House Order of the Day
June 2, 2019
4:00 p.m.
House Chamber

Adjourned
 

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MORNING HOUR

1. Roll Call

2. Prayer

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Reading of Journal

5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

6. Introduction of Resolutions

7. Introduction of Bills

8. Senate Bills on First Reading

9. Reports of Committees

10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over
 HCR117STOKESTAX/INCOME-CREDIT - Provides for the legislative intent of Act No. 6 from the 2018 Second Extraordinary Session of the Legislature

14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 HR224EDMONDSBUDGETARY PROCEDURES - Urges and requests the Revenue Estimating Conference to consider including all dedicated funds and fees and self-generated revenues in the projection of money available for appropriation in the long-range forecast
 HCR1N.LANDRYSCHOOLS/FINANCE-MFP - Provides for legislative approval of the MFP formula for the 2019-2020 school year (EG +$145,214,142 GF EX See Note)

15. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR3MORRISHBESE - Provides for legislative approval of the MFP formula for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year. (EN +$145,214,142 GF EX See Note)

17. Senate Instruments Second Reading Returned from the Legislative Bureau
 SB109BARROWCHILDREN/FAMILY SERVICES DEPT - Provides relative to youth in the foster care program. (gov sig) (EN +$1,575,758 GF EX 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)
 SB198PEACOCKTAX/SALES - Provides for administration, disposition, enforcement, and adjudication of state and local taxes and for the Board of Tax Appeals. (gov sig) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 SB152THOMPSONAGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - Provides for truth in labeling requirements of agricultural products. (10/1/20)
 SB212APPELAUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - Requires insurers to report certain commercial vehicle information. (See Act) (EN +$68,200 SG EX See Note)
 SB243MORRISHCURRICULA - Creates the Dual Enrollment Framework Task Force. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY

1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration

Scheduled for floor debate on 6/2/2019
 HR249JORDANCOMMERCE - Requests the Southern University Law Center to establish a task force to study the effects of the sale of consumer personal information by internet access service providers, social media companies, search engines, websites, and other providers of online services
 HR250ABRAMSONCRIME - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the issue of interference with the custody of a child under certain circumstances
 HR174CONNICKLEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Requests the legislative auditor to review the billing system of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board
 HR208EMERSONHOUSE/RULES - Removes requirement that copies of proposed floor amendments be placed on a member's desk absent a request by the member
 HR210N.LANDRYCOLLEGES/COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL - Requests that the Louisiana Community and Technical College System continue a pilot scholarship program for certain adults
 HR220GAROFALOINSURANCE - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study laws concerning award of penalties and attorney fees under the Louisiana Insurance Code
 HR222STEVE CARTEREDUCATION - Requests that the state Department of Education establish the Louisiana Early Literacy Commission
 HR227SCHEXNAYDERLEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFF - Authorizes and directs the legislative fiscal office to determine the cost of all studies requested by the legislature during a specified period
 HR228MCFARLANDSCHOOLS/DISTRICTS - Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to study challenges of rural school systems impacted by economic downturn
 HR231BISHOPENVIRONMENT/ENFORCEMENT - Urges and requests the secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality to study the establishment of a voluntary compliance audit program for industries regulated by the department
 HR233GAINESENVIRONMENT - Urges and requests the Department of Environmental Quality to study the feasibility of expanding the testing of child-occupied facilities for lead and mercury
 HCR62DUPLESSISSCHOOLS/FINANCE-MFP - Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to study the feasibility of restructuring the MFP formula
 HCR67FOILCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Requests the Dept. of Economic Development to study cybersecurity issues faced by businesses in compliance with the Cybersecurity Framework Standards promulgated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
 HCR93HILFERTYSTATE EMPLOYEE/LEAVE - Requests the legislative auditor to report on the status of family and parental leave for all state employees
 HCR96FALCONERHIGHER ED/BD REGENTS - Requests that the Board of Regents study and make recommendations relative to student debt relief measures
 HCR108SIMONSCHOOLS - Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to study school calendar options for public schools
 HCR109CARPENTERCRIMINAL/CONVICTIONS - Requests Voice of the Experienced to study the breadth and depth of information provided to defendants prior to pleading guilty in the state

