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 |
14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | HR30 | MAGEE | ADMINISTRATION DIVISION - Urges and requests the Division of Administration, office of community development, to disburse federal funds for project applications in round one of the Watershed Projects Grant Program to aid economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic |
| | HR33 | ECHOLS | INSURANCE/GROUP-STATE - To authorize and direct the Office of Group Benefits to study options for reducing state and participant premiums (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | HCR69 | WRIGHT | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Creates a task force to study how to best capitalize on Louisiana's international trade potential |
| | HCR87 | MAGEE | TAX CREDITS - Urges and requests that any proclamation convening an extraordinary session of the legislature in 2020 include an extension of effectiveness and changes to eligibility requirements of the rehabilitation of historic structures tax credit |
15. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | SCR47 | PEACOCK | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encourages further economic ties and friendship between Louisiana and the Republic of China (Taiwan). |
16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | HB2 | BISHOP | CAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the comprehensive Capital Outlay budget |
| | HB70 | MIKE JOHNSON | MILITARY AFFAIRS - Provides relative to National Guard death and disability benefits and qualifying subsequent examination (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | HB152 | BROWN | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides for insurance coverage for acupuncture (RE INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | HB248 | LANCE HARRIS | STATE DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to overtime compensation of Department of State employees for election-related activities during certain time periods (EN +$271,605 GF EX See Note) |
| | HB506 | DEVILLIER | TAX/SEVERANCE TAX - Reduces the severance tax rate for oil over a certain period of time, clarifies the severance tax rate for oil produced from certain incapable wells, and authorizes the reduction of the severance tax rate on natural gas (RE DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | HB559 | DUPLESSIS | EDUCATION - Provides with respect to early childhood literacy (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | HB561 | DWIGHT | TAX/TAXATION - Provides for the administration, enforcement, and adjudication of state and local taxes and for the jurisdiction of the Board of Tax Appeals (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | HB575 | THOMPSON | FUNDS/FUNDING - Provides relative to security for deposit of funds (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | HB729 | MARCELLE | CHILDREN - Establishes the Council on the Children of Incarcerated Parents and Caregivers and repeals the termination of the Children's Cabinet (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | HB791 | MAGEE | TAX/SALES & USE - Requires the Department of Revenue to create and manage a technology solution to centralize sales and use tax registration, filing, and remittance (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | HB846 | WRIGHT | TAX/TAX REBATES - Establishes a Payroll Incentive Program rebate for COVID-19-impacted businesses (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
19. Reconsideration |
| | HCR8 | BEAULLIEU | BUDGETARY CONTROLS - Reduces the expenditure limit for FY 2020-2021 (EG 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 5/20/2020 |
| | HCR24 | GREGORY MILLER | CHILDREN/SUPPORT - Suspends the implementation of provisions relative to the payment of child support during incarceration |
| | HCR53 | STAGNI | EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS - Requests a study concerning a voluntary registry of persons with autism and other developmental disabilities for use by law enforcement professionals |
| | HCR56 | BAGLEY | CRIME - Requests the study of homicide offenses in Louisiana with respect to the offender's prior criminal history |
| | HCR75 | SCHEXNAYDER | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Requests the Workforce Investment Council and Occupational Forecasting Conference to immediately work with private sector experts to assess short-term and long-term workforce implications and opportunities resulting from COVID-19 |
| | HCR80 | SCHEXNAYDER | UNEMPLOYMENT COMP - Requests the Louisiana Workforce Commission to provide clear, consistent, and easily accessible explanations of unemployment benefits and potential ramifications |
