Senate Daily Digest
May 25, 2026
5:00 PM
Senate Chamber

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Roll Call

Prayer

Pledge of Allegiance

Reading of Journal

Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR145HODGESSTATE DEPARTMENT - Recreates the Task Force on Protecting Louisiana's Critical Infrastructure from Foreign Adversaries.
 SR146MIGUEZCONDOLENCES - Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences for the death of Louis "Thomas" Nelson.
 SR147HODGESCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of Katherine "Katy" Wells.
 SR148BARROWUTILITIES - Creates the Utility Assistance Coordination Task Force to study and make recommendations regarding coordination of utility assistance programs in the state.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR78ROBERT OWENSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

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
 HB302CHASSIONTOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS - Prohibits the sale of vapor products near schools

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 Subject to Call
 HCR58WILEYSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates April 22, 2026, as Ascension Parish Day at the state capitol

House Bills Reported by Committee
 HB59MARCELLEINDIGENT DEFENSE - Provides relative to the funding of the office of the district public defender in the 19th Judicial District Court (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB89TURNERDISTRICT ATTORNEYS - Provides relative to certain retirees of the office of the district attorney of the 3rd Judicial District (RE INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB153MANDIE LANDRYCOURTS/CRIMINAL - Provides with respect to the collection of criminal court fines and fees
 HB243WILDERDISTRICT ATTORNEYS - Provides relative to the appointment of a substitute for a recused district attorney
 HB335CHANCE HENRYPUBLIC ASSISTANCE - Provides relative to entities administering public benefits
 HB342KNOXEDUCATION/SPECIAL - Provides that a local education agency shall have the burden of proof in any special education due process hearing relative to the appropriateness of a student's current or proposed program or placement (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB350DOMANGUEEDUCATION - Provides for students at École Pointe-au-Chien (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB407LARVADAINHIGHER EDUCATION - Provides relative to initial eligibility requirements for the M.J. Foster Promise Program (RE -$1,100,000 SD EX See Note)
 HB451LACOMBEALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to notices of hearings required by the ATC commissioner
 HB513YOUNGATHLETICS - Provides relative to the name, image, and likeness of intercollegiate and interscholastic athletes (RE NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 HB595JACOB LANDRYLOCAL GOVERNMENT - Provides relative to permits required by local governments that impede the development of the state's natural resources
 HB682DICKERSONVETERANS - Provides for certain veterans to work as school guardians at public schools
 HB688ORGERONFISHING - Adds Atlantic tarpon to the definition of saltwater game fish
 HB690AMEDEEEDUCATION - Provides relative to education service providers and vendors of educational products (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB730CREWSAIRCRAFT/AVIATION - Provides relative to the use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast systems (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)
 HB762BAYHAMMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Prohibits the Office of Motor Vehicles from referring certain cases to the Office of Debt Recovery
 HB802SAWYERWATER/RESOURCES - Provides with respect to the management of watershed restoration (RE DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB816GALLEMILITARY AFFAIRS - Prohibits foreign adversaries from acquiring or owning property near military installations (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB940BERAULTCRIME - Provides relative to the unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB944HILFERTYHEALTH SERVICES - Creates the Louisiana Women's Health Consortium (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB1003FREEMANSCHOOLS - Provides relative to overcapacity of schools within certain school districts (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB1011FREIBERGJURY DUTY - Permits jurors to donate their per diem compensation to the formal program of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
 HB1029PHELPSALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMT - Provides relative to limitations on the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage permits
 HB1053VENTRELLAALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to the definitions of a "dealer" and a "retail dealer"
 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)
 HB1062EDMONSTONSCHOOLS - Provides relative to the membership, powers, and duties of the board of directors of the Special School District
 HB1064FREIBERGCOURTS - Provides relative to a domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (RE SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 HB1079BOUDREAUXSCHOOLS/CHARTER - Authorizes certain charter schools to give enrollment preference to certain students
 HB1084TURNERSTUDENT/TUITION - Provides relative to tuition and mandatory fees for public postsecondary education institutions
 HB1098MCFARLANDLIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides with respect to a limitation of liability for aerospace entities
 HB1161FONTENOTPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Lafourche Parish
 HB1189BRYANTWILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Provides for charter boat fishing guide licenses
 HB1203EDMONSTONEDUCATION - Provides relative to parent-driven learning cooperatives
 HB1215BAYHAMCULTURE/REC/TOUR DEPT - Provides relative to the disposition of certain historical statues and monuments
 HB1247SPELLCRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Creates a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator
 HB1248VENTRELLAWILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Permits the possession of white-tailed deer by wildlife rehabilitators
 HB1251LACOMBEALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to manufacturing distillers (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)
 HB1253BUTLERHUMAN REMAINS - Enacts the Gracey Claire Rushing Act to provide for documentation, notification, and communication in the handling and disposition of human remains and internal organs (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1257BAYHAMCRIMINAL/JUSTICE - Prohibits certain individuals from having an ownership interest or financial interest in any company that provides electronic monitoring services (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1258GEYMANNWILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Provides with respect to seizure of sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Returned from House Subject to Call
 SCR3MYERSHEALTH CARE - Amends rules relative to criminal history background checks on licensed ambulance personnel and nonlicensed persons.

