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 |
8. Senate Bills on First Reading |
9. Reports of Committees |
10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | HR47 | BROADWATER | ELECTIONS - Creates a special subcommittee to study certain matters relative to elections |
| | | HCR76 | ST.GERMAIN | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes Monday, April 27, 2015, as Concrete Day at the state capitol |
| | | HCR77 | JACKSON-ANDREWS | CONGRESS - Memorializes congress to amend and reenact Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act |
| | | HCR81 | THIERRY | SCHOOLS/FOOD PROGRAMS - Creates the Task Force on Summer Hunger |
| | | HCR82 | LEGER | CORRECTIONS - Creates the Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Task Force to develop certain sentencing and corrections policy recommendations |
| | | HCR84 | SIMON | LEGISLATIVE AGCY/LAW INST - Directs the La. State Law Institute to reorganize and recodify the Miscellaneous Health Provisions chapter of Title 40 of the La. Revised Statutes |
11. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | SCR10 | CORTEZ | CONGRESS - Designate May 2015 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month and memorializes Congress to provide additional funding for research for the treatment and cure of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. |
| | | SCR17 | FRED MILLS | HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT - Directs the Department of Health and Hospitals to evaluate and report on the health benefits and costs of adding Krabbe disease to the list of mandatory screenings performed on newborns under certain circumstances. |
| | | SCR21 | BROOME | HEALTH CARE - Requests the Capital Area Human Services District develop a crisis stabilization unit for the Capital Region. |
| | | SCR51 | BUFFINGTON | COMMENDATIONS - Commends James K. Elrod for 50 years of dynamic and innovative leadership as president of Willis-Knighton Health System. |
| | | SCR55 | DORSEY-COLOMB | LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Recognizes April 29, 2015, as Municipal Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. |
| | | SCR56 | BROOME | LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Recognizes April 28, 2015, as Healthy Start Day at the Louisiana Legislature and commends the city of New Orleans, Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge, Crescent City WIC Services of Gretna, and Family Tree Information Education Counseling Center of Lafayette for contributions in improving the health of Louisiana moms and babies. |
| | | SCR57 | BROOME | LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Recognizes Tuesday, April 28, 2015, as Healthy Start Day at the Louisiana Legislature. |
13. Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | SB26 | J.SMITH | PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides for a per diem for members of the Board of Commissioners of the West Calcasieu Port. (8/1/15) (EN +$6,000 LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB28 | TROY BROWN | SCHOOLS - Requires public school governing authorities to inform students and parents of the homework assistance services offered through the State Library of Louisiana. (gov sig) |
| | | SB161 | CHABERT | TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Provides relative to the office of multimodal commerce within the Department of Transportation and Development. (see Act) (EN +$97,500 SD EX See Note) |
14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | HCR35 | HUNTER | U.S. - Requests that the U.S. Postal Service consider assigning a new zip code to the town of Richwood in Ouachita Parish |
16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | HB248 | LAMBERT | MOTOR VEHICLES - Authorizes the use of "golf carts" on certain roads (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB250 | LEGER | FUNDS/FUNDING - Authorizes additional deposits into the Workforce Training Rapid Response Fund and requires a private match for the use of the additional deposits (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB298 | BURRELL | AMUSEMENTS/FIREWORKS - Provides for the time period regarding the sale of fireworks (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB363 | BARRAS | LEVEES/BDS & DISTRICTS - Creates the Squirrel Run Levee and Drainage District in Iberia Parish |
| | | HB386 | LEGER | FUNDS/FUNDING - Dedicates interest earnings of the Deepwater Horizon Economic Damages Collection Fund to higher education (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB533 | PRICE | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to the regulation of used motor vehicles |
| | | HB594 | CAMERON HENRY | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides with respect to the distribution and sale of vehicles |
