MORNING HOUR |
1. Roll Call |
2. Prayer |
3. Pledge of Allegiance |
4. Reading of Journal |
5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications |
6. Introduction of Resolutions |
| | | HR43 | BOYD | COURTS - Creates the Judicial Security Task Force |
| | | HR44 | TURNER | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates March 27, 2024, as Louisiana Athletic Trainers' Association (LATA) Day at the state capitol and commends the members of LATA |
| | | HR45 | TRAVIS JOHNSON | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes April 15, 2024, as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Day at the state capitol |
| | | HR46 | YOUNG | COMMENDATIONS - Commends the Arcadia High School girls' basketball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2024 Division IV Non-Select state championship |
| | | HR47 | DAVIS | CONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Phyllis Anne Perron |
| | | HR48 | DAVIS | COMMENDATIONS - Commends the Louisiana Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs and volunteers |
| | | HR49 | LARVADAIN | COMMENDATIONS - Commends the Peabody boys' basketball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2024 Division II Select state championship |
| | | HR50 | CHARLES OWEN | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Renita Page on her installation as governor of the Louisiana District of Pilot International |
| | | HR51 | JORDAN | HIGHER ED/SU BD SUPS - Requests that the Southern University Board of Supervisors take steps necessary to establish a medical school on the campus of Southern University at Baton Rouge |
| | | HR52 | JORDAN | HIGHER ED/SU BD SUPS - Requests that the Southern University Bd. of Supervisors take steps necessary to establish a school of pharmacy and reestablish a school of architecture on the campus of Southern University at Baton Rouge |
| | | HCR35 | WRIGHT | LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT - Provides for a special joint committee to review the Administrative Procedure Act, the Louisiana Administrative Code, the public's involvement in proposed rulemaking, and comparisons of other states' regulatory environments |
| | | HCR36 | DAVIS | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates March 27, 2024, as "Anti-Hunger Day" in Louisiana |
| | | HCR37 | JORDAN | HIGHER ED/LSU BD SUPS - Requests that the Southern University Board of Supervisors establish a mayor's institute at the Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Sciences |
7. Introduction of Bills |
| | | HB255 | CHARLES OWEN | CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL - Provides relative to the classified police service in the city of Leesville |
| | | HB764 | TAYLOR | WORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides relative to defenses in workers' compensation claims (OR INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB765 | TAYLOR | WORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides relative to a presumption of compensability under workers' compensation (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) |
| | | HB766 | KNOX | VETERANS - Provides relative to educational benefits for beneficiaries of qualified veterans (EN +$100,000 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB767 | EMERSON | PUBLIC RECORDS - Provides a limited exception for the schedule of a statewide elected official |
| | | HB768 | FARNUM | PUBLIC RECORDS - Provides relative to custodian liability for public records requests |
| | | HB769 | RISER | WORKERS COMPENSATION - Creates a civil liability for denial of medical expenses (OR SEE FISC NOTE) |
| | | HB770 | CARPENTER | CHILDREN/SUPPORT - Provides relative to child support guidelines |
| | | HB771 | JORDAN | REAPPORTIONMENT/HOUSE - Provides for the districts for the election of members of the House of Representatives |
| | | HB772 | ZERINGUE | EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - Provides relative to cemetery emergency assistance and disaster relief |
| | | HB773 | CARPENTER | CHILDREN/SUPPORT - Provides for the schedule of basic child support obligations |
| | | HB774 | MCCORMICK | ENERGY/CONSERVATION - Provides relative to eminent domain and compensation for mineral owners (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV) |
| | | HB775 | RISER | WEAPONS - Provides relative to preemption of state law |
| | | HB776 | BRYANT | DWI - Provides relative to operating a vehicle while intoxicated |
| | | HB777 | DICKERSON | LIBRARIES - Provides relative to the use of public funds (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | HR40 | BAYHAM | VITAL RECORDS/BIRTH CERT - Requests the Vital Records Registry to effectuate the provisions of R.S. 40:34.2 |
| | | HCR33 | MCMAKIN | JOINT RULES - Provides relative to the allocation of legislative space in the state capitol |
12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | HB756 | MCMAKIN | PUBLIC BUILDINGS/ST CAPL - Provides relative to state capitol complex and the allocation of space in the state capitol |
