MORNING HOUR |
1. Roll Call |
2. Prayer |
3. Pledge of Allegiance |
4. Reading of Journal |
5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications |
6. Introduction of Resolutions |
| | | HR53 | CHASSION | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes April 2, 2024, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the state capitol |
| | | HR54 | RISER | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates March 27, 2024, as National Rifle Association of America and Louisiana Shooting Association Day at the state capitol |
| | | HR55 | FREIBERG | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Teach For America for its efforts to address educational inequity across the country |
| | | HR56 | WILLARD | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates October 10, 2024, as Black Brewers' Day |
| | | HCR38 | KERNER | CHILDREN/TUTORSHIP - Requests the La. State Bar Association to work with organizations providing legal aid to assist parents and guardians of children with disabilities to obtain permanent tutorships |
7. Introduction of Bills |
| | | HB142 | BEAULLIEU | DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL - Provides for the term of certain lease agreements entered into by the Iberia Economic Development Authority |
| | | HB779 | BOYD | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Provides relative to the definition of "commercial sexual activity" within the crime of trafficking of children for sexual purposes |
| | | HB780 | HUGHES | PROCUREMENT - Provides relative to the extension of existing fiscal intermediary services contracts (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB781 | MCFARLAND | APPROPRIATIONS - Appropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 |
| | | HB782 | MCFARLAND | APPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML - Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 |
| | | HB783 | MCCORMICK | ENERGY/CONSERVATION - Provides relative to eminent domain and compensation for pore space owners (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB784 | SCHAMERHORN | LIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to liability for damages caused by livestock |
| | | HB785 | SCHAMERHORN | LIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to liability for commercial motor vehicles |
| | | HB786 | MCFARLAND | FUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state funds |
| | | HB787 | EGAN | CHILDREN/CUSTODY - Provides relative to evidence in child custody cases |
| | | HB788 | ZERINGUE | FUNDS/FUNDING - Relative to the Hurricane Ida Recovery Fund (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB789 | BOURRIAQUE | COURTS/COURT REPORTERS - Provides relative to court reporter fees in the Fourteenth Judicial District (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note) |
10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | HR43 | BOYD | COURTS - Creates the Judicial Security Task Force |
| | | HR51 | JORDAN | HIGHER ED/SU BD SUPS - Requests that the Southern University Board of Supervisors take steps necessary to establish a medical school on the campus of Southern University at Baton Rouge |
| | | HR52 | JORDAN | HIGHER ED/SU BD SUPS - Requests that the Southern University Bd. of Supervisors take steps necessary to establish a school of pharmacy and reestablish a school of architecture on the campus of Southern University at Baton Rouge |
| | | HCR35 | WRIGHT | LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT - Provides for a special joint committee to review the Administrative Procedure Act, the Louisiana Administrative Code, the public's involvement in proposed rulemaking, and comparisons of other states' regulatory environments |
| | | HCR37 | JORDAN | HIGHER ED/LSU BD SUPS - Requests that the Southern University Board of Supervisors establish a mayor's institute at the Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Sciences |
11. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | SCR2 | ABRAHAM | CONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to call for a convention of states to amend the United States Constitution to establish a limitation on terms for the members of congress. |
| | | SCR5 | FESI | LAW ENFORCEMENT - Requests state and local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal authorities in discovering and closing clandestine branches of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security. |
