Senate Daily Digest
April 13, 2026
2:00 PM
Senate Chamber

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Roll Call

Prayer

Pledge of Allegiance

Reading of Journal

Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR63ROBERT OWENHEALTH SERVICES - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the feasibility of providing suboxone to first responders.
 SR64GERALD BOUDREAUXCONDOLENCES - Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of former Louisiana Medicaid Director Josephine Ruth Kennedy.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR27MYERSMEDICAID - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate for breast pumps and related supplies.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 SCR12BASSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends John Keith, of AllState Land and Timber, upon being named the "Louisiana Outstanding Logger of the Year".

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB54FONTENOTPAROLE - Provides relative to alternative conditions for violations of parole (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB73BACALAPUBLIC MEETINGS - Provides for the method of voting in public meetings
 HB125HORTONSEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY - Provides relative to the supervised release of sex offenders (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB133NEWELLCRIME/BATTERY - Provides relative to certain battery offenses against school employees (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB168FREIBERGCORRECTIONS - Creates a transitional reentry program for female parolees (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB169HORTONCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to extradition as a condition of probation or parole (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB170RISERCONTRACTS - Provides relative to construction contracts
 HB191VILLIOCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to credit for prior custody (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB195BAYHAMCOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Prohibits, with exceptions, a public postsecondary education institution from prohibiting a student from possessing self-defense chemical spray on campus
 HB217CHANCE HENRYTAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION - Authorizes an optional property tax exemption for blighted or derelict properties that have been rehabilitated and provides with respect to local redevelopment plans (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB220SCHLEGELCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to reporting child exploitation on covered platforms (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB245FONTENOTPAROLE - Provides relative to medical parole (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB259DEWITTUTILITIES - Provides relative to the repair of damaged infrastructure from certain excavators or demolishers (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB280FONTENOTPAROLE - Provides for consolidation of certain repetitive language relative to parole eligibility
 HB283NEWELLSCHOOLS - Provides relative to incidents of assault and battery on students and school employees (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB296KNOXCORRECTIONS - Repeals the Reentry Advisory Council and Offender Rehabilitation Workforce Development Act (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)
 HB319BAYHAMBOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides relative to the Louisiana Commission on Civic Education
 HB339CHASSIONPUBLIC RECORDS - Provides relative to access to personal information of protected individuals (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB468HEBERTREAL ESTATE - Provides with respect to the wholesale of residential real properties
 HB550BILLINGSELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS - Increases compensation for parish board commissioners (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB588DOMANGUESEAFOOD - Adds members to the Seafood Safety Task Force
 HB591GREENINSURANCE - Creates the Paid Family Leave Insurance Act
 HB592CHANCE HENRYMTR VEHICLE/OFF ROAD - Removes the prohibition against utility terrain vehicles operating on parish roads without a designation by the parish or municipality
 HB722TERRY LANDRY JRMTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides with respect to the automatic reinstatement of a driver's license
 HB735JACKSONPUBLIC PROPERTY - Provides for the transfer of certain state property in Caddo Parish
 HB746CHARLES OWENLOCAL GOVERNMENT - Provides relative to oversized trucking permits issued by local governments
 HB755TURNERPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Establishes indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity professional services contracting for design services for certain projects (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB780FIRMENTWORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides relative to penalties and attorney fees for nonpayment, discontinuance of payment, or failure to consent for a medical treatment for workers' compensation claims, controversion of benefits, and preliminary determination hearings
 HB782BRASSFEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Provides relative to vapor products and alternative nicotine products (RE INCREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB826GREENINSURANCE - Provides relative to referrals for sales of insurance
 HB842BEAULLIEUELECTION CODE - Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code
 HB844FONTENOTMTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Defines the term "school zone" relative to the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunication device (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB923BERAULTLABOR - Provides relative to continuous technical corrections and revisions of provisions of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950
 HB980ZERINGUESUPPLEMENTAL PAY - Establishes additional qualifications for service on the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board (RE NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 HB1085BAGLEYMTR VEHICLE/INSPECTION - Provides with respect to vehicle inspection stickers (EG +$139,994 SG RV See Note)