| | HCR92 | PIERRE | COLLEGES/COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL - Urges and requests the Louisiana Community and Technical College System to pilot a regional approach for the delivery of commercial driver's license training and certification |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/20/2020 |
| | HB109 | MARINO | MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Prohibits vaping in motor vehicles under certain circumstances |
| | HB211 | JORDAN | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Provides relative to state banks and credit unions providing financial services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers |
| | HB313 | PRESSLY | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides for the recognition of separate legal personalities among affiliated corporations and other business entities |
| | HB317 | THOMPSON | TRANSPORTATION - Establishes a driver's license designation for a person with autism spectrum disorder (EN +$75,000 GF EX See Note) |
| | HB422 | EMERSON | LICENSING - Provides relative to apprenticeships |
| | HB458 | GREGORY MILLER | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to the execution of agreements between merchants and third-party delivery services |
| | HB498 | EMERSON | LICENSING - Provides relative to occupational license and examination fee waiver and payment plan for qualified individuals |
| | HB521 | HILFERTY | TAX/AD VALOREM TAX - Provides for the notification process for ad valorem reappraisal (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | HB613 | CHARLES OWEN | LICENSING - Provides relative to the occupational licenses of military families |
| | HB701 | WRIGHT | COMMERCE - Provides for the licensing and regulation of virtual currency businesses (EN +$148,869 SG EX See Note) |
| | HB738 | DUSTIN MILLER | RACING/HORSE - Provides relative to horse racing (EN SEE FISC NOTE OF EX See Note) |
| | HB766 | BROWN | MTR VEHICLE/TRUCK REGS - Provides relative to "construction aggregates" |
| | HB771 | HUVAL | MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Provides relative to the operation of a motor vehicle while using wireless telecommunication devices |
| | HB812 | DUSTIN MILLER | RACING/HORSE - Provides relative to the maximum number of racing days |
| | HB815 | SHERMAN MACK | AUCTIONS/AUCTIONEERS - Provides relative to online auctions |
| | HB827 | RISER | FUNERALS & FUNERAL HOMES - Provides relative to funeral directors and embalmers |
| | HB845 | DWIGHT | WATERWAYS - Provides relative to the Calcasieu Ship Channel public-private partnership |
| | HB9 | GAROFALO | INSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE - Enacts the Omnibus Premium Reduction Act of 2020 (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note) |
| | HB805 | PRESSLY | PRESCRIPTION - Provides for the suspension of prescription |
| | HB37 | MCMAHEN | TOPS - Provides that the annual amount of a Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) award at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College shall match the annual award amount at other technical community colleges (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | HB88 | HUGHES | ELECTION CODE - Prohibits disclosure by registrars of voters, clerks of court, and the Department of State of information related to voter registration and election management computer systems |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | HB93 | WILFORD CARTER | REAPPORTIONMENT/JUDGES - Provides relative the composition of the election sections of the Second District of the Third Circuit Court of Appeal |
| | HB114 | BAGLEY | ELECTIONS - Provides relative to parish boards of election supervisors |
| | HB131 | FIRMENT | INSURANCE CLAIMS - Provides relative to covered claims of the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association |
| | HB158 | MARINO | MEDICAL MARIJUANA - Authorizes the recommendation of medical marijuana in treating certain neurodegenerative diseases and conditions |
| | HB159 | MCFARLAND | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Allows nighttime hunting of outlaw quadrupeds, nutria, and beaver on private property at any time of the year |
| | HB167 | EMERSON | ELECTIONS/PRESIDENTIAL - Provides relative to the submission of nominees for the offices of president and vice president |
| | HB246 | COUSSAN | HUNTING/LICENSES - Authorizes the secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to certify "organizations involved in charitable hunting and fishing activities" and waives license fees for such organizations (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note) |
| | HB263 | HUVAL | DRUGS/PRESCRIPTION - Provides for insurance coverage of step therapy or fail first protocols |
