Senate Daily Digest
May 8, 2018
1:00 p.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR183PERRYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends certain entities for their support of Louisiana's military installations and military personnel in this state.
 SR184PERRYMILITARY AFFAIRS - Requests state professional and occupational licensing boards review and implement Louisiana law as it relates to the issuance of licenses to military families in the state.
 SR187GATTICONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Arcadia Mayor Jesse Eugene Smith Jr.
 SR190BARROWCOMMENDATIONS - Commends and congratulates The Life of a Single Mom for its many accomplishments and to declare May 24, 2018, The Life of a Single Mom Day in Louisiana.
 SR191BARROWCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Zachary High School Broncos football team upon their championship.
 SR192BARROWSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates May 15, 2018, as Teacher of the Year in Senate District 15 and commends the Teacher of the Year from each school located in Senate District 15.

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
 SCR105PEACOCKCOMMENDATIONS - Recognizes the contributions and military service of women veterans.
 SCR106MIZELLCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the International Paper facility "Bogalusa Containerboard" Mill on its 100-year anniversary.
 SCR107BOUDREAUXCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Mary A. Washington.
 SCR108CLAITORSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Commemorates March 2018 as Amyloidosis Awareness Month.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB36PEARSONDEFERRED COMPENSATION - Provides for the membership of the Louisiana Deferred Compensation Commission (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB138HAVARDLAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS - Provides relative to the authority of the secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to appoint special agents
 HB286SHERMAN MACKTRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS - Changes the fee applicable to certain accident reports (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB480BACALAMEDICAID - Provides relative to Medicaid fraud detection and prevention (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB619HUVALTRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS - Provides with respect to the use of a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle
 HB656EMERSONSTUDENTS - Provides relative to literacy screenings for students (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB703GISCLAIRFUNDS/FUNDING - Increases the amount dedicated for deposit into the Unclaimed Property Leverage Fund and establishes the LA 1 Improvement Project Account with the fund (RE -$15,000,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB845LANCE HARRISCOMMERCE - Provides relative to enforcement of unfair sales of motor fuel

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR22LEGERCHILDREN - Creates the Children's Savings Accounts Task Force to study and make recommendations relative to establishing a children's savings account program in La.
 HCR40LEGERCONGRESS - Memorializes congress to pass the Disability Integration Act of 2017
 HCR47TALBOTINSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE - Requests the Department of Insurance to assemble a task force to address the high automobile insurance rates in the state
 HCR55HOFFMANNHEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS - Urges certain healthcare providers to disseminate information to patients concerning bone marrow donations
 HCR85MAGEEALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Creates a task force to study issues associated with the delivery of alcoholic beverages by third party companies in this state
 HCR87MORRISWEAPONS - Expresses support of the right to keep and bear arms
 HCR90FALCONERSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes December 4, 2018, as Helping Parents Heal Day
 HCR91STOKESSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Commends Susan G. Komen Louisiana Affiliates and recognizes May 24, 2018, as Susan G. Komen Day at the state capitol
 HCR92GUINNCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Melton Alfred
 HCR93SHERMAN MACKCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Doyle High School girls' softball team on winning the 2018 LHSAA Class 2A state championship
 HCR94SHERMAN MACKCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Holden High School girls' softball team on winning the 2018 LHSAA Class B state championship
 HCR96ARMESCONGRESS - Memorializes congress to ensure that Tricare adequately covers behavioral therapies for military dependents

