Senate Daily Digest
May 14, 2014
2:00 p.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Senate Bills on Second Reading
 SB683MORRELLSCHOOLS - Provides relative to student application and enrollment procedures in the Recovery School District and certain other school systems. (gov sig)

Senate Bills on Second Reading Subject to Call
 SB632RISERTAX/TAXATION - Authorizes the secretary of the Department of Revenue to establish a Solar Credit Secured Refund Pilot Program to allow taxpayers who are eligible to receive a solar credit refund to authorize their refunds to be paid directly to a properly secured third party lender. (gov sig)

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR130ERIC LAFLEURCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana for its many contributions to the state of Louisiana.
 SR131THOMPSONCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the passing of Reverend Willie Minor Jr.
 SR132THOMPSONLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Designates May 28, 2014, as 4-H Day at the legislature and commends the state officers of 4-H.
 SR133HEITMEIERSENATE - Recognizes September 2014 as "Pain Awareness Month" in Louisiana.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR134BROOMESCHOOLS - Requests BESE to study and report to the legislature regarding current student discipline policies and possible changes to these policies.
 SCR135JOHNSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the USS Orleck destroyer, docked in Lake Charles, and designates the ship as the Official Vietnam Memorial Ship for Louisiana.

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR21DIXONSTUDENT/TUITION - Requests that the Board of Regents study the feasibility of implementing a college tuition program that would allow students to pay tuition after leaving college
 HCR91RICHARDMTR VEHICLE/BUSES - Urges the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to study the safety implications and practicality of requiring vehicles in adjacent lanes to stop for all city buses loading or unloading passengers
 HCR153H.BURNSCONGRESS - Memorializes the United States Congress to pass the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013
 HCR154GAROFALOCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of Judge Manuel "Manny" Adam Fernandez, former state representative

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB143KOSTELKACIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to civil injunctions and restraining orders. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB602NEVERSCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides for the regulation and inspection of elevators and other mechanisms. (8/1/14) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

