Senate Daily Digest
May 18, 2018
9:00 a.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR236BODI WHITETRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Requests the Department of Transportation and Development to submit a report to the Senate Committee on Finance and the Senate Select Committee on Homeland Security on the ability of the public works and water resources division in the department to receive and distribute federal funds for flood control, hazard mitigation grant program, and other disaster funds.
 SR237LUNEAUCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of James Byrd, former Alexandria city marshal.
 SR238CLAITORSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates May 2018 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in Louisiana.
 SR239GATTIREVENUE DEPARTMENT - Requests the Department of Revenue to streamline the process by which it determines the residency of active duty military personnel stationed in Louisiana.
 SR240GATTICOMMENDATIONS - Commends Ruth Shirley Heidecker for 43 years of dedicated service as an educator and congratulates her on her retirement.
 SR241BARROWCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the United Cajun Navy and its founder, Todd Terrell, for outstanding service to the citizens of Louisiana impacted by the historic flooding of Louisiana in 2016.
 SR242BARROWSCHOOLS - Requests DOE to provide information to the legislative education committees establishing the state's charter schools' compliance with the intent, purpose, and objectives established in the Charter School Demonstration Programs Law.
 SR243BARROWCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Requests the Louisiana Board of Barber Examiners and the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology to work together in evaluating whether the practice of alternative hair design should be regulated by the Louisiana Board of Barber Examiners.
 SR244CLAITORCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Harry Connick Sr. for his outstanding accomplishments and singular contributions during thirty years of dedicated public service as district attorney and for his remarkable musical accomplishments.
 SR245FRED MILLSSENATE - Expresses condolences upon the death of Roger Paul Hamilton Sr.
 SR246LAMBERTSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates May 19 - 25, 2018, as Safe Boating Week in Louisiana.
 SR247BARROWBESE - Requests each public school governing authority to review and consider the results of screenings in determining whether students should be evaluated for giftedness and dyslexia programs.
 SR248MORRISHBESE - Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to explain how the minimum foundation program is calculated to ensure funding of the unfunded accrued liability.
 SR249BOUDREAUXBESE - Requests BESE to reconvene the MFP task force to determine the actual cost of providing public education in 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.
 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.

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR88JAMESPRESCRIPTION - Provides relative to a study of the issue of courts raising prescription sua sponte
 HCR89LEGERINSURANCE CLAIMS - Authorizes and directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study certain aspects regarding actions for violations of the duty of good faith and fair dealings under insurance policies
 HCR101GREGORY MILLERELECTIONS/CANDIDATES - Provides relative to the printing of certain constitutional provisions regarding disqualification from holding elective office that were unconstitutionally adopted
 HCR102COUSSANPROPERTY - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study provisions of law and make recommendations regarding modular homes
 HCR112HALLCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of former Alexandria city marshal James Byrd

Reconsideration
 HB246THIBAUTINSURANCE - Authorizes the commissioner of insurance to apply for a state innovation waiver to establish and implement a reinsurance program
 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)
 HB661JAMESDRUGS - Provides relative to drug paraphernalia

