MORNING HOUR |
1. Roll Call |
2. Prayer |
3. Pledge of Allegiance |
4. Reading of Journal |
5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications |
6. Introduction of Resolutions |
| | | HR242 | SCHEXNAYDER | COMMENDATIONS - Commends the Honorable Stuart J. Bishop and expresses enduring gratitude for his outstanding contributions to Lafayette Parish and the state of Louisiana, particularly during his tenure as a distinguished member of the Louisiana House of Representatives |
| | | HR243 | MIKE JOHNSON | COMMENDATIONS - Commends The Cajun Catfish House on the celebration of its fiftieth year of business |
| | | HR244 | LARVADAIN | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Peabody Magnet High School and the graduating classes from 1970 to 1979 |
| | | HR245 | DAVIS | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates June 1, 2023, as Knock Knock Children's Museum Day at the state capitol |
| | | HR246 | MOORE | CONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Terrance Lewis |
| | | HR247 | THOMPSON | COMMENDATIONS - Commends the Oak Grove High School baseball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2023 Non-Select Division IV state championship |
| | | HCR142 | KNOX | MOTOR VEHICLES - Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the implementation of an annual review process requiring an annual training and review of state laws and federal regulations by commercial vehicle companies |
| | | HCR143 | IVEY | BUDGETARY CONTROLS - Provides for the expenditure limit for FY 2024-2025 (OR SEE FISC NOTE) |
| | | HCR144 | BEAULLIEU | ELECTIONS - Creates the Elections Consolidation Task Force to study the consolidation and streamlining of Louisiana's elections |
8. Senate Bills on First Reading |
9. Reports of Committees |
14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | HR130 | FREEMAN | PUBLIC HEALTH - Creates a task force to study public health outcomes related to the criminalization of HIV |
| | | HR168 | SEABAUGH | CRIME - Creates a task force to study the effects of the Justice Reinvestment Initiative and the rise of violent crime in Louisiana |
| | | HR173 | BUTLER | MEDICAID - Directs the La. Dept. of Health to report statistics on abuse and neglect in certain Medicaid programs |
| | | HR174 | FREEMAN | CORRECTIONS - Creates a task force to study the educational programs in the prisons and jails of this state |
| | | HR179 | ECHOLS | PUBLIC BUILDINGS/ST CAPL - Requests the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to study and make recommendations relative to repairs needed at the Pentagon Barracks |
| | | HR190 | FREIBERG | TEACHERS - Requests the state Department of Education, in consultation with the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, to study pathways to the teaching profession |
| | | HR192 | AMEDEE | EARLY CHILDHOOD - Requests that the state Department of Education revise the proposed early learning and development standards and submit its version to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education for consideration |
| | | HR194 | VILLIO | CRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Requests the House Committee on the Administration of Criminal Justice to study sentencing transparency |
| | | HR196 | LANDRY | CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - Recreates the Safe Alternatives to Segregation Task Force |
| | | HR199 | AMEDEE | SCHOOLS/CHARTER - Requests that the state Department of Education conduct a survey relative to recess at charter schools |
| | | HR200 | TURNER | HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to form a group to study alternative tools to inform reimbursement rates for intermediate care facilities |
| | | HR201 | FISHER | HEALTH SERVICES - Creates a subcommittee to study the effectiveness of sickle cell healthcare treatment practices in this state |
| | | HCR81 | ECHOLS | AGRICULTURE - Establishes the ArkLaMiss Timber and Bioinnovation Corridor Commission |
| | | HCR84 | JORDAN | HEALTH - Creates the Task Force on African American Suicide Rates |
| | | HCR114 | COX | PHYSICIANS - Requests the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to study the potential outcomes of allowing sanctioned physicians to practice under supervision and its impact on the physician shortage |
| | | HCR115 | MCFARLAND | CHILDREN - Creates a task force to support the cross-agency work associated with the recreation of Early Childhood Supports and Services program in this state |
| | | HCR120 | DAVIS | HEALTH/CANCER - Creates a subcommittee to study nonmelanoma skin cancer prevention and treatment |
