Senate Daily Digest
May 1, 2018
2:00 p.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR157BARROWCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Donna Britt for her accomplishments and service to the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Information Center of Louisiana.
 SR158FRED MILLSCONDOLENCES - Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Wade Joseph Watkins.
 SR159GREGORY TARVERCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Reverend Lonnie Hamilton Jr. on his retirement as pastor of New Boggy Baptist Church in Bethany, Louisiana.
 SR160THOMPSONCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of Leslie B. Lampton.
 SR161TROY CARTERHEALTH SERVICES - Requests a study of the delivery of emergency medical services.
 SR162J.SMITHCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of Farid Bogani.
 SR163J.SMITHCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Mayor Freddie Boswell of New Llano, Louisiana upon his retirement, having served as mayor for twenty years.
 SR164MORRISHTEACHERS - Requests the governor and BESE to work with the legislature to increase the average pay of public school teachers.
 SR165HEWITTSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates Thursday, May 3, 2018, as "NASA Day" at the state capitol and commends NASA and the Michoud Assembly Facility on their significant accomplishments which have positively impacted the United States and this state.
 SR166LUNEAUCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the 2018 Peabody Magnet High School girls powerliftng team on winning the state championship.

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
 SCR97LONGCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Braden family upon earning the Political Family of Officeholders Award.
 SCR98FRED MILLSCONTROL DANGER SUBSTANCE - Requests the law enforcement agencies of Louisiana to take advantage of the Attorney General's Drug Take Back Box program to receive free receptacles for the safe disposal of opioids.
 SCR99BRET ALLAINWATER/WATERWAYS - Establishes a task force to study and make recommendations on the issue of public access on the navigable waters of the state.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB17CARPENTERRETIREMENT/REGISTR VOTER - Provides for the repayment of refunded contributions by a member of the Registrars of Voters Employees' Retirement System (EN INCREASE APV)
 HB18CARPENTERRETIREMENT/REGISTR VOTER - Provides relative to the calculation of final average compensation for members of the Registrars of Voters Employees' Retirement System (EG NO IMPACT APV)
 HB19CARPENTERRETIREMENT/REGISTR VOTER - Provides for the annual amount of retirement allowance for members of the Registrars of Voters Employees' Retirement System (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV)
 HB71PUGHFUNDS/FUNDING - Provide for deposits into the Tangipahoa Parish Tourist Commission Fund and the Tangipahoa Parish Economic Development Fund (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
 HB141LEOPOLDCORONERS - Provides relative to the qualifications for the office of coroner
 HB163SHERMAN MACKMEDICAID - Creates the Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit within the office of the attorney general (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB221SHERMAN MACKLAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS - Provides relative to the requirements for submission of DNA samples by peace officers (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB264P.SMITHCOURTS - Provides relative to community-based sentencing alternatives for offenses committed by primary caretakers (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB272HALLPUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS - Provides with respect to group purchasing of materials, equipment, and supplies (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB315CARPENTERCOURTS/COURT COSTS - Increases the fees for city marshals and constables for certain services (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)
 HB321EDMONDSBUDGETARY CONTROLS - Requires the reporting of positions and funding to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB345CAMERON HENRYFUNDS/FUNDING - Prohibits the use of the Conservation Fund for any building acquisition unless the acquisition is approved by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB379CAMERON HENRYFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of certain treasury funds (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 HB469P.SMITHCOURTS/JUVENILE - Provides relative to jurisdiction for sexual assault protection order cases
 HB493GARY CARTERJUDGES - Provides relative to the Judicial Council of the Supreme Court of Louisiana
 HB510BARRASBUDGETARY PROCEDURES - Establishes the Louisiana Checkbook website to provide transparency of state fiscal information (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB614HODGESDISTRICTS/DRAINAGE - Provides relative to the Floodplain Evaluation and Management Commission
 HB771BACALARETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL - Provides for payment of unfunded accrued liability by an employer participating in the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 HB810CHANEYETHICS - Provides relative to the members of the board of commissioners of certain hospital service districts
 HB830STOKESHUMAN TRAFFICKING - Requires age and work status verification prior to work in a sexually oriented business to prevent human trafficking
 HB837MARCELLEDISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT - Provides relative to powers of crime prevention districts
 HB839LYONSREAPPORTIONMENT/JUDGES - Provides for election sections for the Juvenile Court for the Parish of Jefferson
 HB895NORTONCURRICULA - Provides for instruction on threats to school safety in public schools and public postsecondary education institutions (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR1HOLLISWATER/SEWER OPERATORS - Creates the Sanitary Sewer Systems Overflows Commission
 HCR73P.SMITHEDUCATION/FINANCE - Requests the United States Department of Education to provide additional funding in accordance with the spirit of the Every Student Succeeds Act
 HCR75HUVALSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes May 1, 2018, as Acadiana Day at the state capitol
 HCR78T.LANDRYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Louisiana Motor Transport Association and welcomes the trucking industry professionals to 2018 Truck Day at the state capitol
 HCR79AMEDEESTUDENTS - Requests that public school governing authorities take certain actions relative to helping students avoid injury due to the use of heavy backpacks