| | | HB750 | BROADWATER | FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Authorizes the state fire marshal to conduct inspections and plan reviews relative to fuel tanks, fuel tank installations, and fuel dispensing facilities (OR +$117,347 SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB786 | LEGER | PUBLIC SERVICE COMN - Increases and provides for inspection and supervision fees (EG +$700,000 SD RV See Note) |
19. Reconsideration |
| | | HB165 | ANDERS | FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Provides relative to fees collected by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (EG +$1,042,400 SG RV See Note) |
REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY |
1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HCR4 | SIMON | HEALTH SERVICES - Expresses the intent of the legislature regarding the standard of care prescribed by law for the practice of telemedicine |
| | | HCR1 | DOVE | COASTAL RESOURCES - Approves the 2015-2016 annual plan for integrated coastal protection and restoration |
| | | HCR2 | GAROFALO | U.S. CONSTITUTION - Applies to congress under U.S. Const. Art. V to call a convention of the states to propose U.S. constitutional amendments to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit federal government power, and provide for term limits for federal officials and members of congress |
| | | HCR5 | ST.GERMAIN | NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT - Approves the 2015-2016 Atchafalaya Basin Annual Plan |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/28/2015 |
| | | HB284 | LOPINTO | CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Amends provisions of law regarding expungement |
| | | HB292 | BARRAS | JUVENILES - Provides relative to early intervention programs |
| | | HB297 | BURRELL | CRIME - Creates the crimes of theft of livestock and theft of timber (EN DECREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB334 | W.BISHOP | SCHOOLS - Provides relative to membership of the board of directors for the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts |
| | | HB338 | DANAHAY | TAX APPEALS/BOARD - Provides with respect to the enforcement and adjudication of state and local taxes and the Board of Tax Appeals (EN +$60,000 SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB344 | HAZEL | GAMING - Provides with respect to the regulation of video draw poker employee permits |
| | | HB365 | SAM JONES | CEMETERIES - Provides relative to ownership of interment spaces in a cemetery in Franklin |
| | | HB372 | GAROFALO | NOTARIES - Provides relative to notaries and notary examinations |
| | | HB381 | JACKSON-ANDREWS | HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS - Exempts certain providers from licensure as behavioral health services providers |
| | | HB397 | POPE | DRUGS/PRESCRIPTION - Provides relative to topical ophthalmic prescription refills |
| | | HB485 | H.BURNS | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Provides for the designation of a public postsecondary education institution as a "Governor's Military and Veteran Friendly Campus" |
| | | HB486 | ROBERT JOHNSON | HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS - Provides relative to collaborative practice agreements between advanced practice registered nurses and physicians |
| | | HB489 | STOKES | CRIME - Creates the crime of nonconsensual disclosure of a private image (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB491 | WILLMOTT | DENTISTRY/DENTISTS - Amends the requirements for dental license applicants |
| | | HB495 | TALBOT | CAPITAL OUTLAY - Requires the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay to approve line of credit recommendations for nonstate entity projects (EG NO IMPACT GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB499 | HILL | TRANSPORTATION - Provides relative to state identification for certain offenders upon release from a correctional facility (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB504 | MORRIS | PROPERTY - Provides relative to donations inter vivos |
| | | HB539 | JAMES | DOMESTIC ABUSE - Provides relative to civil remedies for domestic abuse |
| | | HB603 | WILLMOTT | CHILDREN/NEWBORNS - Provides for annual communications and public information plans concerning the Safe Haven Law |
| | | HB609 | ROBERT JOHNSON | CHILDREN/SUPPORT - Provides relative to family support enforcement |
| | | HB611 | PYLANT | REAL ESTATE - Provides relative to net listing agreements |
| | | HB641 | M.GUILLORY | GAMING - Provides relative to the central computer monitoring system for gaming regulation |
| | | HB665 | KLECKLEY | TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL - Excludes certain repairs on tangible personal property from local sales and use tax by certain taxing authorities in Calcasieu Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/29/2015 |
| | | HB666 | REYNOLDS | BANKS/BANKING - Provides relative to banking provisions and liability of banking directors and officers |
