Senate Daily Digest
April 19, 2018
9:00 a.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned		 

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Senate Bills on Second Reading
 SB563WALSWORTHJUVENILE JUSTICE - Provides relative to the penalty for cruelty to a juvenile. (8/1/18)

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR127PERRYCONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the Senate of the Louisiana Legislature on the death of Army National Guard Sergeant Mark C. Palmateer.
 SR128PERRYCONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the Senate of the Louisiana Legislature upon the death of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Dominique J. Clement.
 SR129PERRYCONDOLENCES - To express the condolences of the Senate of the Louisiana Legislature on the death of U.S. Army Sergeant Brock Rollins.
 SR130PERRYCONDOLENCES - To express condolences from the Senate of the Louisiana Legislature on the death of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Taylor Conrad.
 SR131PERRYCONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the Senate of the Louisiana Legislature on the death of U.S. Naval Aviation Instructor Lieutenant Patrick L. Ruth.
 SR132PERRYCONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Senate on the death of U.S. Naval Aviation Boatswain's Mate Matthew Chialastri.
 SR133BOUDREAUXEDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Requests the state Department of Education to consider the community school model as a school reform strategy.

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
 SCR84ALARIOCONDOLENCES - Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Dr. William David Thompson.
 SCR85JOHNSSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes May 9, 2018, as Purple and Teal Day in Louisiana.
 SCR86HEWITTCOASTAL RESOURCES - Requests the oil and gas industry in Louisiana to support the construction of the Louisiana Geological Survey Coastal Geohazards Atlas by providing access to interpretations from 3-D seismic data.
 SCR87TROY CARTERCONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to call a convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that will restore elections strong in individual participation and engagement.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB62DWIGHTCRIMINAL/TRIALS - Provides relative to a defendant's motion for a speedy trial and the period of time within which trial is required to commence
 HB110HORTONCHILDREN/CUSTODY - Provides relative to the placement of children in the custody of the Dept. of Children and Family Services
 HB252CONNICKCRIMINAL/TRIALS - Provides for venue for the prosecution of certain crimes
 HB307THOMASCRIMINAL/VICTIMS - Provides for the rights of certain crime victims
 HB357MARCELLEWEAPONS/FIREARMS - Prohibits a person convicted of a hate crime from possessing a firearm or carrying a concealed weapon (EGF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB484TALBOTGAMING - Provides for a proposition election to authorize fantasy sports contests in Louisiana (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 HB488AMEDEECHILDREN/ABUSE - Provides relative to the mandatory reporting of certain crimes of sexual abuse of a minor
 HB612STOKESCRIME - Provides relative to the observation or filming of a person and the disclosure of certain images of a person
 HB616HILFERTYSCHOOLS/FOOD PROGRAMS - Provides relative to foods and beverages, other than school breakfast or lunch, offered in public schools
 HB628HUNTERVOTERS/VOTING - Provides for the age limit for a child to accompany a parent or guardian into the voting machine (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB746GARY CARTERBESE - Repeals requirement that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meet quarterly in New Orleans relative to the Recovery School District
 HB749BARRASTRANSPORTATION - Provides relative to transportation network company requirements
 HB750STAGNICHIROPRACTORS - Provides relative to educational qualifications of applicants to the La. Board of Chiropractic Examiners
 HB754FOILECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to certain veteran-owned small entrepreneurships
 HB755DUSTIN MILLERSCHOOLS - Authorizes each public and nonpublic school governing authority to adopt a policy relative to the supply and administration of naloxone and other opioid antagonists
 HB776P.SMITHCRIME - Prohibits the possession of firearms in certain cases involving stalking
 HB781STAGNICRIMINAL/RECORDS - Authorizes the La. State Board of Chiropractic Examiners to access expunged criminal history records
 HB794HALLTRANSPORTATION DEPT - Provides relative to excess immovable property not purchased at public or private sale
 HB800ABRAMSONREVENUE DEPARTMENT - Authorizes the secretary of the Department of Revenue to disclose certain taxpayer information to the state treasurer (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 HB804THIBAUTPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides relative to leases and subleases of land and buildings owned by a port, harbor, or terminal district
 HB820JACKSON-ANDREWSCHIROPRACTORS - Provides relative to the practice of chiropractic
 HB832GISCLAIRMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to requirements for escort vehicles
 HB846SIMONSANITARY CODE - Provides relative to water system testing at certain businesses which apply for or hold retail food permits
 HB854HORTONAIRCRAFT/AIRPORTS - Provides relative to free parking for disabled veterans at airports
 HB876HILLHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 377 as the "SSGT S.E. Howell, Jr. Memorial Highway"

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB31APPELELECTED OFFICIALS - Constitutional amendment to provide for disqualification from seeking or holding an elective office. (2/3-CA13sl(A))
 SB405PRICEPRESCRIPTION - Provides for the acquisition of blighted property in certain municipalities. (gov sig)
 SB503WARDMALPRACTICE - Provides relative to medical malpractice and certain limitations of liability and procedures. (8/1/18) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB504WARDSTATE AGENCIES - Enacts the Louisiana Right to Earn a Living Act. (8/1/18)
 SB506FRED MILLSHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to the clinical laboratory personnel committee. (8/1/18)
 SB519LUNEAUHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to behavioral health services providers. (gov sig)
 SB556TROY CARTERHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to information and access to breast reconstructive surgery. (gov sig)