| | HB290 | BISHOP | ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS - Prohibits the disclosure of addresses and telephone numbers of election commissioners |
| | HB296 | ILLG | INSURANCE/POLICIES - Provides for cancellation of a policy by the insured party |
| | HB312 | DUSTIN MILLER | DENTISTRY/DENTISTS - Exempts retired volunteer dentists from continuing education requirements |
| | HB330 | LYONS | HEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT - Adds chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia to the set of conditions qualifying a patient for treatment with medical marijuana |
| | HB343 | JORDAN | INSURERS/AGENTS - Provides relative to the Bail Bond Apprentice Program |
| | HB409 | LACOMBE | SCHOOLS/BOARDS - Provides with respect to purchasing by school boards |
| | HB411 | RISER | HUNTING/LICENSES - Provides relative to hunting and fishing license fees for Purple Heart recipients (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | HB421 | BROWN | INSURANCE - Provides relative to bail bond enforcement (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD RV) |
| | HB455 | LACOMBE | DRUGS/CONTROLLED - Authorizes recommendation of medical marijuana by physicians for patients in hospice or palliative care |
| | HB497 | IVEY | LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Requires each auditee of state government to provide the legislative auditor with electronic access to data (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | HB515 | WRIGHT | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the content of the notice of intent of an agency's intended action regarding administrative rules |
| | HB532 | JORDAN | INSURANCE - Provides relative to Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note) |
| | HB610 | MANDIE LANDRY | HEALTH/CHILDREN - Provides relative to forensic medical examinations of minors |
| | HB625 | JAMES | REAPPORTIONMENT - Provides relative to the allocation of incarcerated persons for the purposes of redistricting |
| | HB636 | IVEY | LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES - Creates and provides for the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity |
| | HB655 | MINCEY | SCHOOLS/LOCAL SUPERINTDT - Provides relative to the employment of superintendents of schools |
| | HB685 | IVEY | PUBLIC RECORDS - Provides relative to interagency data sharing |
| | HB690 | AMEDEE | POLITICAL PARTIES - Provides relative to the election of State Central Committee members |
| | HB735 | FONTENOT | INSURANCE/FIRE-CASUALTY - Provides relative to the fire insurance rating system for volunteer firefighters |
| | HB751 | DWIGHT | ELECTION CODE - Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code |
| | HB814 | JENKINS | MEDICAL MARIJUANA - Adds chronic pain associated with sickle cell disease to the set of conditions qualifying a patient for treatment with medical marijuana |
| | HB817 | DUSTIN MILLER | MEDICAID MANAGED CARE - Provides relative to nonemergency medical transportation services in Medicaid managed care |
| | HB818 | ZERINGUE | INSURANCE/GROUP - Provides relative to high net worth insureds (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV) |
| | HB838 | LYONS | MEDICAID MANAGED CARE - Provides relative to nonemergency, non-ambulance medical transportation services delivered through the Medicaid managed care program (RE +$154,188 GF EX See Note) |
| | HB848 | JAMES | EDUCATION/SPECIAL - Provides that Act No. 833 of the 2014 Regular Session, which provides for alternative pathways for grade level promotion and graduation of certain special education students, shall be known and may be cited as the "April Dunn Act" |
| | HB437 | DUSTIN MILLER | HOMELAND SECURITY - Establishes the Louisiana Commission on Security for the Faith Community (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | HB426 | THOMPSON | AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - Provides relative to seed testing and labeling |
| | HB869 | CARRIER | ENVIRONMENT/SOLID WASTE - Provides relative to requirements for permitting a solid waste incineration facility |
| | HB870 | GAROFALO | TOPS - Provides relative to qualifications for Taylor Opportunity Program for Students scholarships |
| | HB3 | BISHOP | CAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the Omnibus Bond Act |
| | HB35 | SCHEXNAYDER | LIABILITY - Provides a limitation of liability for donating certain wild game |
| | HB67 | FONTENOT | CRIME/BATTERY - Provides relative to the crime of battery of a police officer (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | HB101 | CARPENTER | HOUSING/AUTHORITIES - Provides relative to the civil service status of employees of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority |
| | HB102 | GLOVER | HOUSING/AUTHORITIES - Provides relative to the civil service status of employees of the Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport |
| | HB122 | GREGORY MILLER | NOTARIES - Provides for the ratification of certain executive orders relative to notarial acts |
| | HB127 | VILLIO | CRIME - Provides relative to certain offenses when the offender knowingly consumes quantities of a drug that exceed the prescribed or recommended dosage (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | HB129 | WILFORD CARTER | CRIMINAL/RECORDS - Provides relative to a motion to expunge a record of arrest that did not result in a conviction |
| | HB136 | MINCEY | CRIME/BATTERY - Creates the crime of adulterating a food product (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | HB140 | MIGUEZ | WEAPONS - Provides relative to the preemption of state law for firearms |
| | HB150 | BACALA | CRIME/BATTERY - Amends the crime of battery of a police officer to include the throwing of water, other liquids, or human waste |
| | HB151 | BEAULLIEU | LOCAL GOVERNMENT - Provides relative to the use of a petty cash account |
| | HB189 | WILFORD CARTER | CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the time for filing pretrial motions |
| | HB212 | MARINO | CRIME/BATTERY - Provides relative to domestic abuse (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | HB217 | FRIEMAN | WORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides that neither the employer nor insurer is obligated to authorize an initial evaluation |
| | HB218 | FRIEMAN | WORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides relative to requests made for medical examinations |
| | HB241 | JAMES | CRIMINAL/RECORDS - Provides relative to expungement of records |
| | HB267 | GARY CARTER | FUNDS/FUNDING - (Constitutional Amendment) Allows for the use of the Budget Stabilization Fund for state costs associated with a federally declared disaster (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) |
| | HB274 | GAROFALO | NOTARIES - Provides for the execution of electronic notarial acts |
| | HB334 | FONTENOT | WEAPONS/HANDGUNS - Authorizes a concealed handgun permit holder to carry a concealed handgun in a place of worship |
| | HB338 | DUPLESSIS | PARDON/PAROLE - Provides relative to physical and mental health information of an offender appearing before the committee on parole |
| | HB344 | MANDIE LANDRY | CORRECTIONS - Prohibits the use of solitary confinement for certain persons |
| | HB347 | IVEY | TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION - (Constitutional Amendment) Establishes certain ad valorem property tax exemptions (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | HB356 | MANDIE LANDRY | COURTS - Provides relative to the subject matter jurisdiction of certain courts |
| | HB357 | MAGEE | GAMING - Provides relative to fantasy sports contests (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note) |
| | HB360 | HUVAL | TAX/AD VALOREM TAX - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the methodology of valuation of oil and gas wells for the purpose of ad valorem assessment (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | HB372 | JAMES | DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT - Creates the Forest Oak Windsor Place Crime Prevention, Improvement, and Beautification District in East Baton Rouge Parish |
| | HB373 | MCKNIGHT | DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT - Provides relative to the Westminster Pine Park Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish |
| | HB417 | JAMES | JUVENILE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the waiver of certain court costs and fees (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | HB418 | LACOMBE | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - Provides relative to immunity from prosecution for medical marijuana |
| | HB434 | HILFERTY | CRIME/HOMICIDE - Provides relative to certain homicide offenses |
| | HB438 | TURNER | CHILDREN/SUPPORT - Provides relative to contempt proceedings when the Department of Children and Family Services is providing support enforcement services |
| | HB445 | SCHEXNAYDER | FUNDS/FUNDING - (Constitutional Amendment) Dedication of unclaimed property funds and creation of Louisiana Unclaimed Property Permanent Trust Fund (RE -$25,000,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | HB450 | HILFERTY | CRIME - Provides penalties for simple burglary committed under certain circumstances (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | HB453 | HILFERTY | JUVENILE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to motions to modify disposition |