| | | HCR121 | GAINES | SUCCESSIONS - Directs the La. State Law Institute to study succession proceedings and alternatives for low income families and low value properties |
| | | HCR122 | KERNER | MEDICAID - Memorializes the United States Congress to adopt strategies for improving access to dental care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities |
| | | HCR123 | JORDAN | INSURANCE/PROPERTY - Requests the Department of Insurance to report certain information regarding the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program |
| | | HCR126 | STEFANSKI | LEGISLATION/INSTRUMENTS - Expresses intent of the legislature regarding House Bill No. 586 of the 2023 R.S. |
| | | HCR128 | LACOMBE | WATERWAYS/RIVERS - Urges and requests the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to study wakeboard boats and their impact on fishing and properties on False River |
| | | HCR132 | BROWN | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Urges and requests the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to study and make recommendations regarding alligator markets, populations, and hunting |
15. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | SCR31 | WOMACK | AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT - Creates the Task Force on Louisiana Automated Grain Grading. |
| | | SCR43 | BERNARD | MUNICIPALITIES - Creates a task force to study the dissolution or absorption of fiscally distressed municipalities. |
| | | SCR45 | ABRAHAM | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the Task Force on Sentencing for Second Degree Murder to determine the best changes to sentencing for second degree murder. |
16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | HB552 | HILFERTY | INSURANCE - Suspends the premium surcharge of at least ten percent assessed by the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (RE -$25,880,388 SG RV See Note) |
17. Senate Instruments Second Reading Returned from the Legislative Bureau |
| | | SB12 | FIELDS | PUBLIC HEALTH - Requires an automated external defibrillator on the premises of all educational institutions and at sponsored athletic events. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB16 | BERNARD | ELECTION CODE - Provides relative to parish boards of election supervisors. (8/1/23) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB34 | BERNARD | FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Provides for "Crisis Lifeline dial 988" to be included on all state-issued driver's licenses and personal identification cards and the home page of LA Wallet. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB75 | CONNICK | REVENUE DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to the assessment of taxes by the Department of Revenue. (8/1/23) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB108 | JIMMY HARRIS | TAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to the Angel Investor Tax Credit Program. (gov sig) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB111 | DUPLESSIS | CRIMINAL RECORDS - Provides relative to system upgrades to the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information and the Louisiana Supreme Court Case Management Information System to the expungement process. (8/1/23) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB118 | JIMMY HARRIS | TAX/SALES - Extends the sunset of the Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Program. (gov sig) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB145 | HENSGENS | PUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides for methods to contract for certain airport facilities. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB164 | CLOUD | GROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM - Provides relative to prior authorization for services, procedures, and pharmaceuticals. (gov sig) (RE1 INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB166 | JACKSON | CAPITAL OUTLAY - Authorizes the division of administration to waive local match requirements for certain non-state entity projects. (gov sig) (EN DECREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB167 | ABRAHAM | PUBLIC WORKS - Provides relative to design-build. (8/1/23) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB205 | CORTEZ | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Creates the Louisiana Foundational Integrated Research System for Transformation (LA FIRST). (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB225 | POPE | TAX/LOCAL - Authorizes the city of Denham Springs to levy a hotel occupancy tax.
(gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note) |
18. Senate Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | SB48 | MORRIS | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Constitutional amendment to eliminate a judge's discretion to grant bail for certain offenses after conviction. (2/3 - CA8s1) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) |
| | | SB104 | STINE | GENETICS - Provides for health insurance coverage of genetic testing for diseases and other medical conditions. (8/1/23) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB109 | TALBOT | INSURANCE POLICIES - Provides for balance billing by and reimbursement of covered health services provided by out-of-network emergency ambulance services. (8/1/23) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB137 | BARROW | CHILDREN - Creates the Office of the State Child Ombudsman and the state child ombudsman. (8/1/23) (EN +$293,877 GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB217 | HENRY | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates a state wide database for individuals convicted of child abuse/neglect. (7/1/24) (EN +$490,135 GF EX See Note) |
REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY |
1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
Scheduled for floor debate on 6/1/2023 |
| | | HR144 | CREWS | STATE SYMBOL - Requests the citizens of Louisiana to practice proper state flag etiquette |
| | | HR177 | DUBUISSON | LAW ENFORCEMENT - Requests Louisiana State Police to increase patrols on Interstate 10 between Slidell and New Orleans |
| | | HR203 | THOMPSON | CORONERS - Requests the LMA to study the payment of expenses incurred in the disposition of deceased paupers by the coroners in certain parishes and municipalities |
| | | HR204 | MAGEE | CLERKS OF COURT - Requests the Louisiana Clerks' Remote Access Authority to provide information regarding integrated e-filing and case management |
| | | HR209 | TURNER | HEALTH SERVICES - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to form a group to study the uncompensated work of support coordination agencies in this state |
| | | HR210 | KNOX | LABOR - Creates a task force to study and make recommendations on the impact of dollar stores on this state |
| | | HR212 | WRIGHT | SECRETARY OF STATE - Requests the secretary of state to study the feasibility of creating and maintaining a portal on the secretary of state's website which allows citizens to identify unduly burdensome statewide regulations and to propose potential alternatives |
| | | HR215 | MINCEY | EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Urges and requests the Dept. of Education and the La. Workforce Commission to study the feasibility of establishing a program to incentivize businesses to work in partnership with high schools to offer job training and internship programs for students |
| | | HR216 | BAGLEY | HEALTH/LDH - Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Health to implement a digital platform to facilitate access to behavioral health services for certain conditions |
| | | HR222 | FONTENOT | HIGHWAYS - Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development increase the size of signage honoring veterans on the Veterans Memorial Bridge |
| | | HR228 | IVEY | SECRETARY OF STATE - Directs the secretary of state to amend the administrative code to provide for optional voter registration agencies |
| | | HR229 | COUSSAN | ENVIRONMENT/PERMITS - Memorializes the United States Environmental Protection Agency to timely grant the state of Louisiana's application for primacy in the administration of Class VI injection well permitting |
| | | HR230 | MINCEY | VETERANS - Expresses support for designating a Purple Heart Trail in the city of Denham Springs |
| | | HCR90 | MOORE | MILITARY AFFAIRS - Memorializes the U.S. Congress to assist with a La. pilot program for the recruitment of new members to the U.S. Army |
| | | HCR111 | KERNER | FEDERAL PROGRAMS - Requests FEMA to extend the temporary housing program for residents affected by Hurricane Ida |
| | | HCR116 | KNOX | PARKS - Expresses support for development of a Levitt Pavilion in Armstrong Park in New Orleans |
| | | HCR127 | MAGEE | ENERGY - Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, in consultation with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, to evaluate the state's readiness for attracting offshore wind energy supply chain industries to the state |
| | | HCR131 | MCFARLAND | AGRICULTURE - Memorializes Congress to codify the terminology of "solar compound" and "wind installation" |
| | | HCR134 | KERNER | SEAFOOD - Creates the Imported Seafood Safety Task Force to study and make recommendations regarding the funding and enforcement of imported seafood regulations |
| | | HCR135 | KNOX | MOTOR VEHICLES - Urges and requests the office of motor vehicles to implement federal regulations relative to commercial drivers' licenses |
| | | HCR137 | FREIBERG | CONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to grant states optional flexibility through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to integrate and improve service delivery of federally funded assistance programs |
| | | HCR138 | IVEY | SECRETARY OF STATE - Directs the secretary of state to amend the administrative code to provide for optional voter registration agencies |
