Senate Daily Digest
April 19, 2016
1:00 pm
Senate Chamber

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Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR54PERRYCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of Lynette Miller Bell.
 SR55PERRYCONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Damon Taunton Williams.
 SR56PERRYCONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Jack Lindsey.
 SR57PERRYCONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Senate on the death of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jason M. Smith.
 SR58PERRYCONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of Louisiana Army National Guard Staff Sergeant Aaron Rutledge.
 SR59PERRYCONDOLENCES - Express the condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of U.S. Air Force Sergeant Johnny James Kelly.
 SR60PERRYCONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Bryan Lauw.
 SR61WARDCOMMENDATIONS - Acknowledges the legacy of the late Lawrence Russo, the first mayor of the town of Livonia.
 SR62CHABERTCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Emilie Hebert upon being selected Miss LSU-USA.
 SR63TROY BROWNCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the city of Port Allen and its citizenry and public officials on the celebration of the first centennial anniversary of the city.
 SR64BODI WHITESENATE - Recognizes May 2016 as Building Safety Month.
 SR68BARROWSENATE - Commends the service and contributions of Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment (MY LIFE) and recognizes May 5, 2016, as Youth Day at the State Capitol.
 SR69BARROWCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Arnold Wayne Lowther upon his retirement from the Baker Fire Department, Local 3797.
 SR70LONGSENATE - Recognizes April 28, 2016, as The Gideons International Day at the State Capitol.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR61PEACOCKCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Bossier High School boys' basketball team for winning 2016 LHSAA state championship.
 SCR62PEACOCKWILLS/TESTAMENTS - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations regarding the feasibility of an enforceable mediation or arbitration provision in a testament or trust.
 SCR63PEACOCKWILLS/TESTAMENTS - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations regarding feasibility of revisions to the law of wills and testaments.
 SCR64PEACOCKCONDOLENCES - Expresses sincere condolences upon the passing of Joe R. Wills.
 SCR65FRED MILLSHEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT - Creates a task force to study meaningful oversight of the professional healthcare licensing boards statutorily created within the Department of Health and Hospitals.
 SCR67TROY CARTERADMINISTRATION DIVISION - Requests the Division of Administration to study the feasibility of contracting with the United States Department of Agriculture's National Finance Center for payroll and personnel services. (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SCR68GATTIHEALTH SERVICES - Urges the United States Department of Defense and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals to coordinate efforts to provide information to military families regarding services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
 SCR69LONGCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Richard Ieyoub on his induction into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB81BROADWATERPUBLIC RECORDS - Requires public bodies to make certain information concerning the custodian of records publicly available
 HB141LEGERLEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Provides for the content of actuarial notes
 HB184STOKESINSURANCE CLAIMS - Requires provision of certain claims information to insureds
 HB187BISHOPASSESSORS - Authorizes an automobile expense allowance for the assessor in Lafayette Parish (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB193HUNTERCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides with respect to legislative continuance in civil cases
 HB195JENKINSMALPRACTICE/MEDICAL - Provides relative to transmittal of certain notices required pursuant to medical malpractice law
 HB204LYONSPUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS - Provides an exception for Jefferson Parish from certain time limitations on submission of information with public bids
 HB206THIBAUTASSESSORS - Provides for an automobile expense allowance for the assessors in Assumption, Iberville, and Pointe Coupee parishes (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB241ZERINGUECOASTAL COMMISSION - Relative to administrative and budgetary services for the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
 HB259N.LANDRYCHILDREN/SUPPORT - Provides relative to notice in child support actions
 HB270POPEBESE - Provides relative to the notification of and special elections to fill vacancies in elective positions on the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
 HB357LEGERTRANSPORTATION - Provides relative to funds to be utilized for state rail freight service assistance (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 HB449GREGORY MILLERVITAL STATISTICS - Provides for the completion of a birth certificate
 HB594MORRISSNAP/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)
 HB612TALBOTINSURANCE - Allows vehicle mechanical breakdown insurers to file audited consolidated financial statements with the commissioner of insurance
 HB613THIBAUTINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to genetic information obtained by health insurers
 HB618WILLMOTTHUMAN REMAINS - Requires a health facility to provide notice of a parent's right to determine the final disposition of fetal remains
 HB662BARRASMEDICAID - Provides for a fee on emergency ground ambulance service providers (EN +$2,497,957 SD RV See Note)
