Senate Daily Digest
May 28, 2026
10:00 AM
Senate Chamber

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Roll Call

Prayer

Pledge of Allegiance

Reading of Journal

Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR164CATHEYAUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - Requests the Department of Insurance to study issues related to insurance coverage of motor vehicle damage claims, including steering and disputes regarding the adjustment of vehicle damages.
 SR165GERALD BOUDREAUXCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the filmmakers and participants of Built on Zydeco and recognizes the film as an important Louisiana-made documentary.
 SR166GERALD BOUDREAUXCOMMENDATIONS - Recognizes and commends the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System for providing reliable public water service to the citizens of St. Landry Parish.
 SR167BARROWSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes Friday, May 29, 2026, as Youth Legislature of Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
 SR168BARTHELEMYHOUSING - Creates the Dream Starter Program Task Force to study the development and implementation of a unified statewide home ownership assistance program.
 SR169WHEATTRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Directs the Department of Transportation and Development to establish a two-year minimum pilot program for the use of dispute review boards on certain highway and transportation construction projects.
 SR170TALBOTGENETICS - Requests the Department of Insurance and the Louisiana Department of Health to jointly review the implementation and enforcement of Louisiana's biomarker testing coverage law.
 SR171SELDERSCONDOLENCES - Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Troy Carter, general manager of Chicken Shack restaurant, on his passing.
 SR172REESECOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Creates the Legislative Higher Education Funding and Formula Task Force.
 SR173GARY CARTERTRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a review of public-private partnership contracting practices.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR85STINECOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Sam Houston High School Broncos Baseball Team upon winning the LHSAA 2026 Division I Non-Select state championship.
 SCR86LAMBERTCOMMENDATIONS - Commends and congratulates the French Settlement High School girls basketball team upon winning the Division III Non-Select state championship.
 SCR87LAMBERTCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the passing of Walter "Wally" Taillon, "Mr. Jambalaya", a beloved community leader, master cook, mentor, and longtime champion of the Gonzales Jambalaya Festival.

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".
 SCR82LUNEAUCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Grambling State University upon the celebration of the one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary of its founding and recognizes its enduring contributions to higher education, leadership, and public service in the state of Louisiana and beyond.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB1259BAYHAMCRIME - Provides relative to wearing masks in public (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

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"
 HB509CHARLES OWENENERGY - Requires a public hearing in the parish where a Class VI well is proposed

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR117HENRYINSURANCE - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to establish a Homeowner Protection and Efficiency (HOPE) Committee

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 HCR58WILEYSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates April 22, 2026, as Ascension Parish Day at the state capitol

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Returned from House With Amendments
 SCR29KLEINPETERWATER QUALITY - Creates a joint legislative committee to study and make recommendations relative to the water quality of the Atchafalaya Basin.
 SCR33MYERSEDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Creates the Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force.

