Senate Committee on Finance
May 5, 2026
10:30 A.M.
Room A-B

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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
 SB83EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Provides for training to prevent human trafficking at public elementary and secondary schools and provides for victims' services. (gov sig) (EG +$1,781,043 GF EX See Note)
 SB135MIZELLGAMING - Provides relative to the dedication of revenue from sports wagering. (7/1/26) (OR -$20,750,000 GF RV See Note)
 SB143EDMONDSLAW ENFORCEMENT - Provides relative to funding of bulletproof vests for peace officers. (gov sig) (OR SD EX See Note)
 SB155TALBOTHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB157JENKINSSCHOOLS - Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB202KLEINPETERELECTIONS DEPARTMENT - Provides for the increase of parish board of election supervisor meetings in certain parishes for certain races. (8/1/26) (EG +$192,000 GF EX See Note)
 SB261MORRISUNCLAIMED PROPERTY - Requires unclaimed property purchase agreements include certain information. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB276MYERSINSURANCE DEPARTMENT - Provides for the appointment of a bail bond producer. (8/1/26) (EG +$410,830 SG EX See Note)
 SB295WHEATHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for insurance coverage of services for persons with acquired brain injuries. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB465MCMATHHEALTH CARE - Provides for payments to healthcare providers. (8/1/26) (OR +$14,142,247 SG EX See Note)
 SB506BARTHELEMYHOUSING - Creates the Dream Starter Act. (gov sig) (OR +$542,635 GF EX See Note)

DISCUSSION

CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE

ADJOURNMENT

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