MORNING HOUR |
1. Roll Call |
2. Prayer |
3. Pledge of Allegiance |
4. Reading of Journal |
5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications |
6. Introduction of Resolutions |
7. Introduction of Bills |
10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | HCR72 | LAFLEUR | SCHOOLS - Requests that the state Department of Education study and report relative to school start times |
13. Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | SB44 | MCMATH | ROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 11 in St. Tammany Parish as the "Jimmy Buffett 'Changes in Latitude' Memorial Crossing". (8/1/24) (EG +$1,100 SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB268 | CATHEY | TAX/TAXATION - Creates a state sales tax rebate for the purchase of equipment, machinery, and other items used in lithium recovery activities. (gov sig) (RE DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB318 | WOMACK | CAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides relative to the capital outlay process. (7/1/24) (RE INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB404 | CONNICK | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to the Major Events Incentive Program. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB405 | KLEINPETER | SHERIFFS PEN/RELIEF FUND - To provide for retirees returning to positions covered by the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Retirement Fund. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE APV) |
| | | SB406 | KLEINPETER | RETIREMENT BENEFITS - Removes the cap on the amount of any permanent benefit increase for recipients whose benefit is based on the record of someone who retired with at least 30 years of service credit. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE APV) |
| | | SB498 | FOIL | TRUSTS - Provides for special charitable trusts. (gov sig) |
14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | HR119 | MIKE JOHNSON | AGRICULTURE - Authorizes and requests the chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development to appoint a subcommittee to study and address the devastation of the forest industry due to the infestation of beetles |
| | | HCR42 | BAGLEY | AGRICULTURE/SUGAR - Urges and requests the Louisiana State University AgCenter and the Southern University Ag Center to work together to study alternative uses of sugarcane bagasse and to make recommendations on how such alternatives can be used to benefit sugarcane producers economically |
| | | HCR61 | MCFARLAND | FEDERAL PROGRAMS - Urges and requests the Legislature of Louisiana to support the "Greaux the Good" farmers market match program |
16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | HB119 | ROMERO | UNEMPLOYMENT COMP - Provides relative to the duration of unemployment compensation benefits and provides for extended benefits (OR +$81,550 FF EX See Note) |
| | | HB142 | BEAULLIEU | DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL - Provides for the term of certain lease agreements entered into by the Iberia Economic Development Authority |
| | | HB145 | BAGLEY | INSURANCE/GROUP - Provides relative to group health insurance coverage for retired employees of the Sabine Parish District Attorney's Office (OR NO IMPACT LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB156 | WILDER | EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS - Repeals the provision of law relative to recreation or meal periods for minors |
| | | HB200 | MELERINE | WORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides relative to past payments of workers' compensation premiums |
| | | HB255 | CHARLES OWEN | CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL - Provides relative to the classified police service in the city of Leesville |
| | | HB313 | MANDIE LANDRY | EMPLOYMENT/DISCRIMINATN - Provides relative to employment discrimination against certain employees being treated with medical marijuana |
| | | HB323 | FREIBERG | PARISH/GOVERN AUTHORITY - Provides relative to a travel allowance for members of the governing authority of East Baton Rouge Parish |
| | | HB353 | GEYMANN | HIGHWAYS - Authorizes golf carts to cross certain Louisiana highways within the city of Westlake |
| | | HB529 | CREWS | WORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides relative to the determination of the average weekly wage (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) |
| | | HB555 | DESHOTEL | PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS - Provides relative to certain bid requirements for garbage collection contracts |
| | | HB561 | KNOX | DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL - Provides for a Lafitte Greenway Economic Development District |
| | | HB575 | HUGHES | DISTRICTS/COMMUNICATIONS - Provides relative to the membership of the Orleans Parish Communications District |
| | | HB596 | DESHOTEL | LOCAL GOVERNMENT - Provides relative to the election of home rule charter commissions |