Senate Bills Returned from House with Amendments
 SB295WHEATHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for insurance coverage of services for persons with acquired brain injuries. (8/1/26) (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB312TALBOTEMPLOYMENT - Provides relative to union dues and fees for certain public employees. (8/1/26)
 SB326ABRAHAMCONTRACTORS - Provides relative to the State Licensing Board for Contractors. (8/1/26) (RE2 NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB348EDMONDSMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides for third party service providers and enforcement of motor vehicle liability security. (8/1/26)
 SB485EDMONDSTAX/LOCAL - Provides for the levy of premium tax in the city of St. George. (7/1/26)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions to be Adopted Subject to Call
 SCR9CATHEYCONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to implement legislation to require candidates for the United States House of Representatives to reside within the congressional district they seek to represent.
 SCR58GARY CARTERROADS/HIGHWAYS - Urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a review of public-private partnership contracting practices.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB35WHEATCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of disturbing the peace at a place of religious worship. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB65CATHEYSCHOOLS - Provides relative to the conversion of preexisting schools into charter schools. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB215MCMATHCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the grounds for post conviction relief for inmates convicted by a non-unanimous jury. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF 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)
 SB269EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Provides for the "Charlie Kirk Success Sequencing Act" relative to student success. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB282BARROWSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Authorizes the creation of a cooperative economic development district affiliated with Baton Rouge Community College in East Baton Rouge Parish. (gov sig)
 SB296KLEINPETERWILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT - Increases the membership of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (See Act) (EG +$2,752 GF EX See Note)
 SB323BASSHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to penalties for violations of the Louisiana Insurance Code. (gov sig)
 SB363BARROWHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for health insurance. (8/1/26)
 SB369BASSPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides for prescription drug pricing. (1/1/27) (EG SG EX See Note)
 SB474GREGORY MILLERINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Creates the Protecting Louisiana's Infrastructure from Artificial Intelligence Risk Act. (1/1/27)
 SB490HENSGENSENERGY DEVELOPMENT - Provides for private use electrical networks. (gov sig)
 SB492KLEINPETERMINERALS - Provides for mineral rights acquired from certain acquiring authorities. (8/1/26)
 SB500CONNICKMALPRACTICE - Provides relative to the medical review panel. (8/1/26)
 SB514ROBERT OWENTRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Provides relative to Department of Transportation and Development aeronautic activities. (8/1/26)

House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee Subject to Call
 HCR32BAYHAMPORTS/NEW ORLEANS - Urges and requests the Port of New Orleans to secure additional backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge

House Concurrent Resolutions 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 HCR5ORGERONFISHING - Amends Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules regarding red drum harvest
 HCR95BEAULLIEUTAX EXEMPTIONS - Provides for the adoption of tax exemptions

