Senate Committee on Finance
April 15, 2024
9:30 A.M.
Room A-B
Adjourned
* Agenda Revised April 12, 2024, 1:25 pm *
Revision Notes:
Removed SB164 and SB313
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SB197
DUPLESSIS
COURTS
- Provides for fines and penalties in juvenile delinquency proceedings. (gov sig) (OR DECREASE LF RV See Note)
SB205
MIGUEZ
SCHOOLS
- Requires additional compensation for teachers and other school employees under certain circumstances. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
SB235
HENSGENS
GAMING
- Provides relative to the regulation of sports wagering. (8/1/24) (EG -$750,000 GF RV See Note)
SB268
CATHEY
TAX/TAXATION
- Creates a state sales tax rebate for the purchase of equipment, machinery, and other items used in lithium recovery activities. (gov sig) (RE DECREASE GF RV See Note)
SB280
PRICE
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY
- Provides for supplemental pay for fire protection officers of the Port of South Louisiana. (7/1/24) (OR +$86,400 GF EX See Note)
SB284
DUPLESSIS
COURTS
- Provides for costs in juvenile delinquency proceedings. (gov sig) (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)
SB318
WOMACK
CAPITAL OUTLAY
- Provides relative to the capital outlay process. (7/1/24) (RE INCREASE LF EX See Note)
SB368
BASS
HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE
- Provides for actuarial review of certain state-mandated health insurance benefits. (8/1/24) (RE INCREASE SG EX See Note)
SB404
CONNICK
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Provides relative to the Major Events Incentive Program. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
SB405
KLEINPETER
SHERIFFS PEN/RELIEF FUND
- To provide for retirees returning to positions covered by the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Retirement Fund. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE APV)
SB406
KLEINPETER
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
- Removes the cap on the amount of any permanent benefit increase for recipients whose benefit is based on the record of someone who retired with at least 30 years of service credit. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE APV)
DISCUSSION
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
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