House Bills on Second Reading Subject to Call
 HB221ECHOLSHIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE - Designates the new bridge to be constructed over the Mississippi River connecting Louisiana Highway 1 and Louisiana Highway 30 as the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway"

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR45ZERINGUEFUNDS/FUNDING - Memorializes Congress to grant an extension of time for expending American Rescue Plan Act funds in order to complete various critical infrastructure projects around the state that are integral to the health and safety of Louisiana's population

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB64HODGESSPECIAL EDUCATION - Provides relative to video and audio recordings from cameras installed in self-contained classrooms. (8/1/26)
 SB65CATHEYSCHOOLS - Provides relative to the conversion of preexisting schools into charter schools. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB95EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Provides for approval for charter schools that specialize in vocational and technical education to meet workforce demands for high demand and high wage jobs. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB124TALBOTHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to peer review of health systems. (8/1/26)
 SB165ABRAHAMCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to the Self-Service Storage Facility Act. (8/1/26)
 SB169TALBOTGENETICS - Provides relative to biomarker testing. (gov sig) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB206GREGORY MILLERHEALTH SERVICES - Provides for blood pressure testing in schools. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 SB304EDMONDSCOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Provides for accreditation for public colleges and universities. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB312TALBOTEMPLOYMENT - Provides relative to union dues and fees for certain public employees. (8/1/26)
 SB322DUPLESSISWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to apprentices. (8/1/26)
 SB374CATHEYUNIVERSITY LA SYSTEM - Provides for uniform procedure for the creation of college economic development districts for the University of Louisiana System in any municipality or parish. (gov sig)
 SB389CONNICKAMUSEMENTS/SPORTS - Provides for agents and athletes. (gov sig) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB417ALLAINSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the membership of the Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A in St. Mary Parish. (8/1/26)
 SB429LAMBERTBOATS/BOATING - Provides for registration of certain boats. (8/1/26)
 SB430JENKINSTAX/LOCAL - Provides for the levy of hotel occupancy tax by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. (8/1/26)
 SB437ABRAHAMHEALTH DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to treatment services provided at facilities providing housing or temporary residence for individuals referred by judicial agencies. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB438FESIPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Authorizes the board of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (Commission) to increase member per diems. (8/1/26)
 SB439GERALD BOUDREAUXLOCAL EMPLOYEES - Provides for cancer screenings for firefighters and fire service employees. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 SB442STINETAX/LOCAL - Provides for a local sales and use tax exemption in Calcasieu Parish for the furnishing of repairs to certain aircraft. (7/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)
 SB447BASSLOCAL AGENCIES - Provides relative to promotional seniority and civil service classification in the Bossier City Police Department. (gov sig)
 SB449DUPLESSISPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides for the procurement of materials and goods. (8/1/26)
 SB460PRESSLYROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 526 as the "Lane Mangum Memorial Highway". (8/1/26)
 SB469ABRAHAMUTILITIES - Provides relative to the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law. (8/1/26)
 SB489EDMONDSMOTOR VEHICLES - To authorize third party vendors to conduct a license plate inquiry on motor vehicles to verify insurance liability coverage. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB496CONNICKSECONDHAND DEALERS - Provides for the regulation of copper purchases by scrap metal dealers or recyclers. (8/1/26)

House Bills Reported by Committee
 HB110CARVERPUBLIC LANDS/STATE - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in St. Tammany Parish
 HB234FIRMENTSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Insurance
 HB634BOYERPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in St. Martin Parish
 HB677THOMPSONPROPERTY - Provides relative to an exchange of property in Tensas Parish
 HB739BERAULTINSURANCE - Provides relative to insurance fraud
 HB850FIRMENTINSURANCE - Provides relative to cancellation notice requirements in the Standard Fire Policy

