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 |
| | | HCR71 | FOIL | TRANSPORTATION - Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility and practicality of placing a directional traffic control signal in the north bound lane on Essen Lane near the LSU Rural Life Museum |
| | | HCR72 | JIM MORRIS | CONSERVATION - Urges and requests the commissioner of conservation to develop and implement a pilot program to reduce the cost of plugging orphaned wells and decrease the number of wells on the orphan wells list |
11. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | SCR17 | JOHNS | GAMING - Creates the Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Task Force. |
| | | SCR59 | LONG | COMMENDATIONS - Commends the Chehardy family upon earning the Political Family of Officeholders Award. |
| | | SCR60 | ALARIO | COMMENDATIONS - Commends the Louisiana Restaurant Association upon the celebration of its 70th anniversary. |
13. Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | SB2 | PEACOCK | RETIREMENT SYSTEMS - Authorizes payments funded by state systems' experience accounts to certain retirees and beneficiaries. (2/3 - CA10s29(F)) (6/30/16) (EN INCREASE APV) |
| | | SB3 | PEACOCK | FIREFIGHTERS RETIREMENT - Provides benefits for members hired on or after January 1, 2017. (6/30/16) (EG DECREASE APV) |
| | | SB21 | BOUDREAUX | HEALTH CARE - Extends legislative authority for the Louisiana Obesity Prevention and Management Commission. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB28 | PERRY | MUNICIPALITIES - Provides relative to the qualifications of the chief of police for the town of Gueydan. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB40 | PERRY | TAX/TAXATION - Re-creates the income tax checkoff donation for Friends of Palmetto Island State Park. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB91 | COLOMB | TRAFFIC - Increases penalties for texting or using social media while driving. (gov sig) |
| | | SB142 | GATTI | PUBLIC LANDS - Authorizes the commissioner of administration to transfer certain state property in Webster Parish. (gov sig) |
| | | SB158 | CORTEZ | BOATS/BOATING - Provides relative to marine products. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB174 | DONAHUE | TOPS - Provides relative to the minimum ACT score for TOPS eligibility and TOPS award amounts. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB254 | MORRELL | EMPLOYMENT - Provides that the Louisiana Equal Pay Act be applicable to men and private employers and requires government contractors to verify equal pay practices. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB272 | DONAHUE | FUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the deposit and use of certain proceeds of the Deepwater Horizon economic damages settlement. (gov sig) (EG +$53,333,333 GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB329 | CLAITOR | TOPS - Increases the minimum GPA required for the Performance and Honors Awards. (gov sig) (EN DECREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB360 | FRED MILLS | HEALTH CARE - Provides for the Louisiana Physician Order for Scope of Treatment (LaPOST) form. (gov sig) |
| | | SB425 | BRET ALLAIN | CONSERVATION - Dedicates the annual assessment on an operator who chooses not to plug an inactive well. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note) |
14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | HCR22 | P.SMITH | HEALTH SERVICES - Continues the study committee to evaluate the statewide system of healthcare delivery created by HCR No. 170 of the 2015 R.S. |
| | | HCR24 | BERTHELOT | PUBLIC HEALTH - Urges the office of behavioral health to raise awareness of addictive disorders involving abuse of inhalants |
| | | HCR36 | THIBAUT | WATER/RESOURCES - Extends the False River Watershed Council for one year until June 30, 2017 |
16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | HB108 | MORRIS | LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES - Provides relative to the membership of the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay |
| | | HB140 | HOWARD | WEAPONS/FIREARMS - Adds current and retired attorney generals and designated assistant attorneys general to list of officials who can carry concealed weapons |
| | | HB156 | RICHARD | LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS - (Constitutional Amendment) Reduces the number of certain matters that may be filed in regular sessions in odd-numbered years |
| | | HB198 | PYLANT | LEGISLATIVE AGCY/LAW INST - Adds two ex officio members affiliated with the La. District Attorneys Association to the council of the Louisiana State Law Institute |
| | | HB223 | T.LANDRY | WEAPONS/FIREARMS - Provides with respect to illegal carrying of weapons |
| | | HB320 | IVEY | WEAPONS/FIREARMS - Increases penalties for possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB424 | BISHOP | WATER/RESOURCES - Extends the cooperative endeavor program for use of the state's surface water resources |
