Senate Daily Digest
May 7, 2025
3:30 PM
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Roll Call

Prayer

Pledge of Allegiance

Reading of Journal

Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR85MIZELLCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the St. Tammany Parish School System on winning first place in the Louisiana Governor's Games' Thirtieth Annual Elementary State Championship Fitness Meet.
 SR86MCMATHSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates Thursday, May 15, 2025, as Tourism Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
 SR89DUPLESSISTRAFFIC - Request the Department of Transportation and Development to study the South Claiborne Avenue Development.
 SR90ALLAINCOMMENDATIONS - Commends and congratulates Ashley Velez on serving as the JAG State President for Louisiana.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR26FESIELECTIONS DEPARTMENT - Requests the secretary of state to review certain presidential executive orders regarding election integrity.
 SCR27MCMATHCONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to take action relative to the corporate practice of medicine.
 SCR28MYERSSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes the month of May as Water Safety Awareness Month in Louisiana and to designate May 14th as "Louisiana Water Safety Awareness Day" and commends Mazie's Mission and its founders, Heather and Adam Broussard, for their work in promoting water safety education across the state.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB14COXCRIME/HOMICIDE - Provides relative to homicide when the victim is a person with infirmities (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB16SCHLEGELLIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to the limitation of civil liability for nonprofits that donate medical supplies
 HB18KERNERRETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Provides relative to the funding of supplemental benefits for members of the Firefighters' Retirement System (EN +$5,714,000 FC SG EX)
 HB19KERNERRETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Provides relative to the administration and participation in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan for the Firefighters' Retirement System (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV)
 HB32BAYHAMMUNICIPAL/ORDINANCES - Provides relative to maximum penalties for violations of ordinances in St. Bernard Parish
 HB35ROMEROCRIME - Provides for a minimum mandatory sentence for certain hit and run driving offenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB38BACALAPUBLIC RECORDS - Provides relative to records of prosecutive, investigative, and law enforcement agencies and communications districts
 HB48GLORIOSOTAX/HOTEL OCCUPANCY - Authorizes the city of Slidell to levy a hotel occupancy tax
 HB53FREEMANDISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD - Provides relative to the Upper Audubon Security District in Orleans Parish
 HB54HORTONCOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Provides for the designation of a postsecondary education institution as a "Purple Star Campus" (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB55DAVISDISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT - Creates the Cross Gates Subdivision Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish
 HB57ROMEROTAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL - Authorizes the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board to levy an additional sales and use tax
 HB60GALLEVETERANS - Provides relative to healthcare facilities operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs for war veterans (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB66ROMEROINSURANCE/GROUP-SHERIFFS - Provides relative to qualifications for participation in the Employee Insurance Fund for the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
 HB100LYONSBAIL - Provides relative to bail bond enforcement (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB117ECHOLSWORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides for adoption of a medical fee reimbursement schedule for workers' compensation (EG +$100,000 SD EX See Note)
 HB119DESHOTELMOTOR VEHICLES - Decreases the minimum light transmission percentage allowable for the front side window tint of motor vehicles
 HB123CARLSONCOURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to deferral of costs and fees associated with electronic filing requirements (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB141HUGHESBAIL - Provides relative to the discharge of bail obligations
 HB143MENABAIL - Provides relative to notice of warrant for arrest
 HB146WILEYCRIMINAL/HABIT OFFENDERS - Provides relative to the Habitual Offender Law (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB153HEBERTUNEMPLOYMENT COMP - Provides relative to work search requirements for unemployment benefits (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 HB170COXMTR VEHICLE/COMMERCIAL - Removes the requirement that taxi cab drivers obtain a chauffeur's license (EN DECREASE SG RV See Note)
 HB178MIKE JOHNSONCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides for the continuous revision of the Code of Civil Procedure
 HB181WILEYCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to definition of terms in the Civil Code
 HB189TRAVIS JOHNSONINSURANCE/GROUP-SHERIFFS - Provides relative to certain retirees of the East Carroll Parish Sheriff's Dept. (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
 HB191HILFERTYDISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT - Provides relative to the Lakewood Crime Prevention and Improvement District in Orleans Parish
 HB241ILLGLOCAL GOVERNMENT - Provides relative to regulation by local governing authorities of ambulance services (EN +$24,310 SG EX See Note)
 HB245ZERINGUESUPPLEMENTAL PAY - Provides relative to qualifications for state supplemental pay for firemen (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB249DEWITTCOURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides relative to the use of court costs and civil filing fees in the City Court of Alexandria (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB263DAVISELDERLY - Provides relative to disclosure of financial records available to the governor's office of elderly affairs
 HB280MELERINEWORKERS COMPENSATION - Provides relative to the collection of workers' compensation premiums (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 HB361RISERINSURANCE/GROUP-SHERIFFS - Provides relative to the payment of insurance premium costs by the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
 HB365DESHOTELTAX/AD VALOREM TAX - Provides for an optional exemption of business inventory from ad valorem taxes and to authorize the reduction of the fair market value percentage of business inventory under certain circumstances (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB387DICKERSONVETERANS - Provides relative to care for nonveterans
 HB468ADAMSVETERANS - Provides relative to the Civilian Honor Medal Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 HB564JACOB LANDRYWILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Establishes the Conservation Incentive Program (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 HB590SPELLELECTIONS - Provides relative to foreign funding for elections and election campaigns (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB603MCMAKINBOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Amends the appointing process for certain occupational licensing boards, committees, and authorities
 HB674BEAULLIEUETHICS/CODE - Provides for revisions to the Code of Governmental Ethics