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 HB75JACKSONGAMING - Provides for the allowable amount of promotional play offered by certain gaming operators and for deductions regarding promotional play (RE -$228,420 GF RV See Note)
 HB198ECHOLSHEALTH - Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement of ambulatory surgical centers for certain procedures (RE +$375,050 GF EX See Note)
 HB244GREENCONSTITUTION/CONVENTION - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the election of constitutional convention delegates and vote requirements necessary for the adoption of a new constitution (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB302CHASSIONTOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS - Prohibits the sale of vapor products near schools
 HB325BRASSTOPS - Revises initial academic eligibility requirements for a TOPS-Tech award and provides for award to part-time students (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB623CHANCE HENRYTOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS - Provides for a three-tier system of permitting for the producers, manufacturers, and wholesalers of vapor products (RR NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 HB719EGANDISTRICT ATTORNEYS/ASST - Provides relative to the number of assistant district attorneys in each judicial district (RE +$3,411,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB749CARVERFUNDS/INVESTMENTS - Authorizes the Louisiana Tuition Trust Authority to contract with a program manager for the administration of certain savings accounts (ABLE, START, and START K12 programs) and the investment of account funds (RR +$4,000,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB755TURNERPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Establishes indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity professional services contracting for design services for certain projects (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB761HILFERTYHEALTH/CANCER - Provides with respect to the advisory board created to recommend new treatments for rare cancers (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB797CREWSBANKS/BANKING - Creates the Bayou Gold Program (RR1 INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB823KNOXCOURTS - Establishes a homeless diversion pilot program in Orleans Parish (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB1028LYONSMEDICAID - Requires the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation providers (RR1 +$2,601,174 GF EX See Note)
 HB1049CHARLES OWENPUBLIC MEETINGS - Provides relative to public meetings (EG1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1194TERRY LANDRY JRAGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - Provides with respect to the Healthy Food Retail Act (EG1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1199JORDANINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to health insurance coverage for genetic testing and the treatment of SCN2A-associated medical conditions (EG1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1201ILLGELECTED OFFICIALS/COMP - Provides with respect to the compensation of statewide elected officials and legislators (RR1 INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB1222LYONSECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to grocery initiative grants and financial support (RR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 HB17ILLGRETIREMENT/DISTRICT ATTY - Provides relative to the District Attorneys' Retirement System (EG NO IMPACT APV)
 HB27MCMAKINAPPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to application of nonrecurring state monies to state retirement system unfunded accrued liabilities (EG NO IMPACT APV)
 HB36BUTLERJUVENILES - Removes Evangeline Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
 HB41DEWITTRETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Provides relative to board membership of the Firefighters' Retirement System (RE INCREASE FC SG EX)
 HB73BACALAPUBLIC MEETINGS - Provides for the method of voting in public meetings
 HB140COXJUVENILE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the time limitations governing juvenile delinquency proceedings (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB166JACOB LANDRYJUVENILES - Removes Vermilion Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
 HB181BACALAMEDICAID - Provides for Medicaid fraud detection and prevention (RE SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 HB211VILLIOCOURTS - Provides relative to the creation, administration, and eligibility requirements of the Homelessness Court program (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB223DUSTIN MILLERSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Children and Family Services
 HB226ROBBY CARTERCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to requests for admissions
 HB271WYBLEEDUCATION - Creates the Louisiana Commission on Foundational Education and abolishes the Louisiana Literacy Advisory Commission (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB308BAYHAMPUBLIC FACILITIES - Requires acceptance of cash for certain transactions at state-owned stadium facilities (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB337BEAULLIEUGAMING - Provides relative to charitable bingo and the issuance of special licenses
 HB399ZERINGUECRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to temporary release of inmates for limited purposes (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB410SCHLEGELCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Requires notification of all parties to record in-person communication
 HB487BAYHAMMTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Provides relative to running red lights (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB690AMEDEEEDUCATION - Provides relative to education service providers and vendors of educational products (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB712BOYDMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides relative to fee waivers by the office of motor vehicles for driver's licenses and state identification cards (RE1 DECREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB730CREWSAIRCRAFT/AVIATION - Provides relative to the use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast systems (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)
 HB750COXCONSUMERS/PROTECTION - Provides for easy cancellation of automatic renewal subscriptions
 HB759FIRMENTINSURANCE/PROPERTY - Provides relative to fortified roof endorsement offers
 HB762BAYHAMMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Prohibits the Office of Motor Vehicles from referring certain cases to the Office of Debt Recovery
 HB775CHENEVERTHEALTH/CHILDREN - Provides relative to minor's consent for medical procedures and treatments
 HB906BILLINGSELECTIONS/CANDIDATES - Provides for nominating petitions and party primary elections
 HB966MOOREHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 15 as the "President Barack Obama Road"
 HB968TURNERCRIMINAL/JUSTICE - Provides relative to electronic monitoring and associated costs (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB1006WILFORD CARTERCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Extends the time delay for filing of oppositions to motions for summary judgment
 HB1009MCMAKINCRIME - Provides relative to reckless operation of a vehicle (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB1018JACKSONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMT - Provides relative to limitations on the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage permits
 HB1036BEAULLIEUCAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOS - Provides relative to the primary purpose of a committee
 HB1062EDMONSTONSCHOOLS - Provides relative to the membership, powers, and duties of the board of directors of the Special School District
 HB1081WRIGHTPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides for the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1086MELERINEMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides with respect to electronic titles and registration for motor vehicles (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB1098MCFARLANDLIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides with respect to a limitation of liability for aerospace entities
 HB1107MELERINECRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to determination of intellectual disability in capital cases
 HB1112CHENEVERTEARLY CHILDHOOD - Provides relative to prekindergarten programs
 HB1203EDMONSTONEDUCATION - Provides relative to parent-driven learning cooperatives
 HB1215BAYHAMCULTURE/REC/TOUR DEPT - Provides relative to the disposition of certain historical statues and monuments
 HB1220LACOMBEBOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides relative to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
 HB1242TERRY LANDRY JREARLY CHILDHOOD - Provides relative to licenses of Type III early learning centers
 HB1252DESHOTELCOURTS - Provides relative to the city court system in Avoyelles Parish (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB1256MENAPROPERTY/UNCLAIMED - Provides with respect to abandoned digital assets

