House Order of the Day
June 29, 2020
10:00 a.m.
House Chamber

Adjourned
 

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MORNING HOUR

1. Roll Call

2. Prayer

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Reading of Journal

5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

6. Introduction of Resolutions
 HR55DUPLESSISEDUCATION - Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education study the history of racism, racism's effects on public education, and anti-racism education and creates a task force to develop recommendations for implementing such education
 HR56PHELPSCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Dr. Charley M. Lester, Jr.
 HR57JAMESCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Sydney Alexandra LaFleur on being selected as the 2020 Debutante Queen for the Nu Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
 HR59WILFORD CARTERCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Ruby Guillory
 HR60DUPLESSISCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Gregg A. Minor
 HR61ROMEROCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Michael Prudhomme for his work to name a pavilion in Richmond Park in Welsh after Cora Mae Gordon Vital
 HR62JAMESCOMMENDATIONS - Commends and congratulates Sydney Alexandra LaFleur on her outstanding accomplishments
 HR63ILLGCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Firmin Edward Simms
 HR64KERNERCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Terry Alario, Sr. and Terry Alario, Jr. upon their induction into Northwestern State University's N-Club Hall of Fame, Class of 2020
 HR65GARY CARTERCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Blaine S. Kern
 HR66HUVALEDUCATION - Urges and requests the members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to work with President Donald J. Trump and his administration on providing an exemption to the immigration ban for teachers on a J-1 visa
 HR67JEFFERSONCOMMENDATIONS - Commends A.D. Williams, Sr., on the occasion of his retirement
 HR68MARCELLECONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Olivea Shamae Batieste
 HR69CREWSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Zachary Cryer for being named the 2020 Louisiana Middle School Student of the Year
 HR70MIGUEZCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Mark A. Dressel

7. Introduction of Bills

8. Senate Bills on First Reading

9. Reports of Committees

10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over

11. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over
 SCR14ROBERT MILLSLIABILITY - Suspends certain provisions of law relative to safety belt evidence. (Item #40) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SCR24CATHEYCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of Philip Andrew "Andy" Trahan Jr. and posthumously commends him for his lung cancer advocacy and mentorship.
 SCR25REESEADMINISTRATION DIVISION - Requests the division of administration to review the eligibility of Louisiana district attorneys to obtain reimbursement under the "public safety" presumption of the CARES Act. (EN SEE FISC NOTE FF EX See Note)
 SCR27BOUDREAUXHEALTH DEPARTMENT - Directs the Louisiana Department of Health to seek independent consultant opinions and alternative options for the submission of the Managed Care Section 438.6(c) Preprint to CMS for FY22 prior to finalization.
 SCR28JACKSON-ANDREWSINSURANCE DEPARTMENT - Requests that the Department of Insurance study and report on approaches taken by other southern states to reduce automobile insurance premiums, report statistics obtained by the insurance fraud investigation unit, and advise as to ways to increase the number of automobile insurers writing policies in the state and to report that information to the legislative Task Force on Available and Affordable Automobile Insurance.
 SCR29JOHNSGAMING - Requests the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to report on the fiscal impact of the promotional play exception to the definitions of net gaming proceeds, gross revenue, and net slot machine proceeds.

19. Reconsideration
 HB3BISHOPCAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the Omnibus Bond Act (Item #8)

21. Reconsideration of Vetoed Bills
 HB197ZERINGUECRIME - Provides relative to the crime of unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB313PRESSLYCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides for the recognition of separate legal personalities among affiliated corporations and other business entities
 HB562EDMONDSBUDGETARY PROCEDURES - Provides relative to the allocation of expenditures of the state operating budget (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB597NELSONEVIDENCE - Provides for evidence in personal injury claims
 HB846WRIGHTTAX/TAX REBATES - Establishes a Payroll Incentive Program rebate for COVID-19-impacted businesses (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)

REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY

1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration

Scheduled for floor debate on 6/29/2020
 HR46JAMESUNEMPLOYMENT COMP - Requests the Louisiana Workforce Commission to promote access to unemployment insurance benefits by improving wait times for filing claims
 HR58ST. BLANCCENSUS - Requests all agencies and officials in Louisiana to promote and encourage response to the 2020 federal decennial census

2. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading Final Consideration

Scheduled for floor debate on 6/29/2020
 SCR11REESEEMPLOYMENT - Requests certain state agencies and private businesses in Louisiana to recognize the value that justice-involved persons can bring to the workforce and society and to act with intention to empower, train, and employ such individuals.
 SCR13TROY CARTERWORKFORCE COMMISSION - Requests the Louisiana Workforce Commission to distribute information regarding the provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that provides paid sick time to employees who are unable to work due to the effects of COVID-19.
 SCR19CATHEYLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Creates the Louisiana Sales Tax Simplification Task Force to develop a comprehensive plan to simplify Louisiana's sales tax administration and collection system. (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

3. House Concurrent Resolutions Returned from the Senate with Amendments

Scheduled for concurrence on 6/29/2020
 HCR12GAROFALOWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Directs the Louisiana Workforce Investment Council to study and submit a report to the legislature relative to funding and programs for workforce development
 HCR17CARPENTEREMPLOYMENT - Requests certain state agencies and private businesses to recognize the value that justice-involved persons bring to the workforce and society, and to act with the intention to empower, train, and employ such individuals
 HCR2SCHEXNAYDERHOSPITALS - Provides for a hospital stabilization formula (Item #12) (EN +$104,004,420 SD RV See Note)
 HCR27HILFERTYMENTAL HEALTH - Requests a study by the respective legislative committees to study the rights of caregivers and the establishment of a "caregivers' bill of rights" for family members, legal guardians, and other persons who provide care for persons with serious mental illness

