Senate Daily Digest
April 15, 2026
3:30 PM
Senate Chamber

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Roll Call

Prayer

Pledge of Allegiance

Reading of Journal

Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 SR66LAMBERTCOMMENDATIONS - Commends LtCol Geoffrey Shows after twenty-three years in the United States Marine Corps.
 SR70MYERSSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR30CONNICKCONGRESS - Memorializes the United States Congress to compel the Department of Justice to release all unclassified documents, videos, images and materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
 SCR31STINECONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to amend the National Voter Registration Act.
 SCR32STINECONDOLENCES - Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dr. Richard Edward Landry.
 SCR33MYERSEDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Creates the Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 SCR12BASSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends John Keith, of AllState Land and Timber, upon being named the "Louisiana Outstanding Logger of the Year".

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB52VILLIOCRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to trial of misdemeanors (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB145CHASSIONFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the payment of extraordinary medical and dental expenses of firemen and law enforcement officers (RE +$50,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB210MELERINEETHICS/CODE - Provides for retroactivity of certain provisions of Act No. 492 of the 2024 Regular Session
 HB250TURNERETHICS - Provides with respect to disclosure of certain information by members of boards or commissions
 HB291BERAULTINSURANCE/HEALTH - Prohibits health insurers from taking adverse payment or contracting actions against participating facilities based solely on another provider's network status (EG INCREASE EX See Note)
 HB322MELERINEPARDON/PAROLE - Prohibits the assessment of any fees or costs against certain individuals who request a copy of testimony presented in executive session before the Board of Pardons and committee on parole
 HB399ZERINGUECRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to temporary release of inmates for limited purposes (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB400FONTENOTELECTION DAYS - Provides that bond and tax elections shall be held only on regularly scheduled fall election dates (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB430CHASSIONLAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS - Enacts the MJ 911 Act to extend health insurance coverage for families of law enforcement officers and firemen employed by the City of Lafayette who are killed in the line of duty (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB463MCMAKINDISTRICTS/COMMUNICATIONS - Provides relative to emergency communications service charges
 HB475BERAULTHEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS - Requires a healthcare provider to obtain a patient's consent prior to recording a medical visit
 HB506CHASSIONMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates certain special prestige license plates
 HB570WILDERTAX/AD VALOREM TAX - Authorizes a taxing authority to levy a millage at a rate lower than the maximum authorized rate under certain circumstances (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB590GLORIOSOTRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS - Provides with respect to training law enforcement officers regarding certain traffic stops
 HB616KNOXMENTAL HEALTH - Provides for oversight of publicly funded homeless service providers
 HB638JACOB LANDRYCONTRACTORS - Provides relative to payments to contractors and subcontractors
 HB740CHENEVERTMEDICAID MANAGED CARE - Provides for independent claims review of Coordinated System of Care providers
 HB757COXFISHING/COMMERCIAL - Provides relative to the taking of menhaden
 HB774BOYERINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to insurance coverage for hearing aids (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB799FONTENOTFIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides relative to boilers (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB860BRAUDCONTRACTS/BIDS - Authorizes the use of fillable form to receive electronic public bids
 HB870TURNERINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to formulary placement and cost-sharing requirements for certain generic drugs and biosimilars (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB872ZERINGUEFISHING/COMMERCIAL - Requires all commercial menhaden reduction fishery vessels to use an AIS system
 HB874MURRAYTRANSPORTATION DEPT - Provides with respect to electronic credentials (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB886ORGERONFISHING/COMMERCIAL - Provides for reporting and data collection for commercial menhaden fishing
 HB903ILLGINSURANCE - Provides for fines issued by the commissioner of insurance
 HB905WRIGHTHIGHER EDUCATION - Changes the name of the Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy
 HB917DESHOTELFIRE PROTECTION - Provides relative to life safety and property protection licensing (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB937LACOMBEAMUSEMENT PARKS - Provides relative to revisions of the Amusement Rides Safety Law
 HB956FONTENOTFIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides relative to fireworks
 HB962DUSTIN MILLERNURSES - Provides relative to reconstitution of medications for intravenous therapy
 HB972BOUDREAUXHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 93 in Lafayette Parish as the "Desert Shield-Desert Storm Veterans Memorial Highway
 HB1036BEAULLIEUCAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOS - Provides relative to the primary purpose of a committee
 HB1054VILLIOEVIDENCE - Provides relative to self-authentication of certain evidence
 HB1071MCFARLANDPUBLIC RECORDS - Provides for an exception to the Public Records Law for records of aerospace facilities or activities
 HB1076MUSCARELLOHEALTH/BEHAVIORAL - Repeals the termination of the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board
 HB1078FREIBERGSTUDENT/TUITION - Provides relative to tuition and fees for certain distance education courses
 HB1132CARVERSCHOOLS/FINANCE-MFP - Provides for funding any laboratory school operated by a public postsecondary education institution in the University of Louisiana System through the minimum foundation program
 HB1179BACALATAX/AD VALOREM-MFG/EXEMP - Extends eligibility for the ad valorem tax exemption for certain manufacturing establishments to certain aerospace manufacturing establishments (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB1200BUTLERCAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the Louisiana Rural Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program (RE SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 HB1232BOURRIAQUEPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides relative to waterway projects
 HB1233COATESPUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS - Provides relative to a contract limit for hospital service districts (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

