Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs
April 22, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Room E
Adjourned
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 15, 2026
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SB147
TALBOT
GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS
- Provides for standards when constructing a residential roof. (8/1/26)
SB341
EDMONDS
SELF INSURANCE
- Provides for the Louisiana Churches and Nonprofit Religious Organizations Self-Insured Fund. (gov sig)
SB362
DUPLESSIS
CONSUMERS/PROTECTION
- Provides that surveillance-based price discrimination is an unfair or deceptive trade practice or act. (8/1/26)
SB364
BARROW
UTILITIES
- Provides relative to utilities. (8/1/26)
SB398
FOIL
HOUSING
- Provides relative to the regulation of manufactured housing. (1/1/27) (OR +$40,000 SG RV See Note)
SB503
CATHEY
COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS
- Creates the Minor Exploitation Prevention Act. (8/1/28)
HB618
MCMAKIN
ECONOMIC DEVELOP/DEPT
- Increases certain fees assessed by Louisiana Economic Development (EG +$500,000 SG RV See Note)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
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