House Bills Reported by Committee
 HB70GREENELAW ENFORCE/CRIM JUS COM - Requires the Crime Victims Reparation Board to submit its report electronically
 HB96J.EDWARDSJUDGES - (Constitutional amendment) Removes the mandatory retirement age of judges (EN DECREASE FC SG EX)
 HB104GREENELAW ENFORCE/CRIM JUS COM - Provides for the composition, terms of office, and meeting schedule of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice Commission
 HB145J.THOMPSONSEIZURES/SALES - Provides relative to the general exemptions of certain property from seizure
 HB197ST.GERMAINNOTARIES - Provides for ex officio notaries for fire departments or fire protection districts
 HB221THIBAUTSHERIFFS - Provides relative to payment of group insurance premiums for retired sheriffs and deputy sheriffs of the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office (EN +$129,853 LF EX See Note)
 HB259CHAMPAGNECRIMINAL/RECORDS - Provides relative to arrest records provided to institutions of postsecondary education requesting criminal history information on a prospective employee
 HB274BURRELLCOURTS - Provides relative to reentry courts
 HB338A.WILLIAMSCIVIL/RESTRAINING ORDER - Provides relative to the effective period of a temporary restraining order under certain circumstances (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB395A.WILLIAMSCOURTS - Provides relative to penalties for contempt of court (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB421RITCHIEFAMILY LAW - Provides relative to court-approved treatment programs required for a parent with a history of family violence
 HB461BADONCONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - Repeals drug traffic loitering statute
 HB505DIXONEMPLOYMENT - Provides limitation of liability for certain persons when an employee has a criminal conviction
 HB623ABRAMSONCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to special masters
 HB624ABRAMSONEVIDENCE - Provides relative to expert testimony
 HB654LORUSSOMILITARY AFFAIRS - Provides relative to the rights of military personnel to terminate a lease
 HB656GREGORY MILLERPROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION - Provides relative to the authority to expropriate (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB681THIERRYPROBATION - Amends the definition of "technical violation" for the purposes of imposition of administrative sanctions and probation violations
 HB697CONNICKSEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY - Provides relative to the in-person periodic renewals of persons who are required to register but do not have a fixed residence address (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB732JACKSON-ANDREWSCRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Authorizes the waiver of minimum mandatory sentences for certain sex offenses and crimes of violence (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB734BURRELLCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to ameliorative penalty provisions (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB885CONNICKSEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY - Provides for certain procedures relative to the end of registration and notification requirements of convicted sex offenders and child predators (EN +$103,000 SD EX See Note)
 HB940ABRAMSONADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to nuisance ordinances in the city of New Orleans (EN +$115,000 LF RV See Note)
 HB978GREENECRIME/OBSCENITY - Requires that notice be given to certain persons when certain acts of obscenity occur near a school
 HB1025ABRAMSONCRIMINAL/VICTIMS - Provides relative to human trafficking, trafficking of children for sexual purposes, and commercial sexual exploitation (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB1029T.LANDRYCRIME - Creates the crime of unlawful aiming of a laser at an aircraft
 HB1061SCHRODERCHILDREN/ABUSE - Provides relative to legal representation for children and indigent parents in child protection cases
 HB1104CARMODYCLERKS OF COURT - Provides relative to group insurance expenses of the clerks of court in certain parishes
 HB1108T.LANDRYCRIME - Provides with respect to the issuance of arrest warrants by magistrates
 HB1122P.SMITHCIVIL/RESTRAINING ORDER - Provides for the Protection From Stalking Act
 HB1133T.BURNSCIVIL/MANDATE - Provides with respect to review of the actions of a mandatary
 HB1136JIM MORRISALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Authorizes acceptance of an out-of-state identification card for purposes of selling or serving alcoholic beverages
 HB1142BURRELLCRIMINAL/BAIL - Provides relative to bail restrictions for offenses against a family or household member or dating partner
 HB1166ARNOLDREVENUE DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to tobacco enforcement
 HB1225ROBIDEAUXRETIREMENT/STATE SYSTEMS - Provides relative to payment of system liabilities and limits creation of additional liabilities (EN DECREASE APV)
 HB1260N.LANDRYMARRIAGE - Provides relative to notice of certain expenses under the Covenant of Marriage Act (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Reconsideration
 HB370J.THOMPSONMOTOR VEHICLES - Prohibits drivers from using certain cellular devices while traveling through school zones during effective hours

