See Note)
 HB432T.BURNSSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of State and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law
 HB433STEVE CARTERHIGHER ED/BD REGENTS - Authorizes the Board of Regents to enter into interstate reciprocity agreements relative to online instruction (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB476LORUSSOINSURANCE - Provides relative to the denial, nonrenewal, or revocation of an insurance producer license
 HB544B.ADAMSFIRE PROTECTION - Provides penalties for fire prevention interference (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB647HUNTERINSURERS - Provides relative to vehicle mechanical breakdown insurers
 HB660PIERREINSURERS - Provides relative to property residual value insurers
 HB721HUVALINSURANCE - Provides relative to continuing education requirements
 HB736JAMESBOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides relative to the Louisiana Commission on HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis C
 HB746MORENOTANNING FACILITIES - Prohibits the use of tanning equipment by a minor
 HB751MORENOCORRECTIONS - Provides relative to the reinstatement of good time credit in certain circumstances (EN DECREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB752MORENOCRIME/FELONIES - Expands the crime of filing a false lien against a law enforcement or court officer to include liens against any clerk of court, deputy clerk of court, and recorder of mortgages (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB796CROMERINSURANCE - Provides relative to the Louisiana Health Care Commission

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR27N.LANDRYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Barbara Landry Picard on her long and distinguished career of service to the village of Maurice and Vermilion Parish
 HCR29KLECKLEYSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes March 26, 2014, as Liquified Natural Gas Day at the state capitol
 HCR30PONTICOMMENDATIONS - Commends Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gendron upon their fiftieth wedding anniversary
 HCR31JACKSON-ANDREWSMEMORIALS - Recognizes the life of Nelson Mandela and expresses support for the Nelson Mandela Scholars Program at Southern University and A&M College
 HCR32MORENOSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes Tuesday, April 29, 2014, as Komen for the Cure Day at the legislature and commends Susan G. Komen for the Cure and its La. affiliates
 HCR34P.SMITHCORRECTIONS - Commends DPS&C for transferring certain equipment to the La. Correctional Institute for Women to begin offering female inmates training programs for high-demand and high-wage jobs
 HCR36BURRELLCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Pastor Ernest Edward Jones, Sr., for more than fifty-five years of preaching and pastoring at Galilee Baptist Church of Shreveport
 HCR37BISHOPCOASTAL RES/WETLANDS - Commends Apache Corporation for its contributions to restoration and reforestation of the coastal wetlands

