Senate Daily Digest
March 27, 2018
4:00 p.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 SB483MIZELLEVIDENCE - To provide for the confidentiality of certain risk management information in early learning centers. (8/1/18)
 SB484PERRYETHICS - Provides relative to the enforcement of a regulation, decision, or order of the Board of Ethics. (8/1/18)
 SB485TROY CARTERANIMALS - Prohibits the raffle or giving away of certain animals as a novelty or prize at a carnival or fair. (8/1/18)
 SB486BARROWMOTOR VEHICLES - Creates the "Scotlandville Magnet High School" special prestige license plate. (8/1/18)
 SB487APPELLOCAL AGENCIES - Authorizes investigative powers to the Jefferson Parish Inspector General's Office relative to the Jefferson Parish School Board. (8/1/18)
 SB488MORRELLFUNDS/FUNDING - Limits expenditure of motor vehicle license tax proceeds dedicated to State Highway Fund No. 2. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR44CORTEZCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Danny Broussard, head coach of the St. Thomas More Catholic High School basketball team, on having reached 900 career wins.
 SR45GATTICONDOLENCES - Express condolences upon the death of Matthew Burroughs.
 SR46PERRYLEGISLATIVE AGENCIES - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to review state laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relative to mental health evaluations used in child custody and visitation proceedings.
 SR47PERRYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Danny Broussard, head basketball coach at St. Thomas More Catholic High School, on being inducted into the LHSBCA Hall of Fame.
 SR48RISERCOMMENDATIONS - To commend Shirley Ann Unangst on the occasion of her birthday.

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 SR33MILKOVICHCOMMENDATIONS - Commends former Louisiana state Senator Bill Keith upon his support and endorsement of teaching creationism in public schools.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR43WALSWORTHHISTORIC PRESERVATION - Creates the Louisiana Historical Archives Task Force.
 SCR44FRED MILLSCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Patrick J. Huval.
 SCR46PRICECOMMENDATIONS - Commends the East Ascension High School Lady Spartans basketball team on winning the LHSAA Class 5A state championship.
 SCR47TROY CARTERSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes April 25, 2018, as "Kappa Day at the Kapitol".

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB8IVEYRETIREMENT/CLERKS COURT - Provides relative to the reemployment of retirees of the Clerks' of Court Retirement and Relief Fund (EN DECREASE APV)
 HB9IVEYRETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Provides for definitions relative to rollovers of sums between the Firefighters' Retirement System and other qualified plans under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 HB10IVEYRETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Provides for the payment of refunded contributions to members of the Firefighters' Retirement System and for survivor benefits in certain circumstances (EG INCREASE APV)
 HB26PEARSONRETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides for participation by certain entities in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN INCREASE APV)
 HB27PEARSONRETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides for computation of a supplemental benefit for reemployed retirees of the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 HB28PEARSONRETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides for the vesting period for members of the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 HB29PEARSONRETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides for the optional selection of payment of survivor benefits for a surviving spouse of a member of the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 HB30PEARSONRETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides for the definitions of minor child and disability relative to the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN DECREASE APV)
 HB31PEARSONRETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides for the benefit payable to retired member of the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana upon death of beneficiary (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 HB32PEARSONRETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides for the Deferred Retirement Option Plan participation period for a member of the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 HB33PEARSONRETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides for the payment of unfunded accrued liability by employers eliminating positions covered by the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 HB34PEARSONRETIREMENT/STATE-STWIDE - Provides relative to the use of terror-free index funds by the state and statewide retirement systems (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 HB40IVEYRETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Allows members of the Firefighters' Retirement System to allocate Deferred Retirement Option Plan funds between two separate interest bearing accounts (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 HB41IVEYRETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Provides relative to the fiduciary relationship between the Firefighters' Retirement System and its investment advisors (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 HB67BAGLEYDISTRICTS/FIRE PROTECT - Authorizes DeSoto Parish Fire Protection District No. 2 to levy certain service charges
 HB68TERRY BROWNBOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides for the membership of the LaSalle Economic Development District board of commissioners
 HB77HENSGENSDISTRICTS/HOSPITAL SERVC - Provides relative to the board of commissioners of Vermilion Parish Hospital Service District No. 2 (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB102ZERINGUECOURTS - Provides for the transfer of certain witness fee surplus funds within Lafourche Parish
 HB117DUSTIN MILLERDISTRICTS/FIRE PROTECT - Provides relative to the membership of the St. Landry Parish Fire District No. 7 board of commissioners
 HB181ARMESMILITARY AFFAIRS - Provides relative to the Louisiana Military Advisory Council
 HB213JACKSON-ANDREWSCOURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to the transfer of surplus monies in the Fourth JDC (EN NO IMPACT LF See Note)
 HB218JACKSON-ANDREWSLAW ENFORCEMENT - Provides relative to the Louisiana Sheriffs' Certification Program (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB230BERTHELOTLOCAL GOVERNMENT - Provides relative to investments by political subdivisions
 HB406JEFFERSONUNEMPLOYMENT COMP - Provides for an update to terms and technical corrections
 HB434HENSGENSDISTRICTS/HOSPITAL SERVC - Provides relative to the board of commissioners of Vermilion Parish Hospital Service District No. 3
 HB683ABRAMSONDISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD - Provides relative to the Upper Audubon Security District in Orleans Parish

