Senate Daily Digest
April 4, 2018
3:00 p.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned		 

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Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 SB520BODI WHITEPUBLIC LANDS - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Tangipahoa Parish and also certain property in St. Martin Parish. (gov sig)
 SB521CLAITORCOURTS - Provides relative to eligibility for reentry court for persons convicted of certain offenses. (8/1/18)
 SB522CLAITORCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to the payment of restitution to the victim of a crime. (8/1/18)
 SB523MIZELLSCHOOLS - Provides relative to MFP expenditures and reporting of certain education-related expenditure data. (gov sig) (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 SB524LONGWATER MANAGEMENT - Requires the Sabine River Authority to obtain approval of the Water Resources Commission prior to the sale of water outside the state. (8/1/18)
 SB525ERIC LAFLEURHORSE RACING - Provides relative to the transfer of purse funds from one horse racing facility to another. (See Act)
 SB526ERIC LAFLEURREVENUE DEPARTMENT - Establishes reporting requirements for businesses and governmental entities using service providers. (8/1/18) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 SB527ERIC LAFLEURHORSE RACING - Provides relative to quarter horse racing. (8/1/18)
 SB528ERIC LAFLEURHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to physician assistants. (8/1/18)
 SB529APPELTAX/SALES - Provides for direct payment of state and local sales tax due on purchases by certain nonprofit subsidiaries. (7/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 SB530MILKOVICHTEACHERS RETIREMENT - Provides for reduction of investment fees and allocation of savings. (6/30/18) (OR INCREASE APV)
 SB531MILKOVICHNURSING HOMES - Provides relative to the reimbursement methodology for nursing homes. (8/1/18) (OR SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)
 SB532MILKOVICHNURSING HOMES - Establishes an informed choice in long-term care pilot program at the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority for Louisiana citizens vulnerable to nursing home admission. (8/1/18) (OR +$1,401,916 GF EX See Note)
 SB533MILKOVICHFIREFIGHTERS RETIREMENT - Provides for a five-year DROP period. (6/30/18) (OR INCREASE APV)
 SB534MILKOVICHABORTION - Defines abortion and feticide as "crimes of violence". (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB535THOMPSONSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides relative to the membership of the board of commissioners of an economic development district in certain municipalities. (gov sig)
 SB536LUNEAUWORKERS' COMPENSATION - Provides relative to workers' compensation. (8/1/18)
 SB537LUNEAUCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to placements minor's funds from a judgment or settlement. (8/1/18)
 SB538WARDALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to exceptions of limitation of liability for loss connected with sale, serving, or furnishing of alcoholic beverages. (8/1/18)
 SB539LAMBERTFLOODS/FLOODING - Provides relative to meetings of the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District. (8/1/18)
 SB540RISERCEMETERIES - Provides relative to the Louisiana Cemetery Board. (gov sig)
 SB541MORRISHUNEMPLOYMENT COMP - Provides relative to conditions for charging the employer's experience-rating account for unemployment benefits. (8/1/18)
 SB542JOHNSTAX/LOCAL - Authorizes the levy, collection, and distribution of an additional hotel and motel tax of one percent by the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau. (gov sig)
 SB543LAMBERTSUCCESSIONS - Provides relative to court costs for small successions. (8/1/18)
 SB544FRED MILLSLOCAL FINANCE - Authorizes certain parish tourism commissions to levy a hotel occupancy tax and overnight campsite parking tax to be distributed pursuant a cooperative endeavor agreement with the economic development authority. (7/1/18) (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)
 SB545BRET ALLAINMINERALS - Defines inactive well and provides for the powers and duties of the commissioner of conservation. (8/1/18)
 SB546ERDEYSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides relative to terms of the members of the board of commissioners of mosquito abatement districts. (8/1/18)
 SB547SMITHWEAPONS - Provides relative to the renewal of concealed handgun permits. (8/1/18)
 SB548BOUDREAUXVETERANS - Creates a pretrial diversion program for veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder. (gov sig)
 SB549HEWITTMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides for military surplus motor vehicles. (8/1/18)
 SB550COLOMBPHARMACEUTICALS - Requires that levels of THC be carefully monitored in order to ensure optimal therapeutic values for medicines produced from any lawfully cultivated Cannabis plants. (8/1/18)
 SB551BRET ALLAINTELECOMMUNICATIONS - Provides relative to cell phone charges when provider discontinues service by error. (8/1/18)
 SB552CHABERTTAX/LOCAL - Relative to the Lafourche Parish hotel occupancy tax. (gov sig)
 SB553TROY CARTERALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to the brewing and sale of alcoholic beverages. (8/1/18)
 SB554CLAITORGROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM - Provides with respect to the Office of Group Benefits. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)
 SB555ERIC LAFLEURBONDS - Authorizes the securitization of the economic damage portion of the Deepwater Horizon income stream. (gov sig) (RE INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB556TROY CARTERHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to information and access to breast reconstructive surgery. (gov sig)
 SB557W.BISHOPLOCAL AGENCIES - Authorizes levee districts to provide extra compensation to certain levee district police officers. (8/1/18)

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR65PETERSONCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Louisiana Federation of Democratic Women and welcomes its members to the state capitol on May 15, 2018, in celebration of Women in Blue Day.