| | | HB687 | HAZEL | TRUSTS - Provides relative to the recordation of trust extracts |
| | | HB697 | ABRAMSON | CIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the origination and evidence of electronic obligations documents |
| | | HB705 | BROADWATER | STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP - Provides for technical corrections to TOPS |
| | | HB720 | B.ADAMS | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Authorizes the Board of Supervisors of the Community and Technical College System to enter into contracts with private nonprofit corporations for certain services |
| | | HB766 | B.ADAMS | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Provides relative to the operations of public colleges and universities and exemptions from specified regulations |
| | | HB8 | MONTOUCET | POLICE/MUNICIPAL - Provides relative to the powers granted to the chief of police for the city of Crowley |
| | | HB10 | PEARSON | RETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Authorizes a member of the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana to purchase credit for service as a teacher at an out-of-state nonpublic school (EG SEE ACTUARIAL ANALYSIS) |
| | | HB23 | HENSGENS | DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL - Provides with respect to the Vermilion Parish Economic Development District |
| | | HB26 | GREGORY MILLER | PROPERTY/SUBSTANDARD - Provides with respect to powers of the governing authority of St. Charles Parish relative to grass cutting |
| | | HB27 | GREGORY MILLER | RETIREMENT/CLERKS COURT - Provides relative to receipt of deferred retirement benefits from the Clerks of Court Retirement and Relief Fund for members first hired on or after January 1, 2011 (EN DECREASE APV) |
| | | HB44 | GREGORY MILLER | RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL - Requires employers who terminate participation in the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System to pay the portion of the system's unfunded accrued liability attributable to the employer's participation in the system (EN NO IMPACT APV) |
| | | HB45 | PEARSON | RETIREMENT/STATE SYSTEMS - Provides relative to implementation of new age sixty-two retirement eligibility for new hires in state systems (EG INCREASE APV) |
| | | HB50 | DANAHAY | SUPPLEMENTAL PAY - Provides a technical correction relative to additional compensation authorized to be paid to certain firefighters |
| | | HB53 | PUGH | COURTS/CITY - Provides relative to the marshal of the city court of Hammond (EN +$3,000 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB56 | HOFFMANN | RETIREMENT/DISTRICT ATTY - Provides relative to modification of employer contribution rates by the board of trustees of the District Attorneys' Retirement System (EN NO IMPACT APV) |
| | | HB66 | CARMODY | STUDENT/TUITION - Provides for setting tuition and fees at public postsecondary education institutions (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB69 | JAMES | COURTS/CITY - Provides for the collection of additional court costs in Baton Rouge City Court to fund technology enhancements (EN +$484,000 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB75 | SEABAUGH | COURTS/COURT REPORTERS - Provides for changes in the amount collected by the clerk of court in the 1st Judicial District for the court reporters' fund (EN +$114,850 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB79 | BURFORD | PUBLIC HEALTH - Provides relative to producers of raw honey in the home for sale |
| | | HB95 | RICHARD | DISTRICTS/TAXING - Creates the Lafourche Arc Taxing District (EN +$619,500 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB97 | CHANEY | PROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer or lease of certain state property in Richland Parish |
| | | HB105 | ARNOLD | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides for an increase in commissioners fees in the Twenty-Fourth Judicial District Court (EN +$53,000 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB106 | HAVARD | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides for the reallocation of certain funds from the Feliciana Juvenile Justice District to the district attorney for the Twentieth Judicial District (EN NO IMPACT LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB112 | ARNOLD | COURTS/DISTRICT - Provides relative to the judgeships in the Domestic Relations Division of the Orleans Civil District Court |
| | | HB121 | POPE | HOUSING/AUTHORITIES - Provides relative to the civil service status of employees of the housing authority of Denham Springs (EN DECREASE LF EX See Note) |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/30/2015 |
| | | HB123 | THIBAUT | AUDITS/AUDITING - Provides relative to the threshold for certain audit requirements (EN DECREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB124 | BURRELL | DISTRICTS/DOWNTOWN DEVEL - Provides relative to the boundaries of the Shreveport Downtown Development District |
