MORNING HOUR |
1. Roll Call |
2. Prayer |
3. Pledge of Allegiance |
4. Reading of Journal |
5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications |
6. Introduction of Resolutions |
| | | HR57 | YOUNG | COMMENDATIONS - Commends the 2023-2024 Grambling State University men's basketball team on securing the program's first-ever NCAA tournament victory |
| | | HR58 | LACOMBE | CONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Thomas Alan "Tom" Greene |
| | | HR59 | JACKSON | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Henry L. Whitehorn, Sr., on his election as sheriff of Caddo Parish |
| | | HR60 | WYBLE | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates April 2, 2024, as Geaux Far Day at the state capitol |
| | | HCR39 | ZERINGUE | JUDGES - Provides for the continuation of the Judicial Structure Task Force as established by House Resolution No. 30 of the 2022 Regular Session |
| | | HCR40 | BOYD | COURTS - Creates the Judicial Security Task Force |
7. Introduction of Bills |
| | | HB793 | COATES | PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS - Provides relative to a contract limit for hospital service districts (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | HB794 | GADBERRY | PUBLIC CONTRACTS - Requires a political subdivision or agency negotiate a fair and reasonable contract with the most highly qualified firm for architectural and engineering professional services (EN SEE FISC NOTE EX) |
| | | HB795 | ZERINGUE | FUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for revenue reductions from free and discounted recreational hunting and fishing licenses (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB796 | WILFORD CARTER | PATERNITY - Provide relative to the presumption of paternity |
| | | HB797 | COATES | PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS - Prohibits a hospital service district from using "construction management at risk" for projects estimated to cost less than two million dollars (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB798 | DOMANGUE | BRIDGES/FERRIES - Renames the Robinson Canal Bridge to the Lapeyrouse Bridge |
| | | HB799 | ST. BLANC | GOVERNOR - Provides for the Louisiana Governor's Mansion Advisory Commission |
| | | HB800 | BEAULLIEU | CONSTITUTION/CONVENTION - Provides for calling a limited constitutional convention (RR INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB801 | LARVADAIN | SCHOOLS - Requires rather than authorizes public school boards to purchase metal detection devices (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB802 | DEWITT | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Authorizes the use of dogs to retrieve mortally wounded deer |
10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | HCR38 | KERNER | CHILDREN/TUTORSHIP - Requests the La. State Bar Association to work with organizations providing legal aid to assist parents and guardians of children with disabilities to obtain permanent tutorships |
11. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | SCR3 | MIZELL | CONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure. |
| | | SCR4 | MIZELL | CONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to support the extension of funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) of 2021, which provides Louisiana residents access to broadband services. |
| | | SCR10 | LAMBERT | MENTAL HEALTH - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to develop and implement a plan for managed care organizations to provide reimbursement for certain psychological services. |
12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | HB142 | BEAULLIEU | DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL - Provides for the term of certain lease agreements entered into by the Iberia Economic Development Authority |
| | | HB779 | BOYD | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Provides relative to the definition of "commercial sexual activity" within the crime of trafficking of children for sexual purposes |
| | | HB780 | HUGHES | PROCUREMENT - Provides relative to the extension of existing fiscal intermediary services contracts (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB781 | MCFARLAND | APPROPRIATIONS - Appropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 |
| | | HB782 | MCFARLAND | APPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML - Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 |
| | | HB783 | MCCORMICK | ENERGY/CONSERVATION - Provides relative to eminent domain and compensation for pore space owners (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB784 | SCHAMERHORN | LIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to liability for damages caused by livestock |
| | | HB785 | SCHAMERHORN | LIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to liability for commercial motor vehicles |
| | | HB786 | MCFARLAND | FUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state funds |
| | | HB787 | EGAN | CHILDREN/CUSTODY - Provides relative to evidence in child custody cases |
| | | HB788 | ZERINGUE | FUNDS/FUNDING - Relative to the Hurricane Ida Recovery Fund (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB789 | BOURRIAQUE | COURTS/COURT REPORTERS - Provides relative to court reporter fees in the Fourteenth Judicial District (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note) |
13. Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | SB10 | PRESSLY | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides for the recognition of separate legal personalities among affiliated corporations and other business entities. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB39 | MIZELL | CHILDREN'S CODE - Provides for continuous revisions to the Children's Code. (8/1/24) (EN LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB57 | LAMBERT | PSYCHOLOGISTS - Provides relative to the practice of psychology. (8/1/24) (EN +$44,925 SG RV See Note) |
| | | SB70 | MIZELL | HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Provides for parish overdose fatality review panels. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | SB86 | EDMONDS | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS - Provides for an increase in licensing fees for private investigators. (2/3-CA7s2.1(A)) (8/1/24) |
