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 |
| | | HR186 | CONNICK | ENVIRONMENT/AIR - Urges and requests the Department of Environmental Quality to study the feasibility of sharing internal real-time emissions data from certain facilities with first responders |
| | | HR188 | STEVE CARTER | TRANSPORTATION DEPT - Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to repurpose certain congressional earmarked funds for the planning, design, and construction of widening and improving of certain portions of Louisiana Highway 30 |
| | | HCR143 | CONNICK | ENVIRONMENT/AIR - Urges and requests the Department of Environmental Quality to study the feasibility of sharing internal real time emissions data from certain facilities with first responders |
14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | HR11 | TALBOT | HOUSE/RULES - Provides relative to the passage of the Capital Outlay Bill |
| | | HR97 | MORRIS | HOUSE/RULES - Provides relative to the motion to lay on the table |
| | | HR118 | GAROFALO | HOUSE/RULES - Provides for the recommittal of instruments relative to requests to the Louisiana State Law Institute to study matters to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure |
| | | HR173 | LEGER | HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES - Urges the Dept. of Health and Hospitals not to establish freestanding emergency departments as a type of licensed facility in this state |
| | | HCR122 | HUNTER | VOTERS/VOTING - Requests the governor of La. to take action to restore voting rights to those in the state who are under an order of imprisonment for conviction of a felony and to work with all stakeholders to ensure more accessibility to voting for those persons who are incarcerated and eligible to vote |
| | | HCR132 | SEABAUGH | INSURANCE COMMISSIONER - Urges and requests the Department of Insurance to study the issuance of private letter rulings by the commissioner of insurance |
| | | HCR134 | JACKSON-ANDREWS | BOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Directs the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to study and make recommendations concerning a potential tiered approach for placing physicians on probation and a best practice for the reporting of the probationary status of a physician to patients |
| | | HCR135 | SHERMAN MACK | PARDON/PAROLE - Creates the Louisiana Probation, Parole, and Correctional Officer Compensation Study Commission |
| | | HCR136 | MORENO | EDUCATION - Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to study establishing two-way dual language programs in public schools |
| | | HCR137 | P.SMITH | STUDENTS - Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to study the prevalence and use of student fees in public schools |
| | | HCR141 | BROADWATER | EDUCATION - Requests the commissioner of higher education and the state superintendent of education to jointly report to the legislature on increasing availability and use of dual enrollment programs |
15. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | SCR87 | JOHNS | PHARMACISTS - Requests the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy to study and make recommendations regarding the use of the terms "specialty drug" and "specialty pharmacy". |
16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | HB67 | BACALA | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides relative to the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 18 (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
17. Senate Instruments Second Reading Returned from the Legislative Bureau |
| | | SB80 | MORRISH | POSTSECONDARY 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) |
| | | SB112 | BARROW | COSMETOLOGY - Provides relative to the practice of cosmetology. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB135 | MILKOVICH | RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS/LIBERTIES - Authorizes political subdivisions to open proceedings with voluntary prayer. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB158 | CORTEZ | BOATS/BOATING - Provides relative to marine products. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB177 | DONAHUE | FUNDS/FUNDING - Provides relative to reports on special funds in the state treasury. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB179 | RISER | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Prohibits the trafficking in human remains. (gov sig) |
| | | SB251 | ERIC LAFLEUR | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Prohibits certain Wi-Fi "hotspot" blocking. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB253 | PEACOCK | FUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for a limitation relative to certain appropriations for hospitals asssociated with the LSU Health Sciences Center of Shreveport, the LSU Health Sciences Center at New Orleans, and the LSU Health Care Services Division. (7/1/17) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB259 | BODI WHITE | REAL ESTATE - Provides relative to the Louisiana Real Estate License Law. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB283 | HEWITT | MILITARY AFFAIRS - Provides for application by certain military personnel to be certified as a licensed professional engineer in Louisiana. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB337 | MARTINY | ANIMALS - Provides relative to the sale of dogs and cats in retail stores. (gov sig) |
| | | SB338 | MARTINY | SECURITIES - Provides for the protection of vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. (1/1/17) |
