MORNING HOUR |
1. Roll Call |
2. Prayer |
3. Pledge of Allegiance |
4. Reading of Journal |
5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications |
6. Introduction of Resolutions |
| | | HR109 | MARCELLE | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes May 1, 2023, as Louisiana Reproductive Justice Day |
8. Senate Bills on First Reading |
9. Reports of Committees |
10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | HR100 | FREIBERG | LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Requests the legislative auditor to perform an audit or evaluation of assistance programs to identify areas for improved coordination of efforts |
| | | HR101 | ECHOLS | HIGHER ED/BD REGENTS - Requests that the Board of Regents conduct a study relative to the state's articulation and transfer process with respect to high school students who complete career and technical education courses and earn industry-based credentials |
| | | HR104 | JENKINS | STATE EMPLOYEE/LEAVE - Requests the implementation of paid parental leave for all state employees |
| | | HR106 | NEWELL | HEALTH - Declares racism a public health crisis and urges certain actions by the governor and specific state entities |
| | | HR107 | FREEMAN | HEALTH/CHILDREN - Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the feasibility of funding a remote monitoring program for technology-dependent children |
| | | HCR67 | MIKE JOHNSON | CONGRESS - Provides relative to the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision |
| | | HCR68 | GLOVER | HIGHWAYS - Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to reevaluate and construct a safety installation in a certain community in Shreveport, Louisiana |
| | | HCR69 | MIKE JOHNSON | RETIREMENT BENEFITS - Requests the House Committee on Retirement and the Senate Retirement Committee to study future benefit options for employees |
| | | HCR70 | BEAULLIEU | RETIREMENT SYSTEMS - Requests retirement systems and the state treasurer to report on companies that do not invest in certain energy companies |
| | | HCR71 | AMEDEE | BANKS/BANKING - Urges the United States Congress to not support any legislation or efforts to adopt a central bank digital currency in the United States |
11. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | SCR19 | TALBOT | LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Creates the Task Force on Available and Affordable Commercial Motor Vehicle Insurance. |
13. Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | SB31 | MIZELL | CRIMINAL JUSTICE - Creates database to track trafficking arrests, convictions, restitution, fines, and civil asset forfeiture. (8/1/23) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB67 | ROBERT MILLS | SELF INSURANCE - Requires certain financial documents related to the Louisiana Timber and Agriculture Transportation Group Self-Insurance Funds. (gov sig) |
| | | SB142 | GARY CARTER | COURTS - Authorizes the utilization of court reporters licensed in another state in certain circumstances. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB152 | MILLIGAN | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Creates the Louisiana Cybersecurity Commission. (8/1/23) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB206 | MILLIGAN | INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - Provides relative to foreign interest in certain Louisiana research facilities. (7/1/23) |
14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | HCR2 | SCHEXNAYDER | HOSPITALS - Provides for a hospital stabilization formula (EN +$314,552,060 SD RV See Note) |
| | | HCR40 | PIERRE | STATE AGENCIES - Urges and requests state agencies report certain fiscal data on transportation services provided to their clients |
16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | HB1 | ZERINGUE | APPROPRIATIONS - Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 |
| | | HB46 | HUGHES | TAX EXEMPTIONS/NONPROFIT - (Constitutional Amendment) Restricts eligibility of nonprofit organizations for property tax exemptions for residential property found to endanger public health or safety (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB104 | ZERINGUE | APPROPRIATIONS - Appropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 |
| | | HB222 | ZERINGUE | REVENUE SHARING - Provides for Revenue Sharing Distribution for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 |
| | | HB277 | BAGLEY | TAX/SEVERANCE TAX - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to severance tax revenues remitted to parishes in which the associated severance occurs (RE -$46,900,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB278 | MCFARLAND | TAX/SEVERANCE TAX - (Constitutional Amendment) Increases amounts of severance tax revenues remitted to parishes and requires that portions of these amounts be spent on parish transportation projects (RE -$21,200,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB388 | ZERINGUE | APPROPRIATIONS/ANCILLARY - Provides for the ancillary expenses of state government |
| | | HB550 | ZERINGUE | FUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state funds |
| | | HB560 | ZERINGUE | APPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML - Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 |
| | | HB571 | SCHEXNAYDER | ENERGY - Provides relative to carbon capture and sequestration (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) |
| | | HB580 | HUVAL | MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Provides relative to the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunication device (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) |
| | | HB586 | STEFANSKI | CIVIL/CLAIMS - Provides for civil liability for actions related to fentanyl |
| | | HB592 | SCHAMERHORN | MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides relative to driver education skills test |
