Senate Daily Digest
May 9, 2018
1:00 p.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned		 

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Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR193W.BISHOPCRIMINAL JUSTICE - Requests law enforcement to ensure an accused's invocation of the right to counsel is recognized.
 SR194W.BISHOPPLANNING/ZONING - Requests the New Orleans City Council and the New Orleans City Planning Commission to impose a ten-year moratorium on additional dollar stores being located in New Orleans East and Gentilly.
 SR195MORRELLFLOOD PROTECTION AUTH - Expresses the intent of the Louisiana Senate that only district members of the New Orleans City Council in whose district a non-flood asset is located shall appoint a member to the Non-Flood Protection Asset Management Authority.
 SR196BOUDREAUXCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Marie Charmaine Ford, head coach of the Northside High School Mighty Vikings volleyball team, on her retirement.
 SR197WARDCOMMENDATIONS - Commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of the International Association of Fire Fighters.
 SR198MILKOVICHCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Good Samaritans who risked their lives and saved an elderly woman and three children from drowning as a result of an automobile accident on March 12, 2018, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

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
 SCR110ERDEYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Holden High School Girls Softball Team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class B state championship.
 SCR111ERDEYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Doyle High School girls softball team upon winning the 2018 LHSAA Class 2A championship.

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR52FOILSEIZURES/SALES - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study exemptions from seizure of certain retirement accounts
 HCR54JACKSON-ANDREWSCRIMINAL/MENTAL CAPACITY - Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Health and other parties to study jointly the language in the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 648

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB61MARTINYJUDGES - Provides relative to salaries for judges as recommended by the Judicial Compensation Commission. (gov sig) (EG +$1,749,162 GF EX See Note)

House Bills Reported by Committee
 HB2ABRAMSONCAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the comprehensive Capital Outlay budget
 HB35DEVILLIERENVIRONMENT/LITTERING - Amends penalties for gross littering
 HB47BISHOPWATER/RESOURCES - Extends cooperative endeavor agreements for use of surface waters
 HB84HAVARDPUBLIC SFTY/DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to the authorized uses of inmate labor
 HB146DAVISCAPITAL OUTLAY - Defines "economic development project" for purposes of a late approval recommendation from the secretary of the Dept. of Economic Development (EN NO IMPACT 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)
 HB239PIERRETOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS - Provides relative to definition of vapor products
 HB264P.SMITHCOURTS - Provides relative to community-based sentencing alternatives for offenses committed by primary caretakers (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB279MARINOCOURTS - Provides relative to eligibility for reentry court for persons convicted of certain offenses
 HB292AMEDEECOURTS - Provides relative to the use of a facility dog by a witness during a court proceeding
 HB298BROWNGAMING - Provides relative to non-gaming supplier permits (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
 HB299BROWNGAMING - Provides relative to servicing of video draw poker devices
 HB312ABRAHAMECONOMIC DEVELOP/DEPT - Prohibits the issuance of motion picture tax credits for certain types of productions (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB388HODGESHOMELAND SECURITY - Provides relative to emergency management
 HB401HAVARDINSURANCE/GROUP-SHERIFFS - Provides relative to sheriffs' retiree health benefits
 HB403STEVE CARTERWATER/RESOURCES - Provides relative to membership on the Capital Area Groundwater Conservation District board of commissioners
 HB427SHERMAN MACKPUBLIC SFTY/DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to the accreditation bodies that the Department of Public Safety and Corrections may use to issue permits to testing laboratories
 HB469P.SMITHCOURTS/JUVENILE - Provides relative to jurisdiction for sexual assault protection order cases
 HB474P.SMITHLAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS - Requires additional training for peace officers (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB495HAZELWEAPONS/FIREARMS - Provides relative to concealed carry of firearms for qualified retired law enforcement officers
 HB537MARINOCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to persons participating in certain specialty court programs (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB604EMERSONLAW ENFORCEMENT - Provides for health insurance for the families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
 HB645ZERINGUEEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - Provides relative to emergency and disaster management
 HB688LYONSENVIRONMENT/LITTERING - Correct statutory references for the litter program from the Department of Environmental Quality to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
 HB730T.LANDRYPUBLIC SFTY/CORRECTIONS - Adopts the Interstate Corrections Compact in Louisiana
 HB783HUVALHEALTH SERVICES - Provides for the maximum amount of fees assessed on emergency ground ambulance service providers (EN +$6,146,480 SD RV See Note)
 HB806ROBERT JOHNSONCOURTS - Provides for a special taxing district in certain parishes to fund construction and operation of courtroom and related facilities
 HB817JAMESPUBLIC SFTY/DEPARTMENT - Requires the collection and reporting of information regarding inmate participation in certain work programs
 HB840HARRISTAX/OCCUPATIONAL - Provides relative to the application for an occupational license
 HB855MIGUEZENVIRONMENT/WASTE TIRES - Provides for end-market uses of waste tires and waste tire material and repeals the Waste Tire Program Task Force.
 HB899HILFERTYALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to the educational requirements of the ATC Responsible Vendor Program for bartenders, servers, and security personnel (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB900ABRAMSONCAPITAL OUTLAY - Establishes the Louisiana Capital Outlay Revolving Loan Bank to provide financial assistance to local governments and political subdivisions for certain capital infrastructure projects (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)