| | | SB379 | MARTINY | TRAFFIC - Requires oncoming traffic on a two lane road with a continuous left turn lane to stop for school buses. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB421 | THOMPSON | PLUMBERS - Provides relative to the licensure of plumbers. (8/1/16) |
| | | 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) |
| | | SB428 | BRET ALLAIN | TAX/ENERGY - Dedicates certain funds to oilfield site-specific trust accounts in order to provide for oilfield site restoration. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE OF RV See Note) |
| | | 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) |
| | | SB447 | APPEL | LEASES - Provides relative to leases or subleases of immovable property owned, leased or controlled by a public benefit corporation. (gov sig) |
REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY |
1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HCR114 | ROBBY CARTER | CIVIL/PROCEDURE - Requests that the Louisiana State Law Institute examine the rules of discovery in the Code of Civil Procedure |
| | | HCR129 | ZERINGUE | LEVEES - Urges and requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the issue of preferences for Louisiana contractors for public works contracts |
2. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading Final Consideration |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/25/2016 |
| | | 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. |
| | | SCR77 | THOMPSON | WATER/WATERWAYS - Extends the sunset of the Lake Providence Watershed Council until December 31, 2018 |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | SCR67 | TROY CARTER | ADMINISTRATION 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) |
| | | SCR84 | HEWITT | LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Requests the division of administration to provide a report of all of the reports required of the executive branch by statute or resolution. |
3. House Concurrent Resolutions Returned from the Senate with Amendments |
Not yet scheduled for concurrence |
| | | HCR25 | SCHRODER | BUDGETARY CONTROLS - Directs each state department to submit to the commissioner of administration, the legislature, and the Task Force on Structural Changes in Budget and Tax Policy, an efficiency report that outlines initiatives they will undertake to ensure more efficient operations in Fiscal Year 2016-2017 and beyond (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HCR39 | HODGES | TRANSPORTATION - To continue the Comite River Diversion Canal Task Force for the purpose of studying and making recommendations on the actions necessary to complete the Comite River Diversion Canal Project |
| | | HCR77 | MONTOUCET | HEALTH/DHH - Directs the Dept. of Health and Hospitals to evaluate and report on prospective models for improving care management in the Bayou Health program |
| | | HCR79 | EDMONDS | ADOPTION - Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations to the legislature regarding abuse of incentives in the adoption process |
| | | HCR110 | ROBBY CARTER | WATER/RESOURCES - Urges and requests the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Department of Natural Resources to study the use of water from natural and scenic rivers for certain uses |
| | | HCR87 | HOFFMANN | ABORTION - Requests a study and report by the Dept. of Health and Hospitals concerning the possibility of reversing the effects of an abortion induced with drugs or chemicals |
4. House Bills Amended by Senate to be Concurred in by the House |
Not yet scheduled for concurrence |
| | | HB123 | PIERRE | SCHOOLS - Requires high schools to keep automated external defibrillators on their premises (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB432 | FOIL | PURCHASING/PUB BID LAW - Authorizes inclusion of installation with purchases made through a school district purchasing cooperatives |
| | | HB685 | MALINDA WHITE | MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Requires certain test results to be submitted to OMV electronically |
| | | HB785 | LEOPOLD | DISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD - Provides for the creation of neighborhood improvement and beautification districts in certain parishes |
| | | HB787 | IVEY | DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT - Provides relative to the Wedgewood Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish |
| | | HB991 | FOIL | EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS - Provides that the La. Tuition Trust Authority shall administer the ABLE account program, which supports persons with disabilities |
| | | HB1013 | THIBAUT | MOTOR VEHICLES - Changes the requirements for transferring ownership of a motor vehicle, which is declared a total loss, to an insurance company |
| | | HB68 | BACALA | FAMILY LAW - Authorizes the use of electronic signatures on temporary restraining orders and protective orders |
| | | HB145 | MORENO | LIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides for the issuance of a certificate of employability by a reentry division of court under certain circumstances |
| | | HB150 | TALBOT | SUCCESSION/FORCED HEIRS - Provides relative to children conceived through gamete donation |
| | | HB171 | HODGES | CHILDREN/NEWBORNS - Requires birthing centers, hospitals, and licensed midwives to offer information to parents of newborns on shaken baby syndrome and sudden unexpected infant death |
| | | HB197 | PYLANT | CRIME - Creates crime of failure to properly operate a child day care center (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB209 | BROWN | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Repeals the sunset provision applicable to the Louisiana Scrap Metal Recyclers Law |