| | | HB610 | JENKINS | TAX/INCOME-INDIV/EXEMPT - Increases the tax-exempt amount of annual retirement income (EG -$15,300,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB618 | WILLARD | TAX CREDITS - Provides with respect to the credit and the deduction for taxes paid to other states (EN +$39,000,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB634 | MCFARLAND | TAX/SEVERANCE TAX - Provides relative to a severance tax exemption for deep-well oil and gas production (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB636 | SCHEXNAYDER | LEGISLATIVE EXPENSES - Makes appropriations for the expenses of the legislature for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 |
| | | HB638 | MCFARLAND | TAX/INCOME TAX - Provides relative to tax benefits for adoption of children from foster care and donations to foster care charitable organizations (RE DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB642 | JENKINS | TAX/SALES & USE - Provides relative to sales and use taxation of certain digital products and services (EG INCREASE GF RV See Note) |
REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY |
1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/2/2023 |
| | | HR10 | AMEDEE | EARLY CHILDHOOD - Requests that the state Dept. of Education revise the proposed early learning and development standards and submit its version to the State Bd. of Elementary and Secondary Education for consideration |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HCR7 | CHARLES OWEN | DRUGS/ILLEGAL - Memorializes Congress to take necessary actions to halt the influx of fentanyl from Mexico and China into the United States |
| | | HCR29 | KERNER | AQUACULTURE - Urges and requests the president of the United States to reconsider the signed agreement that facilitates growth of certain aquaculture exports from Ecuador to the United States |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/2/2023 |
| | | HB14 | FIRMENT | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - Provides relative to Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law (EG SEE FISC NOTE See Note) |
| | | HB54 | SCHLEGEL | JUVENILES - Provides relative to the discretion of the district attorney to prosecute a juvenile as an adult for certain offenses |
| | | HB68 | HODGES | CURRICULA - Authorizes public high schools to offer a course of instruction in the history and literature of the Bible (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB75 | VILLIO | DRUGS/CONTROLLED - Provides relative to penalties for distribution or possession with intent to distribute fentanyl or carfentanil (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB84 | SCHLEGEL | CHILDRENS CODE - Provides relative to disposition of juveniles after adjudication of certain felony-grade delinquent acts (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB89 | MARCELLE | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to the collection of certain traffic stop data by law enforcement (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB90 | STEFANSKI | DRUGS/CONTROLLED - Provides relative to penalties for distribution or possession with intent to distribute fentanyl or carfentanil (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB92 | JENKINS | POLITICAL PARTIES - Provides relative to the composition of a parish executive committee of the Democratic Party in Caddo Parish |
| | | HB112 | MUSCARELLO | PRIVATE SECURITY - Provides relative to the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners |
| | | HB135 | MIKE JOHNSON | ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS - Prohibits a registered sex offender or child predator from serving as a commissioner or watcher |
| | | HB144 | THOMAS | DRUGS/CONTROLLED - Provides relative to reporting requirements for persons convicted of production or manufacturing of methamphetamine (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB160 | HILFERTY | JUVENILES - Provides relative to rights of victims of alleged delinquent acts (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB174 | EMERSON | ELECTION CODE - Prohibits the disclosure of certain information regarding the active duty or dependent status of certain voters |
| | | HB208 | SEABAUGH | JUVENILES/JURISDICTION - Lowers the age for consideration as a juvenile in the criminal justice system (EGF SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB526 | ZERINGUE | GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION - Establishes a chief resilience officer and provides for interagency coordination of resilience planning (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/3/2023 |
| | | HB212 | HOLLIS | ELECTIONS/RECALL - Provides for the signatures required on a recall petition (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB216 | HORTON | ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS - Authorizes certain military members stationed in Louisiana to serve as commissioners |
| | | HB219 | CHARLES OWEN | TOPS - Provides relative to the application for federal student aid with respect to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB327 | SEABAUGH | TOPS - Relative to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS), provides that dependent children of parents living overseas meet TOPS residency requirements if certain conditions are met (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB357 | HUVAL | JUVENILES - Creates the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District |
| | | HB359 | GREGORY MILLER | JUVENILES/JURISDICTION - Creates a Juvenile Justice District to include the parishes of Ascension, Assumption, St. Charles, St. James, and St. John the Baptist (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB435 | FREEMAN | MEDICAID - Provides relative to medicaid coverage of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB459 | TRAVIS JOHNSON | HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS - Provides relative to phlebotomists |
| | | HB496 | STEFANSKI | ELECTION CODE - Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code |
