MORNING HOUR |
1. Roll Call |
2. Prayer |
3. Pledge of Allegiance |
4. Reading of Journal |
5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications |
6. Introduction of Resolutions |
| | | HR230 | BUTLER | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Mechelle Evans for her dedicated service to the Louisiana Rural Caucus and the Legislature of Louisiana |
| | | HR231 | STAGNI | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Commends the American Therapy Association-Louisiana Chapter for outstanding achievements and designates May 29, 2025, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol. |
| | | HR232 | WILDER | CONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Corporal Shawn Kevin Kelly |
| | | HR233 | ADAMS | CONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the deaths of Alexus Lee and John Collins |
| | | HR234 | NEWELL | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Jessica Harvey and The Difference on the occasion of its tenth anniversary |
| | | HR235 | MCMAKIN | COMMENDATIONS - Commends WBRZ-TV anchor Sylvia Weatherspoon on winning the 2024 Region 9 Edward R. Murrow Feature Reporting Award |
| | | HR236 | ECHOLS | CONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Phil Alexander Robertson |
| | | HR237 | LACOMBE | COMMENDATIONS - Commends centenarian Elmo "Buddy" Sholes on his historic life and honorable service to the United States during World War II |
| | | HR238 | WILLARD | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Reverend Linus James, SSJ, on the occasion of his priestly ordination |
| | | HR239 | JORDAN | ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS - Provides for a task force to study the best practices for training poll commissioners |
| | | HR240 | CHARLES OWEN | ENERGY - Creates a special task force for the House of Representatives to work with the Department of Energy and Natural Resources, the Department of Environmental Quality, and the Louisiana Board of Regents to assess the capacity of government, industry, and academia to model the behavior of geologically sequestered carbon dioxide and to develop a method, if necessary |
| | | HCR74 | ROBBY CARTER | JUDGES - Requests that the Louisiana Supreme Court develop rules that prohibit judges from attending campaign events for other elected officials |
| | | HCR75 | RISER | WILDLIFE/RESOURCES - Creates the Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force |
7. Introduction of Bills |
10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | HR217 | LAFLEUR | LOTTERY - Requests a study of the feasibility of the purchase of certain lottery tickets through the internet |
| | | HR218 | ECHOLS | MEDICAID - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to coordinate with stakeholders to develop a healthcare plan for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities |
| | | HR220 | BRAUD | HIGHWAYS - Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study Geaux Pass toll functions, accessibility to the public, potential improvements to Geaux Pass customer service, causes for the delay in the commencement of Geaux Pass for the Belle Chasse bridge project, and recommend improvements for future projects |
| | | HCR72 | BUTLER | MEDICAID - Memorializes congress and urge the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services to increase pay rates for direct care support workers |
| | | HCR73 | TURNER | PHARMACIES - Memorializes the United States Congress to take action relative to the use of pharmacy benefit managers and their impact on the citizens of this state |
11. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | SCR29 | PRESSLY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION - Requests the Louisiana Workforce Commission to study changes to the Incumbent Worker Training Account and funds. |
| | | SCR31 | CATHEY | ATTORNEYS - Requests the Supreme Court of Louisiana to require attorneys to complete a one-hour course on the legislative process as a part of the annual continuing legal education requirement. |
| | | SCR35 | EDMONDS | LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Directs the legislative auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Department of State regarding policies, procedures, and practices related to the integrity of elections. |
| | | SCR37 | EDMONDS | BESE - To urge and request BESE to procure an annual license for a 3D game-based learning platform that aligns with chemistry and physical science standards with real-world technologies to provide improved career opportunities for junior high and high school students. |
| | | SCR39 | EDMONDS | BESE - Requests BESE to make accessible to athletic directors and coaches a training program covering important safety information for the prevention and treatment of injuries in student athletes. |
| | | SCR56 | CAMERON HENRY | CONDOLENCES - Expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Robert Winfred Merrick and honors his life, legacy, and contributions to Louisiana. |
14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | HCR53 | CARVER | ELDERLY - Creates a Senior Task Force on Fraud Prevention |
| | | HCR69 | CARVER | MOTOR VEHICLES - Creates a task force to study the merger of the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and the Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission |
15. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | SCR21 | MIZELL | INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE - Establishes the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission. |
16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | HB124 | FREIBERG | JUDGES/DISTRICT - Provides for the election of judges to the 19th Judicial District Court (EN +$267,076 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB266 | WILEY | MEDICAID - Provides for the personal needs allowance of residents in nursing homes and other facilities (EN +$893,660 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB300 | MACK | TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION - (Constitutional Amendment) Increases the income threshold for purposes of qualifying for the special assessment level (EN DECREASE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB309 | PHILLIP TARVER | APPROPRIATIONS/GENERAL - Provides for limitations on appropriations to nongovernmental entities (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB535 | MANDIE LANDRY | LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Requires the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to evaluate state tax incentives (EN +$43,000 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB547 | BOYER | RACING/HORSE - Authorizes fixed odds wagering on horse races (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB658 | TURNER | MEDICAID - Establishes the Medicaid Trust Fund for Addiction Recovery (EN INCREASE RV See Note) |
| | | HB692 | JACOB LANDRY | ENERGY - Establishes state policy regarding affordable, reliable energy and grid resilience (EN +$119,859 GF EX See Note) |
17. Senate Instruments Second Reading Returned from the Legislative Bureau |
| | | SB29 | HENSGENS | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Repeals provisions of the Vermilion Economic Development District. (gov sig) |
| | | SB43 | MCMATH | TAX/LOCAL - Provides for occupancy taxes levied by the governing authority for St. Tammany Parish. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB54 | MIZELL | LOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for a limited fiscal administrator for political subdivisions. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | | SB63 | JENKINS | PRIVILEGES/LIENS - Provides for a privilege by municipalities against multifamily residential properties for unpaid sewage disposal and water system service charges or user fees. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB66 | FOIL | DISCRIMINATION - Provides relative to discrimination based on military status in education, employment, public accommodations and housing options. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB210 | CLOUD | MUSEUMS - Provides relative to state museums. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
18. Senate Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | SB25 | EDMONDS | SCHOOLS - 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) |
| | | SB97 | PRESSLY | FLOODS/FLOODING - Creates the Coordinated Use of Resources for Recreation, Economy, Navigation, and Transportation Authority. (8/1/25) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note) |
| | | SB161 | MIZELL | ECONOMIC DEVELOP DEPT - Provides relative to Louisiana Economic Development. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) |
REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY |
1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/28/2025 |
| | | HR149 | MCMAKIN | COURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE - Directs the La. State Law Institute to study the justice of peace courts in Louisiana |
| | | HCR17 | YOUNG | HOUSING - Requests the Louisiana Housing Corporation to conduct a study on how the corporation's resources are being allocated to finance development in rural areas |
| | | HCR37 | HUGHES | HIGHER EDUCATION - Establishes the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Task Force |
| | | HCR52 | MARCELLE | LAW ENFORCE/CRIM JUS COM - Requests the La. Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice and all La. state and local law enforcement agencies to improve crime data reporting |
3. House Concurrent Resolutions Returned from the Senate with Amendments |
Scheduled for concurrence on 5/28/2025 |
| | | HCR11 | MIKE JOHNSON | UTILITIES - Urges Louisiana Public Service Commission and Cleco Power to approve the sale of a regulated utility only in certain circumstances |
4. House Bills Amended by Senate to be Concurred in by the House |
Not yet scheduled for concurrence |
| | | HB54 | HORTON | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Provides for the designation of a postsecondary education institution as a "Purple Star Campus" (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB121 | ADAMS | INSURANCE - Provides prohibitions relative to public adjusters and home improvement contractors |
| | | HB358 | DUSTIN MILLER | PHARMACISTS - Permits a pharmacy technician to work remotely in certain circumstances |
| | | HB456 | TURNER | MEDICAID - Provides relative to the Local Healthcare Provider Participation Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) |
| | | HB544 | TURNER | HEALTH CARE - Transfers powers and duties of the Nursing Supply and Demand Council and the Simulation Medical Training and Education Council to the Louisiana Health Works Commission |