| | | HB618 | BEAULLIEU | WORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides relative to accident reporting and access to medical records and information related to claims |
| | | HB635 | BAGLEY | DISTRICTS/FIRE PROTECT - Authorizes Caddo Parish Fire District No. Six to levy a sales and use tax |
| | | HB650 | FISHER | MUNICIPALITIES - Authorizes the city of Monroe to expropriate property by declaration |
| | | HB663 | GREEN | COURTS - Provides relative to court proceedings to be conducted via remote technology (OR NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB690 | MARCELLE | DISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD - Provides relative to the Melrose East Crime Prevention District in East Baton Rouge Parish |
| | | HB739 | FONTENOT | CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL - Provides relative to certain officers, employees, and positions in the classified fire and police civil service (OR DECREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB754 | LAFLEUR | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to filing fees for the Complex Litigation Section Pilot Program in the 19th JDC (OR +$120,000 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB757 | LAFLEUR | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to the judicial expense fund for the 19th JDC |
| | | HB759 | ROBBY CARTER | JUDGES - Creates an additional judgeship for the 21st Judicial District Court (OR +$452,884 EX See Note) |
| | | HB766 | KNOX | VETERANS - Provides relative to educational benefits for beneficiaries of qualified veterans (OR +$100,000 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB789 | BOURRIAQUE | COURTS/COURT REPORTERS - Provides relative to court reporter fees in the Fourteenth Judicial District (OR INCREASE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB807 | FONTENOT | FIRE PROTECT/FIRE DEPTS - Establishes service award eligibility for all qualified firefighters |
| | | HB812 | ROMERO | FISHING/CRAWFISH - Makes changes to the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board |
| | | HB863 | ECHOLS | WORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides for adoption of a medical fee reimbursement schedule for workers' compensation (OR +$200,000 SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB864 | GREEN | COURTS - Provides relative to the drug division probation program (OR NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB876 | BEAULLIEU | TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS - Provides relative to the definition of "alternative nicotine product" |
| | | HB881 | BEAULLIEU | CULTURE/FRENCH - Provides relative to the membership of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana |
| | | HB903 | NEWELL | MUSEUMS/STATE MUSEUM - Provides relative to the position of museum director for the Louisiana State Museum |
| | | HB927 | SELDERS | LOCAL GOVERNMENT - Provides with respect to certain permits required by parishes and municipalities |
17. Senate Instruments Second Reading Returned from the Legislative Bureau |
| | | SB43 | MCMATH | WEAPONS - Provides for carrying of concealed firearms by qualified retired law enforcement officers. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB71 | CLOUD | PUBLIC LANDS - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Allen Parish. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB105 | SEABAUGH | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to the crime of possession of or carrying a concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies. (8/1/24) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB132 | GREGORY MILLER | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to the crimes of illegal carrying of a firearm and reckless discharge of a firearm at a parade. (8/1/24) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB152 | MIGUEZ | WEAPONS - Provides relative to the right of law-abiding citizens to carry concealed handguns lawfully without a permit. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB194 | MIGUEZ | WEAPONS - Provides for the preemption of state law for firearms. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB211 | LAMBERT | FISH/FISHING - Provides for size limits for spotted sea trout and red drum. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB214 | MIGUEZ | WEAPONS - Allows the concealed carrying of firearms in a restaurant that serves alcohol. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB228 | MCMATH | PHARMACEUTICALS - Provides relative to marijuana for therapeutic use. (gov sig) (RE SEE FISC NOTE SD RV) |
| | | SB233 | MIGUEZ | WEAPONS - Provides for the carrying of concealed firearms by qualified law enforcement officers and qualified retired law enforcement officers. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB295 | CLOUD | INSURANCE RATES - Provides for rate filing procedures and requirements for rate making. (gov sig) (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB323 | TALBOT | INSURANCE CLAIMS - Provides for fair claims processing. (7/1/24) |