| | HB464 | BEAULLIEU | BUDGETARY CONTROLS - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for changes in the expenditure limit calculation (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | HB465 | IVEY | LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURE - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for laws relative to statutory dedications (RE NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | HB529 | DUPLESSIS | CRIMINAL/RECORDS - Provides relative to letters of incarceration |
| | HB590 | MIKE JOHNSON | PUBLIC PROPERTY - Provides relative to the donation of equipment and personnel between two political subdivisions |
| | HB593 | SEABAUGH | CHILDREN/SUPPORT - Provides relative to the prescriptive period for child support judgments |
| | HB647 | SELDERS | DISTRICTS/REDEVELOPMENT - Authorizes the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority to use a trade name |
| | HB709 | BISHOP | SUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Revenue (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | HB726 | FONTENOT | COURTS/COURT REPORTERS - Provides relative to court reporter fees |
| | HB746 | GAROFALO | WEAPONS/FIREARMS - Provides an exception to the illegal carrying of weapons for certain persons who carry a concealed firearm during a mandatory evacuation |
| | HB781 | MIGUEZ | WEAPONS - Provides relative to the authority to regulate the manufacture, possession, or sale of firearms or ammunition during a declared emergency or disaster or public health emergency |
| | HB826 | PRESSLY | LIABILITY - Provides relative to the limitations of liability due to the COVID-19 public health emergency |
| | HB850 | IVEY | DISTRICTS/TAXING - Provides relative to the creation of and the levy of taxes by certain special districts |
| | HB871 | MARINO | STUDENTS - Revises the definition of dyslexia for purposes of testing and providing services to students (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note) |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | HCR58 | MIGUEZ | GOVERNOR - Suspends certain provisions of Title 29 of the La. Revised Statutes relative to public emergencies |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/20/2020 |
| | HB53 | JEFFERSON | JUDGES - Provides relative to the election of judges for the 2nd JDC |
| | HB376 | MARCELLE | CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL - Provides relative to the qualifications of the members of the municipal fire and police civil service board in the city of Baton Rouge |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/21/2020 |
| | HB536 | SCHEXNAYDER | FUNDS/FUNDING - Dedication of unclaimed property funds and creation of Louisiana Unclaimed Property Permanent Trust Fund (RE -$20,900,000 GF RV See Note) |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Morning Hour |
12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | HB649 | ADAMS | ASSESSORS - Provides for an automobile expense allowance for the assessor in East Feliciana parish |
Regular Order |
1. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
| | HCR65 | BISHOP | TAX/SEVERANCE TAX - Suspends the severance taxes levied on oil, natural gas, distillate, and condensate (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | HCR70 | SCHEXNAYDER | CONGRESS - Expresses support for the State and Municipal Aid for Recovery and Transition (SMART) Fund, proposed for the purpose of helping states and local governments respond to the current public health and economic crisis |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | HB73 | SCHAMERHORN | EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - Provides with respect to the definition of "first responders" |
| | HB76 | WILFORD CARTER | COURTS/MAGISTRATES - Provides relative to the magistrate judge position of the 14th JDC |
| | HB162 | LARVADAIN | TAX INCREMENT FINANCING - Provides relative to the use of tax increment financing in Rapides Parish |
| | HB229 | ECHOLS | STATE SYMBOL - Provides that the Gulf Fritillary butterfly, also referred to as the passion butterfly, shall be the official state butterfly |
| | HB299 | GREGORY MILLER | PUBLIC WORKS - Increases the "contract limit" for certain public work related drainage projects completed by regular maintenance employees of any governing authority (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) |
| | HB460 | TURNER | DENTISTRY - Provides relative to direct to consumer laboratory services for patients |
| | HB530 | ECHOLS | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides for coverage of healthcare services provided through telehealth or telemedicine (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) |
| | HB638 | MANDIE LANDRY | LOCAL GOVT/ORDINANCES - Provides relative to maximum penalties imposed for the violation of parish and municipal ordinances |
| | HB868 | IVEY | LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Provides relative to the continuity of the legislature in times of emergency or disaster |