Senate Committee on Finance
May 5, 2026
10:30 A.M.
Room A-B
Scheduled
* Agenda Revised May 2, 2026, 2:16 pm *
Revision Notes:
Added HB1070
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SB83
EDMONDS
SCHOOLS
- Provides for training to prevent human trafficking at public elementary and secondary schools and provides for victims' services. (gov sig) (EG +$1,781,043 GF EX See Note)
SB135
MIZELL
GAMING
- Provides relative to the dedication of revenue from sports wagering. (7/1/26) (OR -$20,750,000 GF RV See Note)
SB143
EDMONDS
LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Provides relative to funding of bulletproof vests for peace officers. (gov sig) (OR SD EX See Note)
SB155
TALBOT
HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE
- Provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
SB157
JENKINS
SCHOOLS
- Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
SB202
KLEINPETER
ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT
- Provides for the increase of parish board of election supervisor meetings in certain parishes for certain races. (8/1/26) (EG +$192,000 GF EX See Note)
SB261
MORRIS
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Requires unclaimed property purchase agreements include certain information. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
SB276
MYERS
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
- Provides for the appointment of a bail bond producer. (8/1/26) (EG +$410,830 SG EX See Note)
SB295
WHEAT
HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE
- Provides for insurance coverage of services for persons with acquired brain injuries. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
SB465
MCMATH
HEALTH CARE
- Provides for payments to healthcare providers. (8/1/26) (OR +$14,142,247 SG EX See Note)
SB506
BARTHELEMY
HOUSING
- Creates the Dream Starter Act. (gov sig) (OR +$542,635 GF EX See Note)
HB1070
BRAUD
CRIMINAL/JUSTICE
- Provides relative to the Trial Court Case Management Information Fund
DISCUSSION
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
ADJOURNMENT
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