Not yet scheduled for floor debate
 HR252BROWNINSURANCE/HEALTH - Requests the Department of Insurance to study and report on health insurance benefits for acupuncture services
 HR254JORDANINSURANCE/HEALTH - Requests the Department of Insurance to study and make recommendations regarding the regulation of pharmacy services administrative organizations
 HR255JORDANINSURANCE/FLOOD - Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Insurance to study and make recommendations regarding the regulation of private market flood insurance
 HR256MCFARLANDADMINISTRATION - Creates a task force on the LaVerify benefit card system
 HR257HOFFMANNHEALTH/BEHAVIORAL - Requests the La. Department of Health to study the benefits and costs of eliminating prior authorization requirements for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
 HR260FOILPUBLIC HEALTH - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the feasibility of issuing a certification card to individuals with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis
 HCR118MIKE JOHNSONHEALTH/BEHAVIORAL - Urges the office of behavioral health to ensure access to substance use disorder treatment in central La. pursuant to the impending closure of four residential treatment facilities in the Pineville area

2. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading Final Consideration

Scheduled for floor debate on 6/2/2019
 SCR96HEWITTBUDGET PROCEDURE - Urges and requests the Revenue Estimating Conference to consider including all dedicated funds and fees and self-generated revenues in the projection of money available for appropriation in the long-range forecast.
 SCR10THOMPSONSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Re-establishes the Lake Providence Watershed Council.
 SCR18MORRELLJUVENILE JUSTICE - Provides for a Task Force on Secure Care Standards and Auditing.
 SCR51MORRELLENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - Creates the Louisiana Task Force on Lead-Free Water.
 SCR56LONGCHILDREN - Requests the Department of Children and Family Services to create the "Task Force on Protecting Children from Exposure to Pornography".
 SCR70BARROWHEALTH DEPARTMENT - Creates the Louisiana Community Health Worker Workforce Study Committee.
 SCR84APPELMEDICAID - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to take all steps necessary to approve peer support services as a Medicaid covered service.
 SCR93MORRISHCOASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH - Requests the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to form a subcommittee to coordinate the state's involvement in the National Flood Insurance Program.
 SCR99BARROWLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Requests the Domestic Violence Prevention Commission to study the long-term effects of domestic violence.

Not yet scheduled for floor debate
 SCR92CHABERTPOSTSECONDARY ED - Requests the Board of Regents to create the Higher Education Maritime Campus Consortium Task Force.
 SCR110CORTEZTRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Extends creation of the Louisiana Supply Chain and Transportation Council.
 SCR113SMITHPUBLIC WORKS - Creates the Public Works Contracts Task Force to study the feasibility of increasing the contract limit applicable to public works contracts.
 SCR114HEWITTLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Re-establishes the Lower Pearl River Basin task force.
 SCR123MARTINYTELECOMMUNICATIONS - Creates a task force to develop and plan a tabletop exercise that tests and strengthens the infrastructure required to combat cyber threats.
 SCR129BODI WHITETAX/AD VALOREM - Requests the Department of Economic Development to develop uniform local review and approval standards for the Industrial Tax Exemption Program.