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB14E.GUILLORYSCHOOL EMPLOYEES RET - Provides for the determination of liabilities of the Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System and the payment therefor. (6/30/14) (EN +$4,613,318 FC LF EX)
 SB16E.GUILLORYSTATE POLICE RET FUND - Grants a permanent benefit increase to eligible retirees in accordance with statutory procedure. (2/3 - CA10s29(F))(6/30/14) (EN +$9,474,040 APV)
 SB18E.GUILLORYSTATE EMPLOYEE RET - Grants a permanent benefit increase to eligible retirees in accordance with statutory procedure. (2/3 - CA10s29(F)) (6/30/14) (RE +$97,481,233 APV)
 SB19E.GUILLORYSCHOOL EMPLOYEES RET - Grants a permanent benefit increase to eligible retirees in accordance with statutory procedure. (2/3 - CA10s29(F)) (6/30/14) (EN +$15,862,663 APV)
 SB21E.GUILLORYTEACHERS RETIREMENT - Grants a permanent benefit increase to eligible retirees in accordance with statutory procedure. (2/3 - CA10s29(F))(6/30/14) (EN +$185,065,866 APV)
 SB30CORTEZSTATE EMPLOYEE RET - Provides relative to benefits of adult probation and parole officers. (2/3 - CA10s29(F)) (6/30/14) (EN $4,523,091 APV)
 SB31TROY BROWNEDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Requires DOE to report annually specified information regarding the Student Scholarships for Educational Excellence Program to state legislators. (gov sig)
 SB36TROY BROWNSCHOOLS - Requires notification to certain elected officials regarding submission and status of certain charter school applications. (gov sig)
 SB48J.SMITHCOURTS - Authorizes an increase in court costs in the mayor's court of the town of Rosepine. (2/3 - CA7s2.1) (8/1/14) (EN +$37,500 LF RV See Note)
 SB51MARTINYTAX/TAXATION - Removes the authority of the Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Program to charge participating retailers a membership fee. (gov sig) (EN -$80,000 SG RV See Note)
 SB52J.SMITHCOURTS - Increases authorized court costs for municipal ordinance violations in the mayor's court in the town of Anacoco. (8/1/14) (EN +$10,000 LF RV See Note)
 SB56NEVERSPOSTSECONDARY ED - Requires BESE, the Board of Regents, and public postsecondary education boards to participate in regular meetings regarding articulation and transfer policies and agreements. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB59J.SMITHLOCAL AGENCIES - Repeals special provisions relative to the Beauregard Electric Cooperative. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
 SB64CORTEZAIRCRAFT/AVIATION - Expands powers of Lafayette Airport Commission to include economic development purposes. (8/1/14)
 SB81BUFFINGTONPOSTSECONDARY ED - Requires the boards of supervisors for the Louisiana State University, Southern University, University of Louisiana and Louisiana Community and Technical College systems to broadcast the live audio and video of all board and committee meetings conducted in Baton Rouge over the Internet. (1/1/15) (EG +$198,000 GF EX See Note)
 SB88ALARIOTREASURY DEPARTMENT - Re-creates the Department of the Treasury and its agencies. (6/30/14) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB97NEVERSSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Repeals provisions relative to the Tangipahoa Parish Economic Development District. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT LF RV See Note)
 SB98NEVERSTOPS - Provides that a five-point scale shall be used when calculating the grade point average for certain honors courses and talented courses. (gov sig) (EN +$1,240,000 GF EX See Note)
 SB125NEVERSEDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to agricultural education and establishes the Agricultural Education Commission. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB126NEVERSTOPS - Provides relative to TOPS. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB141LONGWATER/WATERWAYS - Extends the time when the state may enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement for the sale of surface water. (8/1/14)
 SB152J.SMITHLOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for increasing the board membership to ten on the War Memorial Civic Center Board in the town of DeRidder. (gov sig)
 SB154LONGWILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT - Provides relative to the importation of certain fish. (8/1/14)
 SB174PETERSONMUNICIPALITIES - Provides relative to condemnation procedures for the removal of dangerous structures in parishes and municipalities. (gov sig)
 SB177APPELPOSTSECONDARY ED - Provides relative to the use, expenditure, or allocation of funds appropriated to public postsecondary education management boards. (7/1/16)
 SB212WARDHUNTERS/HUNTING - Allows the use of a firearm sound suppressor while hunting certain wild quadrupeds. (8/1/14)
 SB234J.SMITHCOURTS - Provides for remission to Indigent Defender Fund of certain court costs in mayor's court of the Town of New Llano. (gov sig) (EN +$60,000 LF RV See Note)
 SB246MORRISHSHRIMP/SHRIMPING - Changes the line of demarcation of the inside and outside waters for purposes of shrimping. (8/1/14)
 SB251WARDWILDLIFE RESOURCES - Provides for the sale or purchase of wild birds and wild quadrupeds. (8/1/14)
 SB253MORRISHFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for an increase in certain criminal court costs in the Thirty-First Judicial District Court. (8/1/14) (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)
 SB261JOHNSPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides relative to the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District. (8/1/14)(2/3- CA6s43)
 SB262NEVERSLOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for a per diem for board members of the Washington Parish Gas Utility District No. 2. (gov sig) (EN +$1,500 LF EX See Note)
 SB305CHABERTCOASTAL RESOURCES - Provides relative to Coastal Louisiana Levee Consortium. (gov sig)
 SB315DONAHUEPROCUREMENT CODE - Provides relative to group purchasing and cooperative purchasing provisions of certain public postsecondary education institutions. (7/1/14). (EN DECREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB319DONAHUEFISCAL CONTROLS - Provides that certain audits completed by the office of the legislative auditor shall be reported to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget on an annual basis. (7/1/14) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB320DONAHUECAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides relative to Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget approval of capital outlay change orders. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE EX See Note)
 SB337APPELPOSTSECONDARY ED - Provides for the development of an outcomes-based funding formula for postsecondary education. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB369WALSWORTHFISH/FISHING - Provides for the possession limits of crappie on Lake D'Arbonne. (8/1/14)
 SB417SMITHMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to a water damaged vehicle. (8/1/14)
 SB418SMITHMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to required credentials for registration of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer, or other vehicle to be operated on public highways. (8/1/14)
 SB430WALSWORTHPUBLIC LANDS - Authorizes the transfer of certain state land in Union Parish. (gov sig)
 SB433BODI WHITEPUBLIC LANDS - Provides for the transfer of certain state properties in East Baton Rouge Parish. (gov sig)
 SB435PERRYMUNICIPALITIES - Authorizes the city of Scott to levy a hotel occupancy tax not to exceed five percent of the rent or fee charged for such occupancy. (gov sig)
 SB463ADLEYFUNDS/FUNDING - Dedicates to the Better Highways and Higher Education Fund state sales tax proceeds collected each fiscal year as a result of a federal law which will require vendors located out-of-state to collect sales tax on their Internet and mail order sales. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 SB476SMITHCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to driving school bond requirement and cease and desist orders. (8/1/14)
 SB481DONAHUETECHNOLOGY - Provides with respect to technology services and technology procurement. (7/1/14) (EN -$24,700,000 GF EX See Note)
 SB500HEITMEIERROADS/HIGHWAYS - Provides for refund of certain collections in the amnesty program for the Crescent City Connection Bridge. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 SB528CROWEPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides relative to the Louisiana International Deep Water Gulf Transfer Terminal Authority. (gov sig)

Reconsideration
 SB70CLAITORCURRICULA - Repeals the Balanced Treatment for Creation-Science and Evolution-Science Act. (8/1/14)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB11ERIC LAFLEURJUDGES - Constitutional amendment to remove the age beyond which judges shall not remain in office. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG DECREASE FC SG EX)
 SB72BODI WHITECHILDREN'S CODE - Removes the requirement that certain petitions be verified. (8/1/14) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB385ERIC LAFLEURSCHOOLS - Provides for empowered community schools. (7/1/14)
 SB434ERIC LAFLEURCLERKS OF COURT - Provides for automobile expense allowance for certain clerks of court. (8/1/14)
 SB461PEACOCKSUCCESSIONS - Provides relative to electronic assets of a decedent. (8/1/14) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)