Senate Daily Digest
April 18, 2018
3:00 p.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Senate Bills on Second Reading
 SB562BOUDREAUXSCHOOLS - Provides relative to virtual schools. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR119LONGCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Paul Mainieri on the 1,400th victory of his college baseball coaching career.
 SR120W.BISHOPCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Perrye K. Turner for serving as special agent in charge of the Houston, Texas, field office.
 SR121W.BISHOPCOMMENDATIONS - Requests the New Orleans City Council to develop a way to appropriately honor Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr., for his commitment to and history with the community, the city of New Orleans, and the country.
 SR122HEWITTCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Anthony Alfred for his service to the St. Tammany Parish School Board and to the community.
 SR123HEWITTCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Ray Dupuy, posthumously, for his service to the Slidell Police force and community.
 SR124HEWITTCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Kevin L. Dupuy for his service to the Slidell Police Department and community.
 SR125HEWITTCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Willie B. Jeter for his years of service to the St. Tammany Parish schools and community.
 SR126HEWITTCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Charlie "Coach" Bowman for his service with St. Tammany Parish School Board and to the community.

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.
 SR99ERIC LAFLEURCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of Reverend Sheldon Louis Roy.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR81FRED MILLSATTORNEY GENERAL - Requests Attorney General Jeff Landry to prepare and file an amicus brief in federal court to support the state of Mississippi in their litigation efforts to ban elective abortions after fifteen weeks.
 SCR82ALARIOCONDOLENCES - Expresses sincere condolences to the family and friends of N.J. "Woody" Oge' Jr. on the occasion of his passing.
 SCR83PEACOCKFEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Requests occupational and professional licensing boards and commissions to display prominently on their websites a link to licensing information for military-trained applicants and their family members.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB64THIBAUTHIGHWAYS - Designates portions of certain Louisiana Highways
 HB116ZERINGUECOASTAL COMMISSION - Authorizes and directs the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to promulgate rules and guidelines for their contracting authorities
 HB343STEVE CARTERTEACHERS - Provides relative to the statutory rights of teachers
 HB699STAGNICRIMINAL/JURY TRIALS - Provides relative to jury polling after a verdict is returned
 HB744LEGERCOURTS - Provides for authority of courts in times of an emergency or disaster

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR21GAROFALOCHILDREN/SUPPORT - Requests the Department of Children and Family Services to study the expedited process fee paid by child support obligors

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB14PEACOCKSTATE EMPLOYEE RET - Provides for a hybrid plan for rank and file members. (2/3 - CA 10s29(F)) (6/30/18) (EG INCREASE APV)
 SB84WALSWORTHJUVENILE JUSTICE - Changes the effective date of the definition of "child". (6/1/18)
 SB181MILKOVICHABORTION - Prohibits abortions later than fifteen weeks after conception. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB269TROY CARTERCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to parole eligibility for certain prisoners sentenced to life who have served at least thirty years. (11/1/18)
 SB325MILKOVICHABORTION - Provides relative to abortion clinics and services. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB347HEWITTFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides relative to funding for waiver services for individuals with developmental disabilities. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 SB389CLAITORCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to felony probation. (See Act)
 SB474COLOMBCAPITAL OUTLAY - Authorizes certain projects to be undertaken by state agencies outside of the capital outlay process, and increases the amount exempt from professional service rules for contracts related to these activities. (gov sig) (RE1 INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB485TROY CARTERANIMALS - Prohibits the raffle or giving away of certain animals as a novelty or prize at a carnival or fair. (8/1/18)
 SB499DONAHUELEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Provides that the legislative auditor shall make a best practices list available to local auditees. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB534MILKOVICHABORTION - Defines abortion and feticide as "crimes of violence". (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

House Bills Reported by Committee
 HB75DWIGHTCRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Updates citations and terminology for certain child care facilities in provisions relating to sex offenders
 HB131STEFANSKICRIME/THEFT - Provides relative to theft prevention programs
 HB212JACKSON-ANDREWSCRIME/THEFT - Creates the crimes of theft of livestock and theft of timber
 HB313ANDERSAGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - Provides for the frequency of meetings of the Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission
 HB325GISCLAIRDAIRY INDUSTRY - Establishes a permit fee for milk, dairy farms, and milk processing plants (EN +$55,740 SG RV See Note)
 HB446FALCONERCRIME/MISDEMEANOR - Provides relative to the failure to seek medical assistance when reckless behavior results in serious bodily injury (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB624SCHEXNAYDERAGRICULTURE - Provides relative to the Commission of Weights and Measures