Senate Bills Returned from House with Amendments
 SB393ROBERT OWENEXPLOSIVES - Provides for the regulation of explosives. (8/1/26)
 SB401TALBOTPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)
 SB415ABRAHAMHEALTH DEPARTMENT - Creates the Empower Louisiana Food Purchase Program. (8/1/26) (RE1 INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB426STINEBEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Provides relative to the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority. (2/3CA7s2.1(A)) (8/1/26) (REF INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB435MYERSCHILDREN - Establishes the Commission on Fatherhood Engagement. (8/1/26)
 SB487ROBERT OWENCHARITABLE GAMING - Provides for the Charitable Raffles, Bingo and Keno Licensing Law. (8/1/26)
 SB488EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Creates the School Safety Drone Response Pilot Program to supplement school crisis management and response plans. (8/1/26) (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB523MIZELLDOMESTIC VIOLENCE - Provides relative to defendants who are victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault. (8/1/26) (REF SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 SB56CONNICKLEVEES - Provides for the reorganization of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank and the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District. (8/1/26)
 SB163REESECOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to the licensing and regulation of virtual currency businesses. (8/1/26)
 SB341EDMONDSSELF INSURANCE - Provides for the Louisiana Churches and Nonprofit Religious Organizations Self-Insured Fund. (gov sig)
 SB504GARY CARTERSTUDENTS - Provides relative to individual graduation plans. (8/1/26) (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note)

Senate Bills Returned from House Subject to Call
 SB322DUPLESSISWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to apprentices. (8/1/26)

Senate Resolutions Reported by Committee to be Adopted
 SR125ALLAINMILITARY AFFAIRS - Requests the United States Navy to expeditiously execute a transparent and competitive Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) acquisition strategy to protect the maritime workforce at Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, Louisiana.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR54WOMACKCONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to authorize and fully fund the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act.
 SCR59BARROWCONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to act to lower the insurance rates based on fifty percent completion of the Comite Diversion Canal Project.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions to be Adopted Subject to Call
 SCR9CATHEYCONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to implement legislation to require candidates for the United States House of Representatives to reside within the congressional district they seek to represent.
 SCR58GARY CARTERROADS/HIGHWAYS - Urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a review of public-private partnership contracting practices.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB35WHEATCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of disturbing the peace at a place of religious worship. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB65CATHEYSCHOOLS - Provides relative to the conversion of preexisting schools into charter schools. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB215MCMATHCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the grounds for post conviction relief for inmates convicted by a non-unanimous jury. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF 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)
 SB269EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Provides for the "Charlie Kirk Success Sequencing Act" relative to student success. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB282BARROWSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Authorizes the creation of a cooperative economic development district affiliated with Baton Rouge Community College in East Baton Rouge Parish. (gov sig)
 SB296KLEINPETERWILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT - Increases the membership of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (See Act) (EG +$2,752 GF EX See Note)
 SB323BASSHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to penalties for violations of the Louisiana Insurance Code. (gov sig)
 SB363BARROWHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for health insurance. (8/1/26)
 SB369BASSPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides for prescription drug pricing. (1/1/27) (EG SG EX See Note)
 SB474GREGORY MILLERINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Creates the Protecting Louisiana's Infrastructure from Artificial Intelligence Risk Act. (1/1/27)
 SB490HENSGENSENERGY DEVELOPMENT - Provides for private use electrical networks. (gov sig)
 SB492KLEINPETERMINERALS - Provides for mineral rights acquired from certain acquiring authorities. (8/1/26)
 SB500CONNICKMALPRACTICE - Provides relative to the medical review panel. (8/1/26)
 SB514ROBERT OWENTRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Provides relative to Department of Transportation and Development aeronautic activities. (8/1/26)

