MORNING HOUR |
1. Roll Call |
2. Prayer |
3. Pledge of Allegiance |
4. Reading of Journal |
5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications |
6. Introduction of Resolutions |
| | | HR243 | PRICE | SCHOOLS/FINANCE-MFP - Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education reconvene a Minimum Foundation Program task force to determine the actual cost of public education and identify potential funding mechanisms |
| | | HR244 | DUSTIN MILLER | BOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Requests the La. State Board of Nursing and the La. State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners to study and report on a prospective merger of the two boards |
| | | HR249 | POPE | EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY - Requests that the Governor's Advisory Council on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), in conducting its ESSA review, study and report to the governor relative to its impact on school and district accountability |
| | | HR250 | MAGEE | COURTS - Requests a study regarding the need for civil legal aid |
7. Introduction of Bills |
8. Senate Bills on First Reading |
9. Reports of Committees |
11. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | SCR134 | MORRELL | LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Creates the Louisiana Workplace Wellness Study Commission to study the importance of healthy vending on state-operated properties. |
REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY |
1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
Scheduled for floor debate on 6/6/2016 |
| | | HR236 | JAMES | PUBLIC CONTRACTS - Requests that state agencies not contract with any contractor that does not certify that it is not engaged and will not engage in a boycott |
| | | HR237 | BOUIE | COLLEGES/ADMISSIONS - Recognizes the power of public postsecondary education management boards to establish and implement admissions criteria for students |
| | | HR240 | WILLMOTT | PURCHASING - Directs the division of administration to review the historical purchasing of state agencies in the last two months of the fiscal year and report its findings and any recommendations for efficient purchasing practices to the House of Representatives no later than 30 days prior to the convening of the 2017 Regular Session of the Legislature |
| | | HR242 | JAMES | TAX/GASOLINE TAX - Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study levying additional taxes on gasoline |
3. House Concurrent Resolutions Returned from the Senate with Amendments |
Scheduled for concurrence on 6/6/2016 |
| | | 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 |
Not yet scheduled for concurrence |
| | | HCR67 | M.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 |
7. Conference Committee Reports for Consideration |
Scheduled for floor debate on 6/6/2016 |
| | | HCR113 | LEBAS | DRUGS/PRESCRIPTION - Establishes the Commission on Preventing Opioid Abuse |
| | | 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) |
| | | HB481 | JAMES | MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides relative to the issuance and possession of drivers' licenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB678 | CARMODY | TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Provides for the assessment of a surcharge fee on prepaid 911 services (EN +$6,120,000 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB763 | CARPENTER | HUMAN SERVICES - Authorizes and provides for behavioral health intervention and stabilization units (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB815 | STOKES | HUMAN REMAINS - Prohibits post-abortion harvesting of fetal remains and requires burial or cremation of such remains |
| | | HB880 | RICHARD | TAX/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) |
| | | HB935 | HOLLIS | INSURANCE/POLICIES - Provides relative to notice to policyholders of policy changes at renewal |
| | | HB1001 | JEFFERSON | LABOR - Provides with respect to limitations in apprenticeship law |
| | | HB1080 | GAROFALO | LOCAL GOVT/ORDINANCES - Authorizes certain parish governing authorities to enact ordinances relative to the removal of deleterious growths, trash, debris, and other noxious matter |
| | | SB57 | W.BISHOP | GOVERNOR - 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) |
| | | HB400 | REYNOLDS | TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS - Provides relative to the review of textbooks and other instructional materials by the state Dept. of Education (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB853 | ROBERT JOHNSON | PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Changes the composition of the Avoyelles Parish Port Commission |
| | | HB1086 | LANCE HARRIS | PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS - Provides relative to contract limits for certain public contracts |
| | | HB1161 | DUSTIN MILLER | NURSES - Provides relative to the composition of the La. State Board of Nursing (EG NO IMPACT SG RV See Note) |
| | | SB407 | MILKOVICH | PUBLIC 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) |
| | | HB60 | MIGUEZ | RETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Provides relative to the reemployment of retired school nurses in positions covered by the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (EG1 DECREASE APV) |
| | | HB264 | SHERMAN MACK | JUVENILES/DELINQUENTS - Provides with respect to sentencing of juvenile offenders sentenced to life imprisonment for certain offenses |
| | | HB1118 | HUNTER | TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Authorizes certain fiduciaries to exercise control respecting the digital property of decedents and other certain persons |
| | | HB409 | CAMERON HENRY | FUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state funds (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB136 | WARD | JUSTICE DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to the employment of special attorneys or counsel. (gov sig) (REF DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
4. House Bills Amended by Senate to be Concurred in by the House |
Scheduled for concurrence on 6/6/2016 |
| | | HB772 | ABRAMSON | TAX/TAX REBATES - Provides relative to contracts for procurement processing company rebates (EG1 NO IMPACT GF RV See Note) |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Regular Order |
1. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
| | | HR11 | TALBOT | HOUSE/RULES - Provides relative to the passage of the Capital Outlay Bill |
| | | 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 |
| | | HR208 | STEVE CARTER | EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY - Requests the Accountability Commission to consider and review the advantages and disadvantages of preventing certain public school districts from receiving letter grades of "A" or "B" |
| | | 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 |
| | | HB2 | ABRAMSON | CAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the comprehensive Capital Outlay budget |
| | | HB280 | BROADWATER | WORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides with respect to group self-insurance funds for workers' compensation |
| | | HB432 | FOIL | PURCHASING/PUB BID LAW - Authorizes inclusion of installation with purchases made through a school district purchasing cooperatives |
| | | HB651 | REYNOLDS | SUNSET LAW - Provides for the re-creation of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism |
| | | HB738 | ABRAMSON | REVENUE DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to the enforcement and supervision of the collection of certain inspection and supervision fees (EGF NO IMPACT SD RV See Note) |
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) |
| | | 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) |
| | | 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) |
| | | 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) |
| | | HB733 | ABRAMSON | CONSTITUTION/CONVENTION - Provides for calling a limited constitutional convention for fiscal purposes and preparations therefor (RE INCREASE GF 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) |
| | | 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) |
| | | 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) |
| | | 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 |
| | | SB187 | BARROW | NURSES - Provides relative to advanced practice registered nursing. (gov sig) |
| | | 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) |
| | | SB328 | CLAITOR | HEALTH CARE - Provides for telehealth access. (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) |
| | | 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) |
| | | 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) |
INSTRUMENTS PENDING IN CONFERENCE COMMITTEE |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HB61 | HOFFMANN | RETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Provides relative to the reemployment of retired school psychologists in positions covered by the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (REF INCREASE APV) |
| | | HB907 | LEBAS | RETIREMENT/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) |
| | | SCR15 | CLAITOR | JOINT RULES - Amends Joint Rules of Order relative to conference committee reports. |
| | | SB26 | BRET ALLAIN | SERVITUDES - Provides relative to servitudes of natural drainage. (gov sig) |
| | | SB473 | JOHNS | MEDICAID - Provides for the Louisiana Health Insurance Premium Payment Program. (gov sig) (EGF DECREASE GF EX See Note) |