Senate Concurrent Resolutions to be Adopted Subject to Call
 SCR7MORRELLJOINT RULES - Requires that all legislative instruments creating tax preferences include a sunset date.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB93MIZELLTAX/AD VALOREM - Requires that notice of intent and proposition for ad valorem taxes levied for volunteer fire departments indicate that a portion of tax proceeds will be paid to retirement systems. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT LF See Note)
 SB107MORRISHEDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY - Requires the state Department of Education to provide student assessment results for certain assessments for dispersal to teachers. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB152MORRISHEDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY - Provides relative to information provided with the release of school performance scores and letter grades. (gov sig)
 SB487APPELLOCAL AGENCIES - Authorizes investigative powers to the Jefferson Parish Inspector General's Office relative to the Jefferson Parish School Board. (8/1/18)
 SB496WARDSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Creates the Capital Area Road and Bridge District. (gov sig)
 SB518APPELSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the collection of proceeds of fees from the University Neighborhood Security and Improvement District. (gov sig)
 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)
 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)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB51MORRELLCRIMINAL JUSTICE - Eliminates the death penalty. (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)
 SB73GATTICRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to Fetal Organ Whistleblower Account. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
 SB89W.BISHOPSCHOOLS - Provides relative to the composition of charter school boards in certain parishes. (gov sig)
 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)
 SB97MORRELLCIVIL PROCEDURE - Extends the prescriptive period for instituting certain claims. (gov sig)
 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)
 SB111CORTEZAMUSEMENTS/SPORTS - Provides relative to the State Boxing and Wrestling Commission. (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)
 SB139LUNEAUINSURERS - Provides the option of a right of direct action against the insurer alone when the insured is a small business employing fifty or fewer full-time employees. (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)
 SB143BRET ALLAINFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state funds. (7/1/18) (EG INCREASE GF RV See Note)
 SB146FRED MILLSHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to health care emergency visit alternative treatment reimbursement. (8/1/18)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 SB242MORRELLLEGISLATIVE SESSIONS - Constitutional amendment to provide for consideration of certain matters during regular sessions in even-numbered years. (2/3 - CA3s2(A))
 SB248JOHNSCHILDREN'S CODE - Revises definition of "children" in the Children's Code. (gov sig)
 SB257MILKOVICHCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to appellate records. (gov sig)
 SB260MILKOVICHSTATE AGENCIES - Provides relative to disciplinary hearings by professional and occupational licensing boards and commissions. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)
 SB262GATTIGOVERNOR - Provides relative to powers of the governor during times of a disaster or emergency. (gov sig)
 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)
 SB274TROY CARTERWEAPONS - Prohibits sale of assault weapons to any person under the age of twenty-one. (8/1/18)
 SB278CLAITORJUDGES - Constitutional amendment to remove the mandatory retirement age for judges. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
 SB297CLAITORSTUDENTS - Authorizes the state Dept. of Education and the Dept. of Health to survey students regarding certain risk behavior associated with chronic health conditions. (8/1/18)
 SB313ERIC LAFLEURGAMING - Provides relative to the designated gaming area at live horse racing facilities. (8/1/18)
 SB316JOHNSRIVERBOAT GAMING - Provides relative to riverboat gaming. (gov sig)
 SB318MARTINYGAMING - Provides relative to riverboat gaming. (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)
 SB321MARTINYGAMING - Provides relative to the relocation of the gaming operations of a riverboat licensee. (8/1/18)
 SB365WARDLOANS - Creates the Louisiana Credit Access Loan Act. (8/1/19)
 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)
 SB391MIZELLSTATE AGENCIES - Requires certain state agencies to install internet filters to block content which is sexually explicit, pornographic, or sexually harassing. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB417BODI WHITEGAMING - Provides for a referendum election in Tangipahoa Parish regarding riverboat gaming. (gov sig)
 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)
 SB433CHABERTCOASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH - Provides with respect to the membership of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board. (gov sig)
 SB435FRED MILLSNURSES - Provides relative to advanced practice registered nursing. (8/1/18)
 SB463PETERSONMARRIAGE - Provides 18 years of age shall be the minimum age for marriage. (8/1/18)
 SB469WARDMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to towable equipment. (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)
 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)
 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)
 SB489MORRISHALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to the delivery of alcoholic beverages. (8/1/18)
 SB491TROY CARTERWEAPONS - Prohibits the importation, manufacture, sale, purchase, possession, or transfer of a rapid-fire device. (1/1/19)
 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)
 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)

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 HB129REYNOLDSCAPITAL OUTLAY - Exempts certain Department of Wildlife and Fisheries projects from the capital outlay process (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB132ZERINGUECAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides relative to the local match requirements for nonstate entities applying for capital outlay funding (EG NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 HB341ABRAMSONTAX/CORP FRANCHISE - Changes the due date for filing corporate franchise tax returns (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 HB342ABRAMSONREVENUE DEPARTMENT - Changes the deadline for agencies which administer tax incentives to submit reports to the legislature (EN +$110,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB375ABRAMSONTAX/TAX REBATES - Changes eligibility requirements for the Quality Jobs Program for employers in parishes with relatively low per capita income (RE NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 HB206ANDERSINSURANCE COMMISSIONER - Permits the employment of a convicted felon in the business of insurance in certain circumstances
 HB227ANDERSINSURANCE - Provides relative to reapplication for a producer license subsequent to revocation
 HB246THIBAUTINSURANCE - Authorizes the commissioner of insurance to apply for a state innovation waiver to establish and implement a reinsurance program
 HB247HUVALINSURANCE/SURPLUS LINE - Provides relative to types of coverage available under surplus lines insurance (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB267ANDERSINSURANCE - Provides relative to prohibited acts for insurers and insurance producers (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB330JORDANINSURANCE - Provides for insurance producer prelicensing program requirements
 HB363HUVALINSURANCE - Provides relative to the registration of controlling persons for business entities acting as insurance producers
 HB366JORDANINSURANCE - Provides relative to nonprofit funeral service associations
 HB551HUVALINSURANCE - Provides relative to the Louisiana Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association (REF NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB641PIERREINSURANCE - Provides relative to the licensing and regulation of insurance producers
 HB642PIERREINSURANCE - Provides relative to the Bail Bond Apprentice Program (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB644PIERREINSURANCE - Provides relative to the licensing of third party administrators