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR17HAZELCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Holy Cross School robotics team on winning the 2018 Louisiana state robotics championship
 HCR18SHADOINCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Mark Anthony "Tony" Holtzclaw

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB1BRET ALLAINROADS/HIGHWAYS - Provides relative to exemptions for farm vehicles on public highways. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB10PEACOCKSTATE EMPLOYEE RET - Provides for firefighters at state agencies to be members of the hazardous duty plan. (6/30/18) (EN INCREASE APV)
 SB14PEACOCKSTATE EMPLOYEE RET - Provides for a hybrid plan for rank and file members. (2/3 - CA 10s29(F)) (6/30/18) (EG INCREASE APV)
 SB19CORTEZHOUSING - Provides relative to the civil service status of employees of the Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette. (8/1/18)
 SB20CORTEZTRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Re-creates the Department of Transportation and Development. (6/30/18)
 SB49MORRELLCORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - Provides for family member visitation with offenders who have sustained serious injuries while in custody. (gov sig)
 SB58LUNEAUROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates LA Highway 3170 in Rapides Parish as the "Cecil R. Blair Memorial Highway". (8/1/18)
 SB60MARTINYDOMESTIC VIOLENCE - Provides relative to civil actions for domestic abuse. (gov sig)
 SB69CLAITORCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides for the in forma pauperis filing of expungements. (8/1/18)
 SB72MARTINYMENTAL HEALTH - Provides relative to the execution of an order for protective custody and examination. (gov sig)
 SB80CLAITORCORONERS - Provides for the payment of expenses incurred in the disposition of paupers arranged by coroners. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
 SB81CLAITORCORONERS - Authorizes the coroner to obtain blood, urine, or other biological fluids or samples relevant to an investigation. (8/1/18)
 SB82WALSWORTHSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Environmental Quality. (6/30/18)
 SB97MORRELLCIVIL PROCEDURE - Extends the prescriptive period for instituting certain claims. (gov sig)
 SB156TROY CARTERLIABILITY - Provides immunity from liability for person providing gratuitous emergency care to a minor or domestic animal. (8/1/18)
 SB163PERRYTAX EXEMPTIONS - Constitutional amendment to extend special assessment for, and exemptions for disabled veterans and their spouses, and for surviving spouses of military personnel, law enforcement and fire protection officers, and first responders from, ad valorem tax purposes on homesteads to apply to persons with usufruct when naked ownership is in trust. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 SB177WALSWORTHLEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Authorizes the legislative auditor to obtain certain information about employees with access to federal tax records of auditees. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 SB178WALSWORTHSTUDENTS - Allows students to wear bulletproof backpacks. (gov sig)
 SB195WALSWORTHFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides relative to the setting of the fee for the Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund. (8/1/18)
 SB214ERDEYLIBRARIES - Provides relative to the disposition of unused books in the Livingston Parish Library. (8/1/18)
 SB224BARROWSCHOOLS - Requires instruction and display of the national motto "In God We Trust" in public schools. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
 SB236MORRELLCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of sexual abuse of an animal. (gov sig)
 SB246MORRISHALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to the delivery of alcoholic beverages. (8/1/18)
 SB253MILKOVICHSCHOOLS - Provides relative to school employee participation in student-initiated prayer. (gov sig)
 SB254APPELBESE - Require BESE to establish criteria whereby a teacher may be issued a dyslexia practitioner or dyslexia therapist ancillary certificate. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB257MILKOVICHCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to appellate records. (gov sig)
 SB261ERDEYPUBLIC EMPLOYEES - Provides for certain insurance benefits for firemen and law enforcement officers who suffer a catastrophic injury resulting in permanent and total disability caused by an individual with the specific intent to kill an officer while the fireman or officer is engaged in the performance of his official duties. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB263ERDEYPUBLIC PROPERTY - Constitutional amendment to permit the donation of the use of public equipment and personnel to the state or a political subdivision. (2/3 - CA13s1) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
 SB267APPELSCHOOL BUS DRIVERS - Provides relative to the removal of school bus operators. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB279MORRISHSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Creates the Calcasieu-Cameron Navigation District and provides for its powers, duties, and functions. (8/1/18)
