Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading |
| | | SR109 | TROY CARTER | SENATE - Recognizes Kappa Alpha Psi New Orleans Alumni Chapter upon the occasion of its 80th anniversary. |
Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading |
| | | SCR93 | GATTI | LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Designates May 2016 as Missions Month in Louisiana. |
| | | SCR94 | THOMPSON | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Robert "Bob" C. Israel upon his retirement as president of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association. |
| | | SCR95 | LONG | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Jim Hightower on being named to the 2016 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. |
| | | SCR96 | LONG | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Collier "P. J." Brown Jr. on being named to the 2016 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. |
House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred |
| | | HB74 | RICHARD | PUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides for a reduction of all state professional, personal, and consulting service contracts (EG -$183,200,000 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB374 | STEVE CARTER | HIGHER EDUCATION - Provides relative to required qualifications for members of public postsecondary education boards |
| | | HB402 | P.SMITH | STUDENTS - Authorizes the state Dept. of Education and the Dept. of Health and Hospitals to survey students regarding certain risk behavior associated with chronic health conditions |
| | | HB454 | RICHARD | CONTRACTS - Provides for reporting, review, and approval by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget of certain professional, personal, and consulting service contracts (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB481 | JAMES | MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides relative to the issuance and possession of drivers' licenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB558 | MORRIS | FISCAL CONTROLS - Requires certain contracting entities to submit information to the legislative auditor prior to contracting with a state agency or receiving state monies (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB729 | MONTOUCET | UTILITIES - Provides relative to nonprofit water utility cooperatives wholly owned by water users |
| | | HB882 | ARMES | PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS - Provides for the percentage of total evaluation points awarded to certain veterans in requests for proposals for state procurements and public contracts (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB992 | CONNICK | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Amends certain definitions for purposes of sex offender registration and notification requirements |
| | | HB1005 | WILLMOTT | PURCHASING - Requires prior approval of certain purchases made by state agencies in the last two months of the fiscal year (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB1008 | CONNICK | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Amends the sex offender registration and notification form used by courts |
| | | HB1009 | HAVARD | PROCUREMENT - Requires certain public entities to provide a secure electronic interactive system for submission of competitive sealed bids and proposals as an alternative bidding option (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB1016 | GISCLAIR | WEIGHTS/MEASURES - Authorizes ready-mixed concrete trucks to exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight, under certain conditions, until 2018 |
| | | HB1044 | ZERINGUE | PUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides an exception to the prohibition on closed specification of products for construction of certain integrated coastal protection projects |
| | | HB1059 | DAVIS | FUELS/LIQ PETROLEUM GAS - Provides relative to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB1086 | LANCE HARRIS | PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS - Provides relative to contract limits for certain public contracts |
| | | HB1147 | P.SMITH | MUNICIPAL/INCORPORATION - Provides relative to incorporation petitions |
| | | HB1149 | LEGER | LEVEES - Provides relative to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East and Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank |
House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading |
| | | HCR109 | HAVARD | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes Wednesday, May 11, 2016, as Ports Day at the state capitol |
Senate Bills Reported by Committee |
| | | SB455 | BODI WHITE | HEALTH CARE - Provides relative to emergency medical services transporting patients to medical facilities. (9/6/16) |
House Bills Reported by Committee |
| | | HB123 | PIERRE | SCHOOLS - Requires high schools to keep automated external defibrillators on their premises (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB177 | FOIL | BOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides relative to the Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission |
| | | HB184 | STOKES | INSURANCE CLAIMS - Requires provision of certain claims information to insureds |
| | | HB252 | DAVIS | LICENSING - Provides relative to the Provisional Licenses for Ex-Offenders Act |
| | | HB266 | MARCELLE | CIVIL SERVICE - Prohibits certain questions regarding criminal history during the employment process for certain positions |
| | | HB284 | FOIL | CORPORATIONS - Provides relative to the Business Corporation Act |