House Bills Reported by Committee
 HB13GREGORY MILLERRETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Provides relative to the reemployment of retirees of the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN INCREASE APV)
 HB14P.SMITHRETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Provides relative to the reemployment of retired interpreters, educational transliterators, and certified educators of the hearing impaired in positions covered by the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN INCREASE APV)
 HB17CARPENTERRETIREMENT/REGISTR VOTER - Provides for the repayment of refunded contributions by a member of the Registrars of Voters Employees' Retirement System (EN INCREASE 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)
 HB37TERRY BROWNRETIREMENT/STATE EMPS - Provides for benefits for certain members of the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System totally and permanently disabled in the line of duty by an intentional act of violence (EN INCREASE APV)
 HB70JENKINSCIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL - Provides relative to the classified fire service in the city of Shreveport
 HB96RICHARDTAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL - Provides relative to local sales taxes in Lafourche Parish (EN +$2,800,000 LF RV See Note)
 HB130SCHEXNAYDERWILDLIFE/MGT AREAS - Provides for the establishment of airboat trails on wildlife management areas
 HB133BRASSTAX/HOTEL OCCUPANCY - Authorizes the governing authority of the city of Gonzales to levy a hotel occupancy tax (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)
 HB205STAGNIPUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS - Authorizes the governing authority of the city of Kenner to name the Kenner police complex in honor of a living person
 HB272HALLPUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS - Provides with respect to group purchasing of materials, equipment, and supplies (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB311LEGERDISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD - Creates the Delachaise Security and Improvement District in Orleans Parish
 HB387EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Revises the Parents' Bill of Rights for Public Schools
 HB406JEFFERSONUNEMPLOYMENT COMP - Provides for an update to terms and technical corrections
 HB433SHADOINWATER/RESOURCES - Provides for reporting of groundwater resources
 HB435MORRISBOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS - Authorizes the regulation or prohibition of boat traffic in certain circumstances
 HB509GARY CARTEREDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY - Requires presentations at public meetings relative to plans for schools in need of academic improvement (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB516GUINNDISTRICTS/WATERWORKS - Provides relative to waterworks districts in Jefferson Davis Parish
 HB599JEFFERSONUNEMPLOYMENT COMP - Authorizes the office of unemployment insurance administration to send an overpayment notice electronically or by first class mail
 HB616HILFERTYSCHOOLS/FOOD PROGRAMS - Provides relative to foods and beverages, other than school breakfast or lunch, offered in public schools
 HB625EDMONDSTEACHERS/LEAVE - Provides relative to maternity and adoptive leave for teachers (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB629SAM JONESMUNICIPALITIES - Provides for the creation of a municipal consortium
 HB673BARRASDISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL - Provides relative to the Iberia Economic Development Authority
 HB746GARY CARTERBESE - Repeals requirement that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meet quarterly in New Orleans relative to the Recovery School District
 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
 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)
 HB799GAROFALOFISHING/CRABS - Provides relative to the disposition of abandoned crab traps
 HB802HILLDISTRICTS/DRAINAGE - Provides relative to Gravity Drainage Districts in Calcasieu Parish
 HB812LEOPOLDSEAFOOD - Provides relative to the membership and quorum of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board

Senate Bills Returned from House with Amendments
 SB3PEACOCKRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Provides for benefits for survivors of hazardous duty plan members killed by an intentional act of violence. (2/3 - CA 10s29(F)) (gov sig) (EN INCREASE APV)
 SB17PEACOCKRETIREMENT SYSTEMS - Provides for harmonization of federal and state law regarding creditable service for military time at La. retirement systems. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 SB24FRED MILLSCOUNSELING/GUIDANCE - Provides relative to social work practice. (8/1/18)
 SB80CLAITORCORONERS - Provides for the payment of expenses incurred in the disposition of paupers arranged by coroners. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
 SB88FRED MILLSTRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Designates Louisiana Highway 352 in St. Martin Parish as the "Pat Huval Memorial Highway" and the Old Abbeville Bridge crossing, the Vermilion River on Louisiana Highway 14 East (Port Street) in Abbeville as the "Vermilion Parish Veterans Memorial Bridge". (8/1/18)
 SB109JOHNSPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides relative to access to prescription monitoring information. (8/1/18)
 SB144FRED MILLSHOSPITALS - Provides for the repeal of the hospital prospective reimbursement methodology. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB199W.BISHOPPOSTSECONDARY ED - Creates the Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB211GATTICHILDREN - Provides relative to parental drug testing before allowing a foster child to return to the home. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB241MORRELLPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides relative to pharmacist communication with patients. (8/1/18)
 SB267APPELSCHOOL BUS DRIVERS - Provides relative to the removal of school bus operators. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB279MORRISHSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Creates the Calcasieu-Cameron Navigation District and provides for its powers, duties, and functions. (8/1/18)
 SB306BARROWMENTAL HEALTH - Provides relative to Assistive Outpatient Treatment. (8/1/18)
 SB378APPELPOSTSECONDARY ED - Requires public school governing authorities to share certain student data with the Board of Regents. (gov sig)
 SB385CHABERTGOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION - Corrects statutory references remaining from the transfer of the state land office to the division of administration. (8/1/18)
 SB416BODI WHITEFINANCIAL PLANNING - Provides relative to the registration of investment adviser representatives. (1/1/19)
 SB432CHABERTCOASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH - Requires the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board to develop a coastal master plan, at a minimum every six years. (8/1/18)
 SB464RISERHEALTH DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to death certificates. (1/1/19)
 SB472JOHNSMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides for a special prestige license plate for "Autism" and one for the Louisiana Motor Transport Association. (1/1/19)
 SB477ERIC LAFLEURPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides for electronic prescribing of noncontrolled legend drugs. (8/1/18)
 SB482RISERCONTRACTORS - Provides relative to licensed mechanical contractors. (gov sig)
 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)
 SB548BOUDREAUXVETERANS - Creates a pretrial diversion program for veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder. (gov sig)