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR22MYERSPHARMACEUTICALS - Requests a legislative auditor report on opioid settlement fund expenditures.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB18PRICEMUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RET - Repeals certain exceptions for retirement benefits of retirees who return to part-time employment in a position covered by the system. (2/3-CA10s(29)(F)) (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT APV)
 SB66HODGESCHILDREN - Provides for testimony of medical experts in child custody and in need of care cases. (8/1/26)
 SB134KLEINPETERCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides that certain crimes relative to child sexual abuse materials do not apply to persons under 17 under certain circumstances. (8/1/26)
 SB201MORRISJUVENILE JUSTICE - Limits juvenile offender parole eligibility in resentencing court. (8/1/26)
 SB233MIZELLSTATE AGENCIES - Establishes the Louisiana Statewide Data Exchange Compact. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB274EDMONDSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - Provides for lead hazard risk assessments for certain child care facilities and prekindergarten programs. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB406ROBERT OWENTAX/LOCAL - Authorizes the city of Slidell to levy a hotel occupancy tax. (gov sig) (OR +$590,000 LF RV See Note)
 SB421GREGORY MILLERCLERKS OF COURT - Provides relative to the filing of electronic records. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB422GREGORY MILLERCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides for unsupervised probation in certain circumstances for fourth offense operating while impaired. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB423FOILFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides relative to the disposition of certain funds in East Baton Rouge Parish. (7/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT SD EX See Note)
 SB456TALBOTJUDGES - Provides for the compensation of assigned retired judges. (gov sig) (OR SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)
 SB475GREGORY MILLERCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to fees for service of process. (8/1/26)
 SB477PRICESTATE EMPLOYEE RET - Provides relative to the retirement eligibility of the chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. (2/3-CA10s29.1(A)(3))(gov sig) (OR INCREASE APV)
 SB510MORRISCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to certain acts on a licensed establishment. (8/1/26)
 SB521GERALD BOUDREAUXBANKS/BANKING - Provides relative to the name of a bank. (gov sig)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB34MCMATHPUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT - Provides relative to alerts for missing persons. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB35WHEATCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of disturbing the peace at a place of religious worship. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB43MCMATHHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB56CONNICKLEVEES - Provides for the reorganization of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank and the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District. (8/1/26)
 SB100JENKINSAUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - Provides for proof of insurance of transportation network companies involved in an accident. (8/1/26)
 SB140GREGORY MILLERCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for multiple successions in the same proceeding. (8/1/26)
 SB141MORRISCOURTS - Provides that activities of the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board be performed by the supreme court. (gov sig)
 SB152FESIFOOD SAFETY - Prohibits certain actions with respect to cell cultured food products for human consumption. (8/1/26)
 SB217MORRISCOURTS - Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB228DUPLESSISLOCAL FINANCE - Constitutional amendment to allow for the use of public funds to replace drinking water utility service lines located on private property. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB246LUNEAUHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Establishes requirements for health insurance issuers using artificial intelligence or automated decision systems. (8/1/26)
 SB249KLEINPETERWILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT - Constitutional amendment to add two members to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB268DUPLESSISLOCAL FINANCE - Provides for lead service line replacement. (8/1/26)
 SB294TALBOTGAMING - Provides relative to the allowable amount of promotional play offered by certain gaming operators and for deductions regarding promotional play. (7/1/26)
 SB296KLEINPETERWILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT - Increases the membership of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (See Act) (EG +$2,752 GF EX See Note)
 SB321KLEINPETERCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to electronic bonds. (8/1/26)
 SB323BASSHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to penalties for violations of the Louisiana Insurance Code. (gov sig)
 SB369BASSPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides for prescription drug pricing. (1/1/27) (EG SG EX See Note)
 SB384HARRISTECHNOLOGY - Authorizes creation of the Pilot Innovation Hub in certain parishes. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB387BASSHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers. (1/1/27) (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB401TALBOTPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)
 SB441MIZELLSTUDENTS - Provides relative to programs for prekindergarten-aged children. (gov sig) (EG -$6,530 GF RV See Note)