Senate Daily Digest
June 6, 2016
9:00 am
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR186CLAITORCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of Richard S.F. Lehrberg.
 SR187PERRYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Melanie R. Rowton upon her retirement after a distinguished military career.
 SR188MIZELLAGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - Requests the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to develop and adopt an official logo for watermelons produced in Washington Parish.
 SR189RISERSENATE - Commends Dottie and Mike Clark on twenty-seven years of service to orphaned children at the Casa Para Ninos Aleluya in Guatemala.
 SR190BARROWCIVIL SERVICE - Requests all civil service systems to utilize electronic methods of testing.
 SR191BARROWHEALTH CARE - Requests a study of ways to enhance access to health care services in health professional shortage areas.
 SR192BODI WHITETRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Requests DOTD to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with Tangipahoa Parish or the Manchac Volunteer Fire Department for a new location for a fire station.
 SR193BARROWHEALTH CARE - Requests continuation of the working group to study the impact of nurse practitioners on enhancement of access to health care in medically underserved areas.
 SR194BARROWCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Dr. Vladimir Alexander Appeaning for his accomplishments in postsecondary education and environmental quality.
 SR195PETERSONSENATE - Recognizes the 2016 Men's Tennis Team at Xavier University of Louisiana for a record setting season and Alan Green as ITA/NAIA National Coach of the Year.
 SR196BARROWHEALTH CARE - Requests the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to jointly develop and promulgate rules governing exemption from the collaborative practice agreement between an advanced practice registered nurse and a licensed physician.
 SR197COLOMBCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Pamalor Joseph-Senegal, owner and artistic director of PJ's Dance/Art School, on the occasion of its 30th Annual Dance Recital.

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR133JACKSON-ANDREWSCOURTS/COURT COSTS - Requests that the Judicial Council study and make recommendations to the legislature regarding the use and collection of court costs and fees requiring Judicial Council review
 HCR152JACKSON-ANDREWSSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes the month of September as suicide prevention awareness month in La. and urges greater awareness of the problem of suicide among military veterans
 HCR153JACKSON-ANDREWSLAW ENFORCEMENT - Requests local, parish, and state law enforcement agencies to implement special training for officers who encounter military veterans in crisis

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 HCR137P.SMITHSTUDENTS - Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to study the prevalence and use of student fees in public schools

Senate Concurrent Resolutions to be Adopted Subject to Call
 SCR32COLOMBLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Requires closed captioning of legislative proceedings that are broadcast.
 SCR78MILKOVICHCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the legislative intent regarding Act 379 of the Regular Session of 2014.

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)
 SB36GATTIMALPRACTICE - Provides exclusion from coverage for medical malpractice by doctor practicing outside his specialty or hospital privileges. (8/1/16) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB78GATTIMALPRACTICE - Increases medical malpractice cap for certain child brain injuries. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT 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)
 SB157CORTEZCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to scrap metal recyclers. (gov sig)
 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)
 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)
 SB322MORRELLVIDEO POKER - Provides relative to revocation of a video draw poker device license for certain violations. (8/1/16)
 SB327LUNEAUCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for Louisiana False Claims Act. (8/1/16) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 SB332MORRELLDISCRIMINATION - Provides relative to gender identification discrimination. (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)
 SB370THOMPSONPARISHES - Provides for an automobile expense allowance for the assessor in Madison Parish. (gov sig)
 SB385WALSWORTHMENTAL HEALTH - Adds certain legislators to the governing board of the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority. (8/1/16)
 SB387CORTEZMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to collection of payments due to the office of motor vehicles and the office of debt recovery. (gov sig)
 SB424MARTINYPROBATION/PAROLE - Provides relative to parole eligibility. (8/1/16) (EG DECREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB436TROY CARTERDISCRIMINATION - Provides with respect to discrimination regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. (gov sig)
 SB465BARROWHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to freestanding emergency medical care facilities. (8/1/16)
 SB472CLAITORCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to crimes involving the use of an unmanned aircraft system. (gov sig)