Instruments Pending Senate Conference
 SB208CATHEYVETERANS - Provides relative to certain services provided to veterans. (gov sig)
 SB217MORRISCOURTS - Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (gov sig) (REF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB274EDMONDSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - Provides for lead hazard risk assessments for certain child care facilities and prekindergarten programs. (8/1/26) (REF INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB283BARROWSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Creates the BLVD at Harding Area Special District in the city of Baton Rouge. (gov sig)
 SB300MIZELLPROCUREMENT CODE - Provides relative to the Louisiana procurement code. (gov sig) (REF -$25,000 SG EX See Note)
 SB341EDMONDSSELF INSURANCE - Provides for the Louisiana Churches and Nonprofit Religious Organizations Self-Insured Fund. (gov sig)
 SB382SEABAUGHWORKERS' COMPENSATION - Repeals provisions relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. (8/1/26)
 SB387BASSHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers. (1/1/27) (RE1 INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB389CONNICKAMUSEMENTS/SPORTS - Provides for agents and athletes. (gov sig) (REF +$62,400 GF EX See Note)
 SB401TALBOTPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)
 SB408MYERSWORKERS' COMPENSATION - Provides relative to the workers' compensation reimbursement schedule. (gov sig) (RR1 INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 SB449DUPLESSISPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides for the procurement of materials and goods. (8/1/26)
 SB469ABRAHAMUTILITIES - Provides relative to the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law. (8/1/26)
 HB74ECHOLSLAW ENFORCEMENT - Creates a "Spectrum Alert" system to assist in locating missing persons with autism spectrum disorder (EGF NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB119FONTENOTCRIME - Provides relative to unlawful conduct involving images of another person created by artificial intelligence (REF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB134SCHLEGELCONTRACTS - Provides relative to material harmful to minors (EGF SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 HB368FREEMANDISTRICTS/HISTORIC - Provides relative to historic preservation districts and landmarks commissions in the city of New Orleans
 HB414CHENEVERTHEALTH - Provides for prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal convictions
 HB552BRYANTDWI - Provides relative to driving while intoxicated (REF NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB732CHARLES OWENMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides for a temporary waiver of fees for final delinquent debt based on special circumstances (REF DECREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB776BOURRIAQUEPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Modifies the Port Construction and Development Priority Program (EGF SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB848DEWITTMTR VEHICLE/DEALERS - Provides with respect to all terrain vehicle dealerships
 HB870TURNERINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to formulary placement and cost-sharing requirements for certain generic drugs and biosimilars (REF NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB953FONTENOTPLUMBERS - Provides relative to plumbing licenses
 HB956FONTENOTFIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL - Provides relative to fireworks
 HB1117FIRMENTINSURANCE - Provides relative to certain insurer contractual payments and prescriptive period
 HB1236DEWITTINSURANCE - Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements (RE1 +$2,265,844 SG EX See Note)

Conference Committee Report Received
 SB29MCMATHPUBLIC HEALTH - Requires coroners to report certain information regarding sudden child deaths. (8/1/26) (REF NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB42EDMONDSCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26)
 SB43MCMATHHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (REF INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB78JENKINSSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the governing authority of the Shreveport Downtown Development District. (8/1/26)
 SB149FOILBONDS - Provides relative to the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds. (gov sig) (EGC NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB441MIZELLSTUDENTS - Provides relative to programs for prekindergarten-aged children. (gov sig) (REF -$6,530 SG RV See Note)
 HB210MELERINEETHICS/CODE - Provides for retroactivity of certain provisions of Act No. 492 of the 2024 Regular Session
 HB258BEAULLIEUETHICS/DUAL OFFICEHOLDG - Provides for exceptions to the dual officeholding laws for volunteer firefighters and judicial branch employees
 HB359BEAULLIEUELECTIONS/CANDIDATES - Provides relative to the death of a candidate for a party primary office who is not affiliated with a major political party (EGF NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB468HEBERTREAL ESTATE - Provides with respect to the wholesale of residential real properties
 HB784COXSEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY - Provides relative to sex offender registration and notification requirements