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 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)
 SB452MORRISHTOPS - Changes certain TOPS initial eligibility requirements and provides relative to the sharing of certain student data. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB549HEWITTMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides for military surplus motor vehicles. (8/1/18)
 SB557W.BISHOPLOCAL AGENCIES - Authorizes levee districts to provide extra compensation to certain levee district police officers. (8/1/18)

House Bills Reported by Committee
 HB52MARCELLEMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Capitol High School" special prestige license plate
 HB55DWIGHTCOURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides for an increase in court costs in the 14th Judicial District Court (EN +$141,840 LF RV See Note)
 HB60KENNY COXHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 175 as the "SSG Richard Lee Vazquez Memorial Highway" (EN +$1,100 SD EX See Note)
 HB63SCHEXNAYDERHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of United States Highway 61 as the "Deputy Brandon Nielsen and Deputy Jeremy Triche Memorial Highway"
 HB64THIBAUTHIGHWAYS - Designates portions of certain Louisiana Highways
 HB83COUSSANCOURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to court costs in the 15th JDC (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)
 HB116ZERINGUECOASTAL COMMISSION - Authorizes and directs the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to promulgate rules and guidelines for their contracting authorities
 HB118BILLIOTFISHING - Extends the Fishermen's Gear Compensation Fund and extends payments into the Underwater Obstruction Removal Fund (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB127SHERMAN MACKTRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS - Repeals the prohibition on issuing warning citations for violations of motor vehicle laws
 HB148FALCONERHEALTH/BEHAVIORAL - Provides for implementation of the zero suicide initiative and a state suicide prevention plan (EN SEE FISC NOTE FF EX See Note)
 HB177ZERINGUELEVEES - Extends the termination date of certain provisions authorizing a public entity to rehabilitate a levee not maintained with federal funds without public bids
 HB193COUSSANSCHOOLS/FINANCE-MFP - Provides relative to funding for university laboratory schools (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF 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
 HB213JACKSON-ANDREWSCOURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to the transfer of surplus monies in the Fourth JDC (EN NO IMPACT LF See Note)
 HB225STAGNICURRICULA - Requires instruction in public high schools on prevention of shaken baby syndrome
 HB303GISCLAIRMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Modifies requirements for obtaining a commercial driver's license when an applicant is employed in a specific military position
 HB308HAVARDMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to vehicle platooning
 HB319DAVISMTR VEHICLE/TRUCKS - Creates annual permits for ready-mix concrete trucks
 HB411SCHEXNAYDERWATERWAYS/SCENIC RIVERS - Exempts the Tickfaw River and Blind River from certain restrictions of the Natural and Scenic Rivers Program
 HB425ZERINGUEFISHING/COMMERCIAL - Includes charter fishing guides in the certification program as earning more than half of their income from charter fishing guide activities (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB441STOKESMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Military Order of the Purple Heart First Responder Program" special prestige license plate
 HB450JAMESMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides relative to the possession of driver's licenses and special identification cards (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB496HAZELMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides for a voluntary fee on driver's license applications to benefit the Military Family Assistance Fund (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 HB498JORDANSCHOOLS/PARENTS - Requires school crisis management and response plans to provide for parental notification in the event of a shooting or other violent incident or emergency situation
 HB549MALINDA WHITEBOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS - Registration of non-motorized house boats (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 HB573ZERINGUECOASTAL RES/COASTAL ZONE - Allows political subdivisions to perform integrated coastal projects through outcome-based contracting
 HB589ABRAMSONCOURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to fees and costs of the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans (EN NO IMPACT LF See Note)
 HB598HAVARDTAX/AD VALOREM TAX - Authorizes a local taxing authority to enter into advance payment agreements with certain property owners for payment of ad valorem taxes (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB648LEGERPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides relative to procurement of port-related specialized cranes and replacement parts
 HB653SIMONFIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides relative to conveyance devices (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 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)
 HB678TALBOTHIGHWAYS - Designates a roadway as the "Francis E. 'Hank' Lauricella Memorial Road"
 HB706ZERINGUEFISHING/RECREATIONAL - Relative to possession limits of filleted red drum, spotted sea trout, or Southern flounder on board a vessel while on the water
 HB716LEGERSTUDENTS - Provides relative to sharing of student information with certain postsecondary education institutions conducting academic research
 HB764BOUIETRANSPORTATION DEPT - Provides relative to the issuance of an ex-offender provisional license
 HB777FALCONERMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Provides for the "Seymore D'Fair Foundation One Hundred Percent Me Drug Free" specialty license plate
 HB794HALLTRANSPORTATION DEPT - Provides relative to excess immovable property not purchased at public or private sale
 HB797ZERINGUECOASTAL RES/COASTAL ZONE - Relative to compensatory mitigation requirements
 HB798WRIGHTMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Covington High School" specialty license plate
 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
 HB819BERTHELOTPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Authorizes additional methods for submission of certain public contracts
 HB832GISCLAIRMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to requirements for escort vehicles
 HB890HUNTERMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides for an extension of time for which to appeal the denial of a hardship license or a suspension, cancellation, or revocation of a driver's license
 HB893CONNICKTAX/AD VALOREM TAX - Provides with respect to the development of appraisals and assessments of public service properties by the La. Tax Commission (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)