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
 SCR55W.BISHOPAUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - Requests the Louisiana Department of Insurance to assemble a task force to address the high automobile insurance rates in the state.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB75DWIGHTCRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Updates citations and terminology for certain child care facilities in provisions relating to sex offenders
 HB78N.LANDRYCRIME/FELONIES - Amends penalties relative to the crime of hazing (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB84HAVARDPUBLIC SFTY/DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to the authorized uses of inmate labor
 HB100MALINDA WHITEDOMESTIC ABUSE - Provides with respect to attorney fees and costs in domestic abuse cases
 HB121COUSSANANIMALS - Provides relative to the crime of unlawful restraint of a dog
 HB125JEFFERSONDIVORCE - Provides relative to divorce and spousal support
 HB131STEFANSKICRIME/THEFT - Provides relative to theft prevention programs
 HB148FALCONERHEALTH/BEHAVIORAL - Provides for implementation of the zero suicide initiative and a state suicide prevention plan (EN SEE FISC NOTE FF EX See Note)
 HB152LEGERGAMING - Provides with respect to the exclusion or ejection of certain persons from gaming establishments
 HB153SHERMAN MACKCONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - Adds certain substances to Schedule I and Schedule II of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB165SHERMAN MACKDRUGS/CONTROLLED - Provides relative to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 HB168SHERMAN MACKPROBATION - Provides relative to the credit a defendant receives for time served while on probation when probation is revoked
 HB195SHERMAN MACKPROBATION - Provides relative to probation and the defendant's eligibility to earn compliance credits or early termination (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB198SIMONFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides relative to distribution of funding from the Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 HB199P.SMITHEXCEPTIONAL PERSONS - Creates Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) Task Force to develop framework for assessing children who are deaf or hard of hearing to determine language skills and ensure kindergarten readiness (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB208FALCONERPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Revises provisions relative to the construction management at risk project delivery method for certain public contracts
 HB226TALBOTANIMALS - Prohibits the transportation of live feral swine (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB348HODGESPUBLIC SFTY/CORRECTIONS - Requires DPS&C to report the number of inmates who are veterans
 HB395FOILCHILDREN/TUTORSHIP - Provides relative to tutorship
 HB424LEGEREXPLOSIVES - Provides relative to the qualifications of persons applying for an explosives license
 HB508SAM JONESPORTS/MORGAN CITY - Revises the process for appointments to the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District
 HB576MARINOCHILDREN/SUPPORT - Provides relative to the suspension of child support when a parent is incarcerated (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB643EDMONDSADOPTION - Provides for the regulation of the adoption of children
 HB676HILFERTYEARLY CHILDHOOD - Creates the Early Childhood Care and Education Commission and pilot programs for community early childhood care and education networks (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB723GAROFALOPUBLIC RECORDS - Provides for the award of attorney fees to a person making a public records request when the person prevails or prevails in part in a suit instituted by a public body or official
 HB734MCFARLANDMEDICAID - Requires reporting of data on healthcare provider claims submitted to Medicaid managed care organizations

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR28P.SMITHSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes Wednesday, April 11, 2018, as Sexual Assault Awareness Day in Louisiana
 HCR29GAINESCOMMENDATIONS - Recognizes the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB54MARTINYARSON - Creates the crime of negligent arson. (gov sig)
 SB160TROY CARTERANIMALS - Prohibits tying or tethering a dog or cat in extreme weather conditions. (8/1/18)
 SB266MARTINYGAMING - Provides for a statewide referendum election on sports wagering as an authorized form of gaming. (See Act) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB274TROY CARTERWEAPONS - Prohibits sale of assault weapons to any person under the age of twenty-one. (8/1/18)
 SB288PERRYCHILDREN - Provides relative to child support orders. (10/1/18)
 SB313ERIC LAFLEURGAMING - Provides relative to the designated gaming area at live horse racing facilities. (8/1/18)
 SB330COLOMBFAMILY LAW - Provides for the modification of support orders when the Department of Children and Family Services is providing support enforcement services. (gov sig)
 SB337RISERAGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - Provides for an exemption to the Louisiana Weights and Measures Law. (8/1/18)
 SB358LUNEAUNOTARIES - Authorizes and provides relative to certain electronic notarial acts. (8/1/19)
 SB361WALSWORTHATTORNEY GENERAL - Provides relative to the protection of computerized data that contains personal information and requires notification of data breaches. (8/1/18)
 SB366WARDCHILDREN - Provides relative to visitation rights of grandparents and siblings. (8/1/18)
 SB374BARROWCORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - Provides relative to incarcerated women. (8/1/18)
 SB384CLAITORCRIMINAL RECORDS - Prohibits the publication of certain criminal information or juvenile record information. (8/1/18)
 SB410BODI WHITESEX OFFENSES - Provides relative to early release of offenders for "good time" and parole. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB458GATTICRIME/PUNISHMENT - Prohibits medical treatment furlough to any offender serving a sentence for a conviction of first degree murder. (8/1/18)
 SB468MORRISHGAMING - Authorizes public institutions of higher education, when licensed, to conduct raffles. (8/1/18)
 SB476LONGLOCAL OFFICIALS - Increases the salary of the marshal of the City Court of Natchitoches. (gov sig)
 SB481WALSWORTHCEMETERIES - Provides for authorization to move human remains. (gov sig)