| | | HR167 | EDMONDS | LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Requests the legislative auditor to evaluate the oversight and management of the Office of Group Benefits' contracts with pharmacy benefit managers to provide pharmacy benefits for state employees and retirees (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HR202 | FIRMENT | INSURANCE/PROPERTY - Memorializes the United States Congress to pass bipartisan legislation allowing for tax exclusion of amounts received from state-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HR235 | ZERINGUE | PUBLIC OFFLS/EMPS - Requests that payment for lodging, meals, or incidental expenses for state public officials and employees not exceed the amounts for such expenses established by the United States General Services Administration |
| | | HR237 | MINCEY | REVENUE/TAXATION DEPT - Requests a study regarding taxation of vapor products |
| | | HR239 | MOORE | MILITARY AFFAIRS - Memorializes the U.S. Congress to assist with a La. pilot program for the recruitment of new members to the U.S. Army |
| | | HCR112 | LACOMBE | EMPLOYMENT - Creates a task force to study and make recommendations for designating a certain percentage of man-hours in any apprenticeable occupation to registered apprentices for certain construction and capital projects (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note) |
2. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading Final Consideration |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | SCR21 | CATHEY | INTERGOVERN RELATIONS - Affirms the sovereign right of Louisiana to nullify unconstitutional acts of the federal government. |
| | | SCR49 | MILLIGAN | TECHNOLOGY - Requests the Joint Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity to study the impact of artificial intelligence in operations, procurement, and policy. |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 6/1/2023 |
| | | HB127 | HUGHES | TAX/STATE - Exempts from state excise and sales taxes certain items given free of charge as samples at conventions, trade shows, and similar events (EN +$555,779 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB410 | GLOVER | MUSEUMS - Establishes the Shreveport Water Works Museum as a facility within the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism (RE +$427,148 GF EX See Note) |
6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 6/1/2023 |
| | | SB161 | LAMBERT | PUBLIC HEALTH - Provides for the Louisiana Small Wild Catfish Processor's Act. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB210 | BOUDREAUX | OPTOMETRY - Provides relative to the practice of optometry. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB22 | WOMACK | CONSERVATION - Provides relative to soil conservation policy. (gov sig) |
| | | SB28 | CATHEY | AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - Provides relative to grain sampling and grading.
(gov sig) |
| | | SB37 | ALLAIN | HOUSING - Provides relative to the civil service status of employees of the Berwick Housing Authority. (gov sig) |
| | | SB57 | FOIL | LOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for the board of commissioners for the East Baton Rouge Parish Communications District. (gov sig) |
| | | SB58 | CONNICK | LOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for creation of a public benefit corporation in Jefferson Parish. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB67 | ROBERT MILLS | SELF INSURANCE - Requires certain financial documents related to the Louisiana Timber and Agriculture Transportation Group Self-Insurance Funds. (gov sig) |
| | | SB70 | FIELDS | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Authorizes the creation of cooperative economic development districts affiliated with Southern University and Louisiana State University in East Baton Rouge Parish. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB76 | FRED MILLS | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Creates a special medical district in St. Martin Parish. (gov sig) |
| | | SB87 | ROBERT MILLS | PLANNING/ZONING - Provides for the jurisdictional boundaries of the Benton Metropolitan Planning Commission. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB92 | FESI | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the board of commissioners of veterans' memorial districts. (gov sig) |
| | | SB200 | DUPLESSIS | EMPLOYMENT - Provides that retaliation against an employee for an absence from work due to genetic testing or a medically necessary cancer screening shall be an unlawful employment practice. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB222 | ALLAIN | HOUSING - Provides relative to the civil service status of employees of the Morgan City Housing Authority. (gov sig) |
| | | SB229 | DUPLESSIS | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the boundaries and certain payments to the New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Economic Growth and Development District. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB231 | BARROW | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides relative to the creation of the Mickens Place Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB232 | BARROW | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for creation of the Victoria Farms Crime Prevention and Improvement District. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB18 | PRICE | RETIREMENT SYSTEMS - Provides for benefit increases for retirees, beneficiaries, and survivors of state retirement systems and the funding therefor. (2/3-CA10s(29)(F)) (gov sig) (EN INCREASE FC SG RE) |
