House Order of the Day
April 23, 2026
1:00 PM
House Chamber

Adjourned
 

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MORNING HOUR

1. Roll Call

2. Prayer

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Reading of Journal

5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

6. Introduction of Resolutions
 HR192SPELLCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on the occasion of its seventy-fifth anniversary
 HR193FIRMENTCONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of James David "Cowboy" Robertson
 HR194FREEMANSTUDENTS - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health and the state Department of Education to provide certain visual acuity screening data to researchers
 HCR80DOMANGUEENERGY - Expresses the legislature's commitment to protecting private property rights
 HCR81FREIBERGSCHOOLS/ENROLLMENT - Requests that the state Department of Education conduct a study of options for public school systems facing declining enrollment
 HCR82BUTLERCONGRESS - Urges and requests the United States Congress, the United States Department of Labor, and the United States Department of Homeland Security to authorize Louisiana to establish a pilot program allowing the state to administer and regulate the H-2B temporary worker visa programs for horticulture and landscaping, sugar processing, and seafood processing industries
 HCR83FIRMENTCOMMENDATIONS - Commends J. Reed Walters on the occasion of his retirement as district attorney of the Twenty-Eighth Judicial District
 HCR84WILEYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Barney Arceneaux on the occasion of his retirement
 HCR85KNOXENVIRONMENT/LITTERING - Creates a task force on illegal dumping

7. Introduction of Bills

10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over
 HR188BUTLERHUNTING - Memorializes Congress to oppose any provision in the federal Farm Bill that may negatively impact the use of hunting dogs
 HR189WALTERSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Kathy Taylor on the occasion of her retirement from Windsor Village Houston
 HR190DICKERSONCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Baron Baker for his achievements in competitive weightlifting
 HR191WILDERHIGHWAYS - Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the need for and safety of mountable median curbs on Range Avenue in Denham Springs, Louisiana

13. Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee
 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)
 SB281BARROWSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for changes to the Baker Economic Development District. (gov sig)
 SB331ROBERT OWENWATER/WATERWAYS - Provides relative to the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act. (8/1/26)
 SB384HARRISTECHNOLOGY - Authorizes creation of the Pilot Innovation Hub. (8/1/26) (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB389CONNICKAMUSEMENTS/SPORTS - Provides for agents and athletes. (gov sig) (RE +$62,400 GF EX See Note)
 SB415ABRAHAMHEALTH DEPARTMENT - Creates the Empower Louisiana Food Purchase Program. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB451KLEINPETERHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to newborn hearing screening. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
 SB458MCMATHLOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for local ethics entities. (8/1/26)
 SB479MORRISJUDGES - Provides for legislative address to the governor for the removal of certain judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence committed while in office. (See Act)
 SB504GARY CARTERSTUDENTS - Provides relative to individual graduation plans. (8/1/26) (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB523MIZELLDOMESTIC VIOLENCE - Provides relative to defendants who are victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault. (8/1/26) (RE SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)

14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 HR38CHARLES OWENCONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and to restore the rights of privacy and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
 HR96LYONSCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study current practices regarding the recall of civil bench warrants and the notification process in judgment debtor proceedings
 HR160MUSCARELLOPROPERTY - Authorizes and requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study provisions regarding transfer of property
 HCR31DOMANGUECOMMERCE - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use and application of the term "foreign" with respect to juridical persons provided for in state law
 HCR61CHARLES OWENPROPERTY - Authorizes and directs the Louisiana Law Institute to study the constitutional authority to expropriate property

15. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR19GREGORY MILLERTRUSTS - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use of trusts with extended durations and report its findings and any recommendations for revisions to the Louisiana Trust Code and applicable Louisiana laws to the legislature.