| | | HB310 | CONNICK | PUBLIC SERVICE COMN - Provides relative to the authority of the Public Service Commission regarding pass-through charges (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB441 | JACKSON-ANDREWS | PHYSICIANS - Provides relative to physician participation with Medicaid managed care organizations |
| | | HB476 | HUVAL | INSURANCE - Specifies that insurance producers may not be required to provide certain information regarding insurance coverage |
| | | HB480 | JACKSON-ANDREWS | HEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to the practice of telemedicine in licensed healthcare facilities |
| | | HB482 | JEFFERSON | CHILDREN/FOSTER CARE - Creates a task force to recommend means by which the state may better facilitate permanency for foster children |
| | | HB488 | JACKSON-ANDREWS | ABORTION - Provides relative to qualifications of physicians who perform elective abortions |
| | | HB494 | MORENO | PUBLIC HEALTH - Provides relative to the membership and functions of the La. State Child Death Review Panel |
| | | HB570 | SCHRODER | HEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to the practice of telemedicine |
| | | HB612 | TALBOT | INSURANCE - Allows vehicle mechanical breakdown insurers to file audited consolidated financial statements with the commissioner of insurance |
| | | 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 |
| | | HB678 | CARMODY | TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Provides for the assessment of a surcharge fee on prepaid 911 services (EN +$6,120,000 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB680 | MORENO | HOSPITALS - Requires healthcare services providers to conduct background checks on prospective employees |
| | | HB694 | MORENO | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to required coverage for reconstructive surgeries following mastectomies (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB714 | FOIL | CORPORATIONS - Provides relative to the Business Corporation Act |
| | | HB746 | THIBAUT | INSURANCE - Provides for licensing and regulation of insurance consultants by the commissioner of insurance (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB763 | CARPENTER | HUMAN SERVICES - Authorizes and provides for behavioral health intervention and stabilization units (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB798 | TALBOT | INSURANCE/PROPERTY - Provides for limited lines licensing to sell property coverage for property that is self-stored in self-storage facilities |
| | | HB805 | BROADWATER | DISTRICTS/COMMUNICATIONS - Provides relative to communication districts (EN +$14,300,000 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB806 | ABRAMSON | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to the dissolution of limited liability companies |
| | | HB864 | LEBAS | INSURANCE CLAIMS - Prohibits certain claims fees assessed by health insurers or pharmacy benefit managers |
| | | HB865 | HUVAL | INSURERS/AGENTS - Provides relative to licensing of insurance producers |
| | | HB886 | GAINES | PORTS/SOUTH LOUISIANA - Increases the membership of the Port of South Louisiana Commission |
| | | HB913 | CARPENTER | CHILDREN/ABUSE - Adds to the membership of the Child Protection Representation Commission |
| | | HB966 | GISCLAIR | CEMETERIES - Provides relative to fees charged for burial at a state veterans cemetery |
| | | HB969 | KENNY COX | PUBLIC HEALTH - Requires adult residential care providers and nursing homes to disseminate information on shingles and pneumonia immunizations |
| | | HB1015 | BERTHELOT | ADMINISTRATION - Changes the designation of rule making authority relative to the state fire marshal and the Department of Health and Hospitals |
| | | HB1038 | ANDERS | INSURANCE/LIFE - Provides relative to valuation of life insurance reserves |
| | | HB1068 | LOPINTO | PLUMBERS - Provides relative to the regulation of gas fitters and master gas fitters (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB1136 | LOPINTO | VITAL STATISTICS - Authorizes the disclosure of vital records data to law enforcement (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB1140 | BROADWATER | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Prohibits certain contractual provisions in provider contracts with health insurance issuers |
Senate Resolutions Reported by Committee to be Adopted |
| | | SR87 | MARTINY | SENATE - Provides relative to public employees who are designated to appear and testify before committees on behalf of an elected official. |
Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | SCR47 | COLOMB | PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS - Establishes and provides for the State Capitol Accessibility Advisory Commission. |
| | | SCR48 | COLOMB | PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS - Requests steps be taken to preserve the State Capitol Building. |
| | | SCR52 | CLAITOR | CONSTITUTION CONVENTION - Calls for convention to amend United States Constitution. |
Senate Concurrent Resolutions to be Adopted Subject to Call |
| | | SCR29 | CHABERT | COASTAL 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. |
| | | SCR32 | COLOMB | LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Requires closed captioning of legislative proceedings that are broadcast. |
| | | SCR78 | MILKOVICH | CIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the legislative intent regarding Act 379 of the Regular Session of 2014. |
Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage |
| | | SB435 | MORRELL | THEFT - Provides relative to the theft of animals. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB462 | WARD | CIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the state or a state agency as a party plaintiff. (gov sig) |
Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call |
| | | SB10 | PEACOCK | STATE POLICE RET FUND - Provides for the payment of certain system administrative expenses. (6/10/16) (EG NO IMPACT APV) |
| | | SB25 | MORRELL | LEGISLATIVE 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) |
| | | SB122 | BARROW | ADVERTISING - Prohibits certain forms of untrue or misleading advertisements. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB137 | BARROW | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides for boundaries, board membership and tax authority of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District and a hotel occupancy tax in East Baton Rouge Parish. (gov sig) |
| | | SB146 | GATTI | CAPITAL 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) |
| | | SB148 | GATTI | STATE AGENCIES - Abolishes boards and commissions, authorities, districts, and like entities that are inactive. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB157 | CORTEZ | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to scrap metal recyclers. (gov sig) |
| | | SB162 | PETERSON | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - Provides relative to evidence admissible in certain civil actions involving domestic abuse and also provides relative to interspousal immunity. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB163 | PETERSON | LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS - Provides that general subject, tax, and fiscal matters shall be heard during each regular legislative session. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) |
| | | SB164 | PETERSON | VOTERS/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) |
| | | SB192 | JOHNS | INSURANCE 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) |
| | | SB246 | ERIC LAFLEUR | MUSEUMS - 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) |
| | | SB250 | ERIC LAFLEUR | MUSEUMS - Removes the Germantown Colony Museum from the jurisdiction of the Department of State. (2/1/17) (EG -$13,345 GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB267 | MORRELL | ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY - Provides relative to certain entities or organizations receiving capital outlay funding. (1/1/17) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) |
| | | SB322 | MORRELL | VIDEO POKER - Provides relative to revocation of a video draw poker device license for certain violations. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB327 | LUNEAU | CIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for Louisiana False Claims Act. (8/1/16) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) |
| | | SB338 | MARTINY | SECURITIES - Provides for the protection of vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. (1/1/17) |
| | | SB339 | MARTINY | VIDEO POKER - Provides with respect to the closure of a restaurant at a qualified truck stop facility. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB347 | TROY CARTER | EMPLOYMENT - 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) |
| | | SB370 | THOMPSON | PARISHES - Provides for an automobile expense allowance for the assessor in Madison Parish. (gov sig) |
| | | SB371 | BRET ALLAIN | CONSERVATION - Provides relative to the recovery of site restoration costs expended from the oilfield site restoration fund. (See Act) |
| | | SB385 | WALSWORTH | MENTAL HEALTH - Adds certain legislators to the governing board of the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB424 | MARTINY | PROBATION/PAROLE - Provides relative to parole eligibility. (8/1/16) (EG DECREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB436 | TROY CARTER | DISCRIMINATION - Provides with respect to discrimination regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. (gov sig) |
| | | SB443 | HEWITT | FISCAL CONTROLS - Provides for mandatory meetings of the Health and Social Services Estimating Conference for purposes of developing budget recommendations for the Medicaid program. (8/1/16) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB472 | CLAITOR | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to crimes involving the use of an unmanned aircraft system. (gov sig) |
| | | SB473 | JOHNS | MEDICAID - Provides for the Louisiana Health Insurance Premium Payment Program. (gov sig) (EGF DECREASE GF EX See Note) |
House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee to be adopted |
| | | HCR10 | GUINN | HONORARY DESIGNATIONS - Designates the town of Welsh as the Home of the Cajun Dictionary |
House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage |
| | | HB22 | MONTOUCET | RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Establishes a funding deposit account for the Firefighters' Retirement System and authorizes the board of trustees of the system to modify required employer contribution rates in certain circumstances and within certain limits in order to fund the account (EN NO IMPACT APV) |
| | | 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) |
| | | HB111 | PYLANT | HIGHWAYS - Designates a bridge located on Louisiana Highway 4 as the "Chief Warrant Officer Bryan Henderson Memorial Bridge" (EN +$3,360 SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB114 | ABRAHAM | HIGHWAYS - Designates the Louisiana Highway 1138-2 Prien Lake Road and Holly Hill Road roundabout in Calcasieu Parish as the "Russell T. Tritico, Sr. Circle" (EN +$3,360 SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB127 | STOKES | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "United States Merchant Marine Academy" specialty license plate |
