Senate Daily Digest
April 23, 2019
4:00 p.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR54HENSGENSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Joe Cormier III, on his 2019 induction into the International Babe Ruth Hall of Fame and for his many achievements in youth baseball.
 SR55GATTICOMMENDATIONS - Commends Carroll Breaux, mayor of the city of Springhill, for 28 years of dedicated public service on the occasion of his retirement.
 SR57BARROWSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes April as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in Louisiana and designates April 13, 2019, as Sarcoidosis Awareness Day at the state capitol.
 SR58FRED MILLSSENATE - Commends the Southern Mutual Help Association, Inc. on 50 years of working for social and employment equality.
 SR59W.BISHOPSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes April 25, 2019, as Jack and Jill Day at the capitol.
 SR60PETERSONSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Commends the efforts of The Links, Incorporated and designates Thursday, April 25, 2019, as Louisiana Links Day at the state capitol.

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 SR42J.SMITHCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Chris John for his years of public service.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR41BODI WHITELAW ENFORCEMENT - Creates the Law Enforcement Officer PTSD Study Commission.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 SCR28ERDEYSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates May 28, 2019, as Certified Louisiana Day.
 SCR29ERDEYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Hailey Enamorado on being named a Distinguished Finalist in Louisiana for the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
 SCR30BARROWSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes May 6-11, 2019, as National Economic Development Week.
 SCR32THOMPSONCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the service and contributions of first responders in Louisiana and designates April 30, 2019, as First Responders Appreciation Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
 SCR39MIZELLLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Recognizes the Centennial Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR35P.SMITHCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Dr. Jinx Coleman Broussard for her accomplishments and service to Louisiana State University Manship School of Mass Communication

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB4MORRELLTAX/SALES - Constitutional amendment to exempt diapers and feminine hygiene products from state sales and use tax. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (RE DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 SB5MORRELLTAX/SALES - Exempts diapers and feminine hygiene products from sales and use tax. (1/1/21) (RRF -$14,500,000 GF RV See Note)
 SB40THOMPSONFUNDS/FUNDING - Repeals the Boll Weevil Eradication Fund and assessments on cotton producers and provides for the disposition of funds. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB149LUNEAUPUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS - Authorizes the state of Louisiana to sell or transfer certain state property. (8/1/19) (EN INCREASE GF RV See Note)
 SB188CHABERTLOCAL AGENCIES - Provides relative to the bonding authority of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB201MIZELLLOCAL AGENCIES - Repeals the Washington Parish Reservoir District and directs the transfer of any remaining property and excess funds to the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in support of the Bogue Chitto State Park. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE OF EX See Note)
 SB224BOUDREAUXTAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Provides for the individual income tax credit for donations to school tuition organizations. (1/1/20) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB23PRICECRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to temporary detention of a person in custody pending a bail hearing. (8/1/19)
 SB51HEWITTHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to the qualifications for certified medication attendants. (8/1/19)
 SB58TROY CARTERVOTERS/VOTING - Provides for automatic voter registration by making an application for issuance or renewal of a driver's license or state identification card. (1/1/20) (EG +$90,842 GF EX See Note)
 SB64J.SMITHHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Authorizes group health insurance providers to consent on behalf of their employees for use of electronic documents. (8/1/19)
 SB87J.SMITHINSURERS - Requires a nonresident producer to surrender the Louisiana nonresident license when the resident license on which it is based terminates. (1/1/2020)
 SB108SMITHBONDS - Provides relative to criminal bail bonds. (8/1/19)
 SB138GATTICRIME/PUNISHMENT - Requires postaccident drug testing when a traffic accident involves "serious bodily injury". (gov sig)
 SB146MORRELLDOMESTIC VIOLENCE - Limits the incarceration of victims of domestic violence and sex offenses who refuse to testify against their abusers. (gov sig)
 SB164MORRISHHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to the administration of prescription drug benefits. (8/1/19)
 SB192CHABERTLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Provides relative to state symbols. (8/1/19)
 SB199J.SMITHPUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT - Extends the insurance fraud investigation unit within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and the insurance fraud prevention act. (7/1/19)
 SB221MIZELLABORTION - Provides relative to abortion and the Woman's Right to Know law. (gov sig)
 SB3MIZELLMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides authority for the commissioner of the OMV to waive any penalty, procedure, or requirement for failure to maintain insurance provided that the principal driver of the motor vehicle is the registered owner or owner's spouse or child who was in the hospital or has died, and the owner can provide such proof to the commissioner. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 SB30WARDPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Adds Pointe Coupee Parish to the territorial limits and jurisdiction of the Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission. (2/3 - CA6s43(2)) (1/1/20)
 SB76GREGORY TARVERMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to child safety seats. (8/1/19)
 SB91CORTEZROADS/HIGHWAYS - Provides relative to electric low-speed scooters. (8/1/19)
 SB100BRET ALLAINWILDLIFE RESOURCES - Provides relative to times and methods of taking outlaw quadrupeds. (8/1/19)
 SB143SMITHDWI - Provides relative to driver licenses. (8/1/19)
 SB200CORTEZPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides for use of A + B bid method in contracts for public works let by local governmental subdivisions and political subdivisions under certain conditions. (8/1/19)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB9PETERSONSTATE EMPLOYEE RET - Removes certain future employees of the Regional Transit Authority from the system and state civil service. (6/30/19) (EN DECREASE APV)