Senate Daily Digest
March 31, 2016
9:00 am
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 SB375J.SMITHPUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT - Provides relative to enforcement of provisions prohibiting certain fraudulent insurance acts. (See Act)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR39LONGCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Braxton "B.I." Moody III on his induction into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.
 SCR40LONGCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Kaliste Saloom Jr. on his induction into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.
 SCR41BARROWLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Commends the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council and its grassroots advocacy network, LaCAN, and designates April 5, 2016, as Disability Rights Day in Louisiana.
 SCR42MORRISHLEGISLATIVE AGENCIES - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the applicability of "possessory action" as provided in the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure.
 SCR43CORTEZTRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Requests DOTD to study the feasibility of corporate sponsorship of bridges, other infrastructure, or equipment.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB213GAROFALOCONDOMINIUMS - Provides with respect to condominium associations
 HB225MORENOMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Provides for the creation of the Krewe of NYX prestige license plate (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB284FOILCORPORATIONS - Provides relative to the Business Corporation Act
 HB288GAROFALOCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides with respect to release of judicial mortgages from property acquired in bankruptcy proceeding
 HB289GAROFALOCORPORATIONS - Provides with respect to a corporation's juridical personality at the termination of corporate existence
 HB306ZERINGUEFISHING/OYSTERS - Expands the uses of the Public Oyster Seed Ground Development Account (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 HB311DANAHAYTRANSPORTATION - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 3063 in Calcasieu Parish as the "First Responders Memorial Highway" (EN +$3,360 SD EX See Note)
 HB355M.JOHNSON(DISTRICT 8)MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Provides relative to military honor license plates for "Bronze Star Medal" recipients
 HB434HENSGENSHIGHWAYS - Provides for the designation of a portion of Louisiana Highway 27 in Cameron Parish as the "Terry Cox Memorial Highway" (EN +$3,360 SD EX See Note)
 HB721SCHRODERBUDGETARY CONTROLS - Provides relative to the allocation of expenditures of the state operating budget (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB724PRICECREDIT/UNIONS - Provides relative to deposits payable upon the depositor's death
 HB743SCHRODERSTATE DEPARTMENTS - Provides for a subcommittee of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget to conduct sunset reviews of state departments (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB812SCHRODERPUBLIC BLDGS/GROUNDS-ST - Provides relative to maximizing the use of available office space in state buildings (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR37CONNICKCOMMERCE - Provides relative to the promotion of trade relations between Louisiana and Cuba

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB25MORRELLLEGISLATIVE SESSIONS - Provides for duration and consideration of certain matters during regular sessions of the Legislature. (2/3 - CA3s2(A)) (EG -$1,500,000 GF EX See Note)
 SB110WARDCULT/REC/TOUR DEPARTMENT - Re-creates the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. (6/30/16)
 SB121COLOMBHEALTH CARE - Creates the Louisiana Family Caregiver Act. (gov sig)
 SB144MARTINYBANKS/BANKING - Provides relative to state banks' accounting for immovable property. (8/1/16)
 SB145MARTINYFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Repeals certain provisions of the Sale of Checks and Money Transmission Act. (8/1/16)
 SB163PETERSONLEGISLATIVE SESSIONS - Provides that general subject, tax, and fiscal matters shall be heard during each regular legislative session. (2/3-CA13s1(A))
 SB185MORRISHINSURANCE PREMIUMS - Provides with respect to insurance premium finance companies. (8/1/16)
 SB187BARROWNURSES - Provides relative to advanced practice registered nursing. (gov sig)
 SB291FRED MILLSHEALTH CARE - Provides for patient access to physical therapy services without a prescription or referral from a physician. (gov sig)
 SB313BARROWCHILDREN - Provides relative to the Council on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. (gov sig)
 SB335CLAITORSTUDENTS - Prohibits charter schools from requiring disclosure of certain student information and provides for the submission of petitions by certain students with exceptionalities. (gov sig)
 SB336MARTINYCONTRACTORS - Provides relative to the State Licensing Board for Contractors. (8/1/16) (RE INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 SB353W.BISHOPSCHOOLS - Provides for the Louisiana Expectant and Parenting Students Act. (8/1/16) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR9FRED MILLSHEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT - Directs the Department of Health and Hospitals to evaluate and report on the number of Bayou Health plans that are necessary and appropriate before releasing another RFP to procure such plans.