| | | HB241 | ZERINGUE | COASTAL COMMISSION - Relative to administrative and budgetary services for the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority |
| | | HB245 | MARCELLE | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides for methods of payment for debts owed to the office of motor vehicles (EN DECREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB292 | HALL | CEMETERIES - Regulates the operation of abandoned cemeteries (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB361 | PYLANT | CHILDREN/CARE - Provides penalties for persons operating early learning centers without a valid license (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG 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) |
| | | HB556 | MORENO | PRESCRIPTION - Provides a three-year liberative prescriptive period for actions arising from cases of rape |
| | | HB590 | LEOPOLD | CRIME - Provides with respect to prior bad acts in domestic violence and cruelty to juveniles cases |
| | | HB702 | HARRIS | MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides for the issuance of REAL ID compliant special identification cards (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB719 | HODGES | CHILDREN/FOSTER CARE - Provides relative to transportation of children to be admitted to a treatment facility under a physician's emergency commitment certificate |
| | | HB773 | MARCELLE | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides for court costs collected in criminal cases (EN +$427,610 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB856 | HUVAL | LIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides a limitation of liability for landowners who grant a right of passage to cemeteries |
| | | HB870 | STOKES | ACCOUNTANTS/CPA - Provides for revisions relative to the Louisiana Accountancy Act |
| | | HB876 | LEGER | SECRETARY OF STATE - Provides for certain commercial filings to be submitted electronically |
| | | HB888 | PIERRE | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Modifies the license plate notification requirements applicable to dealers who resell trade-in vehicles and extends such requirements to lease returns |
| | | HB935 | HOLLIS | INSURANCE/POLICIES - Provides relative to notice to policyholders of policy changes at renewal |
| | | HB994 | PYLANT | CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - Provides relative to contracts for additional housing for individuals in the custody of the DPS&C |
| | | HB1052 | CAMERON HENRY | PROBATION - Creates the Swift And Certain Probation Pilot Program |
| | | HB1118 | HUNTER | TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Authorizes certain fiduciaries to exercise control respecting the digital property of decedents and other certain persons |
| | | HB1135 | MORENO | CHILDREN/PARENTAL RIGHTS - Provides for the termination of parental rights in certain circumstances |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/26/2016 |
| | | HB733 | ABRAMSON | CONSTITUTION/CONVENTION - Provides for calling a limited constitutional convention for fiscal purposes and preparations therefor (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB940 | GAINES | HIGHER EDUCATION - Requires that student identification cards issued by public postsecondary education institutions meet certain requirements (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/25/2016 |
| | | SB223 | CLAITOR | SPEECH/PATH/AUDIO - Provides relative the La. Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB291 | FRED MILLS | HEALTH CARE - Provides for patient access to physical therapy services without a prescription or referral from a physician. (gov sig) |
| | | SB295 | PETERSON | GAMING - Provides relative to non-gaming economic development by the casino operator. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB301 | MORRELL | JUVENILE JUSTICE - Creates the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Cost Effectiveness Act of 2016. (8/1/16) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB303 | MORRELL | EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY - Provides for educational programs in juvenile justice facilities. (8/1/16) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB360 | FRED MILLS | HEALTH CARE - Provides for the Louisiana Physician Order for Scope of Treatment (LaPOST) form. (gov sig) |
| | | SB394 | TROY CARTER | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to unlawful playing of gaming devices by persons under the age of 21. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB395 | WARD | LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES - Provides relative to the Louisiana State Law Institute. (1/1/17) (EG DECREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB470 | MORRISH | TOPS - 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) |
| | | SB471 | MARTINY | DENTISTRY - Provides relative to Louisiana State Board of Dentistry. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB474 | CORTEZ | PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS - Names a certain complex of state buildings and area in the city of Lafayette the Edgar G. "Sonny" Mouton, Jr. Sports and Entertainment Plaza. (gov sig) |
| | | SB47 | LAMBERT | ATTORNEY 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) |
| | | SB215 | TROY CARTER | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to appeals by tobacco permit holders. (gov sig) |
| | | SB277 | W.BISHOP | CULT/REC/TOUR DEPARTMENT - Requires POST certification of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism security officers. (1/1/17) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB464 | FRED MILLS | LOCAL FINANCE - Authorizes the governing authority of certain municipalities to use proceeds of an additional sales tax as needed. (gov sig) |