| | | SB370 | BASS | INSURANCE POLICIES - Provides for the termination of certain property, casualty, or liability policies. (See Act) (EG1 NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB377 | KLEINPETER | WEAPONS - Prohibits possession of firearms, ammunition, or electric weapons or devices by certain felons. (8/1/24) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB503 | LAMBERT | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - Provides for air monitoring. (gov sig) (RE INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY |
1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HR2 | ECHOLS | ENERGY PRODUCTION - Urges and requests the United States Congress to enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure |
| | | HCR18 | BEAULLIEU | MINERALS - Urges and requests the administration of President Biden to end its pause on pending approvals of liquefied natural gas exports |
| | | HCR33 | MCMAKIN | JOINT RULES - Provides relative to the allocation of legislative space in the state capitol |
| | | HCR44 | MELERINE | SCHOOLS/HIGH SCHOOL - Directs the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to explore the creation of an appeals process for certain students who do not pass state-administered, end-of-course assessments required for high school graduation |
| | | HCR46 | PHILLIP TARVER | BESE - Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to prioritize mental health instruction and training in suicide prevention in its rulemaking process |
| | | HCR53 | GLORIOSO | INSURANCE - Requests the commissioner of insurance to investigate the potential for creating a Coastal Reinsurance Assistance Program |
2. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading Final Consideration |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | SCR3 | MIZELL | CONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure. |
| | | SCR14 | HENSGENS | MINERALS - Requests the United States Department of Energy to carefully consider the benefits of liquid natural gas exports. |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/22/2024 |
| | | HB5 | CHARLES OWEN | PUBLIC FACILITIES - Provides relative to types of payment accepted at public events at public postsecondary education institutions (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) |
| | | HB67 | DOMANGUE | WEAPONS/FIREARMS - Provides an exception to the crime of illegal carrying of weapons for certain persons |
| | | HB189 | WILLARD | CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides for civilian investigators to oversee taped statements of protected persons |
| | | HB228 | BAYHAM | CRIME - Provides relative to the disposition of a motor vehicle used in a crime |
| | | HB340 | PHELPS | SCHOOLS - Requires public school governing authorities to provide for a tracking system for parental complaints |
| | | HB363 | PHELPS | SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES - Requires in-service training for school nurses on caring for students with sickle cell disease (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB443 | COATES | CIVIL/LAW - Provides relative to confidentiality of records in cases involving certain protected persons |
| | | HB545 | AMEDEE | CRIME - Provides relative to certain materials in public school libraries |
| | | HB601 | CARPENTER | TEACHERS - Authorizes principals to notify the parents of any child assigned to the classroom of an uncertified teacher, teacher with a non-standard certificate, or teacher authorized to teach without certification |
| | | HB603 | FIRMENT | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to claims of pharmacies and pharmacists |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/23/2024 |
| | | HB693 | BAYHAM | SEAFOOD - Establishes a seafood import license for seafood dealers (EG INCREASE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB704 | CHASSION | PHARMACIES - Creates the pharmacy benefit managers quality incentive program (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB743 | CARPENTER | VOTERS/VOTING - Provides for absentee voting by mail by qualified incarcerated voters |
| | | HB756 | MCMAKIN | PUBLIC BUILDINGS/ST CAPL - Provides relative to state capitol complex and the allocation of space in the state capitol |
| | | HB795 | ZERINGUE | FUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for revenue reductions from free and discounted recreational hunting and fishing licenses (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB806 | GEYMANN | COASTAL RESOURCES - Provides for membership on the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board |
| | | HB810 | GEYMANN | NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT - Provides for the organization, duties, and responsibilities of the Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB813 | EDMONSTON | DRUGS/PRESCRIPTION - Provides relative to prescribing, administering, and dispensing of drugs for off-label use |