Reconsideration
 SB536LUNEAUWORKERS' COMPENSATION - Provides relative to workers' compensation. (8/1/18)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Returned from House With Amendments
 SCR10BARROWCHILDREN - Requests the Department of Children and Family Services to study extending the age of foster care to age twenty-one.

Senate Bills Returned from House with Amendments
 SB26FRED MILLSCONTROL DANGER SUBSTANCE - Authorizes disposal of certain controlled substances by hospice providers. (8/1/18)
 SB27FRED MILLSMEDICAID - Provides relative to the Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee. (8/1/18)
 SB85J.SMITHINSURANCE CLAIMS - Authorizes an insured to opt in to receive a claim payment by electronic transfer. (8/1/18)
 SB126MARTINYMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to recall repairs of motor vehicles. (8/1/18)
 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)
 SB275MIZELLREVENUE DEPARTMENT - Authorizes individuals to indicate that part of their refund go to the La. Coalition Against Domestic Violence for education of women who are victims of domestic violence. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT GF RV 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)

Senate Resolutions Reported by Committee to be Adopted
 SR18CHABERTCOASTAL RESOURCES - Approves the annual integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2019, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board.
 SR103WALSWORTHPOSTSECONDARY ED - Requests the Board of Regents to report on all students admitted to public postsecondary four-year institutions who did not meet admission requirements.
 SR112W.BISHOPPUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT - Requests the office of motor vehicles to continue to improve its efficiency in delivering services to the citizens of Louisiana.
 SR114MORRISHPOSTSECONDARY ED - Requests the Board of Regents to update the statewide comprehensive financial aid plan.
 SR133BOUDREAUXEDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Requests the state Department of Education to consider the community school model as a school reform strategy.

Senate Resolutions Reported by Committee Subject to Call
 SR110MORRELLPUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT - Requests La. State Police and the sheriff of each parish to develop a procedure for notification to law enforcement of individuals who are prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR48MORRISHBESE - Provides for legislative approval of the MFP formula for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year. (EN +$3,045,000 SD EX See Note)
 SCR76JOHNSBESE - Requests BESE to ascertain whether all public, approved nonpublic, and charter school teachers, school counselors, principals, and other school administrators for whom suicide awareness training is deemed beneficial are in compliance with the Jason Flatt Act.
 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.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions to be Adopted Subject to Call
 SCR7MORRELLJOINT RULES - Requires that all legislative instruments creating tax preferences include a sunset date.
 SCR80CHABERTCOASTAL PARISHES - Requests the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to conduct a science-based study of the adequacy of the current inland boundary of the coastal zone of Louisiana. (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB14PEACOCKSTATE EMPLOYEE RET - Provides for a hybrid plan for rank and file members. (2/3 - CA 10s29(F)) (6/30/18) (EG INCREASE APV)
 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)
 SB165PETERSONSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of State and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law. (6/30/18)
 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)
 SB269TROY CARTERCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to parole eligibility for certain prisoners sentenced to life who have served at least thirty years. (11/1/18)
 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)
 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)
 SB325MILKOVICHABORTION - Provides relative to abortion clinics and services. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 SB534MILKOVICHABORTION - Defines abortion and feticide as "crimes of violence". (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB538WARDALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to exceptions of limitation of liability for loss connected with sale, serving, or furnishing of alcoholic beverages. (8/1/18)