House Bills on Second Reading Subject to Call
 HB148WILEYINSURANCE - Requires insurers to provide prior premium amounts with renewals of certain insurance policies and repeals the distinction between competitive and noncompetitive markets with respect to the regulation of insurance rates

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR36PHELPSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Westwood Elementary Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society for its outstanding academic achievements
 HCR38BAGLEYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Calvary Baptist Academy softball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Division III Select state championship
 HCR39LAFLEURSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates May 13, 2025, as AKA Day at the state capitol and commends the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB25EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Constitutional amendment to grant the St. George community school system in East Baton Rouge Parish the same authority granted to parishes to operate a school system. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EN +$2,457,390 GF EX See Note)
 SB44LUNEAUTAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to the transfer and refundability of certain income tax credits. (gov sig) (RE INCREASE GF RV See Note)
 SB69MYERSHUNTERS/HUNTING - Provides for hunting and fishing licenses. (8/1/25) (EN -$1,302,912 SD RV See Note)
 SB112JACKSON-ANDREWSTAX/TAXATION - Authorizes a deduction as compensation for certain dealers and remote sellers that collect and remit sales and use taxes. (7/1/25) (EN DECREASE LF RV See Note)
 SB115DUPLESSISTAX/TAXATION - Constitutional amendment to extend eligibility for the special assessment level for residential property receiving the homestead exemption to certain persons. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (1/1/27) (EG DECREASE LF RV See Note)
 SB162REESETAX/SALES - Provides relative to the collection and administration of sales and use taxes. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 SB235DUPLESSISTAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Establishes an individual income tax credit for payments made toward a homeowner's insurance policy premium. (1/1/26) (RE -$10,000,000 GF RV See Note)
 SB241MIGUEZTAX EXEMPTIONS - Provides for a sales and use tax exemption for the cost of repairs and parts for certain rented or leased motor vehicles. (7/1/25) (EG1 DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 SB243REESETAX EXEMPTIONS - Provides relative to the sales and use tax exemption for the sale of certain prescription drugs. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

Reconsideration
 SB86BARROWJUDGES - Constitutional amendment to remove the mandatory retirement age for judges. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (1/1/27)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB113SEABAUGHLOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for term limits and qualifications for the DeSoto Parish Police Jury. (8/1/25)
 SB122ABRAHAMCONTRACTORS - Provides relative to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. (8/1/25)
 SB129PRESSLYINSURERS - Requires health insurers to cover proton therapy for cancer patients. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB138KLEINPETERHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for health insurance coverage for retired employees of district attorneys' offices. (8/1/25)
 SB141CONNICKCORPORATIONS - Provides for nonprofit corporations in Plaquemines Parish. (8/1/25)
 SB142MYERSCIVIL SERVICE - Provides relative to the classified police service in the city of Lafayette. (2/3 - CA10s18) (7/1/25)
 SB160CATHEYSCHOOLS - Allows transportation network companies to transport students to and from school and school related functions. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 SB164WOMACKCONTRACTS - Provides for training of elected officials of municipalities and certain municipal employees relative to public contracts. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB176FOILAIRCRAFT/AVIATION - Provides relative to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. (8/1/25) (EN +$251,239 FC SG EX)
 SB195HARRISSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the French Quarter Management District. (8/1/25)
 SB199MYERSINSURANCE DEPARTMENT - Provides for the authority of the Department of Insurance in instances of fraud. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB200STINECOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Provides for restrictions to international intercollegiate athlete's compensation, rights, and athletic scholarships. (8/1/25)
 SB203HARRISTOURISM - Provides for the levy of hotel assessments in Orleans Parish. (8/1/25)
 SB210CLOUDMUSEUMS - Provides relative to state museums. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB212MCMATHCONTRACTS - Provides for energy efficiency contracts. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB228ABRAHAMCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to the Uniform Construction Code Council. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 SB237BOUDREAUXBLIGHTED PROPERTY - Provides for the authority of the city of Lafayette and Lafayette Parish to adopt ordinances, rules, and regulations related to dilapidated and dangerous structures. (8/1/25)
 SB238CONNICKLEVEES - Provides relative to the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District. (8/1/25)
 SB70MYERSHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to remote patient monitoring services. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB8MORRISCIVIL SERVICE - Constitutional amendment to provide for persons in the unclassified service and for appointment of persons on the State Civil Service Commission. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
 SB57FESITAX EXEMPTIONS - Constitutional Amendment to remove the income limitation for persons age sixty-five or older that qualify for the special assessment level for residential property receiving the homestead exemption. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (1/1/27) (EG DECREASE LF RV See Note)
 SB59REESEADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE - Provides for fiscal and economic impact statements under the Administrative Procedure Act. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB65FOILTAX/TAXATION - Provides for the treatment of certain pass through entities under the inventory tax credit. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 SB71FOILFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides relative to the administration of the Louisiana Charter School Start-Up Loan Fund and expands the authorized uses of the fund. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)
 SB196ROBERT OWENCOURTS - Provides relative to homelessness. (8/1/25) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB201HARRISECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to financial incentives for events held in Louisiana. (7/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB218DUPLESSISCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to post conviction relief for defendants convicted by a non-unanimous jury verdict. (8/1/25)
 SB234EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Creates and provides for the St. George Community School Board and school system in East Baton Rouge Parish. (See Act)