Senate Daily Digest
May 16, 2018
9:00 a.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR220HEWITTCOMMENDATIONS - Recognizes and commends the Louisiana teams that participated in the 2018 FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas.
 SR221FRED MILLSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends David Broussard for his passion and tireless dedication to ensuring government officials improve streets, intersections, and railroad crossings in New Iberia, Louisiana.
 SR222FRED MILLSCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of Mitchell "Mike" Trahan.
 SR223MORRISHCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of Judge Bernard Marcantel.
 SR224MORRISHCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Requests the Department of Revenue to create the Louisiana Retail Food and Beverage E-Commerce Task Force.
 SR225GATTICOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Cyber Innovation Center and Executive Director Craig Spohn on the Regional Autonomous Robotics Circuit.
 SR226PETERSONCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Barbara Ann Bell Malter for thirty years of service with State Farm Insurance Company.
 SR227TROY CARTERCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Frank M. Stuart Sr.
 SR228PERRYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends St. Thomas More High School on winning the state lacrosse championship.
 SR229BRET ALLAINCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Berwick High School boys baseball team on winning the Class 3A state championship.
 SR230JOHNSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Eugene A. "Gene" Bouquet for his long, dedicated, and distinguished service on the occasion of his retirement.

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.
 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 Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR119MORRELLBESE - Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to update certification rules for behavior analysts.
 SCR120PEACOCKCOMMENDATIONS - Recognizes Preston Sharp for his patriotism and welcomes his visit to Louisiana.

Reconsideration
 HB264P.SMITHCOURTS - Provides relative to community-based sentencing alternatives for offenses committed by primary caretakers (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

Special Order No. 1 for 5/16.
 HB2ABRAMSONCAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the comprehensive Capital Outlay budget

Senate Bills Returned from House with Amendments
 SB76BOUDREAUXHOSPITALS - Provides relative to controlled dangerous substances in a hospital. (8/1/18)
 SB89W.BISHOPSCHOOLS - Provides relative to the composition of charter school boards in certain parishes. (gov sig)
 SB178WALSWORTHSTUDENTS - Allows students to wear bulletproof backpacks. (gov sig)
 SB181MILKOVICHABORTION - Prohibits abortions later than fifteen weeks after conception. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB202PEACOCKNURSES - Provides relative to the Nurse Licensure Compact. (gov sig) (EG2 INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB389CLAITORCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to felony probation. (See Act)
 SB410BODI WHITESEX OFFENSES - Provides relative to early release of offenders for "good time" and parole. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

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 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 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)
 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
 HCR27P.SMITHLEGISLATION/RESOLUTIONS - Requests the creation of the Louisiana Women's Incarceration Task Force
 HCR52FOILSEIZURES/SALES - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study exemptions from seizure of certain retirement accounts
 HCR72STOKESTIME/DAYLIGHT SAVING - Creates the daylight saving time task force to study daylight saving time versus standard time
 HCR85MAGEEALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Creates a task force to study issues associated with the delivery of alcoholic beverages by third party companies in this state
 HCR86GAROFALONOTARIES - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations for legislation to implement notaries public with limited authority
 HCR87MORRISWEAPONS - Expresses support of the right to keep and bear arms
 HCR98HUNTERLOCAL GOVERNMENT - Recognizes the potential value for local law enforcement agencies of an independent police monitor
 HCR100JORDANBAIL - Requests that the La. State Law Institute study and provide recommendations regarding the presumed release of a person on unsecured personal surety or bail without surety