Senate Bills Returned from House with Amendments
 SB12GALLOTENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapor pens to persons under age 18. (gov sig)
 SB39MURRAYCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to partitions of immovable property and minority interests. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 SB89PEACOCKPRIVILEGES/LIENS - Provides for revisions to the Civil Code and Revised Statutes that pertain to security, pledge, and recordation. (1/1/15) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR104FRED MILLSLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations regarding present Louisiana property law governing common interest ownership regimes.
 SCR105JOHNSLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations regarding Code of Civil Procedure Article 3121.
 SCR124THOMPSONFARMING - Establishes and provides for a group to study the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for agricultural purposes.
 SCR131DORSEY-COLOMBLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations regarding laws applicable to the rights of landlords and residential tenants.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB340DONAHUETOPS - Provides relative to TOPS award amounts. (gov sig) (EG -$24,600,000 GF EX See Note)
 SB377MARTINYUNEMPLOYMENT COMP - Provides relative to reciprocal agreements with federal and state agencies regarding unemployment compensation. (8/1/14) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB459CLAITORATTORNEYS - Provides that contingency fee contracts for private attorneys handling civil actions under the Medical Assistance Programs Integrity Law shall be public records. (8/1/14) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB468ADLEYPUBLIC WORKS - Provides relative to contracts for public works. (8/1/14)
 SB672BODI WHITESCHOOLS - Provides relative to the membership and election of members of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. (8/1/14)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB53CORTEZHORSE RACING - Provides relative to horse racing. (8/1/14)
 SB69MURRAYINSURERS - Prohibits insurers from excluding from coverage the intentional acts of policy holders' minor child. (8/1/14) (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 SB70CLAITORCURRICULA - Repeals the Balanced Treatment for Creation-Science and Evolution-Science Act. (8/1/14)
 SB79ADLEYFLOOD PROTECTION AUTH - Provides relative to flood protection authorities. (8/1/14) (RE NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
 SB84NEVERSCONSUMERS - Provides relative to consumer credit transactions. (8/1/14) (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB90DORSEY-COLOMBSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the creation of the "Neighborhood Watch Act". (gov sig)
 SB130MORRELLVIDEO POKER - Provides relative to fuel sale requirements at qualified truck stops. (8/1/14)
 SB213WARDLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Designates the American Paint Horse as the state horse. (8/1/14)
 SB221ERDEYGROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM - Provides relative to premiums. (7/1/14) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB301MARTINYFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Provides relative to financial institutions and production of documents. (8/1/14) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB303J.AMEDEEETHICS - Provides relative to the Code of Governmental Ethics. (gov sig)
 SB334PETERSONEMPLOYMENT - Provides that the Louisiana Equal Pay for Women Act be applicable to men, private employers and requires government contractors to verify equal pay practices. (8/1/14) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB354BODI WHITESCHOOLS - Constitutional Amendment to provide that any public school system created by the legislature shall have the authority granted parish school boards. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
 SB355FRED MILLSFUNDS/FUNDING - Constitutional amendment to establish a budget stabilization program for Medicaid programs, certain elderly services, rehabilitation services, and other health care services. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB368MORRELLLOCAL AGENCIES - Provides relative to the New Orleans Regional Business Park. (8/15/14)
 SB385ERIC LAFLEURSCHOOLS - Provides for empowered community schools. (7/1/14)
 SB426ERIC LAFLEURCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Prohibits required use of settlement service providers in residential real estate transactions. (8/1/14)
 SB434ERIC LAFLEURCLERKS OF COURT - Provides for automobile expense allowance for certain clerks of court. (8/1/14)
 SB492HEITMEIERENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - Provides for smoking and tobacco products. (8/1/14)
 SB499HEITMEIERHEALTH SERVICES - Provides for authorized procedures provided by direct service workers. (gov sig)
 SB505HEITMEIERPHYSICIANS - Provides for an automatic suspension of a physician's license. (gov sig)
 SB507MARTINYDENTISTRY - Provides relative to the practice of dentistry and the regulation of the profession. (See Act)
 SB512HEITMEIERPUBLIC HEALTH - Provides for chain restaurant menu labeling. (1/1/15)
 SB520DONAHUEPOSTSECONDARY ED - Revises academic requirements for initial eligibility to receive certain TOPS awards and allocates additional funding to the La. GO Grant program. (gov sig) (EG -$24,000,000 GF EX See Note)
 SB530BROOMEPARISHES - Requires parishes to establish and maintain a registry of foreclosed properties. (gov sig)
 SB568NEVERSOPTOMETRISTS - Provides relative to the practice of optometry and the regulation of such profession. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB584FRED MILLSSALT DOMES - Prohibits the issuance of certain permits to create or convert a solution mined cavern in Vermilion and Iberia parishes. (gov sig)
 SB619HEITMEIERHEALTH SERVICES - Transfers the powers, duties, and functions relative to regulating pain management clinics from the Department of Health and Hospitals to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. (1/1/15)
 SB628MURRAYJUDGES - Provides relative to powers of the Judiciary Commission. (8/1/14) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB652E.GUILLORYSTUDENTS - Provides for the Classroom Protection Act. (gov sig)
 SB654MORRELLFEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Authorizes the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage permits to commercial film theaters. (7/1/14)
 SB665CORTEZFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides relative to the Lafayette Parish Visitors Enterprise Fund. (7/1/14)