| | | HB819 | VENTRELLA | EVIDENCE - Provides relative to the burden of proof when the justification of self-defense is raised |
| | | HB823 | BACALA | WEAPONS/FIREARMS - Provides relative to the illegal carrying of weapons |
| | | HB828 | DUSTIN MILLER | BOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides relative to the professional organization of medical psychologists |
| | | HB839 | HEBERT | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to step therapy or fail first protocols (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB851 | PHELPS | CRIME - Creates the crime of tax sale property fraud (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB856 | MIKE JOHNSON | VOTING/MACHINES - Provides that the secretary of state shall be responsible for voting system maintenance and repair (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB868 | EGAN | MENTAL HEALTH - Provides relative to standards for psychiatric hospitals and residential substance abuse facilities (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB874 | KERNER | CORRECTIONS - Provides relative to electronic monitoring |
| | | HB891 | CHENEVERT | CHILDREN/NEWBORNS - Provides relative to the Safe Haven Law |
| | | HB917 | PHELPS | EARLY CHILDHOOD - Provides that Act No. 84 of the 2023 Regular Session of the Legislature shall be known and may be cited as "Armani's Law" |
| | | HB952 | DUSTIN MILLER | HEALTH - Provides relative to consumable hemp products |
| | | HB958 | AMEDEE | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Prohibits financial incentives or penalties to encourage healthcare providers to administer vaccinations |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HB169 | ROBBY CARTER | CIVIL/LAW - Provides relative to liability and damages resulting from carbon sequestration |
| | | HB252 | MIKE JOHNSON | EDUCATION - Provides relative to the provision of cardiac health information to student athletes and their parents |
| | | HB550 | AMEDEE | STUDENT/HOME STUDY - Terminates approval of home study programs by the State Board. of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), provides for the enrollment of students in homeschools, and provides for one-time notification to BESE upon such enrollment (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB629 | PHELPS | STUDENT/SCH ATTENDANCE - Provides relative to responsibilities of parents and schools with respect to truant children |
| | | HB849 | ILLG | HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES - Provides relative to healthcare outcomes for patient's suffering with behavioral health issues |
| | | HB862 | HUGHES | STUDENT/TUITION - Authorizes, with limitations, public postsecondary education management boards to establish and increase student tuition and mandatory fees (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB869 | PHELPS | HEALTH/SICKLE CELL ANEM - Requires continuing education for the treatment of sickle cell disease for physicians and physician assistants |
| | | HB872 | DUSTIN MILLER | STUDENTS - Provides relative to behavioral health services for students (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB883 | PHELPS | HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES - Allows the provision of data relative to sickle cell disease |
| | | HB888 | STAGNI | SOCIAL WORKER - Provides relative to the Social Work Licensure Compact (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB899 | WRIGHT | HEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT - Provides relative to the Hope for Louisiana Patients Law |
| | | HB926 | LYONS | REAPPORTIONMENT/JUDGES - Provides for the election of judges of the first district of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal |
6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | SB65 | HENSGENS | SUNSET LAW - Recreates Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources. (6/30/24) |
| | | SB273 | HENSGENS | FISH/FISHING - Provides for bait shrimp. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB121 | COUSSAN | COURTS - Provides for the jurisdictional limits for the city courts located in the 15th judicial district. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB255 | FIELDS | COURTS - Provides relative to the districts of the supreme court. (gov sig) |
| | | SB1 | PRICE | RETIREMENT SYSTEMS - Provides relative to transfers of service credit between systems. (6/30/24) (EG NO IMPACT APV) |
| | | SB2 | PRICE | MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RET - Provides relative to the board of trustees of the Municipal Employees' Retirement System. (6/30/24) (EG NO IMPACT APV) |
| | | SB3 | PRICE | ASSESSORS RETIREMENT - Provides relative to the deferred retirement of a member of the Louisiana Assessors' Retirement Fund. (gov sig) (EG SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV) |
| | | SB4 | PRICE | REGISTRAR OF VOTERS RET - Provides relative to retirement allowances of the Registrars of Voters Employees' Retirement System. (gov sig) (EG1 NO IMPACT APV) |