Reconsideration
 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 Returned from House Subject to Call
 SB199W.BISHOPPOSTSECONDARY ED - Creates the Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB241MORRELLPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides relative to pharmacist communication with patients. (8/1/18)
 SB306BARROWMENTAL HEALTH - Provides relative to Assistive Outpatient Treatment. (8/1/18)

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.
 SR113MORRISHCOMMUNITY TECH SYSTEM - Requests the Louisiana Community and Technical College System to develop a pilot scholarship program for certain adults.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 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.

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

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 to be adopted
 HCR1HOLLISWATER/SEWER OPERATORS - Creates the Sanitary Sewer Systems Overflows Commission
 HCR10NORTONPUBLIC SFTY/CORRECTIONS - Requests the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to review eligibility requirements of its rehabilitative programs to determine whether adequate rehabilitative programs are available to every offender in its custody

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
 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)
 HB617HILFERTYREAL ESTATE - Modifies relative to transfers of interest and property disclosure forms
 HB643EDMONDSADOPTION - Provides for the regulation of the adoption of children
 HB892WRIGHTWEAPONS - Provides relative to the illegal carrying of certain knives
 HB54HOLLISELECTIONS/RECALL - Provides relative to recall elections (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB160FOILCORONERS - Provides relative to death investigation documents
 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)
 HB409GREGORY MILLERELECTIONS/PRECINCTS - Provides relative to limitations on certain changes to precinct boundaries during certain times
 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
 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
 HB682SHADOINELECTIONS - Provides relative to elections of alcoholic beverages propositions
 HB692SHADOINELECTION CODE - Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code
 HB756DWIGHTINSURERS/GUARANTY ASSNS - Requires exhaustion of all other available coverage
 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
 HB522DAVISINSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE - Provides relative to motor vehicle service contracts
 HB621FOILSECRETARY OF STATE - Provides relative to omnibus corporate filing regulations
 HB754FOILECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to certain veteran-owned small entrepreneurships
 HB759FOILCONSUMERS/PROTECTION - Provides relative to private actions with respect to the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law

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)
 SB264TROY CARTERTELECOMMUNICATIONS - Requires public safety telecommunicators who provide dispatch for emergency medical conditions be trained in the delivery of telephone CPR. (8/1/18)
 SB464RISERHEALTH DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to death certificates. (1/1/19)
 SB477ERIC LAFLEURPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides for electronic prescribing of noncontrolled legend drugs. (8/1/18)
 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