 SB289PERRYTAX/AD VALOREM - Provides relative to the special assessment level for, and exemptions for disabled veterans and their spouses, and for surviving spouses of military personnel, law enforcement and fire protection officers, and first responders from, ad valorem tax purposes on homesteads when naked ownership is in trust. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 SB291BARROWFAMILY LAW - Provides relative to family violence and domestic abuse as factors to consider in determining visitation and custody. (gov sig)
 SB305THOMPSONLOCAL AGENCIES - Authorizes the governing authority of certain parishes to appoint members to a hospital service district. (gov sig)
 SB308MIZELLHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to the creation of a volunteer and employee criminal history system. (1/1/19)
 SB315THOMPSONCURRICULA - Requires instruction in personal financial management in public elementary and secondary schools. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB326BARROWDIVORCE - Provides relative to joint custody decrees and implementation orders during a declared disaster. (gov sig)
 SB372CORTEZFLOOD PROTECTION AUTH - Provides for Rural Grant Opportunity Program in the Statewide Flood Control Program. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 SB373BARROWBUDGET PROCEDURE - Provides for the required reporting of certain revenue, exemptions, credits, rebates in the tax exemption budget and on LaTrac. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB377BRET ALLAINMINERALS - Establishes procedures for review of future utility of well sites that have been inactive for more than ten years. (8/1/18) (RE INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 SB378APPELPOSTSECONDARY ED - Requires public school governing authorities to share certain student data with the Board of Regents. (gov sig)
 SB402RISERWEAPONS - Clarifies that both volunteer and paid security guards may serve churches or houses of worship and provides for tactical training requirements for certain concealed handgun permittees. (8/1/18)
 SB408APPELSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for authority of the Public Belt Railroad Commission. (gov sig) (REF INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB412BODI WHITEMOTOR VEHICLES - Adds "employee" to those individuals authorized to keep a register of motor vehicle sales in salvage pools. (8/1/18)
 SB415BODI WHITETRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Provides relative to the sale of excess immovable property by the Department of Transportation and Development. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 SB420JOHNSMOVABLE PROPERTY - Provides for the administration, disposition, enforcement, and adjudication of state and local taxes, fees, and receipts and for the Board of Tax Appeals. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 SB425ERIC LAFLEURSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the creation of special service districts by parishes and municipalities, and for the raising of revenues by such special service districts. (gov sig) (REF NO IMPACT LF See Note)
 SB430BODI WHITEWATER/WATERWAYS - Removes Comite River and Bayou Manchac from the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act. (8/1/18)
 SB439CHABERTCOASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH - Requires the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board to meet at a location with internet audio and video streaming capability when votes are scheduled to occur. (gov sig)
 SB440MORRELLMUNICIPALITIES - Provides for specific procedures before a motor vehicle can be immobilized by a municipality for unpaid fines. (8/1/18)
 SB451MORRISHFISH/FISHING - Institutes a permanent moratorium on oyster fishing in Sabine Lake. (8/1/18)
 SB460TROY CARTERFUNDS/FUNDING - Repeals termination date of New Orleans Ferry Fund. (gov sig) (EGF SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
 SB461LONGROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 117 as the "Caroline Dormon Memorial Highway". (8/1/18)
 SB470BARROWLOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for an increase of commissioners to the Recreation and Park Commission for the parish of East Baton Rouge. (gov sig)
 SB471RISERCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the functions of jury commissions in Caldwell Parish. (8/1/18)
 SB473JOHNSLAW ENFORCEMENT - Authorizes Louisiana Property Assistance Agency to make surplus bulletproof vests available for purchase to certain part-time and reserve peace officers under the same requirements as the vests are made available to certain full-time employees. (8/1/18)

Reconsideration
 SB221TROY CARTERWORKFORCE COMMISSION - Changes the name of the Louisiana Workforce Commission to the Louisiana Department of Labor. (gov sig) (EG FF EX See Note)

Special Order No. 1 for March 27, 2018.
 SB117MORRELLPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Requires that any contractor who enters into a contract with a state entity comply with the Louisiana Equal Pay for Women Act. (8/1/18)