| | | HB133 | JIM MORRIS | HOUSING/AUTHORITIES - Provides relative to the civil service status of employees of the Housing Authority of the Town of Oil City (EN DECREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB147 | PIERRE | SCHOOLS - Requires high schools in certain parishes to keep automated external defibrillators on their premises (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB178 | BISHOP | SUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
| | | HB188 | BISHOP | FISHING - Adds alligator in the Louisiana Catch and Cook Program |
| | | HB200 | BROWN | UTILITY/MUNICIPAL - Provides relative to the members of the board of directors of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority |
| | | HB216 | HENSGENS | PUBLIC BLDGS/GROUNDS-ST - Limits the amount required to be spent per project under the Percent for Art Program (EN DECREASE OF EX See Note) |
| | | HB217 | HOFFMANN | TEACHERS/CERTIFICATION - Provides for the granting of educational leadership certification by the State Bd. of Elementary and Secondary Education |
| | | HB224 | LEGER | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides with respect to court costs collected on civil filings to fund the Judicial College (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | 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 |
| | | HB290 | GISCLAIR | FISHING/OYSTERS - Changes the name of certain oyster harvest gear from "dredge" to "scraper" and provides for limitations on the dimensions of the scrapers |
| | | HB303 | LEOPOLD | FISHING/OYSTERS - Requires successful completion of an oyster harvester education program prior to applying for an oyster harvester license |
| | | HB306 | ZERINGUE | FISHING/OYSTERS - Expands the uses of the Public Oyster Seed Ground Development Account (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB311 | DANAHAY | TRANSPORTATION - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 3063 in Calcasieu Parish as the "First Responders Memorial Highway" (EN +$3,360 SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB355 | M.JOHNSON(DISTRICT 8) | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Provides relative to military honor license plates for "Bronze Star Medal" recipients |
| | | HB358 | LEGER | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides for an extension of court costs collected by the Civil District Court for the parish of Orleans and its clerk (EN +$1,462,260 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB423 | BISHOP | FISHING - Includes reptile and amphibian wholesale/retail dealers in the trip ticket program |
| | | HB434 | HENSGENS | HIGHWAYS - 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) |
| | | HB562 | LEGER | SCHOOLS/CHARTER - Permits local public school boards to assign students to charter schools 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 |
| | | HB636 | LEOPOLD | FISHING/OYSTERS - Amends the public oyster seed ground vessel permit (EN +$247,220 SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB687 | BARRAS | HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 86 in Iberia Parish as the "Albert "Al" Broussard Memorial Highway" (EN +$6,720 SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB783 | ABRAMSON | TAX/TAX REBATES - Relative to the Louisiana Quality Jobs Program (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB794 | ABRAMSON | TAX/TAX REBATES - Provides relative to the Competitive Projects Payroll Incentive Program (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | 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) |
| | | HB855 | HUVAL | PARKS/STATE - Authorizes the operation of golf carts on roadways within Lake Fausse Pointe State Park |
| | | HB868 | HUNTER | ATHLETICS/TRAINERS - Authorizes public school governing authorities to require at least one coach for each sport offered by a public school to be certified in CPR, first aid, and use of an automated external defibrillator |
| | | HB899 | LEGER | SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS - Provides relative to the allocation of local funds by the Orleans Parish School Board for schools transferred to the Recovery School District (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB911 | TERRY BROWN | PROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Grant Parish |
| | | HB924 | COUSSAN | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Louisiana The Energy State" prestige license plate |
| | | HB1003 | ZERINGUE | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "K9s4COPS" special prestige license plate |
House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call |
| | | HB286 | GAROFALO | TRUSTS - Provides for revisions to the Trust Code |
| | | HB446 | LEBAS | FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Establishes an application fee for a new marijuana pharmacy permit and limits eligibility for the permit |
| | | HB832 | SEABAUGH | INSURANCE DEPARTMENT - Provides for exemptions relative to the Department of Insurance and certain provisions applicable to employment and criminal records |
Instruments Pending Senate Conference |
| | | HB385 | HAZEL | CRIME - Creates the crime of providing false, nonexistent, or incomplete declaration of residence for bail (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB614 | MORENO | VOTERS/VOTING - Provides for the electronic transmission of voting materials and procedures and requirements for voting absentee using such materials (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HCR9 | THIBAUT | HUNTING - Creates the Feral Hog Management Advisory Task Force |