House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee Subject to Call
 HCR67M.JOHNSON(DISTRICT 8)GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION - Requests the Department of State Civil Service to review the span of control of supervisors in state government and to report to specified legislative committees no later than August 15, 2016
 HCR93IVEYSNAP/FOOD STAMPS - Requests a feasibility study of a prospective program to limit uses of SNAP benefits by Medicaid enrollees with certain health conditions

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 HB717STOKESREVENUE DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to the funding of the operations of the Department of Revenue (RE +$110,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB1005WILLMOTTPURCHASING - 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)
 HB1032STEVE CARTERDISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT - Creates the Cypress Point Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish
 HB1058THIBAUTTRANSPORTATION - Creates annual permits for ready-mix concrete trucks (RE1 INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 HB1129STOKESTAX/SALES & USE - Establishes a procedure for coordinated audits of certain dealers who collect state and local sales and use taxes in multiple parishes (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 HB1163GAROFALOCLERKS OF COURT - Provides relative to clerks of court as ex officio recorders

Instruments Pending Senate Conference
 SB26BRET ALLAINSERVITUDES - Provides relative to servitudes of natural drainage. (gov sig)
 SB57W.BISHOPGOVERNOR - Prohibits the increase in salary of unclassified employees in the executive branch of state government for a period commencing on the gubernatorial election day and concluding on inauguration day. (gov sig)
 SB136WARDJUSTICE DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to the employment of special attorneys or counsel. (gov sig) (REF DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 SB407MILKOVICHPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Requires publication of certain contracts and reports on the Internet and and creates task force which is authorized to study and make annual assessments of state contracts. (7/1/16) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB473JOHNSMEDICAID - Provides for the Louisiana Health Insurance Premium Payment Program. (gov sig) (EGF DECREASE GF EX See Note)
 SCR15CLAITORJOINT RULES - Amends Joint Rules of Order relative to conference committee reports.
 HB60MIGUEZRETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Provides relative to the reemployment of retired school nurses in positions covered by the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (EG1 DECREASE APV)
 HB61HOFFMANNRETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Provides relative to the reemployment of retired school psychologists in positions covered by the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (REF INCREASE APV)
 HB400REYNOLDSTEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS - Provides relative to the review of textbooks and other instructional materials by the state Dept. of Education (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB409CAMERON HENRYFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state funds (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 HB481JAMESMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides relative to the issuance and possession of drivers' licenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 HB678CARMODYTELECOMMUNICATIONS - Provides for the assessment of a surcharge fee on prepaid 911 services (EN +$6,120,000 LF RV See Note)
 HB815STOKESHUMAN REMAINS - Prohibits post-abortion harvesting of fetal remains and requires burial or cremation of such remains
 HB853ROBERT JOHNSONPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Changes the composition of the Avoyelles Parish Port Commission
 HB880RICHARDTAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL - Authorizes the Lafourche Parish School Board to levy and collect an additional sales and use tax (EN +$13,000,000 LF RV See Note)
 HB907LEBASRETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Increases the earnings allowed in the Teachers' Retirement System of La. for retirees who are reemployed as substitute classroom teachers to fill certain vacancies (EGF INCREASE APV)
 HB935HOLLISINSURANCE/POLICIES - Provides relative to notice to policyholders of policy changes at renewal
 HB1001JEFFERSONLABOR - Provides with respect to limitations in apprenticeship law
 HB1086LANCE HARRISPUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS - Provides relative to contract limits for certain public contracts
 HB1118HUNTERTELECOMMUNICATIONS - Authorizes certain fiduciaries to exercise control respecting the digital property of decedents and other certain persons
 HB1161DUSTIN MILLERNURSES - Provides relative to the composition of the La. State Board of Nursing (EG NO IMPACT SG RV See Note)
 HCR113LEBASDRUGS/PRESCRIPTION - Establishes the Commission on Preventing Opioid Abuse