Special Order No. 2 for March 27, 2018.
 SB149MORRELLEMPLOYMENT - Prohibits employers from requiring prospective employees to disclose wage information. (8/1/18)

Special Order No. 3 for March 27, 2018.
 SB162TROY CARTEREMPLOYMENT - Provides for an increase in the state minimum wage. (2/3 - CAs2.1)(8/1/18)

Special Order No. 4 for March 27, 2018.
 SB184MARTINYVIDEO POKER - Provides relative to video poker. (8/1/18)

Special Order No. 5 for March 27, 2018.
 SB303MILKOVICHSCHOOLS - Provides relative to bullying. (gov sig)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR6MORRELLCRIMINAL RECORDS - Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations relative to expungement fees.
 SCR8MORRELLEDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Requests the Dept. of Education to investigate the feasibility and cost of installing silent alarms in all elementary and secondary school classrooms.
 SCR9CORTEZROADS/HIGHWAYS - Extends creation of the Louisiana Supply Chain and Transportation Council.
 SCR12ERDEYTRAFFIC - Requests study of options to reduce traffic congestion in the Baton Rouge area.
 SCR14WARDWATER/WATERWAYS - Approves the Atchafalaya Basin Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, as adopted by the Atchafalaya Basin Research and Promotion Board and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.
 SCR42APPELROADS/HIGHWAYS - Creates a task force to study the problem of trash and litter on state highways and waterways.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB344GATTIPUBLIC LANDS - Authorizes the commissioner of administration to transfer certain state property in Webster Parish. (gov sig)
 SB382HEWITTMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to safety belts. (8/1/18)
 SB385CHABERTGOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION - Corrects statutory references remaining from the transfer of the state land office to the division of administration. (8/1/18)
 SB422BODI WHITEFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the distribution of certain contractor fees to each accredited public university's and community college's school of construction management or construction technology. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)
 SB426ERIC LAFLEURBONDS - Provides relative to the Consolidated Local Government Public Finance Act. (See Act) (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
 SB438CHABERTFORESTRY - Provides for the sale of timber by the state land office. (8/1/18)
 SB68CLAITORCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to careless operation of a motor vehicle during flood conditions. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 SB70MIZELLCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to permissible warrantless searches of the residences of defendants on probation or parole. (8/1/18)
 SB91CLAITORCIVIL PROCEDURE - Authorizes exemplary damages in civil actions for death from hazing. (gov sig)
 SB102MORRELLCHILDREN'S CODE - Provides relative to disposition of children after adjudication of certain felony-grade delinquent acts. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB103MORRELLCHILDREN'S CODE - Provides for use of restraints in juvenile court proceedings. (8/1/18)
 SB106MORRELLCHILDREN'S CODE - Provides relative to the duration of a disposition on a felony-grade adjudication. (8/1/18)
 SB120PERRYSHERIFFS - Provides relative to premium costs for retired sheriffs and deputy sheriffs of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office. (7/1/18)
 SB169THOMPSONAGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - Provides relative to seed testing and labeling. (gov sig)
 SB170THOMPSONAGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT - Provides relative to the membership of the Louisiana Agricultural Chemistry and Seed Commission. (gov sig)
 SB231MORRELLWEAPONS - Provides relative to the transfer of firearms for the violation of a protective order. (10/1/18)
 SB233MORRELLCRIMINAL JUSTICE - Provides for nullification of nondisclosure agreements to conceal criminal activity. (8/1/18)
 SB243MORRELLCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Constitutional amendment to require unanimous juries for felonies. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
 SB262GATTIGOVERNOR - Provides relative to powers of the governor during times of a disaster or emergency. (gov sig)
 SB316JOHNSRIVERBOAT GAMING - Provides relative to riverboat gaming. (gov sig)
 SB317CLAITORPUBLIC DEFENDER - Provides procedure for expulsion of members of the Louisiana Public Defender Board for unexcused absences at board meetings. (gov sig)
 SB318MARTINYGAMING - Provides relative to riverboat gaming. (8/1/18)
 SB321MARTINYGAMING - Provides relative to the relocation of the gaming operations of a riverboat licensee. (8/1/18)
 SB335MIZELLCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides for penalties for persons convicted for soliciting prostitutes. (8/1/18)
 SB362WARDSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Creates regional authority for certain infrastructure needs and provides relative to taxing powers and uses. (gov sig) (RE1 INCREASE LF RV See Note)
 SB411BODI WHITECRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to persons found not guilty by reason of insanity. (8/1/18)
 SB417BODI WHITEGAMING - Provides for a referendum election in Tangipahoa Parish regarding riverboat gaming. (gov sig)
 SB441MORRELLCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides penalties for reckless operation of certain all-terrain vehicles on public roadways. (8/1/18)
 SB446BODI WHITESUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. (6/30/18)