| | | SB133 | PRESSLY | PUBLIC HEALTH - Provides relative to certain international organizations. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB136 | TALBOT | LOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for residency requirements relative to the Ernest N. Morial-New Orleans Exhibition Authority. (gov sig) |
| | | SB139 | HENSGENS | HOUSING - Provides relative to the civil service status of employees of the Delcambre Housing Authority and the Gueydan Housing Authority. (gov sig) |
| | | SB152 | MIGUEZ | WEAPONS - Provides relative to the right of law-abiding citizens to carry concealed handguns lawfully without a permit. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB153 | BARROW | CAMPAIGN FINANCE - Authorizes the use of campaign funds for certain childcare expenses. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB191 | REESE | TAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to the enforcement and adjudication of state and local taxes and the Board of Tax Appeals. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB201 | COUSSAN | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the creation of the Cajundome Commission. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB211 | LAMBERT | FISH/FISHING - Provides for size limits for spotted sea trout and red drum. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB226 | CLOUD | VOTERS/VOTING - Provides relative to absentee by mail ballots. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB233 | MIGUEZ | WEAPONS - Provides for the carrying of concealed firearms by qualified law enforcement officers and qualified retired law enforcement officers. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB245 | STINE | PARKS - Provides for the location of the Louisiana Vietnam Veterans Memorial. (gov sig) |
| | | SB255 | FIELDS | COURTS - Provides relative to the districts of the supreme court. (gov sig) |
14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | HCR9 | KERNER | SEAFOOD - Memorializes Congress to impose a quota or tariff on imported shrimp, crab meat, and crawfish and to enact a buy plan for domestic shrimp, crab meat, and crawfish |
| | | HCR10 | KERNER | SEAFOOD - Memorializes Congress to compel the United States Food and Drug Administration to fulfill its duties regarding inspection and testing of imported seafood |
16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | HB80 | ECHOLS | MEDICAID - Authorizes transportation network companies to provide nonemergency medical transportation services through the state Medicaid program (EN GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB93 | WILLARD | VITAL RECORDS/BIRTH CERT - Provides relative to access to birth certificates (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB97 | MCMAKIN | CRIME - Provides relative to the crime of solicitation on certain highways and streets |
| | | HB143 | BACALA | SCHOOLS/FINANCE-MFP - Authorizes the state superintendent to provide for a chief operating officer to make recommendations relative to the financial practices of local school systems failing to comply with the MFP's minimum instructional expenditure requirement (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB153 | BACALA | EDUCATION/SPECIAL - Provides relative to special education (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB173 | FONTENOT | CRIME/MISDEMEANOR - Creates the crime of approaching a peace officer lawfully engaged in law enforcement duties (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | HB190 | FREIBERG | EARLY CHILDHOOD - Provides relative to the Early Childhood Care and Education Commission |
| | | HB193 | TURNER | PHARMACIES - Authorizes the transfer of a prescription or prescription information for controlled substances between pharmacies in conformance with federal regulations |
| | | HB196 | BAMBURG | INSURANCE - Extends the insurance fraud investigation unit within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections |
| | | HB202 | CARVER | CRIME/THEFT - Creates the crime of theft of USPS mail (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB205 | GLORIOSO | CRIME/RACKETEERING - Provides for the definition of the crime of racketeering (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB211 | VILLIO | CRIME - Provides relative to the Anti-Skimming Act |
| | | HB212 | BEAULLIEU | CRIMINAL/VICTIMS - Provides relative to notification procedures in certain circumstances |
| | | HB213 | HILFERTY | CRIME - Provides relative to the crime of negligent homicide (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB214 | VILLIO | CRIME - Provides relative to monetary instrument abuse (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB230 | HILFERTY | CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to changes for post conviction relief procedures |
| | | HB285 | WRIGHT | STATE DEPARTMENT - Provides for the division of election integrity within the Department of State (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB298 | MCMAHEN | PROPERTY/PUBLIC - Provides for the transfer of certain state property in Webster Parish |
| | | HB304 | BRAUD | INSURANCE - Extends the Sledge Jeansonne Louisiana Insurance Fraud Prevention Act (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) |
| | | HB311 | HEBERT | INSURANCE - Provides relative to examinations and certain adopted handbooks |
| | | HB343 | BACALA | CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the adoption of national standards for criminal adjudications (OR +$10,281,792 SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB356 | BOYD | CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides for time limitations for prosecution of third degree rape |
| | | HB399 | CHANCE HENRY | INSURANCE - Provides for transmission of information relative to the Department of Insurance |
| | | HB411 | GADBERRY | CAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides for the procedure for returning excess campaign contributions |
| | | HB417 | LYONS | HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS - Provides relative to NEMT providers (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB476 | CARLSON | ELECTIONS/ABSENTEE VOTE - Provides for the delivery of absentee ballots by a person other than the voter |