| | | HB757 | LAFLEUR | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to the judicial expense fund for the 19th JDC |
| | | HB758 | DAVIS | GAMING - Provides relative to fantasy sports contests and sports wagering (OR NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB759 | ROBBY CARTER | JUDGES - Creates an additional judgeship for the 21st Judicial District Court (RE SEE FISC NOTE EX See Note) |
| | | HB760 | STAGNI | TRANSPORTATION - Provides relative to the Regional Transit Authority |
| | | HB761 | LACOMBE | TAX INCREMENT FINANCING - Authorizes certain municipalities to create tax increment financing districts |
| | | HB762 | BAMBURG | STUDENT/ASSESSMENT - Exempts students who attain certain scores on the English and math sections of the ACT from end-of-course testing and allows career diploma students to take WorkKeys or the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery in lieu of the ACT |
13. Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | SB1 | PRICE | RETIREMENT SYSTEMS - Provides relative to transfers of service credit between systems. (6/30/24) (EN NO IMPACT APV) |
| | | SB2 | PRICE | MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RET - Provides relative to the board of trustees of the Municipal Employees' Retirement System. (6/30/24) (EN NO IMPACT APV) |
| | | SB3 | PRICE | ASSESSORS RETIREMENT - Provides relative to the deferred retirement of a member of the Louisiana Assessors' Retirement Fund. (gov sig) (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV) |
| | | SB4 | PRICE | REGISTRAR OF VOTERS RET - Provides relative to retirement allowances of the Registrars of Voters Employees' Retirement System. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT APV) |
| | | SB49 | GREGORY MILLER | DIVORCE - Provides for the revocation of beneficiary designation for certain assets. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB56 | WHEAT | STUDENTS - Provides for the administration of medication to students by certain practitioners. (gov sig) |
| | | SB85 | EDMONDS | SCHOOLS - To change the makeup of the board of the Jimmy D. Long School for Math, Science, and the Arts. (gov sig) |
| | | SB123 | ABRAHAM | SCHOOLS - Provides relative to the employment or acceptance of volunteer chaplains in public schools. (gov sig) |
| | | SB240 | COUSSAN | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides for licensure requirements relative to manufactured housing. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB242 | BOUIE | INSURANCE POLICIES - Provides for the use of satellite photos when inspecting a property that has been issued an insurance policy. (gov sig) |
| | | SB257 | FOIL | INTERIOR DESIGNERS - Provides relative to board members and qualifications of the State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB258 | FESI | ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to early or absentee by mail voting and the passing of that voter before election day. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB270 | TALBOT | HOUSING - Provides relative to volunteer board members of certain interlocal risk management agencies. (gov sig) |
| | | SB273 | HENSGENS | FISH/FISHING - Provides for bait shrimp. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB296 | BOUDREAUX | HEALTH CARE - Provides relative to emergency medical services. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB310 | BARROW | SCHOOLS - Requires every public and approved nonpublic secondary school to print "988" on the back of all school IDs. (7/1/24) |
| | | SB337 | BOUDREAUX | INSURANCE PREMIUMS - Provides for a premium discount for certain military personnel. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB338 | BOUDREAUX | HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Requires health coverage plans to include alternative imaging methods to mammography. (gov sig) |
| | | SB352 | MIZELL | CURRICULA - Provides relative to the Dual Enrollment Framework Task Force. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB353 | MIZELL | GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS - Provides for massage therapists and massage establishments. (8/1/24) (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | SB363 | COUSSAN | SCHOOLS - Provides relative to occupational experience of instructors in a technical or occupational course at proprietary schools. (gov sig) |
| | | SB367 | BASS | INSURANCE DEPARTMENT - Provides for the boards and commissions within the Department of Insurance. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB372 | HARRIS | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to motor vehicle service contracts. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB375 | KLEINPETER | MOTOR VEHICLES - Creates a special prestige license plate for "Telecommunicators" and for the "Special Needs Advocacy, Support and Inclusion of Abilities". (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | HCR1 | VILLIO | CRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to the training of members of the judiciary with respect to diminution of sentence and release dates of offenders and the development of training curriculum relative to parole eligibility |