House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee to be adopted
 HCR27SPELLEDUCATION/SPECIAL - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health and the state Department of Education to analyze the adequacy of autism support services in the state
 HCR28DUSTIN MILLERNURSES - Creates the Task Force on School Nurse Orientation
 HCR66WYBLEECONOMIC DEVELOP/DEPT - Requests Louisiana Economic Development to develop and implement a coordinated rural economic development strategy
 HCR67BUTLERHEALTH CARE/FACILITIES - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and report on gaps in acute healthcare access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
 HCR72BEAULLIEUHEALTH SERVICES - Memorialize the United States Congress to research treatment methods for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
 HCR5ORGERONFISHING - Amends Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules regarding red drum harvest
 HCR32BAYHAMPORTS/NEW ORLEANS - Urges and requests the Port of New Orleans to secure additional backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge
 HCR49FISHERHIGHER EDUCATION - Memorializes congress to include physical therapy as a professional degree program for purposes of borrowing limits for students seeking federal aid for postsecondary education
 HCR50CHASSIONCORR FACILITIES/JAILS - Requests certain state and governmental entities to report on opioid abatement and treatment programs in correctional facilities, and to clarify guidance regarding available funding for such programs
 HCR53SCHAMERHORNLOCAL GOVERNMENT - Establishes a study committee to examine the issue of oversized vehicle permits and related impacts
 HCR60MCMAKINHIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE - Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the benefits of implementing the D.R.I.V.E. Initiative (Department of Transportation and Development's Responsibility for Interstate 12 Vitality and Efficiency) for major improvements to the shoulders and capacity of the Interstate 12 and Interstate 55 Interchange
 HCR62DOMANGUEFLOODING/CONTROL - Urges and requests the Federal Emergency Management Agency to modify flood map review frequency
 HCR64MOORECOURTS - Requests a study to make recommendations regarding behavioral health courts
 HCR68BAYHAMTRANSPORTATION - Memorializes Congress to secure federal funding to remove four closed bridges on United States Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish
 HCR78DOMANGUESEAFOOD - Memorializes Congress to pass the American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026
 HCR81FREIBERGSCHOOLS/ENROLLMENT - Requests that the state Department of Education conduct a study of options for public school systems facing declining enrollment
 HCR86LACOMBEWILDLIFE/HABITAT - Expresses legislative support for a request by Senator John N. Kennedy to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a study addressing the impact of land use changes and habitat loss on migratory waterfowl behavior
 HCR97SAWYERCURRICULA - Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, study the feasibility of incorporating age- and grade-appropriate hunting education, conservation education, and shooting sports courses into curricula for public school students in grades five through twelve
 HCR102CARVERELDERLY - Continues the Senior Task Force on Fraud Prevention

House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee Subject to Call
 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
 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

House Concurrent Resolutions 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 HCR3MCFARLANDHOSPITALS - Provides for a hospital stabilization formula (EG +$659,764,552 SD RV See Note)