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Returned from House With Amendments
 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 Bills Returned from House with Amendments
 SB31APPELELECTED OFFICIALS - Constitutional amendment to provide for disqualification from seeking or holding an elective office. (2/3-CA13sl(A))
 SB54MARTINYARSON - Creates the crime of negligent arson. (gov sig)
 SB73GATTICRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to Fetal Organ Whistleblower Account. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
 SB94APPELPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides that public entities are liable for interest due for failure to pay progressive stage or final payments on public contracts under certain conditions. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB102MORRELLCHILDREN'S CODE - Provides relative to disposition of children after adjudication of certain felony-grade delinquent acts. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB119MORRELLTAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to confidentiality of certain taxpayer information concerning Medicaid eligibility. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB129GATTIFAMILY LAW - Provides relative to foster care children in high school. (gov sig) (EN +$961,264 GF EX See Note)
 SB220TROY CARTERCAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides relative to capital outlay oversight process. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB277CLAITORHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. (8/1/18)
 SB291BARROWFAMILY LAW - Provides relative to family violence and domestic abuse as factors to consider in determining visitation and custody. (gov sig)
 SB319GATTISTATE AGENCIES - Abolishes boards and commissions, authorities, districts, and like entities that are inactive. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB373BARROWBUDGET PROCEDURE - Provides for the required reporting of certain revenue, exemptions, credits, rebates in the tax exemption budget and on LaTrac. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB391MIZELLSTATE AGENCIES - Requires certain state agencies to install internet filters to block content which is sexually explicit, pornographic, or sexually harassing. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB426ERIC LAFLEURBONDS - Provides relative to the Consolidated Local Government Public Finance Act. (See Act) (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
 SB427CHABERTCOASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH - Transfers the responsibilities of the Atchafalaya Basin Research and Promotion Board and the Atchafalaya Basin Program from within the Department of Natural Resources to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority. (7/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 SB445HEWITTSTATE AGENCIES - Provides relative to reports required of the executive branch by statute or resolution. (7/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 SB460TROY CARTERFUNDS/FUNDING - Repeals termination date of New Orleans Ferry Fund. (gov sig) (EGF SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
 SB480JOHNSGROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM - Provides with respect to the Office of Group Benefits. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB537LUNEAUCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to placements minor's funds from a judgment or settlement. (8/1/18)
 SB544FRED MILLSLOCAL FINANCE - Authorizes certain parish tourism commissions to levy a hotel occupancy tax and overnight campsite parking tax to be distributed pursuant a cooperative endeavor agreement with the economic development authority. (7/1/18) (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)
 SB556TROY CARTERHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to information and access to breast reconstructive surgery. (gov sig)
 SB560MIZELLDAIRY INDUSTRY - Creates and provides for the Dairy Stabilization Study Commission. (8/1/18)
 SB561BARROWHUMAN DEVELOPMENT - Creates the Empowering Families to Live Well Louisiana Act. (gov sig) (REF SEE FISC NOTE SD 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 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 Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 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)
 HB264P.SMITHCOURTS - Provides relative to community-based sentencing alternatives for offenses committed by primary caretakers (RE1 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)
 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
 HB619HUVALTRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS - Provides with respect to the use of a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle
 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
 SB310CLAITOREDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to the collection and reporting of certain data regarding students with exceptionalities. (gov sig) (EG1 NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 SB408APPELSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for authority of the Public Belt Railroad Commission. (gov sig) (REF INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB465W.BISHOPSTUDENTS - Provides relative to student discipline. (gov sig)
 SB512GATTISCHOOLS - Provides relative to school employee participation in student-initiated prayer. (gov sig)
 HB2ABRAMSONCAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the comprehensive Capital Outlay budget
 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)
 HB196MARINOCRIMINAL/RECORDS - Removes the limitation on the number of expungements a person may receive for persons seeking an expungement under certain circumstances
 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)
 HB379CAMERON HENRYFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of certain treasury funds (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 HB426HUVALPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of state property in St. Martin Parish
 HB436ROBERT JOHNSONINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB445STOKESHEALTH - Provides relative to the Louisiana Licensed Professional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Board of Examiners
 HB549MALINDA WHITEBOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS - Registration of non-motorized house boats (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 HB553BARRASGAMING/CASINO - Provides with respect to the casino operating contract (REF +$25,000,000 GF RV See Note)
 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
 HB608SEABAUGHINSURERS - Provides relative to persons subject to the examination authority of the commissioner of insurance
 HB612STOKESCRIME - Provides relative to the observation or filming of a person and the disclosure of certain images of a person
 HB634HUNTERCOMMERCE - Requires notification by bed and breakfast businesses that rooms are under film surveillance
 HB650FOILSTUDENT/TUITION - Creates a program for education savings accounts for tuition expenses for elementary and secondary schools (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB653SIMONFIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides relative to conveyance devices (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 HB698CAMERON HENRYAPPROPRIATIONS - Appropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
 HB702BOUIEWEAPONS/FIREARMS - Adds former members of the legislature to the list of persons who are excepted from the crime of illegal carrying of weapons
 HB716LEGERSTUDENTS - Provides relative to sharing of student information with certain postsecondary education institutions conducting academic research
 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
 HB778JACKSON-ANDREWSBOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides relative to the composition of the La. State Board of Medical Examiners and investigations of physicians conducted by the board
 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
 HB874CAMERON HENRYAPPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML - Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2017-2018