4. House Bills Amended by Senate to be Concurred in by the House

Scheduled for concurrence on 6/2/2019
 HB41BAGNERISHOUSING/AUTHORITIES - Provides relative to the membership of the governing board of the Housing Authority of New Orleans
 HB84MALINDA WHITEFUNDS/FUNDING - To provide for funds collected from boat registration fees (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB105CAMERON HENRYAPPROPRIATIONS - Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
 HB189JIM MORRISLOCAL EMPLOYEES - Provides with respect to employment applications with political subdivisions
 HB222DUPLESSISDISTRICTS/SPECIAL - Provides relative to the French Quarter Management District in the city of New Orleans
 HB234MIGUEZTAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION - (Constitutional Amendment) Extends the ad valorem tax exemption for raw materials, goods, commodities, and other property to property destined for the Outer Continental Shelf (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB236BILLIOTPUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS - Authorizes certain parishes to name a sports complex in honor of a living person
 HB273CARMODYCONTRACTORS/CONSTRUCTION - Provides relevant updates and technical corrections to statutes relative to contractors
 HB301MIGUEZTAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION - Extends the ad valorem tax exemption for raw materials, goods, commodities, and other property to certain property destined for the Outer Continental Shelf (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB320SIMONHEALTH/BEHAVIORAL - Provides for access to applied behavior analysis providers in schools (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB348BOURRIAQUETRANSPORTATION DEPT - Provides relative to public-private partnerships (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB391FOILVETERANS - Provides for the certification of veteran-owned businesses (EGF INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB423EMERSONLICENSING - Repeals the ability of a professional board or commission to revoke an occupational or professional license for failure to pay student loans (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)
 HB567LARVADAINTRANSPORTATION - Provides relative to Louisiana Transportation Authority and Department of Transportation and Development toll violation enforcement
 HB109CAMERON HENRYAPPROPRIATIONS/ANCILLARY - Provides for the ancillary expenses of state government
 HB148CAMERON HENRYAPPROPRIATIONS - Appropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
 HB286CAMERON HENRYFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state funds (REF SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
 HB392CAMERON HENRYAPPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML - Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018-2019

6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage

Scheduled for floor debate on 6/2/2019
 SB79TROY CARTERTAX/AD VALOREM - Constitutional amendment to authorize ad valorem tax exemptions in Orleans Parish to promote affordable housing. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EN DECREASE LF RV See Note)
 SB105LAMBERTSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the powers of all gravity drainage districts. (8/1/19)
 SB172COLOMBMARRIAGE - Provides for parental consent and judicial limitations and authorization for a minimum age for marriage. (8/1/19)
 SB174JOHNSAGED PERSONS - Provides relative to the annual appropriation for the councils on aging. (8/1/19) (EN +$3,972,082 GF EX See Note)
 SB185WALSWORTHCHILDREN/FAMILY SERVICES DEPT - Provides relative to amendments of child support orders. (8/1/19)
 SB188CHABERTLOCAL AGENCIES - Provides relative to the bonding authority of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB193MORRISHOBLIGATIONS - Enacts the Louisiana Structured Settlement Protection Act. (7/1/20)
 SB216CHABERTFUNDS/FUNDING - Creates the State Land Office Reforestation Fund. (8/1/19) (EN +$60,000 SD RV See Note)
 SB223BRET ALLAINTAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to state income taxation of Subchapter S corporations and other flow through entities. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 SB19BOUDREAUXHEALTH DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to criminal history record information obtained by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. (8/1/19) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 SB98PRICECRIMINAL RECORDS - Provides relative to expungement. (8/1/19)
 SB117WALSWORTHPOSTSECONDARY ED - Provides relative to postsecondary textbooks and instructional materials. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB158DONAHUESPECIAL EDUCATION - Provides for the creation of local special education advisory councils. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB166ERIC LAFLEURHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to physician assistants. (8/1/19)
 SB182HEWITTSUITS AGAINST STATE - Provides for the participation of a sexual harasser in a settlement or judgment in a sexual harassment claim. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE OF EX See Note)
 SB238MIZELLLAW ENFORCEMENT - Provides for abortion clinic employees to be mandatory reporters of human trafficking and certain sexual based crimes to law enforcement and provides for the additional postings of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline information. (8/1/19)

NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL

6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage

Scheduled for floor debate on 6/2/2019
 SB80TROY CARTERTAX/AD VALOREM - Provides relative to the ad valorem tax exemption in Orleans Parish for affordable housing. (See Act) (EN DECREASE LF RV See Note)
 SB143SMITHDWI - Provides relative to driver licenses. (8/1/19)
 SB67MORRELLECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Creates the Mid City Economic Development District in Orleans Parish. (gov sig)
 SB161ERIC LAFLEURECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to the Lafayette Economic Development Authority. (see Act)