House Bills on Second Reading Subject to Call
 HB221ECHOLSHIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE - Designates the new bridge to be constructed over the Mississippi River connecting Louisiana Highway 1 and Louisiana Highway 30 as the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway"

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR6KNOXSUCCESSIONS - Authorizes the La. State Law Institute to study intestate succession proceedings
 HCR7MANDIE LANDRYJUVENILES - Requests the Louisiana Department of Justice to issue a report on juveniles who are subject to electronic monitoring conditions
 HCR19CHASSIONCHILDREN/LEGITIMATION - Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the presumption of parentage
 HCR26CHENEVERTSTUDENT/STANDARDS - Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education incorporate the science of human growth and development into content standards and to provide curriculum and instructional materials on its website
 HCR35WYBLETAX/PROPERTY - Urges and requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations regarding expiditing the sale of adjudicated tax-delinquent property (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB91MIZELLCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to sentencing of defendants who are survivors of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB173MORRISCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for the garnishment process for banks. (8/1/26)
 SB185PRESSLYSEX OFFENSES - Provides that nondisclosure agreements involving victims of child sexual abuse are against public policy and unenforceable. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB189FESIENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - Prohibits the intentional release or dispersion, by burning of fuel, of chemicals into the environment of this state with the express purpose of affecting temperature. (8/1/26)
 SB215MCMATHCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the grounds for post conviction relief for inmates convicted by a non-unanimous jury. (gov sig) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB232GREGORY MILLERFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for funding of the Judges' Supplemental Compensation Fund. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB259BARROWDOMESTIC VIOLENCE - Authorizes the creation of a civil protective order online application portal. (8/1/26)
 SB260EDMONDSLIABILITY - Provides relative to youth athletics. (gov sig)
 SB320MIZELLLAW ENFORCEMENT - Provides relative to DNA detection of sexual and violent offenses. (8/1/26)
 SB345BARROWJUVENILE JUSTICE - Requires the office of juvenile justice to submit an annual report to the legislature. (8/1/26)
 SB371ABRAHAMDOMESTIC VIOLENCE - Creates a public registry for repeat domestic violence offenders. (8/1/26) (OR +$610,195 GF EX See Note)
 SB424FOILCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for service by mail, delivery, or electronic means. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB440LUNEAUSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the membership of the board of commissioners in a renaissance district. (8/1/26)
 SB448LUNEAUPUBLIC DEFENDER - Provides relative to the office of the state public defender. (8/1/26)
 SB470MIZELLHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to pregnant women in custody. (gov sig) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB476PRESSLYCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to garnishment. (8/1/26)
 SB487ROBERT OWENCHARITABLE GAMING - Provides for the Charitable Raffles, Bingo and Keno Licensing Law. (8/1/26)
 SB502CATHEYFARMING - Provides relative to the storage of sugarcane bagasse biomass. (gov sig)