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 HB1095HEBERTNURSING HOMES - Provides for alternative power sources at nursing facilities
 HB1096JACOB LANDRYUTILITY/ELEC COOPS - Provides relative to the adoption, amendment, and repeal of bylaws of an electric cooperative
 HB1103TURNERBUILDING CODES - Provides with respect to the regulation of construction or improvement of industrial facilities
 HB1129SCHAMERHORNPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Provides relative to the selling of state-owned surplus movable property (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 HB1154GLORIOSOINSURANCE - Prohibits prior authorizations requirements for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians (RR NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 HB1166CARVERREAL ESTATE - Requires property disclosures for vacant residential property
 HB1195WYBLEAMUSEMENTS/SPORTS - Provides relative to the Louisiana State Athletic Commission
 HB1230DESHOTELCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to the Louisiana Money Transmission Act
 HB316WYBLEEDUCATION - Provides relative to student literacy (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB511GLORIOSOHIGHWAYS/OFFICE - Authorizes the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice to establish a grant program for pursuit intervention technologies (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB799FONTENOTFIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides relative to boilers (RE INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB1039DESHOTELTAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL - Provides for local sales and use tax audit procedures (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB12VILLIOLAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS - Extends surviving spouse benefits for a reserve officer killed in the line of duty (EG +$250,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB66DEWITTMUNICIPAL/ORDINANCES - Provides relative to administrative adjudication of certain ordinance violations in the city of Alexandria
 HB145CHASSIONFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the payment of extraordinary medical and dental expenses of firemen and law enforcement officers (RE1 +$25,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB167FREIBERGPUBLIC SFTY/CORRECTIONS - Provides for the issuance of certain documentation to inmates before their release from incarceration (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB196BEAULLIEUTEACHERS/LEAVE - Provides relative to personal leave days for teachers (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB213TERRY LANDRY JRDISTRICTS/TAXING - Provides relative to the Downtown Development District of the city of Baton Rouge
 HB218LAFLEURSCHOOLS - Requires the inclusion of questions pertaining to food insecurity on a residency questionnaire administered to public school students (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB222BERAULTMEDICAID - Requires Medicaid to cover dental procedures for certain Medicaid enrollees (EG1 +$784,370 GF EX See Note)
 HB256FREEMANSCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES - Provides that school employees are subject to existing requirements pertaining to mandatory reporters, including certain training provided by the Department of Children and Family Services
 HB291BERAULTINSURANCE/HEALTH - Prohibits health insurers from taking adverse payment or contracting actions against participating facilities based solely on another provider's network status (EG1 INCREASE EX See Note)
 HB326MUSCARELLOLOCAL OFFL/POLICE CHIEFS - Provides relative to the police chief of the village of Tickfaw
 HB352MACKSTUDENTS - Provides relative to behavioral health services for public school students (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB401WRIGHTBRIDGES/FERRIES - Designates the elevated portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Lance Corporal Justin D. McLeese Memorial Bridge"
 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 (RE INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB433FREIBERGECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce
 HB434WILDERSCHOOLS/BUS OPERATORS - Grants certain powers, duties, and responsibilities relative to a school bus operator's probationary term of employment to the superintendent instead of the school board
 HB448ADAMSSTUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP - Authorizes scholarships provided for firefighters and police officers injured in the line of duty and spouses of firefighters and police officers injured or killed in the line of duty to be used for any postgraduate degree (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB456CHENEVERTWORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides relative to claims for benefits under workers' compensation
 HB476DICKERSONSCHOOLS - Requires each public secondary school to display flyers about the Safe Haven Law in restrooms (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB481RISERPUBLIC PRINTING - Provides for the cost of publishing official proceedings and public notices
 HB487BAYHAMMTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Provides relative to running red lights (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB492SPELLDWI - Creates the Governor's Task Force on Impaired Driving (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB549BERAULTWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Creates the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)
 HB579LAFLEURCRIMINAL/VICTIMS - Provides relative to the rights of survivors of sexual assault
 HB608CHASSIONATHLETICS - Provides relative to the confidentiality of documents related to an intercollegiate athletics revenue sharing program
 HB621COATESENERGY/ALTERNATE - Requires recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure
 HB624MIKE JOHNSONSCHOOLS - Provides relative to emergency operations plans at public schools
 HB626JORDANCOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Provides relative to suicide prevention plans at colleges and universities
 HB632SPELLSTUDENTS - Provides relative to information sharing for the purposes of Louisiana's Foundational Integrated Research System for Transformation (LA FIRST)
 HB637JACOB LANDRYENERGY/OIL & GAS - Provides for oilfield site restoration fees (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
 HB656BRYANTCORRECTIONS - Creates a pilot program that provides certain DPS&C programming and services to inmates (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB722TERRY LANDRY JRMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides with respect to the automatic reinstatement of a driver's license
 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
 HB804GEYMANNENERGY - Creates the Louisiana Energy Protection Act (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB818RISERSTUDENT/ASSESSMENT - Provides relative to student assessments (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 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 (RE +$250,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB833BOYDPRIVACY - Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force
 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
 HB867LACOMBELOCAL OFFL/POLICE CHIEFS - Provides for an appointed chief of police in the town of Fordoche
 HB874MURRAYTRANSPORTATION DEPT - Provides with respect to electronic credentials (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB893KNOXSEWERAGE/N O WATER BD - Provides relative to the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board
 HB909SPELLINSURANCE - Required coverage for behavioral health crisis services (EG1 INCREASE EX See Note)
 HB951BAMBURGLABOR - Provides with respect to the creation of an Office of the Louisiana Talent Accelerator within Louisiana Works (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB968TURNERCRIMINAL/JUSTICE - Provides relative to electronic monitoring and associated costs (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB969WILEYCRIMINAL/VICTIMS - Provides relative to compensation for victims of criminal offenses (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)