House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee to be adopted
 HCR97P.SMITHCIVIL SERVICE - Commends the Dept. of State Civil Service for performing extensive research and beginning the process of removing questions about criminal history from its initial application for certain positions
 HCR3STOKESADMINISTRATIVE LAW - Amends portion of law relative to repossession agency apprentices
 HCR67LEGERHEALTH/CANCER - Provides for the Louisiana Colorectal Cancer Roundtable to be coordinated by the LSU Health Sciences Centers
 HCR68DIXONINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - Recognizes the contributions of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the importance of promoting and fostering relationships with the people of Azerbaijan
 HCR81PEARSONCHILDREN/NEWBORNS - Directs the Dept. of Health and Hospitals to submit a report to the House and Senate committees on health and welfare evaluating the health benefits and healthcare costs of adding adrenoleukodystrophy to the mandatory screenings to be performed on a newborn child
 HCR95BISHOPCONGRESS - Memorializes congress to expand the Americans with Disabilities Act to require arm chairs
 HCR106NORTONHEALTH CARE - Acknowledges the historic milestones in U.S. healthcare reform reached since enactment of the Affordable Care Act
 HCR42GUINNLEGISLATIVE POWERS - Designates the community of Thornwell, Louisiana, as the Yellow Rail Capital of the World
 HCR51HODGESTRANSPORTATION - Creates a task force to study and make recommendations on actions necessary to complete the construction of the Comite River Diversion Project
 HCR61LEGEREDUCATION/FINANCE - Urges and requests BESE to develop a statewide funding model for early childhood care and educational services
 HCR112FANNINEDUCATION/FINANCE - Authorizes and requests the legislative auditor to conduct an audit of MFP student count methodology and processes to determine if they ensure accurate and consistent student counts
 HCR63JAMESCIVIL/LAW - Authorizes and directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations regarding the law of lesion beyond moiety