| | | HB440 | JACKSON-ANDREWS | CRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to parole for persons convicted of crimes of violence and provides for the creation and administration of the Programs to Reduce Recidivism Fund (EG DECREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB487 | ROBERT JOHNSON | MEDICAID - Provides relative to reimbursements by Medicaid managed care organizations for prescription drugs (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB490 | LEBAS | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides for the submission of a remittance advice by health insurers to pharmacists |
| | | HB570 | SCHRODER | HEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to the practice of telemedicine |
| | | HB579 | ROBERT JOHNSON | DIETITIANS - Provides relative to the delivery of nutrition services |
| | | HB595 | ROBERT JOHNSON | DIETITIANS - Provides relative to the delivery of nutrition services through telehealth |
| | | HB621 | IVEY | LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Provides relative to the legislative auditor's access to information held by entities that provide services to public retirement systems |
| | | HB642 | ROBERT JOHNSON | DIETITIANS - Provides relative to the Louisiana State Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition |
| | | HB705 | BROADWATER | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Prohibits certain contractual provisions in provider contracts with health insurance issuers |
| | | HB712 | JACKSON-ANDREWS | CHILDREN/EXCEPTIONAL - Provides relative to assignment of students with exceptionalities to schools requested by their parents |
| | | HB733 | ABRAMSON | CONSTITUTION/CONVENTION - Provides for calling a limited constitutional convention for fiscal purposes and preparations therefor (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB802 | JACKSON-ANDREWS | CRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Creates a procedure for designating certain crimes in the court minutes as a crime of violence and provides relative to the benefits and restrictions based on such designation |
| | | HB864 | LEBAS | INSURANCE CLAIMS - Prohibits certain claims fees assessed by health insurers or pharmacy benefit managers |
| | | HB918 | WILLMOTT | NURSES/PRACTICAL - Provides relative to background checks for persons applying for licensure by the La. State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners |
| | | HB947 | POPE | STATE DEPARTMENTS - Requires certain state entities to report to the legislature information concerning administration of the entities |
| | | HB969 | KENNY COX | PUBLIC HEALTH - Requires adult residential care providers and nursing homes to disseminate information on shingles and pneumonia immunizations |
| | | HB1038 | ANDERS | INSURANCE/LIFE - Provides relative to valuation of life insurance reserves |
| | | HB1084 | ZERINGUE | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Requires the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to adopt rules to control or prohibit the importation and private possession of big exotic cats |
| | | HB1093 | IVEY | LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Provides with respect to reporting requirements of the legislative auditor regarding public retirement systems |
| | | HB1138 | MONTOUCET | MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides for the issuance and requirement of a Class "E" temporary instructional permit for driver's education students |
17. Senate Instruments Second Reading Returned from the Legislative Bureau |
| | | SB1 | MORRISH | ROADS/HIGHWAYS - To designate a portion of LA Highway 14 in Calcasieu Parish as the "Louisiana State Trooper Steven Vincent Memorial Highway". (8/1/16) |
REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/14/2016 |
| | | HB618 | WILLMOTT | HUMAN REMAINS - Requires a health facility to provide notice of a parent's right to determine the final disposition of fetal remains |
| | | HB640 | LEGER | COASTAL COMMISSION - Authorizes the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board to develop a natural resource damages restoration bank program and oil spill compensation schedule |
| | | HB662 | BARRAS | MEDICAID - Provides for a fee on emergency ground ambulance service providers (EN +$2,497,957 SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB671 | MORENO | DRUGS/PRESCRIPTION - Provides relative to redispensing of drugs in correctional facility pharmacies |
| | | HB694 | MORENO | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to required coverage for reconstructive surgeries following mastectomies (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB700 | STOKES | FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Provides relative to fees assessed for certain functions performed by the office of public health (EG +$6,526,835 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB708 | T.LANDRY | GAMBLING/CHARITABLE - Provides with respect to progressive bingo |