 HB978LACOMBEINDIGENT DEFENSE - Changes the municipality threshold relative to the mandatory assessment and remittance of special costs to the district indigent defender fund
 HB979WILEYLAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS - Increases the benefit paid to survivors of law enforcement officers and firemen (RE1 +$400,000 GF EX See Note)
 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"
 HB1005MUSCARELLOINDIGENT DEFENSE - Provides relative to the office of the state public defender (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1007KNOXDISTRICTS/SPECIAL - Creates the Faubourg Nouveau Marigny Improvement District in Orleans Parish
 HB1024MURRAYMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Louisiana Democratic Party" special prestige license plate
 HB1032WILEYMOTOR VEHICLES - Clarifies references to substances applicable to operating a motor vehicle under the influence
 HB1038BOYERLAW ENFORCEMENT - Provides relative to the authority of a marshal to issue commissions to deputy marshals
 HB1050SCHAMERHORNMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Modifies provisions relative to certain requirements for commercial driver's licenses
 HB1051PHELPSPROPERTY/VACANT SUBSTAND - Provides relative to the demolition of certain dilapidated property in the city of Shreveport
 HB1056YOUNGPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Natchitoches Parish
 HB1059BROUSSARDTOPS - Provides relative to core curriculum requirements for TOPS and TOPS-Tech awards in the subject of mathematics (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1077MARTINEZALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to microbrewery sales at special events
 HB1080PHELPSPROPERTY/VACANT SUBSTAND - Provides relative to condemned commercial property in the city of Shreveport
 HB1081WRIGHTPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides for the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1086MELERINEMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides with respect to electronic titles and registration for motor vehicles (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1108AMEDEEMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Homeschool Proud" specialty license plate
 HB1112CHENEVERTEARLY CHILDHOOD - Provides relative to prekindergarten programs
 HB1153COATESENVIRONMENT/ENFORCEMENT - Authorizes parishes and municipalities to declare bans on burning
 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
 HB1175TURNERAIRCRAFT/AIRPORTS - Provides with respect to definitions pertaining to aeronautics
 HB1192BOYERMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Louisiana Dental Hygienists' Association" special prestige license plate
 HB1193SAWYERCONTRACTS/BIDS - Provides for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity construction phase contracts (RR1 SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 HB1204LYONSJUVENILES - Provides relative to the Back on Track Youth Pilot Program
 HB1218BERAULTHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1090 as the "Louis 'Pat' Miramon Memorial Highway"
 HB1242TERRY LANDRY JREARLY CHILDHOOD - Provides relative to licenses of Type III early learning centers
 HB1244VENTRELLAMTR VEHICLE/EMERGENCY - Establishes a driver's license designation for persons with brain injuries
 HB1249JACKSONHEALTH/SCHOOL CLINICS - Provides relative to school-based health center services provided to students (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB1252DESHOTELCOURTS - Provides relative to the city court system in Avoyelles Parish (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB1254NEWELLDISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL - Provides relative to the New Orleans Regional Business Park
 HB1MCFARLANDAPPROPRIATIONS - Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
 HB2BACALACAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the comprehensive Capital Outlay budget
 HB3BACALACAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the Omnibus Bond Act
 HB42BACALARETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Provides relative to a phased retirement program within the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (EG SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)
 HB45BACALARETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL - Provides relative to benefits of participating employees in the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (RE1 INCREASE APV)
 HB71CARLSONLIABILITY/CIVIL - Adds armed security officer as an authorized person subject to a limitation of liability under certain circumstances
 HB79ROBBY CARTERCIVIL/LAW - Removes damage threshold for carbon capture release
 HB158HORTONPROBATION - Provides relative to technical violations of probation (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB160KNOXDOMESTIC ABUSE - Increases the penalties for certain domestic violence offenses that involve strangulation (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 HB169HORTONCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to extradition as a condition of probation or parole (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB227VENTRELLACIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides that filings may be made on letter size rather than legal size paper
 HB251MANDIE LANDRYCRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides with respect to criminal resentencing
 HB289EGANCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to the time period between conviction and sentence (EG DECREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB312MCFARLANDAPPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML - Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
 HB313MCFARLANDFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state funds
 HB314MCFARLANDREVENUE SHARING - Provides for the Revenue Sharing Distribution for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
 HB330BAYHAMCRIMINAL/PENALTIES - Provides relative to the desecration of graves and religious institutions (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)
 HB383MCFARLANDAPPROPRIATIONS/ANCILLARY - Provides for the ancillary expenses of state government
 HB394CHENEVERTPARDON/PAROLE - Provides relative to conditional parole (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB410SCHLEGELCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Requires notification of all parties to record in-person communication
 HB429JACOB LANDRYCRIME/THEFT - Adds theft or unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure as a predicate crime for terrorism (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB769BOYDDOMESTIC ABUSE - Provides relative to the removal authority process with respect to domestic offenders
 HB971STAGNIMEDICAID - Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement for rural health clinics (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB983MCFARLANDAPPROPRIATIONS - Appropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
 HB1017KERNERRETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Prohibits certain post-divorce earnable compensation in the Firefighters' Retirement System from being included in a former spouse's portion of community property (EG1 NO IMPACT APV)
 HB1126MCFARLANDLEGISLATIVE EXPENSES - Makes appropriations for the expenses of the legislature for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
 HB1234KNOXCRIMINAL/PENALTIES - Provides relative to penalties for hit-and-run driving (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB1235HEBERTINSURANCE/HEALTH - Modifies provisions of law regarding health insurance coverage of prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and services (RE1 INCREASE EX See Note)