House Bills Reported by Committee
 HB74DAVISSTUDENTS - Requires schools to provide information relative to influenza and immunization against the influenza virus (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB109HOFFMANNSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Children and Family Services
 HB147DWIGHTFAMILY LAW - Provides for the filiation of a child
 HB150LEBASPHARMACISTS - Authorizes the La. Board of Pharmacy to waive license and certification renewal fees for military spouses
 HB151LEBASPHARMACISTS - Revises the definition of "approved college of pharmacy" as used in the Louisiana Pharmacy Practice Act
 HB169TALBOTINSURANCE - Provides for notice of the cancellation of an insurance policy
 HB176LEGERSTUDENTS - Requires students who are entering eleventh grade or who are 16 and entering any grade to provide satisfactory evidence of current immunization against meningococcal disease as a condition of school entry (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB194HOWARDINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides a time period after payment of a claim during which an insurer may dispute and recoup the amount paid
 HB232COUSSANSECURITIES - Authorizes the imposition of certain civil monetary penalties and fees relative to violations of administrative rule
 HB233COUSSANSECURITIES - Provides relative to the filing of certain federal covered securities
 HB302CARMODYSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Public Service
 HB333TALBOTINSURANCE/PROPERTY - Provides relative to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Policy Take-Out Program
 HB370TALBOTINSURANCE - Authorizes electronic delivery of insurance coverage notices (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB419EDMONDSFIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides relative to inspections of life safety systems and equipment
 HB421LEGERACUPUNCTURISTS - Provides for the licensing of acupuncturists
 HB472THIBAUTINSURANCE - Establishes the Louisiana Health Reinsurance Association (RR1 SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 HB502ZERINGUEAMUSEMENTS/SPORTS - Provides relative to the regulation of professional wrestling
 HB514SHADOINMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to the La. Used Motor Vehicle Commission
 HB524CARPENTERPUBLIC OFFLS/EMPS - Requires policies prohibiting sexual harassment and annual training on preventing sexual harassment (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB532SHERMAN MACKFIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides relative to the regulation of fireworks and pyrotechnics (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB539LEGERFEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Provides for an expedited licensing process and associated fees for facilities and providers licensed by the La. Department of Health (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB577LEGERVITAL STATISTICS - Provides relative to disclosure of certain vital records to organ procurement organizations
 HB607SEABAUGHINSURANCE - Provides relative to the commissioner of insurance's examination and investigation authority
 HB608SEABAUGHINSURERS - Provides relative to persons subject to the examination authority of the commissioner of insurance
 HB609SEABAUGHINSURANCE - Provides relative to the administration of large deductible policies and collateral
 HB658LEGERCHILDREN/NEWBORNS - Provides for a neonatal opiate withdrawal syndrome pilot project to improve outcomes associated with neonatal abstinence syndrome
 HB675ZERINGUEUTILITY/ELEC POWER PLANT - Provides relative to the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority

Reconsideration
 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)
 SB435FRED MILLSNURSES - Provides relative to advanced practice registered nursing. (8/1/18)

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
 SB14PEACOCKSTATE EMPLOYEE RET - Provides for a hybrid plan for rank and file members. (2/3 - CA 10s29(F)) (6/30/18) (EG INCREASE APV)
 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)
 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)
 SB562BOUDREAUXSCHOOLS - Provides relative to virtual schools. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB51MORRELLCRIMINAL JUSTICE - Eliminates the death penalty. (8/1/18)
 SB73GATTICRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to Fetal Organ Whistleblower Account. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV 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)
 SB97MORRELLCIVIL PROCEDURE - Extends the prescriptive period for instituting certain claims. (gov sig)
 SB103MORRELLCHILDREN'S CODE - Provides for use of restraints in juvenile court proceedings. (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)
 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)
 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)
 SB262GATTIGOVERNOR - Provides relative to powers of the governor during times of a disaster or emergency. (gov sig)
 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))
 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)
 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)
 SB433CHABERTCOASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH - Provides with respect to the membership of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board. (gov sig)
 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)
 SB491TROY CARTERWEAPONS - Prohibits the importation, manufacture, sale, purchase, possession, or transfer of a rapid-fire device. (1/1/19)
 SB554CLAITORGROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM - Provides with respect to the Office of Group Benefits. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV 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
 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)
 HB34PEARSONRETIREMENT/STATE-STWIDE - Provides relative to the use of terror-free index funds by the state and statewide retirement systems (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 HB155STOKESTAX COMMISSION, STATE - Increases the fees levied by the La. Tax Commission for assessment of certain properties (EN +$120,000 SD RV See Note)
 HB175JAMESTAX/TAX REBATES - Authorizes a rebate for taxpayers who donate to certain higher education scholarship and grant programs (RE -$5,000,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB250BISHOPTAX/AD VALOREM TAX - Changes requirements for newspaper advertisement of a public notice for a hearing concerning an increase in a property tax without voter approval (EN NO IMPACT LF See Note)
 HB374ABRAMSONTAX APPEALS/BOARD - Requires the Board of Tax Appeals to refund certain filing fees and deposits paid relating to claims for the solar energy systems tax credit (EN -$42,900 GF RV See Note)