| | | HB489 | HUGHES | MEDICAID - Provides relative to Medicaid services for maternal and infant health (EG GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB503 | CARLSON | ETHICS/CODE - Provides relative to prohibited transactions with the agency of a legislator and of an appointed board or commission member |
| | | HB511 | ILLG | INSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE - Provides relative to uninsured motorists and certain policy forms |
| | | HB541 | LYONS | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Amends the elements of nonconsensual disclosure of a private image |
| | | HB542 | COX | MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Provides for increased penalties for certain traffic-control signal violations |
| | | HB543 | ZERINGUE | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Provides relative to saltwater and charter fishing licenses and fees (EN DECREASE SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB551 | BRASS | CURRICULA - Revises the membership and duties of the Dual Enrollment Framework Task Force |
| | | HB558 | TURNER | MEDICAID - Provides relative to the Local Healthcare Provider Participation Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) |
| | | HB570 | BILLINGS | VOTING/REGISTRATION - Provides for the change of party affiliation prior to the close of registration |
| | | HB605 | CHANCE HENRY | INSURANCE - Provides relative to hearings and delivery of notices |
| | | HB616 | GREEN | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to actuarial reviews of healthcare legislation (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB628 | DOMANGUE | CAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides for reporting requirements and contribution limits applicable to candidates and political committees participating in an additional election following a tie vote or court ordered elections following an election contest |
| | | HB654 | HILFERTY | PROPERTY/PUBLIC - Provides relative to the authorized uses and lease of certain public property in Orleans and Jefferson Parish |
| | | HB661 | BRYANT | FISHING/COMMERCIAL - Provides relative to charter boat fishing guide licensing |
| | | HB675 | WYBLE | CAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides for filing of administrative proceedings before the Ethics Adjudicatory Board for enforcement of certain violations of the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act |
| | | HB676 | KERNER | SEAFOOD - Establishes a seafood importer license for wholesale/retail dealers and retail dealers (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB702 | WILLARD | MEDICAID - Provides for Medicaid coverage and support for doula services (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB745 | EMERSON | SCHOOLS/CHOICE - Creates and provides for the LA GATOR Scholarship Program, a universal school choice program (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB748 | DOMANGUE | SEAFOOD - Provides relative to imported seafood safety fees (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB778 | BAYHAM | TRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS - Prohibits the imposition of penalties via unmanned automated speed enforcement devices in a school zone in certain circumstances |
REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY |
1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/27/2024 |
| | | 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 |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/28/2024 |
| | | HCR28 | TURNER | CHILDREN/SUPPORT - Requests the La. State Law Institute to study procedures for establishing child support and paternity for minor parents |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/27/2024 |
| | | 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 |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/28/2024 |
| | | HB77 | LACOMBE | TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL - Provides for the disposition of certain local sales and use taxes at the Angola State Penitentiary Prison Rodeo (EN -$23,460 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB227 | MUSCARELLO | CIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides for continuous revisions relative to civil procedure |
| | | HB232 | MUSCARELLO | CIVIL/LAW - Provides relative to warranty for negotiable instruments and depository and collecting banks |
| | | HB300 | ORGERON | COASTAL RESOURCES - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the disposition of funds derived from alternative energy production in the coastal area (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB301 | AMEDEE | COSMETOLOGY - Provides relative to cosmetology licensing requirements |
| | | HB357 | AMEDEE | BANKS/BANKING - Provides relative to central bank digital currency |
| | | HB384 | KNOX | MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Extends the grace period applicable to penalties for lapse of compulsory motor vehicle liability security (EN -$216,125 RV See Note) |
| | | HB488 | WRIGHT | COMMERCE - Provides relative to blockchain and digital asset regulation |
| | | HB580 | MUSCARELLO | CIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to bankruptcy |
| | | HB716 | CHARLES OWEN | LICENSING - Provides for universal recognition of occupational licenses |
| | | HB732 | JACKSON | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the Grambling State University World Famed Tiger Marching Band specialty license plate |
| | | HB763 | BEAULLIEU | ELECTIONS - Provides relative to federal election guidance and funding |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/27/2024 |
| | | HB87 | ECHOLS | LIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to liability arising from COVID-19 vaccinations |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/2/2024 |
| | | HB339 | CHARLES OWEN | PUBLIC FACILITIES - Provides relative to acceptable payment types at air carrier airports |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Regular Order |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | HB341 | PHILLIP TARVER | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to motor vehicles and energy sources for motor vehicles |