Senate Bills Returned from House Subject to Call
 SB264TROY CARTERTELECOMMUNICATIONS - Requires public safety telecommunicators who provide dispatch for emergency medical conditions be trained in the delivery of telephone CPR. (8/1/18)

Senate Resolutions Reported by Committee to be Adopted
 SR113MORRISHCOMMUNITY TECH SYSTEM - Requests the Louisiana Community and Technical College System to develop a pilot scholarship program for certain adults.
 SR141WALSWORTHCURRICULA - Requests BESE, the state Department of Education, and each local public school board to maximize the funding and availability of dual enrollment courses.
 SR164MORRISHTEACHERS - Requests the governor and BESE to work with the legislature to increase the average pay of public school teachers.

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
 SCR92TROY CARTEREDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Requests the state Department of Education to report to the legislature regarding implementation of the recommendations made in the Alternative Education Study Group Report.
 SCR95BRET ALLAINFISH/FISHING - Requests the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to develop a proposal seeking Open Ocean TIG and RW TIG funds to monitor red snapper and other reef fish impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
 SCR96BRET ALLAINTAX/ENERGY - Requests the Louisiana State University Center for Energy Studies, Louisiana State University Public Administration Institute, and the Louisiana Tax Institute to analyze mineral revenues, taxes, and exemptions and to submit a written report of its findings to the legislature. (EG NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 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.

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)
 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.
 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.

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)
 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))
 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)
 SB270TROY CARTERELECTION CODE - Provides relative to withdrawal of candidates. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT 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)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 SB536LUNEAUWORKERS' COMPENSATION - Provides relative to workers' compensation. (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)

House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee Subject to Call
 HCR4ABRAHAMU.S. CONSTITUTION - Provides for the selection and authority of commissioners representing the state when a convention is called to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution pursuant to Article V