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 HB17ILLGRETIREMENT/DISTRICT ATTY - Provides relative to the District Attorneys' Retirement System (EG NO IMPACT APV)
 HB27MCMAKINAPPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to application of nonrecurring state monies to state retirement system unfunded accrued liabilities (EG NO IMPACT APV)
 HB36BUTLERJUVENILES - Removes Evangeline Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
 HB41DEWITTRETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Provides relative to board membership of the Firefighters' Retirement System (RE INCREASE FC SG EX)
 HB47BERAULTRETIREMENT/ASSESSORS - Provides relative to cost-of-living adjustments for the Louisiana Assessors' Retirement Fund (EG INCREASE APV)
 HB73BACALAPUBLIC MEETINGS - Provides for the method of voting in public meetings
 HB126MANDIE LANDRYCOURTS - Provides relative to the use of a facility dog by a witness during certain circumstances
 HB133NEWELLCRIME/BATTERY - Provides relative to certain battery offenses against school employees (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB140COXJUVENILE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the time limitations governing juvenile delinquency proceedings (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB159JACKSONCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Creates a pretrial incarceration alternative pilot program in Caddo Parish (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB166JACOB LANDRYJUVENILES - Removes Vermilion Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
 HB205BACALAELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS - Provides for compensation for election commissioners (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB211VILLIOCOURTS - Provides relative to the creation, administration, and eligibility requirements of the Homelessness Court program (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB226ROBBY CARTERCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to requests for admissions
 HB259DEWITTUTILITIES - Provides relative to the repair of damaged infrastructure from certain excavators or demolishers (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB271WYBLEEDUCATION - Creates the Louisiana Commission on Foundational Education and abolishes the Louisiana Literacy Advisory Commission (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB308BAYHAMPUBLIC FACILITIES - Requires acceptance of cash for certain transactions at state-owned stadium facilities (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB310CARLSONCRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides for the reassignment of a defendant's case when the right to a jury trial has been waived
 HB324VILLIOJUDGES - Provides relative to judicial salaries (RE1 +$6,690,757 GF EX See Note)
 HB337BEAULLIEUGAMING - Provides relative to charitable bingo and the issuance of special licenses
 HB351FONTENOTCORRECTIONS - Provides relative to the reentry preparation program (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB399ZERINGUECRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to temporary release of inmates for limited purposes (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB403COATESSMALL BUSINESS - Provides for the production of homemade food for sale to the public
 HB571LAFLEURCOURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to creating the Complex Litigation Section Program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB712BOYDMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides relative to fee waivers by the office of motor vehicles for driver's licenses and state identification cards (RE1 DECREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB723HORTONMTR VEHICLE/MOTORCYCLES - Authorizes drivers of certain two-wheeled vehicles to proceed through a red light under certain circumstances
 HB726DOMANGUEBOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS - Increases fines for abandoning vessels
 HB740CHENEVERTMEDICAID MANAGED CARE - Provides for independent claims review of Coordinated System of Care providers
 HB750COXCONSUMERS/PROTECTION - Provides for easy cancellation of automatic renewal subscriptions
 HB759FIRMENTINSURANCE/PROPERTY - Provides relative to fortified roof endorsement offers
 HB812BRASSASSESSORS - Authorizes limited increases in annual compensation for assessors in each parish (EG +$847,031 LF EX See Note)
 HB844FONTENOTMTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Defines the term "school zone" relative to the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunication device (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB966MOOREHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 15 as the "President Barack Obama Road"
 HB1006WILFORD CARTERCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Extends the time delay for filing of oppositions to motions for summary judgment
 HB1009MCMAKINCRIME - Provides relative to reckless operation of a vehicle (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB1018JACKSONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMT - Provides relative to limitations on the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage permits
 HB1036BEAULLIEUCAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOS - Provides relative to the primary purpose of a committee
 HB1107MELERINECRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to determination of intellectual disability in capital cases