House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee to be adopted
 HCR31GAROFALONOTARIES - Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations relative to electronic notarial acts

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)
 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)
 HB246THIBAUTINSURANCE - Authorizes the commissioner of insurance to apply for a state innovation waiver to establish and implement a reinsurance program
 HB267ANDERSINSURANCE - Provides relative to prohibited acts for insurers and insurance producers (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 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)
 HB155STOKESTAX COMMISSION, STATE - Increases the fees levied by the La. Tax Commission for assessment of certain properties (EN +$120,000 SD RV See Note)
 HB74DAVISSTUDENTS - Requires schools to provide information relative to influenza and immunization against the influenza virus (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB147DWIGHTFAMILY LAW - Provides for the filiation of a child
 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)
 HB333TALBOTINSURANCE/PROPERTY - Provides relative to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Policy Take-Out Program
 HB472THIBAUTINSURANCE - Establishes the Louisiana Health Reinsurance Association (RR1 SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 HB524CARPENTERPUBLIC OFFLS/EMPS - Requires policies prohibiting sexual harassment and annual training on preventing sexual harassment (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX 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)
 HB609SEABAUGHINSURANCE - Provides relative to the administration of large deductible policies and collateral
 HB675ZERINGUEUTILITY/ELEC POWER PLANT - Provides relative to the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority
 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)
 HB26PEARSONRETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides for participation by certain entities in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN INCREASE 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)
 HB38HOLLISRETIREMENT/COLAS - Provides for the formula for distribution of benefit increases (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)
 HB119BISHOPMINERALS - Prohibits the commissioner of conservation from regulating the hours of operation of certain facilities receiving exploration and production waste
 HB230BERTHELOTLOCAL GOVERNMENT - Provides relative to investments by political subdivisions
 HB294P.SMITHSTUDENTS - Changes references to "at-risk" students to students who are "economically disadvantaged" throughout Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB422LYONSNATURAL RESOURCES DEPT - Corrects statutory references remaining from the transfer of the State Land Office from the Department of Natural Resources to the Division of Administration
 HB663MALINDA WHITESCHOOLS/DISTRICTS - Creates a commission to study the feasibility of consolidating the Washington Parish and Bogalusa school systems (EN NO IMPACT LF See Note)
 HB684ABRAMSONTAX/LOCAL - Provides relative to tax incentives granted by local governments for donations to local governments
 HB102ZERINGUECOURTS - Provides for the transfer of certain witness fee surplus funds within Lafourche Parish
 HB112SHERMAN MACKLAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS - Provides relative to blood and saliva testing of persons who expose certain persons to serious infectious diseases (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 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)
 HB174GAROFALOCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides for the continuous revision of the Code of Civil Procedure
 HB218JACKSON-ANDREWSLAW ENFORCEMENT - Provides relative to the Louisiana Sheriffs' Certification Program (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB240STAGNICRIME/FELONIES - Provides relative to the crime of illegally supplying a felon with a firearm (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB242STEFANSKICRIME/THEFT - Provides relative to theft of goods from a merchant
 HB466GISCLAIRCHILDRENS CODE - Provides relative to court-appointed special advocates (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
 HB699STAGNICRIMINAL/JURY TRIALS - Provides relative to jury polling after a verdict is returned
 HB727THIBAUTCRIME - Provides relative to unauthorized entry of and criminal damage to a critical infrastructure
 HB48CARPENTERPUBLIC BLDGS/GROUNDS-ST - Names the baseball operational center at Southern University in Baton Rouge in honor of Roger Cador (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB51LEBASETHICS/DUAL OFFICEHOLDG - Provides an exception from dual officeholding laws to allow a certified public accountant to hold an office on a school board and employment with a sheriff to provide financial or accounting services
 HB85JAMESETHICS/FINANCIAL DISCLOS - Exempts board members of certain neighborhood security and improvement districts from Tier 2.1 financial disclosure requirements
 HB86JAMESETHICS - Provides ethics exceptions to allow a public servant of a political subdivision, his immediate family members, or related legal entities to enter into specified transactions under the supervision or jurisdiction of the agency of the public servant under certain circumstances