House Bills Reported by Committee
 HB53FONTENOTGAMBLING - Adds certain gambling crimes as predicate offenses for racketeering (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB69VILLIODWI - Provides relative to ignition interlock device offenses
 HB93TURNERCLERKS OF COURT - Provides relative to the jury commission in Lincoln Parish
 HB119FONTENOTCRIME - Provides relative to unlawful conduct involving images of another person created by artificial intelligence (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB152MACKCONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - Adds certain substances to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB332TURNERAGRICULTURE - Provides with respect to meetings of the Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority
 HB344COATESAGRICULTURE/GRAIN - Provides relative to the Grain and Cotton Indemnity Fund (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB367BUTLERPESTICIDES/HERBICIDES - Provides for the enforcement procedures of the Structural Pest Control Commission
 HB370BUTLERAGRICULTURE/GRAIN - Provides for the assessment rate on agricultural commodities for the Grain and Cotton Indemnity Fund (EG +$626,130 SD RV See Note)
 HB505CHANCE HENRYPESTICIDES/HERBICIDES - Provides relative to the issuance of certification cards for commercial applicators, pesticide salespersons, and agricultural consultants
 HB697GEYMANNSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Environmental Quality
 HB758BRASSENVIRONMENT/QUALITY - Provides with respect to the Department of Environmental Quality fees (RE +$12,383,369 SG RV See Note)
 HB806LAFLEURCRIME - Provides relative to hit-and-run driving offenses (RE NO IMPACT See Note)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR23CATHEYAGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - Creates the Agricultural-Based National Security Priorities Task Force.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB64HODGESSPECIAL EDUCATION - Provides relative to video and audio recordings from cameras installed in self-contained classrooms. (8/1/26)
 SB65CATHEYSCHOOLS - Provides relative to the conversion of preexisting schools into charter schools. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB165ABRAHAMCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to the Self-Service Storage Facility Act. (8/1/26)
 SB190MIZELLNURSING HOMES - Provides relative to nursing home licenses. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB304EDMONDSCOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Provides for accreditation for public colleges and universities. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB312TALBOTEMPLOYMENT - Provides relative to union dues and fees for certain public employees. (8/1/26)
 SB322DUPLESSISWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to apprentices. (8/1/26)
 SB374CATHEYUNIVERSITY LA SYSTEM - Provides for uniform procedure for the creation of college economic development districts for the University of Louisiana System in any municipality or parish. (gov sig)
 SB430JENKINSTAX/LOCAL - Provides for the levy of hotel occupancy tax by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. (8/1/26)
 SB438FESIPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Authorizes the board of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (Commission) to increase member per diems. (8/1/26)
 SB442STINETAX/LOCAL - Provides for a local sales and use tax exemption in Calcasieu Parish for the furnishing of repairs to certain aircraft. (7/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)
 SB449DUPLESSISPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides for the procurement of materials and goods. (8/1/26)
 SB469ABRAHAMUTILITIES - Provides relative to the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law. (8/1/26)
 SB489EDMONDSMOTOR VEHICLES - To authorize third party vendors to conduct a license plate inquiry on motor vehicles to verify insurance liability coverage. (8/1/26) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB496CONNICKSECONDHAND DEALERS - Provides for the regulation of copper purchases by scrap metal dealers or recyclers. (8/1/26)
 SB52CATHEYCHILDREN/FAMILY SERVICES DEPT - Provides relative to public assistance benefits for children. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB105CATHEYTOPS - Provides relative to TOPS eligibility. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB125GERALD BOUDREAUXCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Increases the compensation cap for the wrongful conviction compensation law. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB455TALBOTRETIREMENT SYSTEMS - Provides for admission of entities as employers to the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana. (2/3-CA10s(29)(F))(8/1/26) (EG SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)
 SB505CATHEYENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - Provides relative to the Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Dedicated Fund Account. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB522EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Provides for approval for charter schools that specialize in vocational and technical education to meet workforce demands for high demand and high wage jobs. (8/1/26)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB34MCMATHPUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT - Provides relative to alerts for missing persons. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB35WHEATCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of disturbing the peace at a place of religious worship. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB43MCMATHHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB56CONNICKLEVEES - Provides for the reorganization of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank and the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District. (8/1/26)
 SB100JENKINSAUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - Provides for proof of insurance of transportation network companies involved in an accident. (8/1/26)
 SB134KLEINPETERCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides that certain crimes relative to child sexual abuse materials do not apply to persons under 17 under certain circumstances. (8/1/26)
 SB140GREGORY MILLERCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for multiple successions in the same proceeding. (8/1/26)
 SB152FESIFOOD SAFETY - Prohibits certain actions with respect to cell cultured food products for human consumption. (8/1/26)
 SB217MORRISCOURTS - Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB228DUPLESSISLOCAL FINANCE - Constitutional amendment to allow for the use of public funds to replace drinking water utility service lines located on private property. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB246LUNEAUHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Establishes requirements for health insurance issuers using artificial intelligence or automated decision systems. (8/1/26)
 SB249KLEINPETERWILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT - Constitutional amendment to add two members to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB268DUPLESSISLOCAL FINANCE - Provides for lead service line replacement. (8/1/26)
 SB294TALBOTGAMING - Provides relative to the allowable amount of promotional play offered by certain gaming operators and for deductions regarding promotional play. (7/1/26)
 SB296KLEINPETERWILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT - Increases the membership of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (See Act) (EG +$2,752 GF EX See Note)
 SB321KLEINPETERCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to electronic bonds. (8/1/26)
 SB323BASSHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to penalties for violations of the Louisiana Insurance Code. (gov sig)
 SB369BASSPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides for prescription drug pricing. (1/1/27) (EG SG EX See Note)
 SB384HARRISTECHNOLOGY - Authorizes creation of the Pilot Innovation Hub in certain parishes. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB387BASSHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers. (1/1/27) (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB401TALBOTPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 HB57VILLIOEVIDENCE - Provides relative to evidence in temporary restraining order proceedings
 HB64MUSCARELLOCRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the recall of arrest warrants
 HB68SCHLEGELCRIME - Provides relative to conduct that constitutes disturbing the peace (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB92SCHLEGELCRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Provides relative to certain sex offenses (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB111MANDIE LANDRYCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to diminution of sentence for the earning of an associate's degree (EG DECREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB147VILLIOCRIME/RACKETEERING - Provides for the definition of the crime of racketeering (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB110CARVERPUBLIC LANDS/STATE - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in St. Tammany Parish
 HB234FIRMENTSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Insurance
 HB634BOYERPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in St. Martin Parish
 HB677THOMPSONPROPERTY - Provides relative to an exchange of property in Tensas Parish
 HB739BERAULTINSURANCE - Provides relative to insurance fraud
 HB850FIRMENTINSURANCE - Provides relative to cancellation notice requirements in the Standard Fire Policy