4. House Bills Amended by Senate to be Concurred in by the House

Scheduled for concurrence on 6/29/2020
 HB7ZERINGUEAPPROPRIATIONS - Appropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (Item #4)
 HB12ZERINGUEAPPROPRIATIONS/ANCILLARY - Provides for the ancillary expenses of state government (Item #5)
 HB35BISHOPFUNDS/FUNDING - Creates the Capital Outlay Savings Fund (Items #10 and #11) (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 HB44GAROFALOINSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE - Enacts the Omnibus Premium Reduction Act of 2020 (Item #40) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB55MIKE JOHNSONMTR VEHICLE/SEAT BELTS - Provides relative to evidence of causation from nonuse of a safety belt (Item #40)
 HB62ZERINGUEUNEMPLOYMENT COMP - Provides for state income tax withholdings on unemployment compensation benefits (Item #32) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)
 HB69DESHOTELTAX/TAX REBATES - To provide for a sales and use tax rebate on the sale of certain fiber-optic cable equipment (Item #31) (EN -$750,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB70JENKINSTAX/TAX REBATES - Extends Enterprise Zone Program incentives to essential critical infrastructure workers by authorizing the payment of a one-time hazard pay rebate (Item #18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)
 HB9ZERINGUEFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state funds (Item #10) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
 HB11STEFANSKITAX/SALES & USE - Provides for the amount of compensation persons required to collect state sales and use tax may deduct for remitting taxes (Item #30) (EN -$2,100,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB13WRIGHTTAX CREDITS - Authorizes certain retail businesses to participate in the Enterprise Zone incentive (Item #18) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB19PRESSLYTAX/TAX REBATES - Extends eligibility requirements for certain industries to participate in the Quality Jobs Program (Item #18) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB59MINCEYLIABILITY/PUBLIC - Provides relative to limitations of liability for public and private school districts and postsecondary institutions during a declared state of emergency or a public health emergency (Item #40)
 HB66NELSONCIVIL/ACTIONS - Enacts the Citizens' Premium Reduction Act (Item #40) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage

Scheduled for floor debate on 6/29/2020
 SB24HARRISTAX/TAXATION - Provides for eligibility for the Angel Investor Tax Credit for investments made in federal opportunity zones. (Item #19) (gov sig) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 SB27BODI WHITESTATE AGENCIES - Creates and provides for the Streamlining Government Commission. (Item #33) (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR

Morning Hour

7. Introduction of Bills
 HB30JAMESINSURANCE/RATES - Provides relative to insurance rate determinations based on risks classified by the gender of an insured over the age of twenty-five (Item #40)
 HB31JAMESINSURANCE/RATES - Provides relative to insurance rate determinations based on risks classified due to the fact that the insured is a widow or widower (Item #40)
 HB32JAMESINSURANCE/RATES - Provides relative to rate determinations based on risks classified by the insured's credit information (Item #40)

10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over
 HR37HODGESCOMMENDATIONS - Commends General Troy H. Middleton posthumously for his contributions to his state and nation
 HCR21MARCELLELEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Commends the Black Lives Matter movement

12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee
 HB47ROBBY CARTERINSURANCE - Provides for the exclusion of advertising expenses in setting rates or making rate filings (Item #40)
 HB48JORDANCIVIL/IMMUNITY - Provides with respect to immunity from civil liability for law enforcement engaged in certain actions (Item #40)
 HB63WRIGHTMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to ignition interlock devices and maintenance services (Item #39)

Regular Order

1. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration
 HR13JAMESLAW ENFORCEMENT - Establishes a study group to study law enforcement systems and policing
 HCR4SEABAUGHLIABILITY/TORTS - Suspends provisions of law relative to recoverable medical expenses (Item #40)

5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage
 HB23DWIGHTTAX/AD VALOREM TAX - (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes certain agreements that provide for payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (Item #28) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB26ZERINGUECOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Extends, with limitations, the authority of public postsecondary education management boards to establish and increase student fees (Item #41)
 HB34ECHOLSFUNDS/FUNDING - Creates the Louisiana Opioid Settlement Fund (Item #11) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD RV)
 HB42GREGORY MILLERINSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE - Enacts the Omnibus Premium Reduction Act of 2020 (Item #40)
 HB43GAROFALOCIVIL/ACTIONS - Makes revisions to the Omnibus Premium Reduction Act of 2020 (Item #40)
 HB52COUSSANTAX CREDITS - Increases the amount of the Digital Interactive Media and Software Tax Credit, requires the increase to be used for training employees from certain disadvantaged groups, and expands eligibility to include information technology services (Item #19) (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB60MCFARLANDLIABILITY/CIVIL - Enacts the Premium Reduction Act of 2020 (Item #40)

INSTRUMENTS PENDING IN CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Not yet scheduled for floor debate
 HCR7IVEYLEGISLATIVE AGCY/LAW INST - Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the Constitution of Louisiana and make recommendations to the legislature regarding transitional and outdated language that can be removed or changed without affecting the effect of the constitutional provisions
 HB1ZERINGUEAPPROPRIATIONS - Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (Item #1)
 HB4MAGEETAX CREDITS - Extends the date for eligible expenses to qualify for the tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic structures and extends the effectiveness of the credit (Item #19) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 HB6IVEYFUNDS/FUNDING - Establishes the State Cybersecurity and Information Technology Fund and dedicates revenues to the fund (Items #10 and #11) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 HB8SCHEXNAYDERLEGISLATIVE EXPENSES - Makes appropriations for the expenses of the legislature for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (Item #3)
 HB29ZERINGUEAPPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML - Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (Item #2)
 HB57SCHEXNAYDERCIVIL/ACTIONS - Enacts the Civil Justice Reform Act of 2020 (Item #40)