| | | HB516 | KERNER | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides for placement of a special identification sticker or decal on a motor vehicle operated by a person with autism spectrum disorder or their guardian |
| | | HB541 | WHEAT | HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES - Designates a portion of law as the "Lane Allen Gottschalck Law" |
| | | HB578 | GLOVER | HEALTH/SMOKING - Provides relative to a smoking cessation benefits program (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note) |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HB8 | HORTON | SCHOOLS - Requires display of the national motto, "In God We Trust", in every public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education classroom |
| | | HB41 | FRIEMAN | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to health coverage plan benefits for occupational therapy services delivered via telehealth (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB59 | DUBUISSON | BOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS - Authorizes the use of personal watercraft between sunset and sunrise |
| | | HB78 | HUGHES | SCHOOLS - Provides relative to school facilities preservation and systemwide needs programs in certain school districts (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note) |
| | | HB81 | CREWS | EDUCATION - Provides relative to the use of certain names and pronouns for students |
| | | HB188 | FRIEMAN | PAROLE - Provides relative to denial of parole for dangerous offenders (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB235 | MOORE | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to the guaranteed issue of Medicare supplement policies |
| | | HB238 | COUSSAN | NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT - Authorizes certain members of specified commissions within the Department of Natural Resources to attend and participate in meetings via teleconference or video conference |
| | | HB242 | HILFERTY | STUDENT/DISCIPLINE - Provides relative to corporal punishment in elementary and secondary schools |
| | | HB262 | GREEN | INSURANCE - Provides relative to the sale of annuity products |
| | | HB297 | DEVILLIER | ENVIRONMENT/LITTERING - Provides a time limitation for citing intentional and simple littering violations |
| | | HB321 | VILLIO | CRIMINAL/JUSTICE - Creates the Truth and Transparency in the Louisiana Criminal Justice System Pilot Program (RE1 INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB367 | PHELPS | EARLY CHILDHOOD - Provides relative to pupil appraisal and services for children transitioning from EarlySteps to services provided by the local public school system upon their third birthday (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB428 | PRESSLY | TAX/INCOME TAX - Extends to estates, trusts, and partnerships the flow-through entity income exclusion allowed to individuals (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB434 | MCFARLAND | MEDICAID - Provides relative to the state medical assistance program |
| | | HB438 | ROBERT OWEN | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Provides relative to oyster seed ground vessel permits |
| | | HB444 | FREIBERG | PAROLE - Provides relative to parole eligibility for certain offenders (EN DECREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB455 | COUSSAN | MINERALS/RIGHTS - Provides relative to rights in minerals |
| | | HB460 | ROBERT OWEN | MEDICAL MARIJUANA - Provides relative to the dispensing of medical marijuana |
| | | HB466 | HORTON | CURRICULA - Provides relative to discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools |
| | | HB468 | PRESSLY | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to utilization review standards and approval procedures for healthcare service claims submitted by healthcare providers (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB488 | FARNUM | GAMBLING/RIVERBOAT - Provides relative to inspections of riverboats |
| | | HB493 | DUSTIN MILLER | MEDICAID - Provides for fees on emergency ground ambulance providers and the disposition of fees (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB502 | MCFARLAND | TAX/SALES & USE - Modifies the definition of the term commercial farmer by removing certain reporting requirements (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB503 | KENNY COX | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Provides relative to hull identification numbers issued by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
| | | HB579 | DUBUISSON | INSURANCE - Provides relative to pet insurance |
| | | HB627 | KERNER | SEAFOOD - Provides relative to a fee increase for the Imported Seafood Safety Fund (RE +$1,875 SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB19 | BUTLER | CLERKS OF COURT - Provides relative to group insurance expenses of the clerk of court of Evangeline Parish |
| | | HB20 | FARNUM | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to court costs for the City Court of Lake Charles (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB30 | PHILLIP TARVER | COURTS - Provides with respect to the salary of magistrate judges in the Fourteenth Judicial District Court (EN +$34,700 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB48 | SHERMAN MACK | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to mayor's court costs (EN +$17,200 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB49 | CHARLES OWEN | COURTS/COURT REPORTERS - Provides relative to transcription fees charged by court reporters in the Thirty-Sixth Judicial District (EN NO IMPACT LF See Note) |
| | | HB64 | BOURRIAQUE | LIBRARIES - Provides relative to per diem and reimbursement of expenses for members of the Cameron Parish Library Board of Control |
| | | HB87 | ADAMS | DISTRICTS/SPECIAL - Provides relative to the board of commissioners of East Feliciana Gas Utility District No. 1 |
| | | HB93 | CARRIER | DISTRICTS/FIRE PROTECT - Provides relative to per diem paid to members of the governing board of Fire District No. 5 of Allen Parish |