| | | HB589 | CHARLES OWEN | EDUCATION - Provides relative to the effectiveness of laws requiring reports to be submitted annually to the legislature by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the state Department of Education and provides relative to certain commissions and advisory councils |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/28/2025 |
| | | HB108 | DOMANGUE | MUSEUMS/STATE MUSEUM - Provides relative to the position of museum director for the Louisiana State Museum |
| | | HB284 | BAMBURG | POLICE/MUNICIPAL - Provides for the abolition of the office of police chief and police department in the village of Hall Summit |
| | | HB285 | BAMBURG | POLICE/MUNICIPAL - Provides for the abolition of the office of police chief and police department in the village of Edgefield |
| | | HB299 | THOMPSON | CEMETERIES - Increases the maximum rate of ad valorem taxes the governing authority of Morehouse Parish is authorized to levy for public cemeteries and provides for the use of the proceeds of the taxes |
| | | HB319 | ORGERON | BOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides relative to the Atchafalaya Trace Commission and Atchafalaya Trace Heritage Area |
| | | HB611 | HILFERTY | SEWERAGE/N O WATER BD - Provides relative to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans |
| | | HB644 | BROWN | COURTS/COURT COSTS - Provides for the assessment of a fee for filing civil and criminal matters (EN +$694,384 SG RV See Note) |
6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/28/2025 |
| | | SB11 | LUNEAU | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provide for penalties for certain traffic offenses. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) |
| | | SB52 | MCMATH | TAX EXEMPTIONS - Provide an individual income tax exemption for grants from the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. (gov sig) (EN -$828,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB65 | FOIL | TAX/TAXATION - Provides for the treatment of certain pass through entities under the inventory tax credit. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note) |
| | | SB72 | REESE | BONDS - Provides relative to the issuance of bonds for financing certain capital improvement projects within the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. (2/3-CA7s6(A))(7/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) |
| | | SB79 | BASS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to requirements of industrial areas. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT LF RV See Note) |
| | | SB82 | REESE | TAX/AD VALOREM - Provides with respect to ad valorem taxes on shares of bank stock. (1/1/26) (EN DECREASE LF RV See Note) |
| | | SB92 | FOIL | BANKS/BANKING - Provides relative to the disclosure of financial records. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB99 | CATHEY | TRAFFIC - Provides relative to traffic cameras for the issuance of citations. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB118 | FOIL | TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Excludes certain amounts deposited into ABLE accounts for qualified expenses of persons with disabilities from state income tax. (8/1/25) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB167 | FOIL | PUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides for work performed by certain public entities to restore or rehabilitate certain levees. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB176 | FOIL | AIRCRAFT/AVIATION - Provides relative to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. (8/1/25) (EN +$251,239 FC SG EX) |
| | | SB190 | EDMONDS | ROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates portions of certain roadways in honor of fallen law enforcement officers. (8/1/25) (EN +$4,460 SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB228 | ABRAHAM | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to the Uniform Construction Code Council. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) |
| | | SB232 | BASS | TAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to the motion picture production tax credit. (7/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB233 | EDMONDS | TAX/TAXATION - Provides for changes to the School Readiness Tax Credit. (1/1/26) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB238 | CONNICK | LEVEES - Provides relative to the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District. (8/1/25) |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | SB4 | LAMBERT | ELECTION OFFENSES - Authorizes political campaign signs to be posted on public school athletic fields and gymnasiums when a political candidate or campaign pays for the posting. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB10 | BOUDREAUX | OPTOMETRY - Provides relative to the Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB17 | BOUDREAUX | HEALTH SERVICES - Repeals the termination date of the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB23 | LAMBERT | FISH/FISHING - Provides for recording of commercial receipts for fish sold. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB26 | BOUDREAUX | PUBLIC HEALTH - Provides relative to diabetes information. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB31 | JENKINS | PUBLIC LANDS - Provides for the transfer of certain state property in Caddo Parish.