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 HB727THIBAUTCRIME - Provides relative to unauthorized entry of and criminal damage to a critical infrastructure
 HB85JAMESETHICS/FINANCIAL DISCLOS - Exempts board members of certain neighborhood security and improvement districts from Tier 2.1 financial disclosure requirements
 HB156BACALAMEDICAID - Provides relative to the task force on coordination of Medicaid fraud detection and prevention initiatives (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB326HENSGENSLEGISLATION - Makes technical corrections to various provisions of law within the purview of the legislative committees on health and welfare
 HB351JENKINSVOTERS/VOTING - Provides relative to voting by persons in a nursing home
 HB402EDMONDSEMPLOYMENT - Provides for the reimbursement of the cost of certain preemployment examinations, testing, or background checks (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)
 HB436ROBERT JOHNSONINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB455GAROFALOFIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides with respect to short-term rental dwellings (EG1 INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 HB734MCFARLANDMEDICAID - Requires reporting of data on healthcare provider claims submitted to Medicaid managed care organizations
 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)
 HB116ZERINGUECOASTAL COMMISSION - Authorizes and directs the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to promulgate rules and guidelines for their contracting authorities
 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)
 HB208FALCONERPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Revises provisions relative to the construction management at risk project delivery method for certain public contracts
 HB319DAVISMTR VEHICLE/TRUCKS - Creates annual permits for ready-mix concrete trucks
 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)
 HB549MALINDA WHITEBOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS - Registration of non-motorized house boats (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 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)
 HB653SIMONFIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides relative to conveyance devices (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 HB716LEGERSTUDENTS - Provides relative to sharing of student information with certain postsecondary education institutions conducting academic research
 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
 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)
 HB5CONNICKPRESCRIPTION - Provides relative to the interruption of prescription
 HB6CONNICKCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to pretrial and scheduling conferences
 HB91THIBAUTGAMING - Provides with respect to the designated gaming area and the conducting of gaming tournaments at live horse racing facilities (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 HB121COUSSANANIMALS - Provides relative to the crime of unlawful restraint of a dog
 HB135DWIGHTALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMT - Provides relative to application fees for alcoholic beverage permits
 HB140LEGERPROBATION - Provides for the use of supervision fees paid by offenders placed on probation or parole (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 HB172GAROFALOMORTGAGES - Provides relative to the cancellation of inferior privileges, liens, and mortgages
 HB182ROBERT JOHNSONCHILDRENS CODE - Provides relative to the Indian Child Welfare Act (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB237LEOPOLDCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Amends the criminal sentences and fines for convictions of pornography involving juveniles (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)
 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)
 HB424LEGEREXPLOSIVES - Provides relative to the qualifications of persons applying for an explosives license
 HB447MORRISSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Justice and provides relative to its structure
 HB482LEGERJUVENILE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the release of a child from the custody of DPS&C
 HB484TALBOTGAMING - Provides for a proposition election to authorize fantasy sports contests in Louisiana (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 HB497PEARSONSUCCESSION/INHERITANCE - Provides for access to funds in a securities account prior to naming of an executor
 HB520ROBERT JOHNSONCHILDRENS CODE - Provides relative to disclosure of information in the state central registry of reports of child abuse and neglect (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB521CAMERON HENRYNOTARIES - Provides relative to ex officio notaries for coroners
 HB529LEGERALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to controlled dangerous substances on the premises of alcoholic beverage outlets
 HB612STOKESCRIME - Provides relative to the observation or filming of a person and the disclosure of certain images of a person
 HB617HILFERTYREAL ESTATE - Modifies relative to transfers of interest and property disclosure forms
 HB643EDMONDSADOPTION - Provides for the regulation of the adoption of children
 HB691LEBASAGRICULTURE/RICE - Repeals the sunset on assessments levied by the Louisiana Rice Research Board
 HB702BOUIEWEAPONS/FIREARMS - Adds former members of the legislature to the list of persons who are excepted from the crime of illegal carrying of weapons
 HB719FOILSUITS AGAINST ST/CLAIMS - Provides relative to personal injury claims against the state
 HB726BOUIEJUVENILES - Provides relative to the membership of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act Implementation Commission
 HB731HUNTERCOURTS - Provides relative to costs for filing a legislative continuance or extension
 HB732TALBOTCRIMINAL/RECORDS - Provides for the reporting of certain court orders to be included in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System database
 HB744LEGERCOURTS - Provides for authority of courts in times of an emergency or disaster
 HB747EMERSONMARRIAGE - Provides relative to the waiting period before performing a marriage ceremony (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB769HAVARDCORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - Increases penalties for the crime of introducing, possessing, or sending contraband into or from a penal institution
 HB776P.SMITHCRIME - Prohibits the possession of firearms in certain cases involving stalking
 HB892WRIGHTWEAPONS - Provides relative to the illegal carrying of certain knives
 HB896P.SMITHDOMESTIC ABUSE - Provides relative to battery of a dating partner, domestic abuse, and uniform abuse prevention orders (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB7GREGORY MILLERETHICS/CODE - Provides relative to certain statements required to be filed by elected officials
 HB45CONNICKLICENSING - Requires third-party logistics providers to obtain controlled dangerous substance licenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)