 HB702HARRISMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides for the issuance of REAL ID compliant special identification cards (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB708T.LANDRYGAMBLING/CHARITABLE - Provides with respect to progressive bingo
 HB727GREGORY MILLERLOBBYING - 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)
 HB735ABRAMSONTAX RETURN - Provides relative to the deadlines for the payment of certain taxes and the time and place for the filing of certain income tax returns (RE1 NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 HB751LEGERMTR VEHICLE/SEAT BELTS - Increases penalties for noncompliance with the compulsory seat belt law
 HB766BROADWATERDISTRICTS/SPECIAL - Provides relative to sustainable energy financing districts
 HB795STOKESTAX EXEMPTIONS - Provides relative to the organization of the Tax Exemption Budget (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 HB816TALBOTINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provide relative to certificates of creditable coverage
 HB894THIBAUTCORRECTIONS - Provides with respect to reporting for Offender Reentry Support Pilot Program
 HB896GAROFALOLEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Provides for the transmission of documents, including ballots and petitions, to and from members of the legislature
 HB906ARMESHIGHER EDUCATION - Provides relative to postsecondary education services for homeless and foster youth (EN DECREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB911TERRY BROWNPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Grant Parish
 HB913CARPENTERCHILDREN/ABUSE - Adds to the membership of the Child Protection Representation Commission
 HB926DWIGHTCONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - Amends penalties for distribution of heroin that contains fetanyl or any derivative thereof
 HB932DAVISINSURERS/AGENTS - Provides relative to certain exemptions from the continuing education requirements for producers
 HB1134HAZELMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Requires the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to issue an economic hardship license under certain circumstances
 HB1136LOPINTOVITAL STATISTICS - Authorizes the disclosure of vital records data to law enforcement (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR74N.LANDRYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Dr. Barry Ancelet upon his retirement from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and recognizes his contributions to preserve the Cajun French culture
 HCR75N.LANDRYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Stephen Lutz, of Lafayette, for being a member of the World Champion Team USA Physically Challenged baseball team
 HCR76LEGERSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates Tuesday, April 26, 2016, as Kingsley House Day at the legislature
 HCR78BISHOPSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes Tuesday, April 19, 2016, as the fourth annual Resource Environmental Solutions Legislative Tree Day at the state capitol

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB80MORRISHPOSTSECONDARY ED - Constitutional amendment to authorize the postsecondary education management boards to establish tuition and fee amounts charged by institutions under their supervision and management. (2/3-CA13sl(A)) (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 SB82MORRISHPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Creates the Cameron Parish Port, Harbor, and Terminal District. (1/1/17)
 SB99SMITHTAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to sales by minors engaging in business. (8/1/16) (EN DECREASE LF RV See Note)
 SB146GATTICAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for institutions of higher education to first use capital outlay funding for deferred maintenance projects. (8/1/16) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB161CHABERTSEAFOOD - Provides for exceptions from the retail seafood dealer's license. (8/1/16)
 SB186MORRISHWILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT - Discontinues the White Lake Property Advisory Board. (8/1/16)
 SB370THOMPSONPARISHES - Provides for an automobile expense allowance for the assessor in Madison Parish. (gov sig)
 SB371BRET ALLAINCONSERVATION - Provides relative to the recovery of site restoration costs expended from the oilfield site restoration fund. (See Act)
 SB384CORTEZMUNICIPALITIES - Provides relative to promotions in the Lafayette Police Department. (8/1/16)
 SB390LONGWILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT - Adds members to the Saline Lake Game and Fish Preserve Commission and to the Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission. (8/1/16)
 SB396JOHNSMUNICIPALITIES - Provides relative to promotional seniority in the Lake Charles Police Department for officers who have been deployed. (8/1/16)
 SB414LUNEAUBONDS - Provides for the application of a premium, if any, in connection with the issuance of bonds. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 SB415GATTIWATER/WATERWAYS - Creates Lake Bistineau Recreation and Water Conservation District. (8/1/16)
 SB427BRET ALLAINCONSERVATION - Provides for powers and duties of the commissioner of conservation. (gov sig)
 SB432PETERSONSCHOOLS - Provides for return of certain RSD schools to the transferring school board. (gov sig) (EN DECREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB447APPELLEASES - Provides relative to leases or subleases of immovable property owned, leased or controlled by a public benefit corporation. (gov sig)
 SB457ERIC LAFLEURSCHOOLS - Authorizes the Avoyelles Parish School Board to levy and collect an additional sales tax, subject to voter approval. (gov sig)

House Bills Reported by Committee
 HB179MALINDA WHITEHUNTING - Adds "blaze pink" as an alternative to the hunter orange requirements