Senate Resolutions Reported by Committee to be Adopted
 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.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SCR5MIZELLWATER/WATERWAYS - Expresses opposition to the "One Lake" project proposing to dam the Pearl River and to build a 1,500 acre lake near Jackson, Mississippi and requests the United States Army Corps of Engineers to deny a pending permit for the project.
 SCR7MORRELLJOINT RULES - Requires that all legislative instruments creating tax preferences include a sunset date.
 SCR8MORRELLEDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Requests the Dept. of Education to investigate the feasibility and cost of installing silent alarms in all elementary and secondary school classrooms.
 SCR39JOHNSCHILDREN - Creates and provides for the Child Protection Act Advisory Commission.
 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
 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)
 SB111CORTEZAMUSEMENTS/SPORTS - Provides relative to the State Boxing and Wrestling Commission. (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)
 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)
 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)
 SB49MORRELLCORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - Provides for family member visitation with offenders who have sustained serious injuries while in custody. (gov sig)
 SB60MARTINYDOMESTIC VIOLENCE - Provides relative to civil actions for domestic abuse. (gov sig)
 SB72MARTINYMENTAL HEALTH - Provides relative to the execution of an order for protective custody and examination. (gov sig)
 SB81CLAITORCORONERS - Authorizes the coroner to obtain blood, urine, or other biological fluids or samples relevant to an investigation. (8/1/18)
 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)
 SB236MORRELLCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of sexual abuse of an animal. (gov sig)
 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)
 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)
 SB308MIZELLHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to the creation of a volunteer and employee criminal history system. (1/1/19)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 SB470BARROWLOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for an increase of commissioners to the Recreation and Park Commission for the parish of East Baton Rouge. (gov sig)
 SB144FRED MILLSHOSPITALS - Provides for the repeal of the hospital prospective reimbursement methodology. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB146FRED MILLSHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to health care emergency visit alternative treatment reimbursement. (8/1/18)
 SB168THOMPSONPUBLIC RECORDS - Exempts certain Department of Agriculture and Forestry records from the Public Records Law. (gov sig)
 SB194W.BISHOPPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides for an exception relative to contracts in which public entities are participants. (8/1/18)
 SB209BARROWEMPLOYMENT - Requires advance notice of mass layoffs and closure of certain businesses. (8/1/18)
 SB278CLAITORJUDGES - Constitutional amendment to remove the mandatory retirement age for judges. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
 SB375BARROWSANITARY CODE - Requires retail food establishments to maintain and promote community hygiene as part of standardized business practices. (8/1/18) (RE +$75,000 SG RV See Note)
 SB380W.BISHOPTOPS - Creates the TOPS Second Chance Award. (gov sig) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB394BODI WHITETOPS - Creates the TOPS-Tech 2Plus2 Award. (gov sig) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB414BODI WHITEHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to emergency medical services transporting patients to alternative destinations. (8/1/18)
 SB462MARTINYPLANNING/ZONING - Provides relative to the Louisiana Inclusionary Zoning and Workforce Affordable Housing Act. (gov sig)
 SB469WARDMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to towable equipment. (8/1/18)
 SB475RISERMILITARY AFFAIRS - Provides for military educational training to be used in lieu of college educational training in the licensure of physicians assistants. (8/1/18)
 SB489MORRISHALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to the delivery of alcoholic beverages. (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 Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB68CLAITORCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to careless operation of a motor vehicle during flood conditions. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 SB120PERRYSHERIFFS - Provides relative to premium costs for retired sheriffs and deputy sheriffs of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office. (7/1/18)
 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)
 SB149MORRELLEMPLOYMENT - Prohibits employers from requiring prospective employees to disclose wage information. (8/1/18)
 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)
 SB162TROY CARTEREMPLOYMENT - Provides for an increase in the state minimum wage. (2/3 - CAs2.1)(8/1/18)
 SB219TROY CARTERDISCRIMINATION - Enacts the Louisiana Employment Non-Discrimination Act. (See Act)
 SB221TROY CARTERWORKFORCE COMMISSION - Changes the name of the Louisiana Workforce Commission to the Louisiana Department of Labor. (gov sig) (EG FF EX See Note)
 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)