Senate Daily Digest
June 8, 2023
9:00 AM
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Roll Call

Prayer

Pledge of Allegiance

Reading of Journal

Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR189HEWITTWATER/WATERWAYS - Requests the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make determinations related to the One Lake project on the Pearl River.
 SR190ROBERT MILLSCOMMENDATIONS - To commend the State of Israel on the 75th anniversary of the rebirth of the modern State of Israel.
 SR191FIELDSCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the passing of Brother Richard Obra Early.
 SR192JACKSON-ANDREWSLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Creates the Task Force on Maternal Health.
 SR193ROBERT MILLSCOMMENDATIONS - To commend the State of Israel on the 75th anniversary of the rebirth of the modern State of Israel.

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 SR178BARROWTEACHERS - Requests the Louisiana Department of Education and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to submit an annual report to the Senate committees on Education and Finance on how differentiated teacher pay, contained in the Minimum Foundation Program formula, is applied and distributed in a fair and equitable fashion.
 SR183JACKSON-ANDREWSMILITARY AFFAIRS - Memorializes the U.S. Congress to assist with a Louisiana pilot program for the recruitment of new members to the U.S. Army.

Reconsideration
 HB208SEABAUGHJUVENILES/JURISDICTION - Lowers the age for consideration as a juvenile in the criminal justice system (EGF SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB211JORDANCONSTITUTION/AMENDMENT - (Constitutional Amendment) Prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude (REF INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB311MIGUEZCONSTITUTION/AMENDMENT - (Constitutional Amendment) Prohibits the use of monies from a foreign government or nongovernmental source to fund elections

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Returned from House With Amendments
 SCR22BRET ALLAINFLOODS/FLOODING - Creates the Bayou Chene Operational Advisory Committee.
 SCR31WOMACKAGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT - Creates the Task Force on Louisiana Automated Grain Grading.
 SCR43BERNARDMUNICIPALITIES - Creates a task force to study the dissolution or absorption of fiscally distressed municipalities.
 SCR45ABRAHAMCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the Task Force on Sentencing for Second Degree Murder to determine the best changes to sentencing for second degree murder.

Senate Resolutions Reported by Committee to be Adopted
 SR117CATHEYCONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to pass the AMERICANS Act of 2023 to reinstate any service member removed from any branch of the military for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.

Senate Resolutions Reported by Committee Subject to Call
 SR142HEWITTLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Re-establishes the Lower Pearl River Basin Task Force.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB2BRET ALLAINTAX EXEMPTIONS - Constitutional amendment to phase out the tax on inventory and establish the maximum allowable exemption for the industrial property tax exemption program. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 SB11LUNEAUINSURANCE RATES - Prohibits insurance rate determinations based on risks classified by gender. (8/1/23)
 SB19BRET ALLAINTAX/INCOME/CORPORATE - Eliminates the inventory tax credit for corporations and reduces the corporate income tax rates. (1/1/24) (EG +$10,000,000 GF RV See Note)
 SB71BOUIESCHOOLS - Provides relative to learning pods. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB91MILLIGANIMMOVABLE PROPERTY - Provides for prohibition of immovable property transactions by certain foreign actors. (8/1/23)
 SB97GARY CARTERTAX/AD VALOREM - Provides relative to the ad valorem tax exemption in Louisiana for affordable housing. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (EG DECREASE LF RV See Note)
 SB112ABRAHAMCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to second degree murder. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB134JACKSON-ANDREWSTAX/TAXATION - Authorizes a tax credit for donations to certain public schools. (1/1/24) (RE -$10,000,000 GF RV See Note)
 SB168FIELDSCOURTS - Provides relative to the judgeships of the second district of the First Circuit Court of Appeal. (2/3-CA5s9) (gov sig)
 SB178STINELOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for grant programs to attract residents to Louisiana. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 SB179TALBOTGOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS - Provides for standards when constructing a residential roof. (8/1/23)
 SB180BOUIEHORSE RACING - Provides for minimum live horse racing dates. (8/1/23)

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 HB610JENKINSTAX/INCOME-INDIV/EXEMPT - Increases the tax-exempt amount of annual retirement income (EG -$15,300,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB179WHEATTOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS - Provides relative to the sale of certain vapor products for electronic cigarettes and similar devices (RE2 DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB542HUGHESBUDGETARY PROCEDURES - Provides relative to criminal justice reinvestment savings (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 HB144THOMASDRUGS/CONTROLLED - Provides relative to reporting requirements for persons convicted of production or manufacturing of methamphetamine (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB601HUVALINSURANCE - Provides relative to bad faith claims against insurers
 HB638MCFARLANDTAX/INCOME TAX - Provides relative to tax benefits for adoption of children from foster care and donations to foster care charitable organizations (RE DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB653DESHOTELUTILITIES - Provides relative to Granting Unserved Municipalities Broadband Opportunities (EN SEE FISC NOTE FF EX See Note)