| | | SCR9 | MIZELL | SUBSTANCE ABUSE - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to develop a strategy for statewide implementation of ODMAP. |
12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | HB255 | CHARLES OWEN | CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL - Provides relative to the classified police service in the city of Leesville |
| | | HB764 | TAYLOR | WORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides relative to defenses in workers' compensation claims (OR INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB765 | TAYLOR | WORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides relative to a presumption of compensability under workers' compensation (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) |
| | | HB766 | KNOX | VETERANS - Provides relative to educational benefits for beneficiaries of qualified veterans (EN +$100,000 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB767 | EMERSON | PUBLIC RECORDS - Provides a limited exception for the schedule of a statewide elected official |
| | | HB768 | FARNUM | PUBLIC RECORDS - Provides relative to custodian liability for public records requests |
| | | HB769 | RISER | WORKERS COMPENSATION - Creates a civil liability for denial of medical expenses (OR SEE FISC NOTE) |
| | | HB770 | CARPENTER | CHILDREN/SUPPORT - Provides relative to child support guidelines |
| | | HB771 | JORDAN | REAPPORTIONMENT/HOUSE - Provides for the districts for the election of members of the House of Representatives |
| | | HB772 | ZERINGUE | EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - Provides relative to cemetery emergency assistance and disaster relief |
| | | HB773 | CARPENTER | CHILDREN/SUPPORT - Provides for the schedule of basic child support obligations |
| | | HB774 | MCCORMICK | ENERGY/CONSERVATION - Provides relative to eminent domain and compensation for mineral owners (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV) |
| | | HB775 | RISER | WEAPONS - Provides relative to preemption of state law |
| | | HB776 | BRYANT | DWI - Provides relative to operating a vehicle while intoxicated |
| | | HB777 | DICKERSON | LIBRARIES - Provides relative to the use of public funds (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
13. Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | SB7 | CONNICK | CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - Provides for reporting of escapes from juvenile institutions. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB16 | PRESSLY | EVIDENCE - Provides for expert testimony. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB35 | MORRIS | LIABILITY - Provides for sale of litigious rights. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB41 | MORRIS | CHILDREN'S CODE - Provides that part of the Children's Code's purpose is to promote public safety. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB43 | MCMATH | WEAPONS - Provides for carrying of concealed firearms by qualified retired law enforcement officers. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB79 | MORRIS | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Constitutional amendment to eliminate judge's discretion to grant bail for certain offenses after conviction. (2/3 - CA12s1(A)) |
| | | SB82 | ALLAIN | AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT - Provides relative to the state chemist. (gov sig) |
| | | SB92 | DUPLESSIS | CHILDREN'S CODE - Provides relative to the Safe Haven Law. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB95 | WHEAT | ANIMALS - Provides relative to strayed animals. (gov sig) |
| | | SB104 | WHEAT | ANIMALS - Provides relative to livestock found at large. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB108 | SEABAUGH | EXPROPRIATION - Provides relative to expropriation. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB111 | ABRAHAM | SUPPLEMENTAL PAY - Provides relative to supplemental pay to certain law enforcement officers whose agency is headquartered in Lake Charles. (8/1/24) (EN +$64,800 GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB114 | CATHEY | AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT - Provides relative to meat and poultry inspection.
(gov sig) |
| | | SB117 | JACKSON-ANDREWS | AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT - Creates the Agricultural Meteorology Program.
(gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB132 | GREGORY MILLER | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to the crimes of illegal carrying of a firearm and reckless discharge of a firearm at a parade. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB161 | BOUDREAUX | CONTRACTORS - Provides for non-governmental agencies to receive background checks on contractors within the volunteer and employee criminal history system. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV) |
| | | SB214 | MIGUEZ | WEAPONS - Allows the concealed carrying of firearms in a restaurant that serves alcohol. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB223 | ROBERT OWEN | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides for the definition of "solicitor" with respect to alcohol. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB249 | CATHEY | AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT - Provides relative to the Louisiana Agricultural Chemistry and Seed Commission. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB326 | REESE | AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT - Provides for training and education on post traumatic stress and emotional support for certain fighters. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB377 | KLEINPETER | WEAPONS - Prohibits possession of firearms, ammunition, or electric weapons or devices by certain felons. (8/1/24) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | HCR28 | TURNER | CHILDREN/SUPPORT - Requests the La. State Law Institute to study procedures for establishing child support and paternity for minor parents |
16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | HB77 | LACOMBE | TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL - Provides for the disposition of certain local sales and use taxes at the Angola State Penitentiary Prison Rodeo (EN -$23,460 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB227 | MUSCARELLO | CIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides for continuous revisions relative to civil procedure |
| | | HB232 | MUSCARELLO | CIVIL/LAW - Provides relative to warranty for negotiable instruments and depository and collecting banks |
| | | HB300 | ORGERON | COASTAL RESOURCES - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the disposition of funds derived from alternative energy production in the coastal area (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB301 | AMEDEE | COSMETOLOGY - Provides relative to cosmetology licensing requirements |
| | | HB344 | BAGLEY | MOTOR VEHICLES - Removes the requirement for motor vehicle inspection stickers (EG -$11,059,772 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB357 | AMEDEE | BANKS/BANKING - Provides relative to central bank digital currency |
| | | HB384 | KNOX | MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Extends the grace period applicable to penalties for lapse of compulsory motor vehicle liability security (EN -$216,125 RV See Note) |
| | | HB488 | WRIGHT | COMMERCE - Provides relative to blockchain and digital asset regulation |
| | | HB490 | BAYHAM | TRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS - Prohibits the imposition of penalties for speeding in a school zone if signage is not posted at the entrance and exit |
| | | HB580 | MUSCARELLO | CIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to bankruptcy |
| | | HB716 | CHARLES OWEN | LICENSING - Provides for universal recognition of occupational licenses |
| | | HB732 | JACKSON | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the Grambling State University World Famed Tiger Marching Band specialty license plate |
| | | HB763 | BEAULLIEU | ELECTIONS - Provides relative to federal election guidance and funding |
REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY |
1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/26/2024 |
| | | HCR1 | VILLIO | CRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to the training of members of the judiciary with respect to diminution of sentence and release dates of offenders and the development of training curriculum relative to parole eligibility |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/27/2024 |
| | | HCR17 | SCHLEGEL | SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES - Requests the state Department of Education, Department of Children and Family Services, and Louisiana Department of Health to collaborate to increase mental health counseling in public schools |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/26/2024 |
| | | HB8 | MELERINE | SCHOOLS/HIGH SCHOOL - Prohibits the use of an appeals process for certain students who fail to pass state-administered tests required for high school graduation |
| | | HB26 | BAMBURG | CLERKS OF COURT - Provides relative to the jury commission for Red River Parish |
| | | HB64 | STAGNI | DRUGS/CONTROLLED - Prohibits the retail sale of nitrous oxide |
| | | HB72 | JACKSON | CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOS - Provides relative to filing financial disclosure statements after qualifying for office |
| | | HB74 | BACALA | CLERKS OF COURT - Provides relative to the jury commission for the parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James |
| | | HB78 | CARVER | SCHOOLS/CHARTER - Authorizes initial proposals for charter schools with corporate partners to be made to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education as Type 2 charter school proposals (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) |
| | | HB82 | STAGNI | CHIROPRACTORS - Provides relative to fees collected by the Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners (EN +$138,250 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB83 | MOORE | HEALTH/LDH - Requires the state health officer to require commercial body art facilities to disclose regulatory status and health risks posed by certain body art products and services |