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 HB1257LOPINTOPROBATION - Provides for the procedures by which conditions of probation may be modified, changed, or discharged and procedures by which a defendant's probation may be terminated (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1263H.BURNSINSURANCE/GROUP-SHERIFFS - Provides relative to the payment of group insurance premiums for retired sheriffs and employees of the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB1264HOFFMANNREVENUE DEPARTMENT - Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapor products to persons under the age of eighteen (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB1265GREENELAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS - Provides for special officer's commissions for rail police officers
 HB24PEARSONRETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL - Provides relative to amortization schedules for credits and liabilities of the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (EN +$2,920,733 FC LF EX)
 HB105JAMESETHICS - Increases the amount of supplemental compensation or benefits allowed to be provided to an attorney who is a public employee who is participating in a bona fide Loan Repayment Assistance Program
 HB167GREENEBOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides relative to the Louisiana Board of Professional Geoscientists
 HB185HAVARDHEALTH/HOME CARE - Provides relative to home- and community-based long-term care services provided by direct service workers (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB195SIMONSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Children and Family Services
 HB298GAROFALOCOURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides for court costs in St. Bernard Parish (EN +$66,500 LF RV See Note)
 HB388JACKSON-ANDREWSABORTION - Provides for requirements of physicians who perform abortions
 HB396WILLMOTTBOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides relative to the membership of the Nursing Supply and Demand Council
 HB459ARNOLDETHICS - Allows an immediate family member of a legislator to lobby the legislature under certain circumstances
 HB486TALBOTCAMPAIGN FINANCE - Requires political committees to provide certain notifications to candidates and principal and subsidiary campaign committees of candidates
 HB610ABRAMSONRADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS - Provides relative to licensed radiologic technologists
 HB754MORENODRUGS/CONTROLLED - Authorizes first responders to carry naloxone
 HB770PRICEMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to the Used Motor Vehicle Commission
 HB802BARROWPUBLIC HEALTH - Establishes a task force on toxic mold (EN INCREASE See Note)
 HB803BERTHELOTFIRE PROTECT/FIREMEN - Authorizes the state fire marshal to promulgate rules and regulations regarding workers' compensation coverage for volunteer firefighters
 HB863DANAHAYTAX APPEALS/BOARD - Authorizes and provides for the adjudication of certain state and local tax disputes by the Board of Tax Appeals (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB869PONTIREAL ESTATE/REALTORS - Provides for changes to the post-license education requirements of real estate brokers and salespersons
 HB919PONTICONTRACTORS - Permits a licensed municipal and public works contractor to work on certain utility lines
 HB994PONTIECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to financing requirements of the Louisiana Business and Industrial Development Company Act
 HB1048PONTICOMMERCE - Requires the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council to adopt certain codes relative to plumbing
 HB1121DANAHAYPUBLIC RECORDS - Provides an exemption from the Public Records Law for certain commercially sensitive information of a public power authority
 HB1200STOKESMEDICAID - Provides relative to Medicaid recovery audit contractors and procedures
 HB1259PRICEFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Provides relative to the admissibility of electronic reproductions of records retained by financial institutions (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1267STOKESPUBLIC SFTY/DEPARTMENT - Authorizes the fire marshal to require carbon monoxide alarm systems in certain hotels where a potential carbon monoxide poisoning threat exists (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1269CAMERON HENRYETHICS/CODE - Provides relative to the protection of public employees from reprisal and threats of reprisal for reporting acts of alleged impropriety (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 HB186CAMERON HENRYHUNTING - Provides for the use of sound suppressors in hunting
 HB331LOPINTODWI - Authorizes licensed practical nurses to administer chemical tests for intoxication
 HB332LOPINTOCONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - Amends criminal penalties for certain offenses involving Schedule I narcotic substances (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB349BARRASPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Relative to lease payments for leasing of property by public benefit corporations
 HB419MONTOUCETDISTRICTS/DRAINAGE - Provides relative to access to public drainage for maintenance purposes
 HB600ABRAMSONSCHOOLS/TRANSPORTATION - Requires public school governing authorities and charter schools to adopt policies or provide in bus transportation service agreements relative to the location of the loading or unloading of students
 HB602ABRAMSONTAX/INCOME TAX - Creates an individual income tax checkoff for The Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans, Inc. (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 HB621ABRAMSONCORPORATIONS - Provides relative to the authority to act on behalf of a deceased or incompetent member of a limited liability company
 HB766PONTIFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Provides relative to consumer credit transactions
 HB795BARRASMTR VEHICLE/BUSES-SCHOOL - Provides relative to the model age and use of school buses (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB850DOVECOASTAL COMMISSION - Provides relative to clean up of hazardous materials found in integrated coastal protection projects
 HB904ROBERT JOHNSONHOUSING/AUTHORITIES - Provides relative to the civil service status of employees of the Cottonport Housing Authority
 HB1013SCHEXNAYDERBOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides relative to boards and commissions
 HB1020HARRISONMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Authorizes removal of license plates on motor vehicles driven by persons with suspended or revoked driver's licenses (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB1024JACKSON-ANDREWSCONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - Provides with respect to drug free zones
 HB1085SCHEXNAYDERPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Provides for the lease of certain state property in Iberville Parish
 HB1195LORUSSOINSURERS/AGENTS - Provides relative to unfair trade practices in the business of insurance

Instruments Pending Senate Conference
 HB54JAMESCRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Authorizes the designation of specialized divisions or sections in city or municipal courts (EN +$161,950 LF RV See Note)
 HB63LEGEREXCEPTIONAL PERSONS - Revises terminology referring to persons with disabilities and other persons with exceptionalities (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB173JAMESDISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD - Provides relative to the Sherwood Forest Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District
 HB569STOKESCOURTS - Relative to human trafficking courts (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB793ST.GERMAINWATER/RESOURCES - Provides for the membership of the Capital Area Groundwater Commission
 HB1036ARNOLDALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides for the donation of alcoholic beverages to certain organizations