 SB27FRED MILLSMEDICAID - Provides relative to the Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee. (8/1/18)
 SB62MARTINYGOVERNOR - Re-creates entities transferred to or placed within the office of the governor. (6/30/18) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB104BRET ALLAINCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to marine products. (8/1/18)
 SB111CORTEZAMUSEMENTS/SPORTS - Provides relative to the State Boxing and Wrestling Commission. (8/1/18)
 SB114PEACOCKCONSUMERS/PROTECTION - Provides relative to the Military Service Relief Act. (8/1/18)
 SB171THOMPSONFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Provides relative to consumer loans. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)
 SB196FANNINSAFETY REGULATIONS - Provides relative to the state uniform construction code and the powers of the state fire marshal. (8/1/18)
 SB198PEACOCKHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact ("REPLICA"). (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 SB202PEACOCKNURSES - Provides relative to the Nurse Licensure Compact. (gov sig) (EG2 INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB203PEACOCKPHYSICAL THERAPISTS - Provides relative to the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. (gov sig) (EG DECREASE SG RV See Note)
 SB222LAMBERTAUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - Provides an insurance premium discount for members of the Louisiana National Guard who have not been activated. (8/1/18) (EG -$1,100,000 GF RV See Note)
 SB235COLOMBHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for insurance coverage for hearing aids. (8/1/18)
 SB242MORRELLLEGISLATIVE SESSIONS - Constitutional amendment to provide for consideration of certain matters during regular sessions in even-numbered years. (2/3 - CA3s2(A))
 SB265MORRELLCOURTS - Provides for minimum standards for elevator access to multistory courthouses for the disabled community. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB282FRED MILLSHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to prescription drug pricing. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB283FRED MILLSHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers. (See Act) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB284LUNEAUHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to the Disaster and Emergency Medical Services Committee of the Louisiana State Medical Society. (gov sig)
 SB306BARROWMENTAL HEALTH - Provides relative to Assistive Outpatient Treatment. (8/1/18)
 SB312ERIC LAFLEURPUBLIC MEETINGS - Revises procedure regarding meetings to propose or renew taxes and to call an election. (8/1/18)
 SB442MORRELLCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Requires companies who sell DNA testing kits to inform a purchaser of certain information. (8/1/18)
 SB459BARROWCHILDREN - Provides relative to child welfare information. (gov sig)
 SB477ERIC LAFLEURPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides for electronic prescribing of noncontrolled legend drugs. (8/1/18)
 SB478THOMPSONNURSES - Provides relative to licensed practical nurses. (8/1/18)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB94APPELPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides that public entities are liable for interest due for failure to pay progressive stage or final payments on public contracts under certain conditions. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB99MORRELLHEALTH CARE - Extends legislative authority for the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board. (7/1/18) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB122PERRYMUNICIPALITIES - Repeals provision authorizing the city of Kaplan's elected police chief to manage police personnel. (8/1/18)
 SB142PETERSONSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of State Civil Service and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law. (6/30/18)
 SB148MORRELLTAX EXEMPTIONS - Constitutional amendment to require local government approval of the industrial property tax exemption. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 SB158COLOMBEMPLOYMENT - Requires employers who receive economic development incentives from the state to designate no less than two percent of the man-hours in any apprenticeable occupation to registered apprentices for a new construction project or the expansion of an existing construction project. (8/1/18)
 SB219TROY CARTERDISCRIMINATION - Enacts the Louisiana Employment Non-Discrimination Act. (See Act)
 SB229MORRELLPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides relative to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans. (8/1/18)
 SB230MORRELLVIDEO POKER - Provides relative to qualified truck stop facility amenities. (8/1/18)
 SB232MORRELLPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides relative to contracts for projects by the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans. (8/1/18)
 SB234COLOMBEMPLOYMENT - Requires a contractor for a state construction project to designate no less than two percent of man-hours in any apprenticeable occupation to registered apprentices. (8/1/18)
 SB319GATTISTATE AGENCIES - Abolishes boards and commissions, authorities, districts, and like entities that are inactive. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB390CLAITORSUITS AGAINST STATE - Provides for the order of payment of judgments and compromises against the state, subject to funding. (gov sig) (EGF INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 SB419PETERSONETHICS - Repeals provision for recusal for members of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans and changes provisions permitting certain persons to serve on the board. (8/1/18)