| | | HB131 | BERTHELOT | ELECTIONS/RECALL - Provides that certain recalled elected officials are ineligible to become candidates in certain elections |
| | | HB144 | ARNOLD | DISTRICTS/SPECIAL - Provides relative to the powers and duties of the Algiers Development District |
| | | HB145 | BURFORD | DISTRICTS/FIRE PROTECT - Authorizes DeSoto Parish Fire District No. 3 to collect a service charge on structures |
| | | HB147 | MONTOUCET | TAX/HOTEL OCCUPANCY - Authorizes the town of Duson to levy a hotel occupancy tax (EN +$56,092 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB152 | BROADWATER | STUDENT/TUITION - Provides relative to mandatory fees charged to students at public postsecondary education institutions (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB155 | DANAHAY | PROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Calcasieu Parish |
| | | HB168 | STEVE CARTER | STUDENT/TUITION - Provides relative to tuition and fees for postbaccalaureate programs at public colleges and universities (RE INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB173 | T.LANDRY | AGRICULTURE/SWEET POTATO - Modifies the disbursement amount of sweet potato tax money collected |
| | | HB181 | TERRY BROWN | STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP - Provides relative to student citizenship requirements for TOPS eligibility purposes (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB185 | LORUSSO | INSURANCE COMMISSIONER - Authorizes the commissioner of insurance to maintain and to share confidential information with other state, federal, and international entities |
| | | HB186 | MONTOUCET | HEALTH/CANCER - Provides for notification to patients concerning supplemental breast cancer screening and access by patients to mammography and ultrasound reports |
| | | HB193 | GUINN | PROPERTY - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Calcasieu Parish |
| | | HB200 | HARRISON | DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL - Provides relative to the Terrebonne Economic Development Authority |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HB201 | MONTOUCET | TOURISM/COMMISSION - Provides relative to the board of directors of the Acadia Parish Convention and Visitors Commission |
| | | HB215 | LEBAS | INSURANCE COMMISSIONER - Specifies the contents of a notice of wrongful conduct, including showing cause as to why regulatory action should not be taken by the insurance commissioner |
| | | HB216 | SEABAUGH | TAX/HOTEL OCCUPANCY - Provides relative to the hotel occupancy tax that the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau is authorized to levy (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB219 | TERRY BROWN | PROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property located in Union Parish |
| | | HB231 | THIERRY | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Authorizes an increase in fees charged by court reporters in the 27th Judicial District Court (EN +$11,520 LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB239 | PUGH | COURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE - Authorizes each elected constable of a justice of the peace court in Tangipahoa Parish to appoint a deputy constable (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | HB241 | BARRAS | PUBLIC PRINTING - Provides relative to the distribution and sale of certain public documents (EN DECREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB242 | T.BURNS | ELECTION CODE - Makes revisions to the La. Election Code (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB243 | CHANEY | AGRICULTURE - Modifies certain powers of the Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority |
| | | HB247 | HUVAL | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS - Provides relative to the disciplinary proceedings of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board |
| | | HB256 | POPE | SCHOOLS/BOARDS - Provides relative to certain interlocal risk management agencies |
| | | HB258 | THIERRY | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Authorizes the collection of bench warrant fees in the 27th Judicial District Court (EN +$67,200 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB267 | DANAHAY | POLICE/LOCAL - Provides relative to the work schedule of certain employees of the Sulphur Police Department |
| | | HB269 | ANDERS | AGRICULTURE - Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to issue certifications and registrations |
| | | HB275 | GUINN | PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES - Provides with respect to the use of pest control products in certain school classrooms |