| | | HB114 | ORGERON | PROPERTY/PUBLIC - Exempts certain state property in Lafourche Parish from state park size requirements |
| | | HB132 | THOMPSON | CULTURE/REC/TOUR DEPT - Provides relative to advertisement and sponsorship signs on property of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism |
| | | HB137 | FISHER | CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL - Provides relative to the secretary of the municipal fire and police civil service board for the city of Monroe |
| | | HB138 | CHARLES OWEN | MUNICIPAL/ORDINANCES - Provides relative to administrative adjudication of certain ordinance violations in the city of DeRidder |
| | | HB140 | WILLARD | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to the Mid City Economic Development District in Orleans Parish |
| | | HB150 | BRYANT | FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Increases certain fees for justice of the peace courts (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB179 | WHEAT | TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS - Provides relative to the sale of certain vapor products for electronic cigarettes and similar devices (RE2 DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB185 | HILFERTY | DISTRICTS/SPECIAL - Provides relative to the Lake Terrace Crime Prevention District in Orleans Parish |
| | | HB189 | GAINES | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to alcoholic beverages |
| | | HB193 | CHARLES OWEN | COURTS/COURT REPORTERS - Provides relative to transcription fees charged by court reporters in the Thirtieth Judicial District (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB195 | PIERRE | JUDGES/MUNICIPAL - Provides relative to continuous service for the purpose of determination of chief judge |
| | | HB202 | MUSCARELLO | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to fees for the City Court of Hammond (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB209 | BOURRIAQUE | DISTRICTS/SPECIAL - Provides relative to Cameron Parish Water and Wastewater Board for District No. 1 |
| | | HB210 | BUTLER | DISTRICTS/SPECIAL - Provides relative to the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority |
| | | HB226 | FARNUM | COURTS - Provides relative to marshals and constables (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB233 | TURNER | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to court costs and fees for the City Court of Ruston (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB270 | WILLARD | MUNICIPAL/ORDINANCES - Provides relative to the growth and accumulation of grass, weeds, and other deleterious matter in Orleans Parish |
| | | HB296 | HILFERTY | DISTRICTS/SPECIAL - Provides relative to the Mid-City Security District in Orleans Parish (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB340 | ROMERO | UNEMPLOYMENT COMP - Provides relative to the duration of unemployment compensation benefits and provides for extended benefits (RE +$81,550 FF EX See Note) |
| | | HB347 | LANCE HARRIS | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to court costs and civil filing fees in Alexandria City Court (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) |
| | | HB356 | FISHER | DISTRICTS/HOSPITAL SERVC - Provides relative to compensation for Ouachita Parish hospital service district commission members |
| | | HB409 | EDMONDS | UTILITIES - Provides relative to stormwater utility systems |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/2/2023 |
| | | HB178 | GREGORY MILLER | CIVIL/VENUE - Provides for venue for actions involving certain insurers |
| | | HB535 | COUSSAN | ENVIRONMENT/WASTE TIRES - Provides relative to use of monies in the Waste Tire Management Dedicated Fund Account |
| | | HB248 | MCMAHEN | CEMETERIES - Provides for the burial of pet remains with human remains |
| | | HB529 | EDMONDS | INSURANCE/GROUP-STATE - Provides relative to pharmacy benefit manager services provided to the office of group benefits (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/3/2023 |
| | | HB181 | DEVILLIER | CORONERS - Provides relative to telemedicine access for coroners |
| | | HB249 | TURNER | TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL-EXEM - Exempts prescription drugs and insulin from local sales and use taxes (EG DECREASE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB431 | DESHOTEL | PROCUREMENT - Provides relative to procurement of information technology (RE SEE FISC NOTE EX) |
| | | HB514 | MINCEY | DISTRICTS/WATERSHED - Provides relative to property taxes generated for the Comite River Diversion Canal Impact Area |
| | | HB643 | HORTON | CHILDREN/NEWBORNS - Provides relative to cytomegalovirus (CMV) testing for newborns (EN GF EX See Note) |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/4/2023 |
| | | HB481 | PRESSLY | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to certain unauthorized acts of motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, distributor branches, and converters |
| | | HB605 | SCHEXNAYDER | HEALTH - Provides relative to the regulation of consumable hemp products (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Regular Order |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | HB116 | ORGERON | COASTAL RES/COASTAL ZONE - Provides relative to the disposition of funds derived from alternative energy production in the coastal area (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB199 | ROMERO | CONTRACTORS - Provides relative to the State Licensing Board for Contractors |
| | | HB293 | THOMAS | FUNDS/FUNDING - Repeals certain funds within the state treasury (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB533 | MIKE JOHNSON | LEVEES/BDS & DISTRICTS - Changes the composition and qualifications of the board of commissioners of the Red River, Atchafalaya, and Bayou Boeuf Levee District |
| | | HB581 | WRIGHT | PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides relative to the creation of the Louisiana Port Authority (EG INCREASE SD EX See Note) |