 SCR14W.BISHOPHEALTH CARE - Requests the New Orleans East Hospital to become a Diabetes Education and Research Center.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions to be Adopted Subject to Call
 SCR3FRED MILLSHEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT - Requests the Department of Health and Hospitals to submit a report by October 1, 2016, and to add Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) to the newborn screening panel no later than August 1, 2017.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB30J.SMITHPUBLIC LANDS - Authorizes the exchange of land between the Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the Cooper Cemetery Association in Beauregard Parish. (8/1/16)
 SB47LAMBERTATTORNEY GENERAL - Provides that it is the legal duty of the attorney general to represent deputy constables. (8/1/16) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB65LUNEAUMUNICIPALITIES - Provides for a mayor's court in the village of Creola. (gov sig)
 SB70LONGSEX OFFENSES - Prohibits sex offenders from soliciting business door to door. (8/1/16)
 SB74THOMPSONAGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - Provides relative to the official logo for state products and authorizes civil penalties. (gov sig)
 SB75THOMPSONAGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT - Repeals the Pest Control Compact. (gov sig)
 SB94COLOMBCIVIL PROCEDURE - Enacts Louisiana Uniform Adult Guardianship Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act. (8/1/16) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB96SMITHCLERKS OF COURT - Repeals the expungement fee assessed by Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. (8/1/16)
 SB151CLAITORDISTRICT ATTORNEYS - Repeals certain provisions declared unconstitutional that regard attorney fees in lawsuits filed against public officials. (8/1/16)
 SB152CLAITORCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Repeals provision that any person entering an alcoholic beverage outlet is deemed to consent to a search which was declared unconstitutional. (8/1/16)
 SB154CLAITORCIVIL PROCEDURE - Repeals certain provisions relative to jury trials that were declared unconstitutional. (gov sig)
 SB173SMITHJUDGES - Provides for the attorney general to provide legal representation to parish judges. (8/1/16)
 SB196CORTEZCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Limits the judge's discretion with regard to mandatory sentences for certain offenses involving the possession, use, or discharge of a firearm when the felony results in a fatality. (8/1/16)
 SB203WARDATTORNEYS - Provides for certain penalties regarding the unauthorized practice of law. (8/1/16)
 SB287WARDLAW ENFORCEMENT - Provides for the revocation of P.O.S.T. certification for peace officers convicted of malfeasance in office. (8/1/16)
 SB295PETERSONGAMING - Provides relative to non-gaming economic development by the casino operator. (8/1/16)
 SB323MORRELLVIDEO POKER - Provides with respect to fuel sales at qualified truck stop facilities which operate video draw poker devices. (8/1/16)
 SB326CLAITORCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to reporting of child abuse and neglect. (8/1/16)
 SB334CLAITORCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Repeals certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure declared unconstitutional. (8/1/16)
 SB339MARTINYVIDEO POKER - Provides with respect to the closure of a restaurant at a qualified truck stop facility. (8/1/16)
 SB363APPELCOURTS - Provides relative to fees for filing a civil suit or proceeding in 24th Judicial District Court. (2/3 - CA7s2.1)(gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB3PEACOCKFIREFIGHTERS RETIREMENT - Provides benefits for members hired on or after January 1, 2017. (6/30/16) (EG DECREASE APV)
 SB10PEACOCKSTATE POLICE RET FUND - Provides for the payment of certain system administrative expenses. (6/10/16) (EG NO IMPACT APV)
 SB164PETERSONVOTERS/VOTING - Allows any person who is registered to vote to vote absentee by mail without rendering a reason for requesting an absentee ballot. (8/1/16) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB192JOHNSINSURANCE DEPARTMENT - Provides for the confidential treatment of papers, documents, reports, or evidence related to an investigation by the division of insurance fraud within the Department of Insurance. (8/1/16)
 SB246ERIC LAFLEURMUSEUMS - Transfers the Eddie G. Robinson Museum from the jurisdiction of the Department of State to the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB250ERIC LAFLEURMUSEUMS - Removes the Germantown Colony Museum from the jurisdiction of the Department of State. (2/1/17) (EG -$13,345 GF EX See Note)
 SB258LUNEAUHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for coverage for refills for prescription eye drops. (8/1/16) (EN NO IMPACT SG EX See Note)