Senate Daily Digest
March 19, 2018
5:00 p.m.
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR21PETERSONCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Geaux for the Gold With Purpose campaign at Loyola University for working to ensure that children with pediatric cancer have access to safe and effective treatment options.
 SR22BOUDREAUXCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Paul Marion Toce Sr.
 SR23BOUDREAUXCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Ricky E. Carter for twenty-five years of service as pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church.
 SR25MORRELLLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Recognizes March 21, 2018, as Stop the Bleed Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR27GATTICOMMENDATIONS - Commends Bossier Parish on the occasion of its 175th anniversary.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 SCR19GATTICOMMENDATIONS - Commends Providence Classical Academy on the dedication of the Dr. Fred Lowery Library.
 SCR20GATTICOMMENDATIONS - Commends Benton Middle School for its third consecutive Middle School World Archery championship.
 SCR21GATTICOMMENDATIONS - Commends Lawrence and Varrie Player for being the longest married couple in Louisiana.
 SCR22GATTICOMMENDATIONS - Commends Kingston Elementary School on being named the 2017 elementary world archery champions.
 SCR23GATTICOMMENDATIONS - Commends Vicki's School of Dance on its 47th anniversary.
 SCR24GATTICOMMENDATIONS - Commends Bossier Sign Company, Inc. on its 50th anniversary.
 SCR25ERDEYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Holden High School Lady Rockets on winning the LHSAA Class B girls basketball championship.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB18CORTEZCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to the use of purple paint in lieu of "no trespassing" signs. (8/1/18)
 SB42APPELCRIMINAL JUSTICE - Provides relative to making a false communication that triggers an emergency response ("swatting"). (gov sig)
 SB50MORRELLCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Adds a person's telephone number when used for "caller ID spoofing" to the definition of "personal identifying information" for purposes of the crime of identity theft. (8/1/18)
 SB132MORRELLTAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to administrative rule approval process applicable to school readiness tax credits. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB147MORRELLCRIMINAL JUSTICE - Provides relative to a defamation claim brought by an alleged perpetrator of sexual misconduct against the alleged victim. (8/1/18)
 SB182HEWITTFISCAL CONTROLS - Provides relative to the Medicaid Subcommittee of the Health and Social Services Estimating Conference. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB184MARTINYVIDEO POKER - Provides relative to video poker. (8/1/18)
 SB220TROY CARTERCAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides relative to capital outlay oversight process. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB230MORRELLVIDEO POKER - Provides relative to qualified truck stop facility amenities. (8/1/18)
 SB239MORRELLREVENUE DEPARTMENT - Authorizes the secretary of the Department of Revenue to refuse to register or issue or may revoke a state sales tax resale certificate to new business if the business reorganization was intended to evade payment of sales and use or withholding tax. (7/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)
 SB259TROY CARTERCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to collection of certain disallowed tax benefits from taxpayers. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 SB275MIZELLREVENUE DEPARTMENT - Authorizes individuals to indicate that part of their refund go to the La. Coalition Against Domestic Violence for education of women who are victims of domestic violence. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 SB341DONAHUEFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for performance audits for statutory dedications that include a fee for service. (gov sig) (EN +$16,000 GF EX See Note)
 SB342DONAHUEFISCAL CONTROLS - Provides for modifications to the standstill budget to include means of finance substitutions for discretionary and nondiscretionary requirements. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB360DONAHUELOCAL FINANCE - Reduces frequency of enhanced audits required of certain local auditees with at least three consecutive years of enhanced audits with no findings. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT LF See Note)
 SB390CLAITORSUITS AGAINST STATE - Provides for the order of payment of judgments and compromises against the state, subject to funding. (gov sig) (EGF INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 SB22THOMPSONAPPOINTED OFFICIALS - Provides relative to the membership of the Poverty Point Reservoir District Board of Commissioners. (gov sig)
 SB24FRED MILLSCOUNSELING/GUIDANCE - Provides relative to social work practice. (8/1/18)
 SB26FRED MILLSCONTROL DANGER SUBSTANCE - Authorizes disposal of certain controlled substances by hospice providers. (8/1/18)
 SB28FRED MILLSHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to veterinarians. (8/1/18)
 SB30PERRYLEGISLATIVE AGENCIES - Provides that a member of the Louisiana City Court Judges Association be added to the membership of the Louisiana State Law Institute. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB35J.SMITHINSURANCE COMMISSIONER - Provides relative to the discretion vested in the commissioner of insurance to levy fines for the violation of complaint directives. (8/1/18) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)
 SB36J.SMITHINSURERS - Provides relative to continuing education requirements for insurance producers. (8/1/18)
 SB37J.SMITHINSURANCE CLAIMS - Provides relative to the registration of catastrophe or emergency claims adjusters. (8/1/18)
 SB63MARTINYECONOMIC DEVELOP DEPT - Re-creates the Department of Economic Development. (6/30/18)
 SB64MARTINYPUBLIC SERVICE COMN - Re-creates the Department of Public Service. (6/30/18)
 SB76BOUDREAUXHOSPITALS - Provides relative to controlled dangerous substances in a hospital. (8/1/18)
 SB85J.SMITHINSURANCE CLAIMS - Authorizes an insured to opt in to receive a claim payment by electronic transfer. (8/1/18)
 SB86J.SMITHINSURANCE DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to continuing education for insurance adjusters. (8/1/18)
 SB87J.SMITHINSURANCE DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to the electronic filing of documents. (8/1/18)
 SB90FRED MILLSHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to a voluntary nonopioid directive form. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)
 SB99MORRELLHEALTH CARE - Extends legislative authority for the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board. (7/1/18) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB109JOHNSPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides relative to access to prescription monitoring information. (8/1/18)
 SB110JOHNSPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides relative to definitions used for the prescription monitoring program. (8/1/18)
 SB126MARTINYMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to recall repairs of motor vehicles. (8/1/18)
 SB131FRED MILLSPHARMACISTS - Provides relative to licensing requirements for pharmacists. (8/1/18)
 SB134FRED MILLSPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides relative to prescriptions for controlled dangerous substances. (8/1/18)
 SB137PEACOCKLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Designates the seventeenth day of May as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day. (gov sig)
 SB138LUNEAUAUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - Provides for out-of-state automobile insurance coverage. (8/1/18)
 SB142PETERSONSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of State Civil Service and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law. (6/30/18)
 SB174PERRYPUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS - Provides relative to the Old Arsenal Museum. (gov sig)
 SB175PERRYPUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS - Provides for the establishment and maintenance of a monument on the east side of the state capitol to honor the sacrifices of Louisiana Gold Star Families. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB207BOUDREAUXHEALTH CARE - Extends and provides for the Louisiana Obesity Prevention and Management Commission. (gov sig)
 SB241MORRELLPHARMACEUTICALS - Provides relative to pharmacist communication with patients. (8/1/18)
 SB272J.SMITHHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for health insurance policy coverage of incarcerated persons prior to adjudication. (8/1/18)
 SB319GATTISTATE AGENCIES - Abolishes boards and commissions, authorities, districts, and like entities that are inactive. (8/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB416BODI WHITEFINANCIAL PLANNING - Provides relative to the registration of investment adviser representatives. (1/1/19)
 SB419PETERSONETHICS - Repeals provision for recusal for members of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans and changes provisions permitting certain persons to serve on the board. (8/1/18)