| | | SB45 | MCMATH | ROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates portions of certain highways. (8/1/24) (RE1 +$4,460 SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB53 | WOMACK | ROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 15 in Franklin Parish as the "Lainey Wilson Highway". (8/1/24) (RE +$1,100 SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB67 | WHEAT | ROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway". (8/1/24) (EG +$3,360 SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB204 | MIZELL | ROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1064 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Rev. Alfred L. Hart Memorial Highway". (8/1/24) (EG +$1,100 SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB260 | CLOUD | TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Provides for amending and transferring commercial truck permits. (8/1/24) (EG DECREASE SD RV See Note) |
| | | SB375 | KLEINPETER | MOTOR VEHICLES - Creates a special prestige license plate for "Telecommunicators" and for the "Special Needs Advocacy, Support and Inclusion of Abilities". (8/1/24) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/22/2024 |
| | | HB836 | MCFARLAND | LOCAL FINANCE - Provides that certain non-debt-forming concession agreements and other obligations are not deemed as debt requiring approval of the State Bond Commission (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note) |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/23/2024 |
| | | HB744 | GLORIOSO | RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides relative to part-time reemployment of retirees in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System (EG INCREASE APV) |
| | | HB6 | CHENEVERT | SCHOOLS - (Constitutional Amendment) Grants any legislatively created public school system the same treatment and authority granted to parishes for purposes of minimum foundation program funding and local taxing authority (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB643 | HUGHES | HOUSING/AUTHORITIES - Provides relative to the membership of the Housing Authority of New Orleans |
| | | HB866 | AMEDEE | LIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to the refusal of certain medical services |
| | | HB871 | CHANCE HENRY | TAX/AD VALOREM TAX - Provides for procedures for the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes and statutory impositions, tax auctions, tax auction certificates, and the redemption of certain property (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Morning Hour |
12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | HB924 | BOYD | TRANSPORTATION - Increases the fee charged for trucks and trailers statewide |
Regular Order |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | HB231 | MANDIE LANDRY | CHILDREN/CARE - Provides relative to procedures for reporting child abuse |
| | | HB262 | GREEN | CAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides for a uniform campaign contribution limit across all levels of office |
| | | HB312 | CHARLES OWEN | DRUGS - Provides relative to the over-the-counter sale and purchase of the drug ivermectin without a prescription |
| | | HB341 | PHILLIP TARVER | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to motor vehicles and energy sources for motor vehicles |
| | | HB400 | RISER | HUNTING/LICENSES - Provides relative to lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses (EG +$1,158,500 SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB452 | ST. BLANC | TOPS - Provides for the termination of the TOPS-Tech Award beginning with the 2029-2030 award year (EG DECREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB532 | FONTENOT | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Provides relative to the seizure of animals by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
| | | HB565 | KNOX | HISTORIC PRESERVATION - Provides relative to renovation of public historic buildings |
| | | HB636 | VENTRELLA | COURTS - Creates a new city court in Central (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB652 | DESHOTEL | TRAFFIC/SPEED LIMITS - Provides relative to automated speed enforcement devices |
| | | HB664 | WYBLE | ELECTIONS - Increases the qualifications for United States senator and representative in congress |
| | | HB682 | HILFERTY | LEGISLATORS - Provides relative to the authority of legislators to attend all meetings of state and local entities |
| | | HB697 | LARVADAIN | ETHICS/BOARD - Provides relative to the authority of the Board of Ethics to object to the candidacy of candidates for certain offices |
| | | HB882 | LACOMBE | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides with respect to microbreweries |
| | | HB942 | BAYHAM | HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE - Designates the portion of the Intracoastal Waterway Gulf Outlet Bridge on Highway 47, in Orleans Parish, as the "Governor David C. Treen Green Bridge" |