Instruments Pending Senate Conference
 SB3BRET ALLAINTAX/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)
 SB7CLOUDLIBRARIES - Provides relative to access to certain materials in public libraries. (8/1/23) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 SB33BODI WHITESUPPLEMENTAL PAY - Increases the amount of supplemental pay for eligible law enforcement and fire service employees. (7/1/23) (EN +$23,553,120 GF EX See Note)
 SB132REESECAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides relative to exemptions to capital outlay procedure. (8/1/23) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
 SB136BARROWECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to the governance of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District. (gov sig)
 SB142GARY CARTERCOURTS - Authorizes the utilization of court reporters licensed in another state in certain circumstances. (8/1/23)
 SB146CORTEZFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for Megaprojects Leverage Fund investments. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 SB159CATHEYJUVENILE JUSTICE - Provides for the detention of seventeen year old juveniles under certain circumstances. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB164CLOUDGROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM - Provides relative to prior authorization for services, procedures, and pharmaceuticals. (gov sig) (RE1 INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB177MCMATHSCHOOLS - Provides relative to required accelerated instruction for certain students. (8/1/23) (EN INCREASE FF EX See Note)
 SB185REESECOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to the licensing and regulation of virtual businesses. (8/1/23) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB187KLEINPETERCORONERS - Provides relative to cremation of bodies. (8/1/23)
 SB188STINEHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for utilization review and approval procedures of claims for healthcare provider services. (gov sig)
 SB201HEWITTPUBLIC MEETINGS - Provides for meetings of boards and commissions via electronic means. (8/1/23) (EN SEE FISC NOTE EX See Note)
 SCR38ROBERT MILLSLEGISLATORS - Recognizes the North Louisiana Legislative Delegation of the legislature.
 HB1ZERINGUEAPPROPRIATIONS - Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
 HB2BISHOPCAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the comprehensive Capital Outlay budget
 HB90STEFANSKIDRUGS/CONTROLLED - Provides relative to penalties for distribution or possession with intent to distribute fentanyl or carfentanil (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB160HILFERTYJUVENILES - Provides relative to rights of victims of alleged delinquent acts (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB169ROBERT OWENSCHOOLS - Provides for safety protocols for elementary school students when being dropped off at and picked up from school
 HB186DAVISINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to health insurance coverage for standard fertility preservation services (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB250BISHOPASSESSORS - Authorizes assessors in each parish to increase their annual compensation (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB335WILFORD CARTERECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Creates the North Lake Charles Economic Development District and provides relative to the Southside Economic Development District of the City of Monroe
 HB339GREGORY MILLEREVIDENCE - Provides relative to motions for summary judgment
 HB464FONTENOTWEAPONS/FIREARMS - Provides relative to possession of a firearm by a felon (REF INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB489HUVALINSURANCE - Provides relative to ratemaking systems utilized by insurers and rate service organizations
 HB511ILLGINSURANCE - Provides relative to the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 HB523LACOMBEJUVENILES/DETENTION FAC - Provides relative to juvenile detention facilities
 HB533MIKE JOHNSONLEVEES/BDS & DISTRICTS - Changes the composition and qualifications of the board of commissioners of the Red River, Atchafalaya, and Bayou Boeuf Levee District
 HB550ZERINGUEFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state funds
 HB556DAVISCORRECTIONS - Provides relative to electronic monitoring (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB560ZERINGUEAPPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML - Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
 HB564SCHEXNAYDERRACING/HORSE - Provides relative to racehorse wagering
 HB571SCHEXNAYDERENERGY - Provides relative to carbon capture and sequestration (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)
 HB586STEFANSKICIVIL/CLAIMS - Provides for civil liability for actions related to fentanyl
 HB597IVEYLEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Provides for a portal to provide comprehensive financial and other information to the public (EN -$3,500,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB661MUSCARELLOJUDGES - Provides relative to the Judicial Council of the Supreme Court of Louisiana (EN +$42,376 GF EX See Note)

Conference Committee Report Received
 SB44POPEROADS/HIGHWAYS - Provides relative to high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB66FRED MILLSHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to telehealth services. (1/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB74CONNICKPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Creates the Southeast Louisiana Port Authority Advisory Commission. (8/1/23) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 SB82FESIMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to ignition interlock devices. (8/1/23) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB83WOMACKPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides for certain change orders when certain unit prices are contained in the initial contract. (8/1/23)
 SB156DUPLESSISINSURANCE POLICIES - Provides that no property insurance policy shall prohibit an insured from hiring a public adjuster. (8/1/23)
 SB175STINECRIME/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)
 SB184PEACOCKCAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides for repayment of personal contributions or loans. (8/1/23)
 HB379MCKNIGHTLIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to liability associated with parades
 HB471FREIBERGVACCINES/VACCINATION - Provides relative to administration of immunizations and vaccines by pharmacists and other licensees of the La. Board of Pharmacy
 HB654MCKNIGHTSTATE AGENCIES - Provides for the collection of fees associated with facilitating an electronic signature or authorization (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)