16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee
 HB316WYBLEEDUCATION - Provides relative to student literacy (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB549BERAULTWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Creates the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)
 HB578MIKE JOHNSONCIVIL/LAW - Provides for the Restoring Biological Truth Act
 HB646BEAULLIEUAPPROPRIATIONS - (Constitutional Amendment) Limits the amount of state general fund that may be appropriated in a fiscal year (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB748BRAUDHIGHWAYS - Provides that any Louisiana school board-owned vehicles be exempt from paying tolls on any bridges and highways in the state (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB798MIKE JOHNSONUTILITIES - Creates the Broadband and Cable Price Notice Act (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB824BEAULLIEUAPPROPRIATIONS - Limits the amount of state general fund that may be appropriated in a fiscal year (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB988BAGLEYMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Modifies the current and retired legislators special prestige license plates fee distribution
 HB989BOYERMOTOR VEHICLES - Modifies charges collected by public license tag agents
 HB1001MARCELLEHIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE - Redesignates a portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway"
 HB1032WILEYMOTOR VEHICLES - Clarifies references to substances applicable to operating a motor vehicle under the influence
 HB1081WRIGHTPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides for the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1108AMEDEEMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Homeschool Proud" specialty license plate
 HB1129SCHAMERHORNPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Provides relative to the selling of state-owned surplus movable property (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB1140MIKE JOHNSONTELECOMMUNICATIONS - Provides relative to regulating telecommunications
 HB1157BOURRIAQUETRANSPORTATION DEPT - Provides for funding to certain entities for infrastructure related projects within the Department of Transportation and Development (RE SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)
 HB1186JACOB LANDRYBUILDING CODES - Provides relative to the Uniform Construction Code and inspector licensing
 HB1192BOYERMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Louisiana Dental Hygienists' Association" special prestige license plate
 HB1195WYBLEAMUSEMENTS/SPORTS - Provides relative to the Louisiana State Athletic Commission
 HB1198AMEDEECHILDREN/CUSTODY - Provides relative to child custody
 HB1222LYONSECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to grocery initiative grants and financial support (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB1244VENTRELLAMTR VEHICLE/EMERGENCY - Establishes a driver's license designation for persons with brain injuries

17. Senate Instruments Second Reading Returned from the Legislative Bureau
 SB73GREGORY MILLERTAX/AD VALOREM - Provides relative to the assessment, payment, and allocation of ad valorem taxes. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB89GREGORY MILLERTAX/AD VALOREM - Requires the assessor in St. Charles Parish to provide property owners with a form for permanent registration of the homestead exemption. (gov sig) (EG -$13,117 LF EX See Note)
 SB128FOILTAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to authorized changes of address by the Department of Revenue. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT SG EX See Note)
 SB149FOILBONDS - Provides relative to the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds. (gov sig) (EG1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB191GREGORY MILLERTAX/AD VALOREM - Provides relative to the assessment, payment, and allocation of ad valorem taxes. (gov sig) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB196FOILTAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to the time period to appeal a notice of assessment or the disallowance of a refund claim. (8/1/26) (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 SB238GREGORY MILLERTAX/AD VALOREM - Provides relative to the assessment, payment, and allocation of ad valorem taxes. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB318REESETAX EXEMPTIONS - Provides relative to tax exemption budget and return on investment reports published by the Department of Revenue. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT SG EX See Note)
 SB340CATHEYTAX/AD VALOREM - Requires the tax assessor of each parish to provide property owners with a form for permanent registration of the homestead exemption. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

19. Reconsideration
 HB225BAYHAMGOVERNOR - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for gubernatorial term limits

REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY

1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration

Scheduled for floor debate on 4/23/2026
 HR1BOURRIAQUECOASTAL RESOURCES - Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
 HR17TURNERTOPS - Directs the Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, and Louisiana Economic Development to study the state's return on investment with respect to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students in collaboration with the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center
 HCR5ORGERONFISHING - Amends Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules regarding red drum harvest
 HCR4MCCORMICKHUNTING/DEER - Suspends rules relative to chronic wasting disease (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)
 HCR47FREEMANSCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES - Requests that the Department of Children and Family Services, in consultation with the state Department of Education, study the implementation of online training requirements for school employees relative to reporting child abuse
 HCR32BAYHAMPORTS/NEW ORLEANS - Urges and requests the Port of New Orleans to secure additional backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge

5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage

Scheduled for floor debate on 4/23/2026
 HB362NEWELLDISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT - Creates the Regency Park Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish
 HB893KNOXSEWERAGE/N O WATER BD - Provides relative to the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board
 HB990LYONSLOCAL GOVERNMENT - Provides for a privilege in favor of parishes, sewerage districts, and waterworks districts for certain unpaid service charges or user fees
 HB1007KNOXDISTRICTS/SPECIAL - Creates the Faubourg Nouveau Marigny Improvement District in Orleans Parish
 HB1153COATESENVIRONMENT/ENFORCEMENT - Authorizes parishes and municipalities to declare bans on burning
 HB1243HILFERTYSEWERAGE/N O WATER BD - Provides relative to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans

Not yet scheduled for floor debate
 HB12VILLIOLAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS - Extends surviving spouse benefits for a reserve officer killed in the line of duty (EG +$250,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB42BACALARETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Provides relative to a phased retirement program within the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (EG SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)
 HB205BACALAELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS - Provides for compensation for election commissioners (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB222BERAULTMEDICAID - Requires Medicaid to cover dental procedures for certain Medicaid enrollees (EG +$784,370 GF EX See Note)
 HB267THOMASCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides with respect to the membership of the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
 HB324VILLIOJUDGES - Provides relative to judicial salaries (EG +$6,690,757 GF EX See Note)
 HB325BRASSTOPS - Revises initial academic eligibility requirements for a TOPS-Tech award and provides for award to part-time students (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB350DOMANGUEEDUCATION - Provides for students at École Pointe-au-Chien (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB478KNOXUTILITIES - Provides with respect to reimbursement for utility overcharges
 HB610CREWSFUNDS/FUNDING - Authorizes the state treasurer to invest up to ten percent of available monies in the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund in gold (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB617MANDIE LANDRYCONSUMERS - Provides with respect to hidden fees charged to consumers
 HB745VILLIOWEIGHTS/MEASURES - Extends the existence of special permits for the operation of a combination of vehicles or tandem loads hauling containers to and from port facilities
 HB749CARVERFUNDS/INVESTMENTS - Authorizes the Louisiana Tuition Trust Authority to contract with a program manager for the administration of certain savings accounts (ABLE, START, and START K12 programs) and the investment of account funds (RE +$4,000,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB752GREENLEGISLATIVE SESSIONS - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides that the timing and duration of regular sessions of the legislature may be set by joint rule of the legislature (EGF DECREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB797CREWSBANKS/BANKING - Creates the Bayou Gold Program (RE INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB807BRASSFUNDS/FUNDING - Establishes the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program to enhance workforce training programs to meet employer demand in certain industry sectors (EG INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 HB821MCFARLANDLAW ENFORCEMENT - Provides for the establishment of the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools within the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice (EG +$250,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB896BRAUDHIGHWAYS - Requires toll signage, toll dispute procedures, and toll customer service centers at all toll facilities within a certain radius (EG DECREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB979WILEYLAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS - Increases the benefit paid to survivors of law enforcement officers and firemen (OR +$1,600,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB992FREIBERGEARLY CHILDHOOD - Requires assignment of student identification numbers to children in certain early childhood education programs (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB1000BRAUDTRANSPORTATION DEPT - Modifies certain operations within the Department of Transportation and Development and the Highway Priority Program
 HB1024MURRAYMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Louisiana Democratic Party" special prestige license plate
 HB1050SCHAMERHORNMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Modifies provisions relative to certain requirements for commercial driver's licenses
 HB1166CARVERREAL ESTATE - Requires property disclosures for vacant residential property
 HB1172CARRIERHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of United States Highway 165 in Oberlin, Louisiana, as the "Kulyn Brooks Manuel Memorial Highway"
 HB1173MURRAYMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides with respect to installment agreements entered into through the Reinstatement Relief Program operated by the office of motor vehicles
 HB1207DESHOTELPUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS - Provides relative to selection of contractors by public entities
 HB1218BERAULTHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1090 as the "Louis 'Pat' Miramon Memorial Highway"
 HB1223MCFARLANDECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Establishes the La. Early-Phase Clinical Trial Acceleration Framework

6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage

Scheduled for floor debate on 4/23/2026
 SB162SEABAUGHWORKERS' COMPENSATION - Provides relative to the workers' compensation medical treatment schedule. (8/1/26)
 SB349CATHEYSUNSET LAW - Re-creates Department of Agriculture and Forestry. (6/30/26)
 SB350CATHEYAGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT - Changes the name of the Louisiana Soybean Association. (8/1/26)
 SB382SEABAUGHWORKERS' COMPENSATION - Repeals provisions relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. (8/1/26)
 SB383BASSFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides relative to the Incumbent Worker Training Program. (8/1/26) (EG1 INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 SB127GREGORY MILLERSUCCESSIONS - Provides for donations that a curator may make on behalf of an interdict and limitations on forced portion to forced heirs with disabilities. (8/1/26)
 SB244ALLAINHUNTERS/HUNTING - Provides for recreational hunting of alligators. (8/1/26)
 SB256MORRISCOURTS - Provides for a clerk of court in Orleans Parish. (gov sig) (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL

5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage

Scheduled for floor debate on 4/23/2026
 HB911MCMAKINPARISH/ORLEANS - Provides for the complete reform and modernization of the judicial components of Orleans Parish (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Scheduled for floor debate on 4/27/2026
 HB306EDMONSTONDOMESTIC ABUSE - Provides relative to court costs and fees in domestic abuse cases
 HB366EDMONSTONDOMESTIC ABUSE - Provides relative to continuance of hearings in domestic abuse matters
 HB1161FONTENOTPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Lafourche Parish
 HB1230DESHOTELCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to the Louisiana Money Transmission Act
 HB59MARCELLEINDIGENT DEFENSE - Provides relative to the funding of the office of the district public defender in the 19th Judicial District Court (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB481RISERPUBLIC PRINTING - Provides for the cost of publishing official proceedings and public notices
 HB772MARTINEZBAIL - Provides relative to notice for warrant of arrest
 HB897MANDIE LANDRYHEALTH - Provides relative to protecting healthcare data
 HB1003FREEMANSCHOOLS - Provides relative to overcapacity of schools within certain school districts (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB1008CHARLES OWENCOLLEGES/FACULTY - Prohibits public postsecondary education institutions from retaliating against faculty members for disclosing certain alleged violations or exercising academic freedom or free speech
 HB1112CHENEVERTEARLY CHILDHOOD - Provides relative to prekindergarten programs
 HB1180JORDANINSURANCE/LIFE - Provides with respect to the denial of life insurance following suicide
 HB1189BRYANTWILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Provides for charter boat fishing guide licenses

Scheduled for floor debate on 4/28/2026
 HB181BACALAMEDICAID - Provides for Medicaid fraud detection and prevention (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 HB1118FISHERHEALTH CARE - Requires disclosure of certain agreements between a hospital and a real estate investment trust

RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR

Morning Hour

12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee
 HB901BOURRIAQUETRANSPORTATION DEPT - Provides for funding to certain entities for infrastructure related projects within the Department of Transportation and Development

Regular Order

1. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration
 HR20MCCORMICKWATER/RESOURCES - Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy to study industrial use of water from Caddo Lake
 HR74DUSTIN MILLERHEALTH/CHILDREN - Urges and requests the state Department of Education and local public school governing authorities to report to the House Committee on Health and Welfare relative to accommodating students with seizure disorders

5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage
 HB284WYBLEPROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION - Authorizes certain parishes and municipalities to expropriate blighted property by declaration of taking
 HB393FONTENOTELECTIONS/BOND & TAX - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for eligible election dates for bond and tax elections (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB458KNOXCORRECTIONS/PRISONERS - Provides relative to inmates who participate in work release programs (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB459MANDIE LANDRYELECTIONS/CANDIDATES - Provides relative to the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns
 HB525CARPENTERPUBLIC SFTY/DEPARTMENT - Provides for the online publication and maintenance of certain data used and compiled by the DPS&C (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB577GLORIOSOINSURANCE - Provides relative to penalties calculated on the amount found to be due from the insurer to the insured
 HB582BAYHAMMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides relative to reinstatement fees for lapses of vehicle liability security (EG DECREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB605BEAULLIEUWORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides relative to experience modifiers and subrogation in workers' compensation cases
 HB614JACKSONTAX/TAX REBATES - Authorizes a rebate of state sales taxes paid by businesses on lodging and meals for persons performing disaster or emergency-related work (EG -$55,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB682DICKERSONVETERANS - Authorizes the use of veterans as resource officers at schools
 HB733PHELPSMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides relative to reinstatement fees for certain motor vehicle violations (EG +$120,900 SG RV See Note)
 HB773MELERINEPROCUREMENT - Establishes priorities and requirements for purchases by the state and participating local governments from certain providers including prison enterprises and nonprofits assisting persons with disabilities. (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB864KNOXHIGHWAYS - Establishes a fire limit to prohibit the storage of flammable materials above ground beneath certain structures owned and operated by the state or municipality
 HB996DEWITTCAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOS - Provides for the use of campaign funds for clothing required for holding office
 HB1035BAYHAMELECTION OFFENSES - Provides relative to the prohibited solicitation of contributions (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB1058BAMBURGTOPS - Requires the Board of Regents to establish and maintain a data administration system for the collection of uniform data on all state financial assistance (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1082DEWITTCIVIL/VENUE - Provides for venue with respect to the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System
 HB1113HILFERTYLEGISLATION/BILLS - Requires the legislature to make available on its website copies of legislative instruments and unofficial engrossed versions of instruments for proposed amendments
 HB1234KNOXCRIMINAL/PENALTIES - Provides relative to penalties for hit-and-run driving (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB1240HILFERTYLEVEES/BDS & DISTRICTS - Modifies the board of commissioners within the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East