| | | HB727 | GREGORY MILLER | LOBBYING - Specifies that the filing of certain supplemental lobbyist disclosure reports is not required during the registration renewal period (EN NO IMPACT SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB816 | TALBOT | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provide relative to certificates of creditable coverage |
| | | HB894 | THIBAUT | CORRECTIONS - Provides with respect to reporting for Offender Reentry Support Pilot Program |
| | | HB911 | TERRY BROWN | PROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Grant Parish |
| | | HB913 | CARPENTER | CHILDREN/ABUSE - Adds to the membership of the Child Protection Representation Commission |
| | | HB932 | DAVIS | INSURERS/AGENTS - Provides relative to certain exemptions from the continuing education requirements for producers |
| | | HB1134 | HAZEL | MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Requires the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to issue an economic hardship license under certain circumstances |
| | | HB1135 | MORENO | CHILDREN/PARENTAL RIGHTS - Provides for the termination of parental rights in certain circumstances |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HB81 | BROADWATER | PUBLIC RECORDS - Requires public bodies to make certain information concerning the custodian of records publicly available |
| | | HB141 | LEGER | LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Provides for the content of actuarial notes |
| | | HB142 | MIGUEZ | WEAPONS/FIREARMS - Provides with respect to eligibility requirement for concealed carry permits |
| | | HB270 | POPE | BESE - Provides relative to the notification of and special elections to fill vacancies in elective positions on the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education |
| | | HB546 | HUNTER | CRIME - Creates the crime of homestead exemption fraud (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB693 | HARRIS | WEAPONS/FIREARMS - Expands firearm free zones |
| | | HB728 | STOKES | INTERIM EMERGENCY BOARD - Provides with respect to the procedures and requirements for obtaining consent of the legislature for certain acts of the interim emergency board |
| | | HB842 | BROADWATER | HIGHER ED/BD REGENTS - Provides for the consolidation of certain boards and commissions into the Board of Regents (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB881 | MORRIS | HIGHER EDUCATION - Requires each public postsecondary education management board annually to report to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget and publish on its website specified information relative to research projects and grants (RE NO IMPACT GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB896 | GAROFALO | LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Provides for the transmission of documents, including ballots and petitions, to and from members of the legislature |
| | | HB906 | ARMES | HIGHER EDUCATION - Provides relative to postsecondary education services for homeless and foster youth (EN DECREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB926 | DWIGHT | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - Amends penalties for distribution of heroin that contains fetanyl or any derivative thereof |
| | | HB1136 | LOPINTO | VITAL STATISTICS - Authorizes the disclosure of vital records data to law enforcement (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB1137 | SHERMAN MACK | CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides with respect to indigent defense |
| | | HB187 | BISHOP | ASSESSORS - Authorizes an automobile expense allowance for the assessor in Lafayette Parish (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB193 | HUNTER | CIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides with respect to legislative continuance in civil cases |
| | | HB195 | JENKINS | MALPRACTICE/MEDICAL - Provides relative to transmittal of certain notices required pursuant to medical malpractice law |
| | | HB204 | LYONS | PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS - Provides an exception for Jefferson Parish from certain time limitations on submission of information with public bids |
| | | HB206 | THIBAUT | ASSESSORS - Provides for an automobile expense allowance for the assessors in Assumption, Iberville, and Pointe Coupee parishes (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB259 | N.LANDRY | CHILDREN/SUPPORT - Provides relative to notice in child support actions |
| | | HB313 | GAROFALO | PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION - Provides for disclosure of information to property owners whose property is subject to expropriation |
| | | HB337 | SCHEXNAYDER | MTR VEHICLE/MOTORCYCLES - Restricts the safety helmet requirement to motorcycle riders and operators and riders under the age of twenty-one |
