Senate Daily Digest
May 11, 2018
9:00 a.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR205BODI WHITESPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates the week of May 14-20, 2018, as Police Week in Louisiana and commends the service of law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies.
 SR206BARROWCOMMENDATIONS - To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Baton Rouge Graduate Nurses Association, currently named the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association.
 SR207PERRYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Notre Dame High School Lady Pioneers softball team on winning the LHSAA Division III state championship.
 SR209APPELCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Derrell Cohoon for being honored by the Louisiana Associated General Contractors, Inc. as a Lifetime Honorary Member.
 SR210WALSWORTHSCHOOLS - Requests the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame committee to select Bobby Joe Douglas for induction into the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame.

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
 SCR113PEACOCKCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the citizens of Bossier Parish on the occasion of its 175th anniversary.
 SCR114GATTICOMMENDATIONS - Commends Major Ron Chatelain, US Army, Retired on his service.

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB332CORTEZTRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Requires district offices of the Department of Transportation and Development to publish on the internet information regarding construction and maintenance work within the district. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)

House Bills Reported by Committee
 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)
 HB36PEARSONDEFERRED COMPENSATION - Provides for the membership of the Louisiana Deferred Compensation Commission (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 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)
 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)
 HB88SHERMAN MACKCRIME - Creates the crime of government benefits fraud (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB144ABRAHAMFUNDS/FUNDING - Creates the Louisiana Jobs Now Fund for the purpose of funding postsecondary education degree and certificate production in high-demand fields (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 HB229BACALABUDGETARY CONTROLS - Provides relative to the allocation of expenditures in the operating budget (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB286SHERMAN MACKTRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS - Changes the fee applicable to certain accident reports (EN INCREASE SG RV 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)
 HB614HODGESDISTRICTS/DRAINAGE - Provides relative to the Floodplain Evaluation and Management Commission
 HB619HUVALTRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS - Provides with respect to the use of a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle
 HB650FOILSTUDENT/TUITION - Creates a program for education savings accounts for tuition expenses for elementary and secondary schools (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB656EMERSONSTUDENTS - Provides relative to literacy screenings for students (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB670N.LANDRYSCHOOLS/CHOICE - Provides relative to school choice
 HB677JACKSON-ANDREWSPUBLIC EMPLOYEES - Provides public defenders the option to enter the parish government's health care system (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB767GISCLAIRWEIGHTS/MEASURES - Extends the authorization for ready-mixed concrete trucks to exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight, under certain circumstances, until 2020
 HB784MCFARLANDBOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS - Increases boat registration fees
 HB793STEVE CARTERCOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Requires reporting, policies, and education on hazing
 HB796LANCE HARRISTEACHERS - Provides relative to the certification and employment in schools of certain persons convicted of felony offenses and the assessment of civil fines against public school boards who hire certain persons
 HB803ARMESSCHOOLS/BUS OPERATORS - Requires public school boards to notify certain school bus operators of route vacancies by certified mail
 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
 HB854HORTONAIRCRAFT/AIRPORTS - Provides relative to free parking for disabled veterans at airports
 HB870GAROFALOPORTS/DEEPWATER - Provides relative to the members of the Louisiana International Deep Water Gulf Transfer Terminal board of commissioners
 HB877PIERREMOTOR VEHICLES - Modifies the documentation requirements for resale and reassignment of vehicles
 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)
 HB898BACALAMENTAL HEALTH - Provides relative to threats of violence or terrorism at elementary and secondary schools, including investigation and reporting thereof and required mental health evaluations (EN INCREASE EX See Note)

Senate Bills Returned from House Subject to Call
 SB306BARROWMENTAL HEALTH - Provides relative to Assistive Outpatient Treatment. (8/1/18)

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.
 SR154ERDEYSCHOOLS - Requests the state Department of Education to create a committee to study and develop mechanisms and processes whereby every student is served a meal at school, regardless of ability to pay.

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 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.
 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 Concurrent Resolutions 3rd Reading and Final Passage

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)
 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)
 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
 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.
 HCR44FOILANIMALS - Urges and requests local governmental subdivisions to adopt ordinances to define and regulate proper shelters for animals
 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
 HCR79AMEDEESTUDENTS - Requests that public school governing authorities take certain actions relative to helping students avoid injury due to the use of heavy backpacks

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
 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 Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 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)

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 HB96RICHARDTAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL - Provides relative to local sales taxes in Lafourche Parish (EN +$2,800,000 LF RV See Note)
 HB121COUSSANANIMALS - Provides relative to the crime of unlawful restraint of a dog
 HB132ZERINGUECAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides relative to the local match requirements for nonstate entities applying for capital outlay funding (EG NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 HB160FOILCORONERS - Provides relative to death investigation documents
 HB237LEOPOLDCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Amends the criminal sentences and fines for convictions of pornography involving juveniles (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)
 HB246THIBAUTINSURANCE - Authorizes the commissioner of insurance to apply for a state innovation waiver to establish and implement a reinsurance program
 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)
 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)
 HB402EDMONDSEMPLOYMENT - Provides for the reimbursement of the cost of certain preemployment examinations, testing, or background checks (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG 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
 HB455GAROFALOFIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides with respect to short-term rental dwellings (EG1 INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 HB472THIBAUTINSURANCE - Establishes the Louisiana Health Reinsurance Association (RR1 SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 HB549MALINDA WHITEBOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS - Registration of non-motorized house boats (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 HB661JAMESDRUGS - Provides relative to drug paraphernalia
 HB734MCFARLANDMEDICAID - Requires reporting of data on healthcare provider claims submitted to Medicaid managed care organizations
 HB756DWIGHTINSURERS/GUARANTY ASSNS - Requires exhaustion of all other available coverage
 HB812LEOPOLDSEAFOOD - Provides relative to the membership and quorum of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board

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)
 HB165SHERMAN MACKDRUGS/CONTROLLED - Provides relative to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 HB226TALBOTANIMALS - Prohibits the transportation of live feral swine (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB306THOMASSCHOOLS - Provides relative to foreign language immersion programs in public schools (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 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