House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee Subject to Call
 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 to be Adopted 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 Concurrent Resolutions 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 HCR6BARRASHOSPITALS - Provides for a hospital stabilization formula (EN +$69,495,364 SD RV See Note)
 HCR5BARRASBUDGETARY CONTROLS - Reduces the expenditure limit for FY 2018-2019 (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 HB670N.LANDRYSCHOOLS/CHOICE - Provides relative to school choice
 HB724DUSTIN MILLERETHICS - Provides an exception to certain provisions of the ethics code to allow a licensed physician to perform the duties of certain positions at the Louisiana Department of Health and to practice medicine outside of the performance of such duties
 HB748EMERSONLICENSING - Establishes the Occupational Licensing Review Act
 HB766PIERREHEALTH/BEHAVIORAL - Provides for access to behavioral health services providers in schools
 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
 HB837MARCELLEDISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT - Provides relative to powers of crime prevention districts
 HB854HORTONAIRCRAFT/AIRPORTS - Provides relative to free parking for disabled veterans at airports
 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)
 HB897JACKSON-ANDREWSINSURANCE - Provides relative to prohibited acts by bail enforcement agents
 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)
 HB265P.SMITHVOTING/REGISTRATION - Provides relative to registration and voting by a person convicted of a felony (EN +$66,698 GF EX See Note)
 HB346HILFERTYETHICS/CODE - Removes an ethics exception which allows a person to be employed by a board when the person has served as a member of the board as designee of a mayor of certain municipalities
 HB88SHERMAN MACKCRIME - Creates the crime of government benefits fraud (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
 HB142LYONSENVIRONMENT/WASTE TIRES - Increases the waste tire disposal fee applicable to passenger and light truck tires (EN +$1,144,363 SD RV See Note)
 HB207BAGLEYDOMESTIC ABUSE - Requires those who serve temporary protective orders or protective orders to transmit a service return to the Louisiana Protective Order Registry
 HB253CONNICKCRIMINAL/HABIT OFFENDERS - Provides relative to the application of the habitual offender law
 HB256FOILFUNDS/FUNDING - Creates the TOPS Income Fund (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
 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)
 HB309GARY CARTERFUNDS/FUNDING - (Constitutional Amendment) Allows for the use of the Budget Stabilization Fund for the state costs associated with a declared disaster (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 HB316GARY CARTERFUNDS/FUNDING - Allows for the use of the Budget Stabilization Fund for the state costs associated with a declared disaster (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD 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)
 HB365JORDANCRIMINAL/JURY TRIALS - Provides relative to a unanimous jury in felony cases
 HB377HAZELCRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to expungements
 HB389GARY CARTERCRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Increases penalties for the crime of sexual assault of persons with infirmities and provides enhanced penalties under certain circumstances
 HB454FOILADMINISTRATION DIVISION - Requires the division of administration to establish, maintain, and make public, a list of unpaid outstanding final tort judgments against the state (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB460STOKESINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides that mammography examinations may be conducted through digital tomosynthesis (RE INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB493GARY CARTERJUDGES - Provides relative to the Judicial Council of the Supreme Court of Louisiana
 HB528CAMERON HENRYPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Requires access to records and files for certain contracts to perform governmental functions (REF SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 HB553BARRASGAMING/CASINO - Provides with respect to the casino operating contract (REF +$25,000,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB602MIGUEZWEAPONS/FIREARMS - Provides relative to the carrying of a concealed handgun at a school
 HB631HUNTERPARDON/PAROLE - Provides that a recommendation for clemency by the Board of Pardons does not expire upon the expiration of a governor's term in office
 HB650FOILSTUDENT/TUITION - Creates a program for education savings accounts for tuition expenses for elementary and secondary schools (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB674NORTONMTR VEHICLE/DISMANTLERS - Provides relative to motor vehicles and auto hulk sold as scrap for dismantling (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB680LEGERECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to the Major Events Incentive Program Fund and Louisiana Economic Development (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 HB773LYONSDOMESTIC ABUSE - Provides relative to a mental health evaluation upon the issuance of a protective order in domestic abuse cases
 HB813GARY CARTERFAMILY VIOLENCE - Provides relative to actions filed under the Protection from Stalking Act
 HB844GAROFALOLIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to the indemnification of clerks of court and their employees (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB845LANCE HARRISCOMMERCE - Provides relative to enforcement of unfair sales of motor fuel
 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)
 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)
 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
 HB298BROWNGAMING - Provides relative to non-gaming supplier permits (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD 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)
 HB372CONNICKBOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Establishes the Occupational Board Compliance Act (EN 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)
 HB619HUVALTRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS - Provides with respect to the use of a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle
 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
 SB335MIZELLCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides for penalties for persons convicted for soliciting prostitutes. (8/1/18)
 SB408APPELSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for authority of the Public Belt Railroad Commission. (gov sig) (REF INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB442MORRELLCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Requires companies who sell DNA testing kits to inform a purchaser of certain information. (8/1/18)
 SB495MARTINYCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to parole eligibility. (11/1/18)
 SB559MORRISHGAMING - Authorizes public institutions of higher education, when licensed, to conduct raffles. (8/1/18)
 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
 HB165SHERMAN MACKDRUGS/CONTROLLED - Provides relative to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 HB223MARINOCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to responsive verdicts (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 HB226TALBOTANIMALS - Prohibits the transportation of live feral swine (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB303GISCLAIRMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Modifies requirements for obtaining a commercial driver's license when an applicant is employed in a specific military position
 HB306THOMASSCHOOLS - Provides relative to foreign language immersion programs in public schools (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB445STOKESHEALTH - Provides relative to the Louisiana Licensed Professional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Board of Examiners
 HB608SEABAUGHINSURERS - Provides relative to persons subject to the examination authority of the commissioner of insurance
 HB634HUNTERCOMMERCE - Requires notification by bed and breakfast businesses that rooms are under film surveillance
 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)
 HB702BOUIEWEAPONS/FIREARMS - Adds former members of the legislature to the list of persons who are excepted from the crime of illegal carrying of weapons

Conference Committee Report Received
 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)