| | | SB39 | BOUDREAUX | FUNDS/FUNDING - Establishes the Community Options Waiver Fund and provides for dedication of revenues and use of monies in the fund. (7/1/23) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB43 | BOUIE | FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Exempts certain persons who sell trolling motors from licensing requirements. (8/1/23) (EN -$26,225 SG RV See Note) |
| | | SB74 | CONNICK | PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Creates the Southeast Louisiana Port Authority Advisory Commission. (8/1/23) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) |
| | | SB110 | TALBOT | INSURANCE POLICIES - Provides for patient's right to prompt coverage. (8/1/23) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB124 | KLEINPETER | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Increases the penalty for driving a vehicle without a license plate attached. (8/1/23) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB140 | FOIL | SEIZURES/SALES - Provides relative to online judicial sales. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB144 | CORTEZ | HORSE RACING - Provides relative to horse racing. (gov sig) |
| | | SB153 | WOMACK | FUNDS/FUNDING - Creates the Correctional Facility Capital Outlay Fund. (gov sig) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB169 | MIZELL | EVIDENCE - Provides for tracking rape kits from collection through conviction. (8/1/23) (EN +$737,541 GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB173 | FOIL | HORSE RACING - Provides for the disposition of monies designated for horse racing purses. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB185 | REESE | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to the licensing and regulation of virtual businesses. (8/1/23) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB196 | PEACOCK | CONTRACTS - Creates the Litigation Financing Disclosure and Security Protection Act. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB223 | MORRIS | PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT - Increases the transaction fee for processing office of motor vehicles transactions in the city of West Monroe. (8/1/23) (EN +$53,848 LF RV See Note) |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | SB1 | ALLAIN | TAX/FRANCHISE/CORPORATE - Phases-out the corporate franchise tax. (See Act) (EN -$163,000,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB3 | ALLAIN | TAX/TAXATION - Changes the month for the annual determination of the personal income tax and corporate franchise tax automatic rate reductions. (8/1/23) (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB5 | ALLAIN | TAX/AD VALOREM - Provides for alternatives in lieu of payment under protest for challenges to ad valorem tax assessments. (8/1/23) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | | SB6 | ALLAIN | TAX/FRANCHISE/CORPORATE - Reduces the rate of the Quality Jobs Program project facility expense rebate when certain conditions are met. (1/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB7 | CLOUD | LIBRARIES - Provides relative to access to certain materials in public libraries. (8/1/23) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB8 | LUNEAU | TAX/LOCAL - Provides relative to interest applicable to local sales and use taxes paid under protest. (8/1/23) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | | SB9 | FOIL | TAX/FRANCHISE/CORPORATE - Exempts certain real estate investment trusts from the corporate franchise tax. (gov sig) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB23 | BERNARD | VOTERS/VOTING - Requires approval by the secretary of state for the use and expands permissible locations of alternative locations for early voting. (8/1/23) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | SB46 | ABRAHAM | EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Provides for review of textbooks and other instructional materials. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB54 | MORRIS | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Repeals provisions relative to police officers making arrests for certain misdemeanors and felonies. (8/1/23) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB56 | CATHEY | TAX EXEMPTIONS - Reinstates the Second Amendment sales tax holiday. (7/1/23) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB61 | STINE | TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Creates an individual income tax checkoff for donations for Holden's Hope. (8/1/23) (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB69 | FOIL | TAX/TAXATION - Extends the sunset of the research and development tax credit. (gov sig) (EN -$1,000,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB72 | BOUIE | BONDS - Provides relative to the issuance of revenue bonds on behalf of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB77 | REESE | CAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides relative to the capital outlay process. (8/1/23) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB79 | LUNEAU | TAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to expenditures utilized to claim income and franchise tax credits. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB80 | FIELDS | REDISTRICTING - Provides for transparency and community engagement in redistricting. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB89 | STINE | TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Provides relative to the net capital gains deduction for individual income tax. (8/1/23) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB123 | HENRY | ELECTION CODE - Provides relative to recall petitions. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB130 | MORRIS | LAW ENFORCEMENT - Authorizes retired law enforcement officers and retired elected law enforcement department heads to carry concealed firearms if POST certified at the time of retirement. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB132 | REESE | CAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides relative to exemptions to capital outlay procedure. (8/1/23) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note) |
| | | SB151 | REESE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to the Louisiana New Markets Jobs Act. (gov sig) (EN -$22,500,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB163 | HEWITT | TEACHERS - Requires numeracy professional development for certain teachers. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE FF EX See Note) |
| | | SB175 | STINE | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Criminalizes deepfakes involving minors and defines the rights to digital image and likeness. (8/1/23) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB177 | MCMATH | SCHOOLS - Provides relative to required accelerated instruction for certain students. (8/1/23) (EN INCREASE FF EX See Note) |
| | | SB183 | TALBOT | TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Provides relative to the construction code retrofitting deduction for individual income tax. (gov sig) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB192 | SMITH | GAMING - Provides relative to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB197 | PEACOCK | TEACHERS - Provides relative to teacher certification. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB201 | HEWITT | PUBLIC MEETINGS - Provides for meetings of boards and commissions via electronic means. (8/1/23) (EN SEE FISC NOTE EX See Note) |
| | | SB204 | HEWITT | POSTSECONDARY ED - Provides relative to the M.J. Foster Promise Award program. (gov sig) |
| | | SB213 | DUPLESSIS | PUBLIC RECORDS - Provides relative to the costs for public records. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB227 | DUPLESSIS | TAX EXEMPTIONS - Provides for state and local sales and use taxes on digital art sold in a cultural product district. (gov sig) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB230 | ALLAIN | TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Modifies the federal income tax deduction for taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Ida. (gov sig) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB62 | FESI | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Provides for the notification of certain hazardous material releases. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB84 | LUNEAU | ETHICS - Requires the La. Board of Ethics to send certain communications electronically. (1/1/24) (EN +$1,250 GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB117 | JIMMY HARRIS | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to the crime of assault by drive-by shooting. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB129 | CLOUD | LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES - Requires certain state entities to report corrective actions taken to mitigate state risk exposure upon request of the litigation subcommittee of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB152 | MILLIGAN | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Creates the Louisiana Cybersecurity Commission. (8/1/23) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB154 | ALLAIN | ENERGY DEVELOPMENT - Provides for renewable energy leases. (gov sig) |
| | | SB186 | PEACOCK | HEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. (1/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note) |
| | | SB136 | BARROW | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to the governance of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District. (gov sig) |
| | | SB142 | GARY CARTER | COURTS - Authorizes the utilization of court reporters licensed in another state in certain circumstances. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB187 | KLEINPETER | CORONERS - Provides relative to cremation of bodies. (8/1/23) |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/29/2023 |
| | | HB605 | SCHEXNAYDER | HEALTH - Provides relative to the regulation of consumable hemp products (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 6/1/2023 |
| | | SB188 | STINE | HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for utilization review and approval procedures of claims for healthcare provider services. (gov sig) |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Regular Order |
1. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