| | | HCR17 | SCHLEGEL | SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES - Requests the state Department of Education, Department of Children and Family Services, and Louisiana Department of Health to collaborate to increase mental health counseling in public schools |
16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | HB8 | MELERINE | SCHOOLS/HIGH SCHOOL - Prohibits the use of an appeals process for certain students who fail to pass state-administered tests required for high school graduation |
| | | HB26 | BAMBURG | CLERKS OF COURT - Provides relative to the jury commission for Red River Parish |
| | | HB64 | STAGNI | DRUGS/CONTROLLED - Prohibits the retail sale of nitrous oxide |
| | | HB72 | JACKSON | CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOS - Provides relative to filing financial disclosure statements after qualifying for office |
| | | HB74 | BACALA | CLERKS OF COURT - Provides relative to the jury commission for the parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James |
| | | HB78 | CARVER | SCHOOLS/CHARTER - Authorizes initial proposals for charter schools with corporate partners to be made to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education as Type 2 charter school proposals (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) |
| | | HB82 | STAGNI | CHIROPRACTORS - Provides relative to fees collected by the Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners (EN +$138,250 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB83 | MOORE | HEALTH/LDH - Requires the state health officer to require commercial body art facilities to disclose regulatory status and health risks posed by certain body art products and services |
| | | HB90 | BEAULLIEU | ELECTIONS - Provides relative to federal election guidance and funding |
| | | HB92 | ROMERO | CRIMINAL/RECORDS - Designates Act No. 460 of the 2023 Regular Session as "The Remy Mann Act" |
| | | HB106 | JACKSON | LOBBYING - Provides relative to the assessment of penalties on lobbyists for failure to timely file required reports (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB114 | FARNUM | VOTING/REGISTRATION - Provides for an expanded annual canvass of registered voters (EN +$336,108 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB120 | WILLARD | INSURANCE - Repeals the termination date relative to the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB137 | BRASS | CHILDREN - Provides relative to the Children's Cabinet Advisory Board |
| | | HB167 | BRASS | CRIME - Provides relative to penalties for unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system |
| | | HB175 | MCMAKIN | CRIME - Provides relative to the unlawful posting of criminal activity for notoriety and publicity |
| | | HB204 | TURNER | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - Adds substances to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law |
| | | HB244 | HUGHES | STUDENTS - Expands the purpose of the Steve Carter Literacy Program to include educational services in math (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB257 | MANDIE LANDRY | INSURANCE COMMISSIONER - Provides penalties for failure to comply with certain directives issued by the commissioner of insurance (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB267 | CARVER | STUDENT/ASSESSMENT - Provides relative to numeracy education to students in kindergarten through third grade (EN +$2,500,000 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB297 | MCCORMICK | PROPERTY - Provides relative to sale of property in Caddo Parish (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB309 | COX | GAMBLING/CHARITABLE - Provides with respect to compensation of personnel running charitable gaming events |
| | | HB316 | LARVADAIN | GAMING - Provides relative to deadlines for financial disclosures required of members and certain employees of the Gaming Control Board and of the gaming enforcement division (RE1 +87,533 FC SG RV) |
| | | HB320 | CHARLES OWEN | EDUCATION - Repeals certain student instruction and teacher training requirements and authorizes the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to adopt policies requiring the inclusion of certain topics in such instruction and training (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | HB337 | MCFARLAND | CIVIL/ACTIONS - Provides relative to direct action against an insurer |
| | | HB376 | RISER | MEDICAL MARIJUANA - Provides relative to the regulation of medical marijuana |
| | | HB382 | DEWITT | HUNTING/LICENSES - Repeals obsolete hunting license provisions |
| | | HB400 | RISER | HUNTING/LICENSES - Provides relative to lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV) |
| | | HB407 | STAGNI | ANIMALS - Provides relative to support and service animals |
| | | HB450 | SCHAMERHORN | SUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Public Safety and Corrections |
| | | HB460 | KERNER | FISHING/COMMERCIAL - Allows full size trawl gear for bait shrimp on permitted vessels |