| | | SB11 | J.SMITH | LOCAL OFFICIALS - Authorizes the Beauregard Parish Assessment District to provide for an automobile expense allowance for the assessor. (gov sig) (EG1 INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB49 | LONG | PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - Requires approval of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget before certain salary increases to unclassified employees in the executive branch are effective in the last ninety days of an administration. (7/1/16) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB91 | COLOMB | TRAFFIC - Increases penalties for texting or using social media while driving. (gov sig) |
| | | SB136 | WARD | JUSTICE DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to the employment of special attorneys or counsel. (gov sig) (REF DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB172 | MORRELL | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides for persons authorized to sign forms for issuance of special license plates or hang tags for mobility impaired persons. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB227 | COLOMB | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides for the issuance of REAL ID compliant driver's licenses and special identification cards. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB268 | MORRELL | MOTOR VEHICLES - Establishes a fixed period after establishing residency in Louisiana to have a vehicle registered and inspected. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB273 | DONAHUE | BONDS - Authorizes the Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission to issue additional toll bonds. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB373 | MIZELL | LOCAL AGENCIES - Provides relative to the Washington Parish Reservoir District. (8/1/16) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB419 | THOMPSON | PUBLIC WORKS - Authorizes changes in the factors used in professional services selection committee decisions. (7/1/16) |
| | | SB463 | W.BISHOP | COURTS - Provides relative to Judicial Building Fund for Civil District Court for the parish of Orleans. (8/1/16) (EG +$1,462,260 LF RV See Note) |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/26/2016 |
| | | SB109 | BARROW | EARLY CHILDHOOD ED - Provides for confidentiality of applications and client case records for child care assistance clients. (gov sig) |
| | | SB260 | MORRISH | SCHOOLS - Provides relative to local charter authorizers and Type 1B charter schools. (gov sig) |
| | | SB262 | MORRISH | EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY - Provides relative to state content standards and related tests and assessments. (gov sig) |
| | | SB270 | BOUDREAUX | STUDENTS - Provides relative to student data privacy. (gov sig) |
| | | SB275 | MIZELL | CURRICULA - Requires cursive writing be taught in public schools. (7/1/17) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB397 | JOHNS | FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Provides relative to the Specialized Provider Licensing Act. (See Act) (EN SG RV See Note) |
| | | SB420 | THOMPSON | BESE - Requires BESE and the Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry to develop and implement a Farm to School Program. (gov sig) |
| | | SB473 | JOHNS | MEDICAID - Provides for the Louisiana Health Insurance Premium Payment Program. (gov sig) (EGF DECREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB475 | BODI WHITE | HEALTH CARE - Creates the Ambulance Transfer Alternatives Task Force. (gov sig) |
| | | SB477 | BOUDREAUX | TEACHERS - Provides relative to the use of student growth data in teacher evaluations. (gov sig) |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | SB24 | MARTINY | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to parole eligibility. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB150 | PERRY | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to mandatory bail hearings for certain defendants. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB257 | WALSWORTH | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - Provides relative to underground storage tanks and the Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund. (8/1/16) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note) |
| | | SB310 | CLAITOR | EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Requires the Dept. of Education to collect and report certain special education data. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB317 | DONAHUE | STUDENTS - Provides relative to student behavior and discipline, including the use of seclusion and physical restraint to address the behavior of students with exceptionalities. (gov sig) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB353 | W.BISHOP | SCHOOLS - Provides for the Louisiana Expectant and Parenting Students Act. (8/1/16) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB388 | CORTEZ | MINERALS - Provides relative to agreements for drilling units. (gov sig) |
| | | SB398 | JOHNS | PUBLIC RECORDS - Exempts video or audio recordings generated by law enforcement body-worn cameras from Public Records Law. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB427 | BRET ALLAIN | CONSERVATION - Provides for powers and duties of the commissioner of conservation. (gov sig) |