| | | HB398 | MORENO | EVIDENCE - Provides relative to the application of certain limitations on the admissibility of character evidence in civil cases |
| | | HB413 | SHADOIN | ASSESSORS - Authorizes an automobile expense allowance for the assessors in East Carroll, Madison, Ouachita, Richland and West Carroll parishes (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB419 | SHADOIN | ASSESSORS - Authorizes an automobile expense allowance for the assessors in LaSalle, Red River, and Union parishes (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB456 | SHADOIN | NOTARIES - Provides with respect to the revocation of notarial commissions |
| | | HB459 | DANAHAY | REGISTRARS OF VOTERS - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides that the manner of appointment and qualifications of the registrar are to be provided by law |
| | | HB471 | DANAHAY | REGISTRARS OF VOTERS - Provides qualifications for the office of registrar of voters (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB472 | FALCONER | ARCHITECTS - Provides relative to the Louisiana Architecture Education and Research Fund (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) |
| | | HB505 | M.JOHNSON(DISTRICT 8) | TAX/AD VALOREM TAX - (Constitutional Amendment) Establishes a total ad valorem property tax exemption for the surviving spouse of a member of the armed forces of the Unites States, the La. National Guard, the La. State Police, or a law enforcement or fire protection officer killed in the line of duty (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB532 | FALCONER | ARCHITECTS - Provides relative to the powers and authority of the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB537 | GAROFALO | CIVIL/DISCOVERY - Provides relative to applicable fees and costs incurred for the production of records |
| | | HB556 | MORENO | PRESCRIPTION - Provides a three-year liberative prescriptive period for actions arising from cases of rape |
| | | HB559 | PIERRE | INSURERS - Prohibits the use of certain non-OEM aftermarket parts at the direction of an insurer under certain circumstances |
| | | HB591 | T.LANDRY | TRANSPORTATION - Permits vehicles operated by engines fueled wholly or partially with compressed or liquefied natural gas to exceed gross vehicle weight limits and axle weight limits |
| | | HB593 | DANAHAY | REGISTRARS OF VOTERS - Provides relative to the appointment of registrars of voters (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB597 | M.JOHNSON(DISTRICT 8) | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS - Provides for the Pastor Protection Act |
| | | HB601 | JACKSON-ANDREWS | AGRICULTURE - Provides relative to the susceptibility of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry being declared an indispensable party in certain lawsuits |
| | | HB602 | SHADOIN | NOTARIES - Provides relative to notary exam and study material fees |
| | | HB678 | CARMODY | TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Provides for the assessment of a surcharge fee on prepaid 911 services (EN +$6,120,000 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB695 | BROADWATER | REVENUE DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to the types of debt the office of debt recovery is charged with collecting (RE SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB704 | HAVARD | MTR VEHICLE/TRUCKS - Authorizes night movement of permitted vehicles on interstate highways |
| | | HB709 | HUNTER | NOTARIES - Authorizes the insurance commissioner to appoint employees of the Department of Insurance as ex officio notaries |
| | | HB711 | SHADOIN | LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Provides relative to release of legislative audits |
| | | HB758 | PUGH | MTR VEHICLE/INSPECTION - Provides relative to school bus inspection fees (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB805 | BROADWATER | DISTRICTS/COMMUNICATIONS - Provides relative to communication districts (EN +$14,300,000 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB809 | SCHRODER | CHILDREN/WELFARE SVCS - Provides with respect to representation of indigent or absent parents |
| | | HB844 | JAMES | MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides for an extension of driving privileges pending hearing by a court |
| | | HB853 | ROBERT JOHNSON | PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Changes the composition of the Avoyelles Parish Port Commission |
| | | HB856 | HUVAL | LIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides a limitation of liability for landowners who grant a right of passage to cemeteries |
| | | HB862 | FALCONER | LIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to the liability of certain persons for the actions of persons with developmental disabilities |
| | | HB924 | COUSSAN | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Louisiana The Energy State" prestige license plate |