 HB236THIBAUTMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides grace period in order to pay certain taxes and fees related to motor vehicles for persons separating from active duty military service (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB588ROBERT JOHNSONREVENUE/TAXATION DEPT - Reduces the fee charged to the Department of Children and Family Services and district public defender's offices for each tax offset claim (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR6CLAITORFISH/FISHING - Expresses legislative intent for enforcement of laws regulating fishing gear authorized for use in Louisiana's offshore waters.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions to be Adopted Subject to Call
 SCR29CHABERTCOASTAL RESOURCES - Requests the Coastal Protection and Restoration Financing Corporation to study the feasibility of employing financing techniques to convert future BP settlement payments into current assets to be deposited in and credited to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB136WARDJUSTICE DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to the employment of special attorneys or counsel. (gov sig) (REF DECREASE GF RV See Note)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB10PEACOCKSTATE POLICE RET FUND - Provides for the payment of certain system administrative expenses. (6/10/16) (EG NO IMPACT APV)
 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)
 SB58MARTINYCONTRACTS - Repeals certain requirements relative to home service contract providers. (8/1/16)
 SB79MORRISHTOPS - Provides relative to TOPS awards amounts. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB101CLAITORFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for use of the economic damages proceeds received from the settlement of the BP Deepwater litigation. (gov sig) (RE +$53,333,333 GF RV See Note)
 SB111BARROWSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Creates the Parkwood Terrace Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish. (gov sig)
 SB122BARROWADVERTISING - Prohibits certain forms of untrue or misleading advertisements. (8/1/16)
 SB126MARTINYBANKS/BANKING - Provides relative to payable on death accounts. (8/1/16)
 SB150PERRYCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to mandatory bail hearings for certain defendants. (8/1/16)
 SB162PETERSONDOMESTIC VIOLENCE - Provides relative to evidence admissible in certain civil actions involving domestic abuse and also provides relative to interspousal immunity. (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))
 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)
 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)
 SB242MILKOVICHCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides right of oral argument in contradictory hearings. (gov sig)
 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)
 SB267MORRELLENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY - Provides relative to certain entities or organizations receiving capital outlay funding. (1/1/17) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)
 SB271FRED MILLSPHARMACISTS - Provides for medical marijuana. (See Act) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB288APPELPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Prohibits a political subdivision from adopting more restrictive requirements and provides for state preemption. (8/1/16) (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB322MORRELLVIDEO POKER - Provides relative to revocation of a video draw poker device license for certain violations. (8/1/16)
 SB339MARTINYVIDEO POKER - Provides with respect to the closure of a restaurant at a qualified truck stop facility. (8/1/16)
 SB347TROY CARTEREMPLOYMENT - Repeals restrictions which bar local governmental subdivisions from enacting local labor ordinances which establish a minimum wage and a minimum number of vacation and sick leave days. (8/1/16)
 SB381MARTINYLOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for appointment of ex officio notaries for the Causeway Police Department. (gov sig)
 SB397JOHNSFEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Provides relative to the Specialized Provider Licensing Act. (See Act) (EN SG RV See Note)
 SB470MORRISHTOPS - Provides relative to reduction of TOPS award amounts of TOPS recipients in the event of insufficient funding. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 HB251CHANEYAGRICULTURE - Provides relative to the state soil and water conservation commission
 HB515ANDERSAGRICULTURE/MEAT - Provides relative to the inspection of meat
 HB516ANDERSAGRICULTURE - Provides relative to the Louisiana Aquatic Chelonian Research and Promotion Board
 HB523ROBBY CARTERAGRICULTURE/MILK - Provides relative to the Dairy Industry Promotion Law
 HB524ROBBY CARTERAGRICULTURE - Provides relative to penalties for failure to provide records of petroleum products sold
 HB592ANDERSAGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT - Provides with respect to the Agricultural Commodities Dealer and Warehouse Law
 HB867LEOPOLDAGRICULTURE - Provides relative to the placement of advertisement signs on state-owned property
 HB273TALBOTSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Insurance
 HB341TALBOTINSURANCE COMMISSIONER - Provides relative to registration of discount medical plan organizations with the commissioner of insurance
 HB363TALBOTINSURANCE/PROPERTY - Provides that making certain false statements to the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana is a fraudulent insurance act
 HB614MORENOVOTERS/VOTING - Provides for the electronic transmission of voting materials and procedures and requirements for voting absentee using such materials (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB803TALBOTINSURANCE - Corrects certain citations in the Insurance Code