| | | HB285 | MONTOUCET | PEST CONTROL OPERATORS - Provides relative to fees established for certain structural pest control business owners (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB291 | ANDERS | HORTICULTURE - Increases fees and civil penalties relative to the regulation of Horticulture (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB299 | CHANEY | COURTS - Provides with respect to surplus monies in the witness fee fund of the 6th Judicial District Court |
| | | HB304 | HALL | DRUGS/PRESCRIPTION - Provides relative to sharing of prescription monitoring program information with equivalent programs of other states |
| | | HB305 | HARRISON | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides for an increase in fees that the office of marshal of Houma may charge in civil matters (EN +$218,000 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB350 | N.LANDRY | JUDGES/JUSTICE OF PEACE - Provides relative to qualifications for justices of the peace and constables |
| | | HB379 | HOLLIS | DRUGS/TESTING - Provides relative to drug testing standards |
| | | HB384 | JACKSON-ANDREWS | STUDENT/TUITION - Authorizes the Board of Supervisors to impose additional fees for enrollment in the dental hygiene program, University of Louisiana at Monroe (EN +$83,100 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB385 | N.LANDRY | CHILDREN/ABUSE - Provides with respect to mandatory reporters |
| | | HB462 | KENNY COX | STUDENTS - Provides relative to eligibility requirements for receipt of certain TOPS awards and a career diploma (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB463 | BERTHELOT | MUNICIPALITIES - Provides relative to the appointment and terms of municipal officials in Lawrason Act municipalities |
| | | HB470 | MIGUEZ | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides for an increase in court costs for the Sixteenth Judicial District Court's Judicial Expense Fund (EN +$387,500 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB476 | LOPINTO | COURTS - Provides relative to reentry courts |
| | | HB591 | BROADWATER | ELECTIONS - Provides relative to election dates, qualifying, and withdrawal by candidates (EN NO IMPACT LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB728 | GAROFALO | COURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE - Provides relative to justice of the peace courts |
| | | HB769 | BURRELL | DISTRICTS/REDEVELOPMENT - Creates the Shreveport Implementation and Redevelopment Authority (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note) |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/28/2015 |
| | | HB140 | JEFFERSON | HIGHWAYS - Dedicates the interchange of I-20 and LA Hwy. 149 in Lincoln Parish in memory of former State Representative Pinkie Wilkerson |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/29/2015 |
| | | HB158 | HOFFMANN | HEALTH/SMOKING - Provides relative to promotion of smoking cessation programs and services |
| | | HB159 | HOFFMANN | PHARMACISTS - Adds a fee at license renewal for pharmacists and pharmacies and dedicates proceeds to certain pharmacy education programs (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Morning Hour |
12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | HB797 | ARNOLD | REVENUE SECRETARY - Provides relative to the collection of taxes, penalties, or interest |
| | | HB820 | SAM JONES | TAX/TAX REBATES - Limits the amount of rebates allowed each year for donations to school tuition organizations |
Regular Order |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | HB315 | PONTI | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Provides relative to licensing fees for check-cashers (EG +$138,200 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB316 | PONTI | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Provides relative to licensing fees for money transmitters (EN +$58,900 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB317 | PONTI | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Provides relative to licensing fees for lenders licensed to make consumer loans (EN +$102,200 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB318 | PONTI | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Provides relative to licensing fees for pawnbrokers (EN +$27,150 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB353 | PONTI | BUILDING CODES - Provides for the review of state uniform construction code enforcement |
| | | HB354 | PONTI | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Provides relative to licensing fees for mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, mortgage servicers, and mortgage originators (EN +$635,000 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB711 | BISHOP | COSMETOLOGY - Provides relative to the Louisiana Cosmetology Act (EG +$432,205 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB773 | LEGER | ECONOMIC DEVELOP/DEPT - Provides relative to fees assessed by the Department of Economic Development (EN +$1,900,000 SG RV See Note) |