| | | HB933 | GREGORY MILLER | CHILDREN/SUPPORT - Provides for the schedule of basic child support obligations |
| | | HB978 | DANAHAY | TAX/TAXATION - Provides for administration, disposition, enforcement, and adjudication of state and local taxes under the jurisdiction of the Board of Tax Appeals (EN -$32,000 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB1000 | CARPENTER | HIGHWAYS - Redesignates the U.S. 190 Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge as the "Huey P. Long - O.K. Allen Bridge" |
| | | HB1003 | ZERINGUE | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "K9s4COPS" special prestige license plate |
| | | HB1097 | HAVARD | ASSESSORS - Authorizes an automobile expense allowance for the assessors in East Feliciana and West Feliciana Parishes (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/14/2016 |
| | | HB92 | JAMES | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Repeals the warrant recall fees collected to fund a misdemeanor jail in East Baton Rouge Parish (EN -$722,000 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB665 | P.SMITH | UNEMPLOYMENT COMP - Provides for an increase in the administrative penalties assessed for the misclassification of employees (EG +$3,250,000 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB356 | LEGER | TRANSPORTATION - Renews the Freight Railroad Intermodal Grant Program |
| | | HB357 | LEGER | TRANSPORTATION - Provides relative to funds to be utilized for state rail freight service assistance (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB594 | MORRIS | SNAP/FOOD STAMPS - Requires legislative authorization for any waiver of SNAP work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB613 | THIBAUT | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to genetic information obtained by health insurers |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/18/2016 |
| | | HB766 | BROADWATER | DISTRICTS/SPECIAL - Provides relative to sustainable energy financing districts |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/19/2016 |
| | | HB34 | REYNOLDS | RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides that all mayors are members of the Municipal Employees' Retirement System (EG INCREASE APV) |
Scheduled for floor debate on 4/20/2016 |
| | | HB19 | DWIGHT | CRIME - Prohibits use of an unmanned aircraft system to conduct surveillance or collect information about a school, school premises, or correctional facilities |
| | | HB585 | BROADWATER | LOBBYING - Requires lobbyists to report certain information (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note) |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Morning Hour |
12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | HB1011 | MORRIS | TAX/TAX REBATES - Authorizes a state sales and use tax rebate for taxes paid on purchases of certain agricultural manufacturing machinery and equipment |
| | | HB1055 | DEVILLIER | TAX/TAX REBATES - Provides relative to a state sales and use tax rebate for certain taxes paid on new motor vehicle manufacturer rebates |
16. House Bills and Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | HB729 | MONTOUCET | UTILITIES - Provides relative to nonprofit water utility cooperatives wholly owned by water users |
Regular Order |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | HB25 | MONTOUCET | RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Provides relative to the reemployment of retirees of the Firefighters' Retirement System (EG DECREASE APV) |
| | | HB287 | GAROFALO | CIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides with respect to judicial sales of property |
| | | HB350 | HILFERTY | FAMILY LAW - Prohibits certain persons from preventing or limiting communication, visitation, or interaction with others |
| | | HB422 | AMEDEE | FUNDS/FUNDING - Establishes the Payments Toward State Debt Fund as a special treasury fund (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB438 | IVEY | STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP - Creates a new Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) award, the TOPS-Tech Transfer Award (EG DECREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB584 | SCHRODER | BUDGETARY PROCEDURES - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for additional authority for the governor and legislature to reduce budgets if there is a projected deficit (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB633 | B.ADAMS | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to size limitations on containers of wine sold or shipped in this state |
| | | HB657 | SCHRODER | BUDGETARY PROCEDURES - Provides for additional authority for the governor and legislature to reduce appropriations if there is a projected deficit (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB863 | TALBOT | SCHOOLS - Prohibits schools from holding membership in certain interscholastic extracurricular and cocurricular athletic associations or organizations |