Senate Daily Digest
April 24, 2019
4:00 p.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR62BODI WHITECOMMENDATIONS - Commends Bernhard LLC for 100 years of operation.
 SR63TROY CARTERSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates May 9, 2019, as Louisiana Counseling Association Day at the capitol.
 SR64THOMPSONCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the members of the two Delhi Charter School high school robotics teams on a record-setting 2018-2019 season.
 SR65PEACOCKCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Grace Sun of Caddo Parish Magnet High School on being selected as a Distinguished Finalist in Louisiana for the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
 SR66PEACOCKCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Julianna Gouthiere from Youree Drive Middle School on being selected as a Distinguished Finalist in Louisiana for the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
 SR67BARROWSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes Thursday, April 25, 2019, as Forum 35 Day at the state capitol and commends the members of Forum 35.
 SR69BARROWCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Myracle Lewis from Baton Rouge Magnet High School upon being named a Distinguished Finalist in Louisiana for the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
 SR70BOUDREAUXCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Lena Fontenot Charles upon her induction into the St. Landry Parish Democratic Party Hall of Fame.
 SR71FANNINCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Kate Walker from Cedar Creek High School upon being selected as a state high school honoree of the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
 SR72PETERSONCOMMENDATIONS - Commends posthumously "King" Buddy Bolden, the father of New Orleans jazz.
 SR73ERDEYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Hailey Enamorado on being named a Distinguished Finalist in Louisiana for the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
 SR74FRED MILLSCOMMENDATIONS - Designates May 9, 2019, as Louisiana Physical Therapy Association Day at the state capitol.
 SR75THOMPSONCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Delhi Charter School junior high robotics team on winning top awards at the Louisiana State VEX IQ Championship and qualifying to compete at the 2019 VEX World Championship.

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

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR43PEACOCKCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Spencer Kiper on being named 2019 Teacher of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education.
 SCR44PEACOCKCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Dr. T. Lamar Goree, Caddo Parish School Superintendent, on being named the 2019 Superintendent of the Year.
 SCR46HEWITTSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates Thursday, May 9, 2019, as LFCA Fire Chiefs Day at the state capitol.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 SCR30BARROWSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes May 6-11, 2019, as National Economic Development Week.
 SCR39MIZELLLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Recognizes the Centennial Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB51HUVALEVIDENCE - Provides relative to the admissibility of evidence for failure to wear a safety belt
 HB60MORRISTAX/SALES-USE-EXEMPT - Provides for the effectiveness of certain sales and use tax holidays (RE1 -$4,900,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB66TERRY BROWNHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of United States Highway 84 as the "Veterans Memorial Highway" (EN +$1,100 SG EX See Note)
 HB68THOMASMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "War of 1812" specialty license plate
 HB79DUBUISSONHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of United States Highway 190, Gause Boulevard West, as the "Officer Jason Seals Memorial Highway" (EN +$2,200 SG EX See Note)
 HB115WRIGHTMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Purple Heart Disabled Veteran" special prestige license plate
 HB197FOILCONTRACTS - Prohibits certain nondisclosure agreements in settlements involving the payment of public funds
 HB232TURNERMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Combat Veteran" military honor plate
 HB249CONNICKLIABILITY - Provides relative to community service litter abatement programs
 HB280MCFARLANDTAX CREDITS - Authorizes an income tax credit for certain primary care physician assistants (RE -$60,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB317HOWARDMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Louisiana REALTORS" special prestige license plate (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB365DUSTIN MILLERMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Disabled Peace Officer" specialty license plate

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR39MALINDA WHITECOMMENDATIONS - Commends Our Lady of the Angels Hospital for its Opioid Sparing Initiative

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB34DONAHUEALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Removes bottle-size limitations on containers of wine shipped directly to consumers. (7/1/19) (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 SB70DONAHUECOURTS - Provides relative to justice of the peace courts and constables in St. Tammany Parish. (gov sig)
 SB94MORRELLALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides an exception for certain applicants for employee permits seeking to work in locations permitted by ATC as a restaurant. (8/1/19)
 SB118MILKOVICHCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides right of an oral argument in contradictory proceedings. (gov sig) (EGF INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 SB153MARTINYGAMING - Provides relative to sports wagering. (See Act) (RE1 +$1,225,000 SD EX See Note)
 SB176DONAHUEALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to the definition of liquor retail distribution center. (gov sig)
 SB191CHABERTREAL ESTATE - Provides actions for damages against real estate appraisers, appraisal management companies, and real estate appraisal companies. (8/1/19)
 SB196MORRELLGAMING - Authorizes local governments to charge a fee on certain gaming winnings to fund local early childhood programs. (8/1/19)

Senate Resolutions Reported by Committee to be Adopted
 SR37GATTILEGISLATIVE AGENCIES - Requests Louisiana State Law Institute to study the feasibility of authorizing "series" limited liability companies in Louisiana.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR18MORRELLJUVENILE JUSTICE - Provides for a Task Force on Secure Care Standards and Auditing.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 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 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)
 SB23PRICECRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to temporary detention of a person in custody pending a bail hearing. (8/1/19)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 SB192CHABERTLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Provides relative to state symbols. (8/1/19)