Scheduled for floor debate on 6/3/2019
 SB81TROY CARTEREMPLOYMENT - Provides relative to definition of fire employee. (8/1/19)

RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR

Morning Hour

14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 HCR101STEFANSKICRIMINAL/FORFEITURE - Establishes the Louisiana Commission on Civil Asset Forfeiture

16. House Bills and Second Reading Reported by Committee
 HB3ABRAMSONCAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the Omnibus Bond Act
 HB262STOKESTAX/INCOME TAX - Changes the rates and brackets for purposes of calculating individual income tax liability and eliminates or modifies certain deductions, exemptions, and credits (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note)

18. Senate Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee
 SB130PEACOCKLOCAL EMPLOYEES - Provides for an exception to the use of electronic or audio recordings by court reporters in New Orleans Civil District Court to hearings regarding protection from abuse, assault, and stalking. (8/1/19)

21. Reconsideration of Vetoed Bills
 HB11BACALAJUVENILE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the taking into custody of a seventeen-year-old who commits a misdemeanor-grade delinquent act

Regular Order

4. House Bills Amended by Senate to be Concurred in by the House
 HB508LEOPOLDALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to delivery of alcoholic beverages

5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage
 HB178JACKSON-ANDREWSJUDGES - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the holding of public office and public employment
 HB182CHANEYHUNTING - Provides for penalties for hunting without the required license
 HB191ZERINGUETAX/INCOME TAX - Changes the rates and brackets for purposes of calculating individual income tax liability and eliminates certain deductions and credits (EG +$21,000,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB202GREGORY MILLERVOTERS/VOTING - Provides that a polling place for a precinct is not required to be opened under certain circumstances
 HB210HARRISENVIRONMENT/QUALITY DEPT - Provides for filing records of decisions of the Department of Environmental Quality (EG DECREASE SD EX See Note)
 HB215T.LANDRYCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Eliminates the death penalty for offenses committed on or after August 1, 2019 (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB260STOKESTAX/INCOME TAX - (Constitutional Amendment) Eliminates the income tax deduction for federal income taxes paid for purposes of calculating individual and corporate income taxes and requires the levy of a flat individual income tax rate (RE NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 HB314BILLIOTMOTOR VEHICLES - Requires the inspection of a motor vehicle's headlamps during motor vehicle inspections
 HB363MARINOCHILDREN/SUPPORT - Provides relative to the payment of child support during incarceration
 HB380CHANEYMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Authorizes a fee increase for the issuance and renewal of certain identification cards (EG +$416,000 SG RV See Note)
 HB429STEVE CARTERDISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL - Authorizes the creation of cooperative economic development districts affiliated with Louisiana public postsecondary education institutions (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
 HB435T.LANDRYLEGISLATORS - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides that the legislature shall provide by law for an independent compensation commission to examine, evaluate, and establish the compensation, benefits, and expense allowances for members of the legislature (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB441IVEYTAX/INCOME TAX - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for a flat tax on individual income and eliminates the income tax deduction for federal income taxes paid for purposes of computing individual, estate and trust, and corporate income taxes (RE NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 HB449IVEYTAX/AD VALOREM TAX - Provides for the classification of applicable fair market percentages for property subject to ad valorem taxation (EG NO IMPACT LF RV See Note)
 HB460TALBOTTAX CREDITS - Establishes an income and corporate franchise tax credit for purchase and installation of surveillance cameras in certain commercial vehicles (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB468CAMERON HENRYCONTRACTS - Provides relative to the Private Works Act
 HB485JAMESTAX/EXCISE - Authorizes the levy of an excise tax on cannabis (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 HB486GARY CARTERFUNDS/FUNDING - Allows for the use of the Budget Stabilization Fund for the state costs associated with a declared disaster (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
 HB495ABRAMSONTAX/GAMING - Levies a state tax on the net gaming proceeds of fantasy sports contests, dedicates the avails of the tax, and authorizes a fee for issuance of certain licenses or permits (EG +$346,500 GF EX See Note)
 HB498ABRAMSONTAX/GAMING - Levies a state tax on the net gaming proceeds of sports wagering, dedicates the avails of the tax, and provides for a fee (EG +$1,225,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB499ABRAMSONCRIME - Provides with respect to interference with the custody of a child
 HB513JORDANTAX/EXCISE - Repeals the marijuana tax levied on certain dealers and repeals provisions related to tax stamps which evidence payment of the tax (EG NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 HB514GAROFALONOTARIES - Provides for the execution of electronic notarial acts
 HB519JAMESCOURTS/APPELLATE - Provides relative to judgeships of the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
 HB521ABRAMSONTAX/LOCAL - Provides relative to the levy of hotel occupancy taxes and tourism assessments in Orleans Parish (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)
 HB546BAGLEYMTR VEHICLE/INSPECTION - Eliminates the state inspection sticker requirement for certain vehicles (EG -$16,494,584 SG RV See Note)
 HB568DUSTIN MILLERDRUGS/CONTROLLED - Provides that the regulation of therapeutic cannabis be placed under the authority of the Louisiana Department of Health (EG DECREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB573ABRAMSONDISTRICTS/SPECIAL - Provides relative to the Ernest N. Morial-New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB601BAGLEYTAX/STATE - Levies an annual motor vehicle inspection tax (EG +$34,800,000 SG RV See Note)
 HB604STEFANSKITAX/INCOME TAX - Provides relative to state income taxation of Subchapter S corporations and other flow through entities (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 HB610MIGUEZFUNDS/FUNDING - Dedicates certain sales and use taxes. (EG -$6,900,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB615BISHOPENVIRONMENT/ENFORCEMENT - Authorizes certain voluntary health, safety, and environmental audits by facilities subject to regulation by the Department of Environmental Quality (EG INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 HB616MARCELLETAX INCREMENT FINANCING - Provides relative to tax increment financing in certain parishes