| | | SB44 | GATTI | WORKERS' COMPENSATION - Provides for workers' compensation insurance premium reductions to certain employers. (8/1/16) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB207 | COLOMB | LOCAL FINANCE - Provides for legislation relative to the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB412 | TROY BROWN | LOCAL FINANCE - Authorizes creation of special districts within certain cities and provides for the governance and the powers and duties of the district, including tax increment finance authority. (gov sig) |
7. Conference Committee Reports for Consideration |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/25/2016 |
| | | HB40 | REYNOLDS | RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides relative to the reemployment of retirees in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System (EN INCREASE APV) |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | 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) |
| | | 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) |
| | | HB140 | HOWARD | WEAPONS/FIREARMS - Adds current and retired attorney generals and designated assistant attorneys general to list of officials who can carry concealed weapons |
| | | HB385 | HAZEL | CRIME - Creates the crime of providing false, nonexistent, or incomplete declaration of residence for bail (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB570 | SCHRODER | HEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to the practice of telemedicine |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
4. House Bills Amended by Senate to be Concurred in by the House |
Scheduled for concurrence on 5/31/2016 |
| | | 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) |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/25/2016 |
| | | HB1035 | HODGES | SCHOOLS - Requires local school boards to require students in grades four through six to recite a specified passage from the Declaration of Independence (EG NO IMPACT LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB1089 | BACALA | TAX INCREMENT FINANCING - Provides relative to tax increment financing in certain parishes |
| | | HB298 | IVEY | BUDGETARY PROCEDURES - Establishes the Louisiana fiscal transparency website as a source of information for state expenditures (RE INCREASE OF EX See Note) |
| | | HB995 | SAM JONES | WATER/DRINKING WATER - Increases the safe drinking water administration fee (EN +$6,730,800 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB1121 | LEGER | TAX/SALES & USE - Establish notification and reporting requirements relative to retail sales made in Louisiana by remote retailers (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB1159 | LEGER | STUDENT/DISCIPLINE - Provides relative to student discipline including the creation of the Commission on Safe Supportive Discipline (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/25/2016 |
| | | SB187 | BARROW | NURSES - Provides relative to advanced practice registered nursing. (gov sig) |
| | | SB390 | LONG | WILDLIFE/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) |
| | | SB173 | SMITH | JUDGES - Provides for the attorney general to provide legal representation to parish judges. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB413 | LUNEAU | DISTRICT ATTORNEYS - Provides for two additional assistant district attorneys for the the Ninth Judicial District. (8/1/16) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/26/2016 |
| | | SB196 | CORTEZ | CRIME/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) |
| | | SB296 | PETERSON | PUBLIC LANDS - Provides for the transfer of the Jackson Avenue Ferry Terminal. (gov sig) |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Regular Order |
1. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
| | | HCR119 | STOKES | PORTS/NEW ORLEANS - Creates a study group to examine issues related to port facilities, activities, and development in the city of Kenner and other parts of Jefferson Parish |
4. House Bills Amended by Senate to be Concurred in by the House |
| | | HB651 | REYNOLDS | SUNSET LAW - Provides for the re-creation of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism |
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) |
| | | HB108 | MORRIS | LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES - Provides relative to the membership of the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay |
| | | HB115 | MORRIS | 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) |
| | | HB205 | SHERMAN MACK | ASSESSORS - Authorizes an automobile expense allowance for the assessor in Livingston Parish (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB228 | RICHARD | CAPITAL OUTLAY - Requires the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay to approve line of credit recommendations for state and nonstate entity projects (EG NO IMPACT GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB235 | TALBOT | CAPITAL OUTLAY - Requires the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay to approve line of credit recommendations for state and nonstate entity projects (EG NO IMPACT GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB287 | GAROFALO | CIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides with respect to judicial sales of property |
| | | 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) |
| | | HB356 | LEGER | TRANSPORTATION - Renews the Freight Railroad Intermodal Grant Program |
| | | HB365 | STEVE CARTER | HIGHER EDUCATION - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for members of the postsecondary education management boards and the Board of Regents to have qualifications provided by law |
| | | 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) |
| | | 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) |
| | | HB473 | HENSGENS | ETHICS - Provides relative to certain prohibited conflicts for members of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the state superintendent of education (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV) |