| | | HB92 | ROMERO | CRIMINAL/RECORDS - Designates Act No. 460 of the 2023 Regular Session as "The Remy Mann Act" |
| | | HB106 | JACKSON | LOBBYING - Provides relative to the assessment of penalties on lobbyists for failure to timely file required reports (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB120 | WILLARD | INSURANCE - Repeals the termination date relative to the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB137 | BRASS | CHILDREN - Provides relative to the Children's Cabinet Advisory Board |
| | | HB167 | BRASS | CRIME - Provides relative to penalties for unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system |
| | | HB175 | MCMAKIN | CRIME - Provides relative to the unlawful posting of criminal activity for notoriety and publicity |
| | | HB204 | TURNER | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - Adds substances to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law |
| | | HB257 | MANDIE LANDRY | INSURANCE COMMISSIONER - Provides penalties for failure to comply with certain directives issued by the commissioner of insurance (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB297 | MCCORMICK | PROPERTY - Provides relative to sale of property in Caddo Parish (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB309 | COX | GAMBLING/CHARITABLE - Provides with respect to compensation of personnel running charitable gaming events |
| | | HB316 | LARVADAIN | GAMING - Provides relative to deadlines for financial disclosures required of members and certain employees of the Gaming Control Board and of the gaming enforcement division (RE1 +87,533 FC SG RV) |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/27/2024 |
| | | HB320 | CHARLES OWEN | EDUCATION - Repeals certain student instruction and teacher training requirements and authorizes the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to adopt policies requiring the inclusion of certain topics in such instruction and training (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | HB337 | MCFARLAND | CIVIL/ACTIONS - Provides relative to direct action against an insurer |
| | | HB376 | RISER | MEDICAL MARIJUANA - Provides relative to the regulation of medical marijuana |
| | | HB382 | DEWITT | HUNTING/LICENSES - Repeals obsolete hunting license provisions |
| | | HB400 | RISER | HUNTING/LICENSES - Provides relative to lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV) |
| | | HB407 | STAGNI | ANIMALS - Provides relative to support and service animals |
| | | HB450 | SCHAMERHORN | SUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Public Safety and Corrections |
| | | HB460 | KERNER | FISHING/COMMERCIAL - Allows full size trawl gear for bait shrimp on permitted vessels |
| | | HB483 | THOMAS | ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS - Provides relative to qualifications of early voting election commissioners (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB506 | THOMAS | VOTING/REGISTRATION - Provides relative voter registration applications collected through registration drives |
| | | HB507 | ZERINGUE | CRIME - Provides relative to the unlawful entry of a critical infrastructure (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB520 | FIRMENT | INSURANCE - Provides for unfair or deceptive trade practices relative to reports of adjusters |
| | | HB537 | BOURRIAQUE | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Reallocates money received from fur trapping licenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB538 | BOYER | PUBLIC LANDS/STATE - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in St. Martin parish |
| | | HB540 | GEYMANN | FISHING/COMMERCIAL - Provides for eligibility of charter boat fishing guides for the Fisherman's Gear Compensation Fund |
| | | HB559 | ZERINGUE | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Allocates revenue collected from waterfowl licenses to the Duck Stamp Fund (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV) |
| | | HB581 | THOMAS | ELECTIONS - Provides requirements and restrictions on the ability to witness election documents |
| | | HB611 | FIRMENT | INSURANCE/PROPERTY - Provides relative to homeowners' insurance and termination of certain policies |
| | | HB613 | FIRMENT | INSURANCE/RATES - Provides relative to the ratemaking system utilized by insurers and rating organizations relative to rate filings |
| | | HB677 | BEAULLIEU | ELECTION CODE - Makes revisions to the system of laws providing for elections (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB697 | LARVADAIN | ETHICS/BOARD - Provides relative to the authority of the Board of Ethics to object to the candidacy of candidates for certain offices |
| | | HB708 | FREIBERG | SCHOOLS/CHARTER - Removes requirements that charter schools meet a certain threshold with respect to the number of students with exceptionalities and economically disadvantaged students relative to its total student enrollment |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 3/26/2024 |
| | | HB339 | CHARLES OWEN | PUBLIC FACILITIES - Provides relative to acceptable payment types at air carrier airports |
| | | HB480 | MYERS | TAX/INCOME TAX - Provides relative to income tax withholding on gaming winnings (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB683 | CHARLES OWEN | MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Requires the office of motor vehicles to process reinstatements in person at all field locations (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Regular Order |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | HB87 | ECHOLS | LIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to liability arising from COVID-19 vaccinations |
| | | HB341 | PHILLIP TARVER | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to motor vehicles and energy sources for motor vehicles |