 HB54HOLLISELECTIONS/RECALL - Provides relative to recall elections (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB110HORTONCHILDREN/CUSTODY - Provides relative to the placement of children in the custody of the Dept. of Children and Family Services
 HB154MAGEECHILDREN/SUPPORT - Provides relative to access to certain information for purposes of child support enforcement
 HB160FOILCORONERS - Provides relative to death investigation documents
 HB188GREGORY MILLERETHICS/CODE - Provides relative to acceptance by a public servant of transportation, admission, and lodging given by a third party
 HB189WRIGHTADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE - Provides for processes, including public comment, to identify agency rules that may be contrary to law, outdated, unnecessary, overly complex, or burdensome (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB263GREGORY MILLERELECTIONS - Provides relative to the placement of voting machines during early voting and on election day
 HB270FOILPUBLIC RECORDS - Exempts specified personally identifying information related to reports of violations of student codes of conduct or other policies intended for the safety of students or employees of postsecondary education institutions from the Public Records Law
 HB408JENKINSLOCAL GOVERNMENT - Provides relative to reimbursement rates set by local governing authorities for emergency medical services
 HB409GREGORY MILLERELECTIONS/PRECINCTS - Provides relative to limitations on certain changes to precinct boundaries during certain times
 HB445STOKESHEALTH - Provides relative to the Louisiana Licensed Professional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Board of Examiners
 HB552EDMONDSREGISTRARS OF VOTERS - Provides relative to the duties of the registrar of voters relative to requests for copies of records of the registrar
 HB579JAMESPHARMACISTS - Provides relative to the authorization for therapeutic use of marijuana
 HB601SHADOINELECTION CODE - Prohibits disclosure by the registrar of voters, clerk of court, and Department of State of information that, if disclosed, may compromise the security of the state voter registration computer system and election management system
 HB615JORDANINSURANCE - Provides relative to administrative hearings involving actions of the commissioner of insurance
 HB627LYONSEXCEP PERSON/DEV DISABLE - Authorizes the recommendation of medical marijuana for treating certain health conditions of persons with autism
 HB661JAMESDRUGS - Provides relative to drug paraphernalia
 HB665GREGORY MILLERPUBLIC RECORDS - Provides relative to records of port economic development negotiations
 HB682SHADOINELECTIONS - Provides relative to elections of alcoholic beverages propositions
 HB690STOKESINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides for coverage for subsequent preventive tests for certain individuals diagnosed with breast cancer
 HB692SHADOINELECTION CODE - Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code
 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
 HB739GREGORY MILLERETHICS/CODE - Requires a statement and certification rather than an affidavit for certain disclosures by legislators to the ethics board relative to speeches
 HB740GREGORY MILLERLEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Provides relative to the availability of auditor reports prepared or accepted by the legislative auditor
 HB750STAGNICHIROPRACTORS - Provides relative to educational qualifications of applicants to the La. Board of Chiropractic Examiners
 HB752HUVALINSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE - Provides relative to motor vehicle reports required to obtain an insurance premium quote
 HB753STOKESLICENSING - Provides for licensure of genetic counselors (RE INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB756DWIGHTINSURERS/GUARANTY ASSNS - Requires exhaustion of all other available coverage
 HB757ABRAHAMINSURANCE/GROUP-SHERIFFS - Provides relative to payment of group insurance premiums for retirees from the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office
 HB775DAVISINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to the reimbursement of healthcare providers
 HB780MAGEEMEDICAID - Provides for an independent review process in Medicaid managed care program for dental services claims (RE INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB818HILFERTYPUBLIC HEALTH - Creates the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Advisory Council (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB821REYNOLDSAIDS - Provides relative to procedures for HIV testing in cases of possible exposure in certain healthcare settings and emergency situations
 HB823PIERREDRUGS/CONTROLLED - Extends the termination date of laws authorizing the recommendation or prescription of medical marijuana in the treatment of certain debilitating medical conditions
 HB824TALBOTINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to facility disclosure requirements
 HB846SIMONSANITARY CODE - Provides relative to water system testing at certain businesses which apply for or hold retail food permits
 HB875TALBOTINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to health insurance network provider directories
 HB894SCHEXNAYDERWATER/DRINKING WATER - Provides requirements for community water systems with respect to customer complaints

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 HB132ZERINGUECAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides relative to the local match requirements for nonstate entities applying for capital outlay funding (EG NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 HB206ANDERSINSURANCE COMMISSIONER - Permits the employment of a convicted felon in the business of insurance in certain circumstances
 HB246THIBAUTINSURANCE - Authorizes the commissioner of insurance to apply for a state innovation waiver to establish and implement a reinsurance program
 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)
 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
 HB472THIBAUTINSURANCE - Establishes the Louisiana Health Reinsurance Association (RR1 SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 HB684ABRAMSONTAX/LOCAL - Provides relative to tax incentives granted by local governments for donations to local governments

Instruments Pending Senate Conference
 SB27FRED MILLSMEDICAID - Provides relative to the Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee. (8/1/18)
 SB138LUNEAUAUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - Provides for out-of-state automobile insurance coverage. (8/1/18)
 SB184MARTINYVIDEO POKER - Provides relative to video poker. (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)
 HB426HUVALPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of state property in St. Martin Parish
 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)
 HB608SEABAUGHINSURERS - Provides relative to persons subject to the examination authority of the commissioner of insurance