| | | HB559 | PIERRE | INSURERS - Prohibits the use of certain non-OEM aftermarket parts at the direction of an insurer under certain circumstances |
| | | HB577 | HODGES | FUNDS/FUNDING - (Constitutional Amendment) Allows for the use of a portion of the Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund when there is a projected deficit (EG INCREASE SD 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) |
| | | HB586 | STEVE CARTER | STUDENT/TUITION - Authorizes the public postsecondary education management boards to increase tuition and fee amounts under certain circumstances (EG INCREASE SG RV 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) |
| | | HB668 | CARMODY | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Provides for the protection of vulnerable adults from financial exploitation |
| | | HB693 | HARRIS | WEAPONS/FIREARMS - Expands firearm free zones |
| | | 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) |
| | | HB706 | HODGES | FUNDS/FUNDING - Allows for a use of a portion of the Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund when there is a projected deficit (EG INCREASE SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB774 | STOKES | FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Establishes an annual fee for electric vehicles operating on the highways of this state (EG INCREASE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB799 | MORRIS | PUBLIC CONTRACTS - Requires certain information be included in all state contracts and certain state-related contracts (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB827 | HILFERTY | COURTS - Provides for public contempt proceedings |
| | | HB943 | LEOPOLD | FISCAL CONTROLS - Prohibits the creation of new employment positions in state government from August 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018 (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB983 | GAROFALO | CRIME - Provides with respect to Medicaid fraud |
| | | HB1097 | HAVARD | ASSESSORS - Authorizes an automobile expense allowance for the assessors in East Feliciana and West Feliciana Parishes (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB1153 | HOFFMANN | FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides relative to certain regulations affecting boilers (EN DECREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB1154 | BROADWATER | TAX - Authorizes state and local governing authorities to enter into cooperative endeavor agreements and provide for payments in lieu of taxes in exchange for certain transportation investments by public or private corporations (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB1158 | STOKES | FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Revises fee amounts for facilities and providers licensed by the Dept. of Health and Hospitals (EG +$361,583 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB1162 | GARY CARTER | EDUCATION - Provides for a pilot program for providing early childhood education (EG GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB1166 | N.LANDRY | STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP - Requires, upon insufficient funding, a pro rata reduction in the amount of all Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) awards rather than a reduction in the number of award recipients |
6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | SB64 | LUNEAU | ETHICS - Provides an exception for an attorney serving on a civil service commission. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB171 | SMITH | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of infliction of serious injury or death on a public road user. (gov sig) |
| | | SB195 | CORTEZ | TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Authorizes DOTD to solicit and enter into public-private partnership contracts. (gov sig) |
| | | SB328 | CLAITOR | HEALTH CARE - Provides for telehealth access. (8/1/16) |
| | | SB406 | LAMBERT | INDIGENT DEFENSE - Provides relative to the judicial district indigent defender fund. (gov sig) |
| | | SB433 | MORRELL | BONDS - Provides for the activities and responsibilities of the State Bond Commission. (8/1/16) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note) |
INSTRUMENTS PENDING IN CONFERENCE COMMITTEE |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HB81 | BROADWATER | PUBLIC RECORDS - Requires public bodies to make certain information concerning the custodian of records publicly available |
| | | 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) |
| | | HB218 | HOFFMANN | HEALTH/SMOKING - Prohibits the use of tobacco products on school property |
| | | HB340 | STOKES | CONSUMERS/PROTECTION - Prohibits certain sales or offers for sale of extended service agreements for motor vehicles |
| | | HB795 | STOKES | TAX EXEMPTIONS - Provides relative to the organization of the Tax Exemption Budget (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB26 | BRET ALLAIN | SERVITUDES - Provides relative to servitudes of natural drainage. (gov sig) |
| | | SB111 | BARROW | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Creates the Parkwood Terrace Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish. (gov sig) |
| | | SB123 | CLAITOR | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Revises and reorganizes Code of Criminal Procedure articles and Revised Statutes relative to bail. (1/1/17) |
| | | SB309 | CLAITOR | HEALTH CARE - Amends supervision requirements for certain addictive disorder practitioners in certain custodial environments. (8/1/16) |