Instruments Pending Senate Conference
 SB29MCMATHPUBLIC HEALTH - Requires coroners to report certain information regarding sudden child deaths. (8/1/26) (REF SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB42EDMONDSCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26)
 SB43MCMATHHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (REF INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB78JENKINSSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the governing authority of the Shreveport Downtown Development District. (8/1/26)
 SB208CATHEYVETERANS - Provides relative to certain services provided to veterans. (gov sig)
 SB217MORRISCOURTS - Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (gov sig) (REF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB274EDMONDSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - Provides for lead hazard risk assessments for certain child care facilities and prekindergarten programs. (8/1/26) (REF INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB300MIZELLPROCUREMENT CODE - Provides relative to the Louisiana procurement code. (gov sig) (REF -$25,000 SG EX See Note)
 SB379HENSGENSNATURAL RESOURCES DEPT - Provides for the Department of Conservation and Energy. (8/1/26)
 SB382SEABAUGHWORKERS' COMPENSATION - Repeals provisions relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. (8/1/26)
 SB387BASSHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers. (1/1/27) (RE1 INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB441MIZELLSTUDENTS - Provides relative to programs for prekindergarten-aged children. (gov sig) (REF -$6,530 SG RV See Note)
 SB449DUPLESSISPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides for the procurement of materials and goods. (8/1/26)
 HB74ECHOLSLAW ENFORCEMENT - Creates a "Spectrum Alert" system to assist in locating missing persons with autism spectrum disorder (EGF NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB134SCHLEGELCONTRACTS - Provides relative to material harmful to minors (EGF SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 HB258BEAULLIEUETHICS/DUAL OFFICEHOLDG - Provides for exceptions to the dual officeholding laws for volunteer firefighters and judicial branch employees
 HB359BEAULLIEUELECTIONS/CANDIDATES - Provides relative to the death of a candidate for a party primary office who is not affiliated with a major political party (EGF NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB468HEBERTREAL ESTATE - Provides with respect to the wholesale of residential real properties
 HB956FONTENOTFIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides relative to fireworks
 HB1117FIRMENTINSURANCE - Provides relative to certain insurer contractual payments and prescriptive period

Conference Committee Report Received
 SB149FOILBONDS - Provides relative to the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds. (gov sig) (EG1 NO IMPACT See Note)