 HB134ANDERSINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides for identification of health plan coverage type
 HB139HOFFMANNPUBLIC SERVICE COMN - Provides an exception with respect to certain telephonic solicitations during a declared state of emergency
 HB145KENNY COXMENTAL HEALTH - Provides limitations on diagnosing of the disorder commonly known as "Munchausen syndrome by proxy", and on initiation of child welfare proceedings (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 HB156BACALAMEDICAID - Provides relative to the task force on coordination of Medicaid fraud detection and prevention initiatives (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB255FALCONERPUBLIC RECORDS - Provides for a public records exception for certain records of the State Board of Architectural Examiners concerning the fitness of a person to receive or hold a license or certificate of registration to practice architecture
 HB273HOFFMANNHUMAN REMAINS - Provides relative to post-abortion interment or cremation of human remains
 HB281TALBOTNURSING HOMES - Authorizes nursing home residents or their legal representatives to have monitoring devices installed in those residents' rooms (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB287EDMONDSABORTION - Provides relative to laws concerning abortion based on genetic abnormality
 HB296ABRAMSONHEALTH CARE/FACILITIES - Provides relative to the John J. Hainkel, Jr. Home and Rehabilitation Center (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB305JEFFERSONECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation
 HB326HENSGENSLEGISLATION - Makes technical corrections to various provisions of law within the purview of the legislative committees on health and welfare
 HB335GARY CARTERSTATE DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to the Louisiana Historical Records Advisory Board
 HB351JENKINSVOTERS/VOTING - Provides relative to voting by persons in a nursing home
 HB360GAROFALOBANKS/BANKING - Provides for electronic notifications to board members and stockholders of banks, savings and loan associations, and savings banks
 HB373ROBERT JOHNSONADMINISTRATIVE LAW - Provides relative to judicial review of certain administrative decisions
 HB402EDMONDSEMPLOYMENT - Provides for the reimbursement of the cost of certain preemployment examinations, testing, or background checks (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)
 HB429CROMERINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to denial of claims for dental services
 HB436ROBERT JOHNSONINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB443P.SMITHHEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT - Provides with respect to reporting requirements for a victim of a sexually-oriented criminal offense
 HB449EDMONDSABORTION - Enacts the Adoption Option Act providing for information on adoption to be conveyed pursuant to the Woman's Right To Know law
 HB455GAROFALOFIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides with respect to short-term rental dwellings (EG1 INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 HB459GREGORY MILLERBANKS/BANKING - Provides for the transfer of small deposits upon the death of an intestate depositor
 HB503CARMODYFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Protects certain individuals from financial exploitation
 HB546LEBASHEALTH/EMERG MED SERVICE - Amends provisions of law regarding emergency medical response vehicles (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB591LEGERECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Creates the Louisiana Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB620GARY CARTERVETERANS - Requires the office of vital records to share data regarding veterans (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB634HUNTERCOMMERCE - Requires notification by bed and breakfast businesses that rooms are under film surveillance
 HB660MAGEEBOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Creates the Native American Commission within the office of the governor
 HB704P.SMITHBOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides relative to the Louisiana Commission on HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis C
 HB711JAMESBOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides for changes to the Louisiana Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys
 HB734MCFARLANDMEDICAID - Requires reporting of data on healthcare provider claims submitted to Medicaid managed care organizations
 HB735JACKSON-ANDREWSPUBLIC ASSISTANCE - Establishes a workforce training pilot initiative to serve public assistance recipients in certain regions (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
 HB768HOFFMANNCHILDREN/WELFARE SVCS - Provides relative to reporting of child abuse and neglect in military families
 HB778JACKSON-ANDREWSBOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides relative to the composition of the La. State Board of Medical Examiners and investigations of physicians conducted by the board
 HB820JACKSON-ANDREWSCHIROPRACTORS - Provides relative to the practice of chiropractic
 HB891HOFFMANNABORTION - Provides relative to the prohibition on public funding for entities that perform abortions (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 HB206ANDERSINSURANCE COMMISSIONER - Permits the employment of a convicted felon in the business of insurance in certain circumstances