(gov sig) |
| | | SB46 | FESI | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - To prohibit the intentional release, or dispersion of chemicals into the environment of this state with the express purpose of affecting temperature. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB59 | REESE | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE - Provides for fiscal and economic impact statements under the Administrative Procedure Act. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB78 | MYERS | CONTROL DANGER SUBSTANCE - Provides relative to drug paraphernalia. (gov sig) |
| | | SB81 | EDMONDS | EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY - Provides for academic transparency and parental access to digital instructional materials and other educational materials in a manner that is free-of-charge. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | SB85 | WHEAT | BOATS/BOATING - Provides for parishes to designate no-wake zones on state waterways. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB90 | EDMONDS | ELECTION OFFENSES - Prohibits betting or wagering on elections. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB94 | FESI | WATER/WATERWAYS - Provides for waters of the state. (gov sig) |
| | | SB98 | MYERS | CONTROL DANGER SUBSTANCE - Increases the penalties for the retail sale of nitrous oxide. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB101 | MIGUEZ | WEAPONS - Provides relative to the illegal carrying of weapons. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB104 | PRICE | CHILDREN/FAMILY SERVICES DEPT - Provides relative to the Empowering Families to Live Well Louisiana Council. (gov sig) |
| | | SB106 | LAMBERT | HUNTERS/HUNTING - Provides for frogging at night. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB14 | MCMATH | PUBLIC HEALTH - Provides relative to nutrition. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB58 | CONNICK | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of child grooming. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB127 | BASS | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - Provides relative to permitting for advanced nuclear power generation. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB129 | PRESSLY | INSURERS - Requires health insurers to cover proton therapy for cancer patients. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB134 | PRESSLY | HEALTH CARE - Provides relative to health care definitions. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB138 | KLEINPETER | HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for health insurance coverage for retired employees of district attorneys' offices. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB145 | MCMATH | WATER/WATERWAYS - Provides relative to construction of bulkheads on certain water bodies in St. Tammany Parish. (gov sig) |
| | | SB181 | BASS | GAMING - Provides relative to prohibitions in gaming. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) |
| | | SB185 | CATHEY | LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Names the boat launch at Bussey Brake the William Kinnison "Kinny" Haddox Boat Launch. (8/1/25) |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/28/2025 |
| | | HCR4 | BILLINGS | LICENSING - Amends and repeals administrative licensing requirements relative to alternative hair and alternative hair design |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/28/2025 |
| | | HB267 | LACOMBE | DISTRICTS/TAXING - Creates the Hotel Francis District within the town of St. Francisville |
| | | HB601 | GEYMANN | ENERGY - Provides relative to carbon dioxide sequestration |
| | | HB63 | GREEN | JUDGES - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the mandatory retirement of judges (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB265 | MENA | EMERGENCY MED TECH - Provides with respect to prohibitions regarding the employment of ambulance drivers convicted of certain offenses |
| | | HB512 | PHELPS | CRIME - Provides relative to criminal blighting of property |
| | | HB542 | JACKSON | GAMING - Provides for the allowable amount of promotional play offered by certain gaming operators and for deductions regarding promotional play (EG1 -$974,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB660 | BOYD | TRANSPORTATION - Provides relative to the annual registration tax applicable to trucks and trailers statewide (EG INCREASE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB696 | MACK | ENERGY - Provides relative to carbon dioxide sequestration (EG INCREASE SD EX See Note) |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/29/2025 |
| | | HB656 | JORDAN | TAX/SALES & USE - Repeals the reduction in the state sales and use tax rate and dedicates a portion of the avails of the state sales tax to fund teacher pay raises (EG -$276,800,000 GF RV See Note) |
6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/28/2025 |
| | | SB111 | SEABAUGH | INSURANCE CLAIMS - Provides for fair claims processing. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB136 | TALBOT | INSURERS - Provides for rate transparency reports. (1/1/26) |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Regular Order |
1. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
| | | HR30 | BUTLER | HONORARY DESIGNATIONS - Designates the city of Opelousas as the Horse Capital of Louisiana |
| | | HCR56 | DESHOTEL | UTILITIES - Memorializes the United States Congress to release funds from the BEAD program |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | HB183 | BOURRIAQUE | TAX/AD VALOREM TAX - Provides for the inspection of assessment lists, challenges to the correctness of assessments, and reviews by boards of review and the La Tax Commission (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB247 | CHENEVERT | PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION - Provides relative to the expropriation of blighted property in East Baton Rouge Parish and the city of Baton Rouge |
| | | HB576 | ROBBY CARTER | INSURANCE/RATES - Provides relative to rates in competitive and noncompetitive markets |
| | | HB606 | TURNER | TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL-EXEM - Exempts prescription drugs and insulin from local sales and use taxes (EG DECREASE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB620 | PHELPS | TRAFFIC - Establishes procedures to eliminate traffic congestion in neighborhoods surrounding certain schools in Shreveport, Louisiana |
| | | HB632 | RISER | ENERGY - Protects mineral servitude ownership in relation to carbon dioxide sequestration |
| | | HB637 | COATES | ENERGY - Establishes habitat conversion fees for large-scale solar development |
| | | HB638 | COATES | ENERGY/SOLAR - Establishes agricultural conversion fees for large-scale solar development (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD RV) |
6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | SB117 | MIGUEZ | NUTRITION - Prohibits the serving and selling of ultra-processed foods in public schools. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB168 | WOMACK | PRESCRIPTION - Provides for liberative prescription on mineral leases on state property. (8/1/25) |