| | | HB483 | THOMAS | ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS - Provides relative to qualifications of early voting election commissioners (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB506 | THOMAS | VOTING/REGISTRATION - Provides relative voter registration applications collected through registration drives |
| | | HB507 | ZERINGUE | CRIME - Provides relative to the unlawful entry of a critical infrastructure (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB520 | FIRMENT | INSURANCE - Provides for unfair or deceptive trade practices relative to reports of adjusters |
| | | HB537 | BOURRIAQUE | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Reallocates money received from fur trapping licenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB538 | BOYER | PUBLIC LANDS/STATE - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in St. Martin parish |
| | | HB540 | GEYMANN | FISHING/COMMERCIAL - Provides for eligibility of charter boat fishing guides for the Fisherman's Gear Compensation Fund |
| | | HB559 | ZERINGUE | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Allocates revenue collected from waterfowl licenses to the Duck Stamp Fund (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV) |
| | | HB581 | THOMAS | ELECTIONS - Provides requirements and restrictions on the ability to witness election documents |
| | | HB611 | FIRMENT | INSURANCE/PROPERTY - Provides relative to homeowners' insurance and termination of certain policies |
| | | HB613 | FIRMENT | INSURANCE/RATES - Provides relative to the ratemaking system utilized by insurers and rating organizations relative to rate filings |
| | | HB677 | BEAULLIEU | ELECTION CODE - Makes revisions to the system of laws providing for elections (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB697 | LARVADAIN | ETHICS/BOARD - Provides relative to the authority of the Board of Ethics to object to the candidacy of candidates for certain offices |
| | | HB708 | FREIBERG | SCHOOLS/CHARTER - Removes requirements that charter schools meet a certain threshold with respect to the number of students with exceptionalities and economically disadvantaged students relative to its total student enrollment |
REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/25/2024 |
| | | HB259 | BEAULLIEU | TAX/SEVERANCE TAX - Reduces the severance tax rate for oil over a certain period of time and specifies the severance tax rate for oil produced from certain wells (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB315 | MIKE JOHNSON | PRESCRIPTION - Extends prescription on tort actions |
| | | HB348 | HORTON | MTR VEHICLE/MOTORCYCLES - Authorizes drivers of certain two-wheeled vehicles to proceed through a red light under certain circumstances |
| | | HB418 | BEAULLIEU | TAX/SEVERANCE TAX - Reduces severance tax rates on oil and gas produced from inactive wells and orphan wells (EN -$900,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB423 | MELERINE | CIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides for payment of recoverable medical expenses from collateral sources |
| | | HB430 | CHARLES OWEN | MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Requires the office of motor vehicles to accept proof of vehicle insurance from another state |
| | | HB681 | JORDAN | MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides relative to the office of motor vehicles reinstatement fees for no insurance (EG DECREASE RV See Note) |
| | | HB683 | CHARLES OWEN | MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Requires the office of motor vehicles to process reinstatements in person at all field locations (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) |
| | | HB695 | FONTENOT | TRANSPORTATION - Creates an overweight permit to transport earthen material for government funded levee projects (EN +$50,000 SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB698 | SCHAMERHORN | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to the suspension, revocation, renewal, and cancellation of licenses |
| | | HB718 | CARVER | TAX - Repeals certain provisions of law referring to inheritance taxes (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB755 | ZERINGUE | POLICE/LOCAL - Authorizes the Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission to appoint and commission peace officers |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/26/2024 |
| | | HB339 | CHARLES OWEN | PUBLIC FACILITIES - Provides relative to acceptable payment types at air carrier airports |
| | | HB480 | MYERS | TAX/INCOME TAX - Provides relative to income tax withholding on gaming winnings (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note) |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Regular Order |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | HB87 | ECHOLS | LIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to liability arising from COVID-19 vaccinations |
| | | HB341 | PHILLIP TARVER | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to motor vehicles and energy sources for motor vehicles |