6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage
 SB78MARTINYSCHOOLS - Provides relative to behavioral health services provided to students. (8/1/19)
 SB110PETERSONMUNICIPALITIES - Provides relative to the collection cost that the city of New Orleans can charge each tax recipient for reimbursement of expenses. (8/1/19) (EG NO IMPACT LF RV See Note)

INSTRUMENTS PENDING IN CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Not yet scheduled for floor debate
 HB27SAM JONESRETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides relative to elected officials who are members of the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN INCREASE APV)
 HB85BILLIOTCRIMINAL/VICTIMS - Provides relative to criteria for making awards to crime victims
 HB119BISHOPINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to the denial of a prescription based upon step therapy or fail first protocols or nonformulary status
 HB127PIERRETRANSPORTATION DEPT - Updates the classifications within the state highway system
 HB133HOFFMANNABORTION - Revises the definition of abortion
 HB205HILFERTYLEVEES/BDS & DISTRICTS - Renames the Non-Flood Protection Asset Management Authority
 HB250DAVISHEALTH/BEHAVIORAL - Requires residential treatment facilities to provide access to medication-assisted treatment for patients with opioid use disorder (REF NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB277LYONSALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMT - Requires the commissioner of alcohol and tobacco control to suspend or revoke permits of certain alcoholic beverage dealers for failure to pay taxes (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 HB425JACKSON-ANDREWSABORTION - (Constitutional Amendment) Stipulates that no provision of the constitution protects a right to abortion or requires the funding of abortion
 SB159DONAHUELEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Provides for review and reports on cost recovery budget request forms completed by certain budget units. (gov sig) (EG1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB171HEWITTSTATE AGENCIES - Provides relative to reports required of boards or commissions authorized to issue a license, permit, or certificate. (6/30/19)
 SB190CHABERTCOASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH - Provides with respect to the membership of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board. (1/13/20)