| | | HCR45 | DEVILLIER | AGRICULTURE - Creates the Louisiana Solar Siting Task Force to study the impact of, and alternatives to, locating solar energy developments on farmland |
2. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading Final Consideration |
| | | SCR22 | ALLAIN | FLOODS/FLOODING - Creates the Bayou Chene Operational Advisory Committee. |
3. House Concurrent Resolutions Returned from the Senate with Amendments |
| | | HCR68 | GLOVER | HIGHWAYS - Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to reevaluate and construct a safety installation in a certain community in Shreveport, Louisiana |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | HB14 | FIRMENT | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - Provides relative to Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law (EG SEE FISC NOTE See Note) |
| | | HB141 | WILLARD | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMT - Provides relative to fees for certain alcoholic beverage permits in the city of New Orleans |
| | | HB152 | AMEDEE | FAMILY LAW - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to fundamental parental rights |
| | | HB178 | GREGORY MILLER | CIVIL/VENUE - Provides for venue for actions involving certain insurers |
| | | HB219 | CHARLES OWEN | TOPS - Provides relative to the application for federal student aid with respect to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB238 | COUSSAN | NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT - Authorizes certain members of specified commissions within the Department of Natural Resources to attend and participate in meetings via teleconference or video conference |
| | | HB249 | TURNER | TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL-EXEM - Exempts prescription drugs and insulin from local sales and use taxes (EG DECREASE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB351 | LANDRY | MEDICAL MARIJUANA - Provides relative to a recommendation of medical marijuana in employment |
| | | HB397 | MINCEY | EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - Provides relative to parish homeland security and emergency preparedness agency requests during an emergency |
| | | HB400 | GLOVER | HIGHER EDUCATION - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the membership of the Louisiana State University and Southern University boards of supervisors |
| | | HB481 | PRESSLY | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to certain unauthorized acts of motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, distributor branches, and converters |
| | | HB498 | STEFANSKI | BAIL - Provides relative to a mandatory minimum bail amount for certain offenses |
| | | HB514 | MINCEY | DISTRICTS/WATERSHED - Provides relative to property taxes generated for the Comite River Diversion Canal Impact Area |
| | | HB529 | EDMONDS | INSURANCE/GROUP-STATE - Provides relative to pharmacy benefit manager services provided to the office of group benefits (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB535 | COUSSAN | ENVIRONMENT/WASTE TIRES - Provides relative to use of monies in the Waste Tire Management Dedicated Fund Account |
| | | HB580 | HUVAL | MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Provides relative to the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunication device (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) |
| | | HB581 | WRIGHT | PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides relative to the creation of the Louisiana Port Authority (EG INCREASE SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB641 | BISHOP | TAX - Provides for the termination of certain tax exemptions, exclusions, credits, deductions, and other tax incentives (EG INCREASE GF RV See Note) |
6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | SB42 | FRED MILLS | WATER MANAGEMENT - Creates the Louisiana Watershed Initiative. (8/1/23) (RE NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB102 | FRED MILLS | WATER MANAGEMENT - Provides relative to the Acadiana Watershed District. (8/1/23) |
| | | SB171 | FRED MILLS | PHARMACEUTICALS - Creates the pharmacy benefit managers quality incentive program. (gov sig) (RE1 SG EX See Note) |
INSTRUMENTS PENDING IN CONFERENCE COMMITTEE |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HB379 | MCKNIGHT | LIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to liability associated with parades |
| | | HB523 | LACOMBE | JUVENILES/DETENTION FAC - Provides relative to juvenile detention facilities |
| | | HB654 | MCKNIGHT | STATE AGENCIES - Provides for the collection of fees associated with facilitating an electronic signature or authorization (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note) |
| | | SCR38 | ROBERT MILLS | LEGISLATORS - Recognizes the North Louisiana Legislative Delegation of the legislature. |
| | | SB44 | POPE | ROADS/HIGHWAYS - Provides relative to high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB66 | FRED MILLS | HEALTH CARE - Provides relative to telehealth services. (1/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB82 | FESI | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to ignition interlock devices. (8/1/23) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB83 | WOMACK | PUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides for certain change orders when certain unit prices are contained in the initial contract. (8/1/23) |