Senate Daily Digest
June 5, 2023
10:00 AM
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Roll Call

Prayer

Pledge of Allegiance

Reading of Journal

Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR172FOILCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Michael J. Olivier of Baton Rouge on the occasion of his retirement from the Committee of 100 for Economic Development.
 SR173BODI WHITECONDOLENCES - Express condolences upon the death of James "Jim" Edwin Champagne.
 SR174BARROWCONGRESS - Memorializes the U.S. Congress to assist with a La. pilot program for the recruitment of new members to the U.S. Army.
 SR175HEWITTCOMMENDATIONS - Congratulates Our Future Our Family Ministries upon the occasion of the grand opening of their Community Outreach Center & Ministry Services Complex.
 SR178BARROWTEACHERS - Requests the Louisiana Department of Education and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to submit an annual report to the Senate committees on Education and Finance on how differentiated teacher pay, contained in the Minimum Foundation Program formula, is applied and distributed in a fair and equitable fashion.
 SR179CLOUDENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - Establishes the Task Force on Local Impacts of Carbon Capture and Sequestration to study the benefits and revenue streams of carbon capture and sequestration projects.
 SR180TALBOTSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - To proclaim June 5, 2023, as Louisiana Unclaimed Property Day in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Louisiana Unclaimed Property Program.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR65BARROWCOMMENDATIONS - Commends WAFB television station upon the celebration of its seventieth anniversary of broadcasting.

Senate Resolutions Reported by Committee Subject to Call
 SR142HEWITTLEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Re-establishes the Lower Pearl River Basin Task Force.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB2BRET ALLAINTAX EXEMPTIONS - Constitutional amendment to phase out the tax on inventory and establish the maximum allowable exemption for the industrial property tax exemption program. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 SB11LUNEAUINSURANCE RATES - Prohibits insurance rate determinations based on risks classified by gender. (8/1/23)
 SB19BRET ALLAINTAX/INCOME/CORPORATE - Eliminates the inventory tax credit for corporations and reduces the corporate income tax rates. (1/1/24) (EG +$10,000,000 GF RV See Note)
 SB71BOUIESCHOOLS - Provides relative to learning pods. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB91MILLIGANIMMOVABLE PROPERTY - Provides for prohibition of immovable property transactions by certain foreign actors. (8/1/23)
 SB97GARY CARTERTAX/AD VALOREM - Provides relative to the ad valorem tax exemption in Louisiana for affordable housing. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (EG DECREASE LF RV See Note)
 SB112ABRAHAMCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to second degree murder. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB134JACKSON-ANDREWSTAX/TAXATION - Authorizes a tax credit for donations to certain public schools. (1/1/24) (RE -$10,000,000 GF RV See Note)
 SB168FIELDSCOURTS - Provides relative to the judgeships of the second district of the First Circuit Court of Appeal. (2/3-CA5s9) (gov sig)
 SB178STINELOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for grant programs to attract residents to Louisiana. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 SB179TALBOTGOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS - Provides for standards when constructing a residential roof. (8/1/23)
 SB180BOUIEHORSE RACING - Provides for minimum live horse racing dates. (8/1/23)

House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee to be adopted
 HCR2SCHEXNAYDERHOSPITALS - Provides for a hospital stabilization formula (EN +$314,552,060 SD RV See Note)
 HCR71AMEDEEBANKS/BANKING - Urges the United States Congress to not support any legislation or efforts to adopt a central bank digital currency in the United States
 HCR83ECHOLSHEALTH CARE - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to create a task force to study, identify, and make recommendations to address the specialist physician shortage in the state
 HCR110MIGUEZRETIREMENT SYSTEMS - Requests the state public retirement systems to avoid Environmental, Social, and Governance investing

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 HB33MCFARLANDAGRICULTURE - Modifies structural pest control provisions related to the registered technician examination and the appointment of research committee members
 HB70VILLIOCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to diminution of sentence and parole eligibility for fourth or subsequent nonviolent felony offenses (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB85MIKE JOHNSONCRIME/MISDEMEANOR - Creates the crime of approaching a law enforcement officer lawfully engaged in law enforcement duties (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB91GOUDEAUCRIME/HOMICIDE - Provides relative to vehicular homicide
 HB207SCHAMERHORNCRIME/MISDEMEANOR - Establishes penalties associated with minors swimming in certain waterways without personal flotation devices (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB211JORDANCONSTITUTION/AMENDMENT - (Constitutional Amendment) Prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude (REF INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB305BROWNCOURTS - Provides relative to electronic signatures by judges
 HB464FONTENOTWEAPONS/FIREARMS - Provides relative to possession of a firearm by a felon (REF INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB586STEFANSKICIVIL/CLAIMS - Provides for civil liability for actions related to fentanyl
 HB659ROMEROCRIME/BATTERY - Creates a statewide database for individuals convicted of certain offenses against minors
 HB661MUSCARELLOJUDGES - Provides relative to the Judicial Council of the Supreme Court of Louisiana (EN +$42,376 GF EX See Note)
 HB2BISHOPCAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the comprehensive Capital Outlay budget
 HB104ZERINGUEAPPROPRIATIONS - Appropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
 HB160HILFERTYJUVENILES - Provides relative to rights of victims of alleged delinquent acts (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB188FRIEMANPAROLE - Provides relative to denial of parole for dangerous offenders (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB208SEABAUGHJUVENILES/JURISDICTION - Lowers the age for consideration as a juvenile in the criminal justice system (EGF SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB221WRIGHTADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to rulemaking and oversight pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act
 HB222ZERINGUEREVENUE SHARING - Provides for Revenue Sharing Distribution for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
 HB288FREIBERGLEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Requires auditees to report progress on implementation of recommendations following a performance audit (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB311MIGUEZCONSTITUTION/AMENDMENT - (Constitutional Amendment) Prohibits the use of monies from a foreign government or nongovernmental source to fund elections
 HB388ZERINGUEAPPROPRIATIONS/ANCILLARY - Provides for the ancillary expenses of state government
 HB415AMEDEEBANKS/BANKING - Provides relative to central bank digital currency
 HB439BRYANTFUNDS/FUNDING - Creates the Victims of Vehicular Homicide Fund (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB446MIGUEZWEAPONS/HANDGUNS - Provides relative to online handgun education course curriculum
 HB471FREIBERGVACCINES/VACCINATION - Provides relative to administration of immunizations and vaccines by pharmacists and other licensees of the La. Board of Pharmacy
 HB504SEABAUGHCIVIL SERVICE/UNCLASSIFD - Removes certain employment eligibility requirements for certain unclassified state employees relative to the registration of motor vehicles
 HB537HODGESCONTRACTS - Provides for a prohibition against foreign adversary purchasing, leasing, or acquiring land (EN GF EX See Note)
 HB553GLOVERELECTIONS - Provides for the nomination of voters with disabilities for gubernatorial appointment to the State Board of Election Supervisors
 HB564SCHEXNAYDERRACING/HORSE - Provides relative to racehorse wagering
 HB601HUVALINSURANCE - Provides relative to bad faith claims against insurers
 HB636SCHEXNAYDERLEGISLATIVE EXPENSES - Makes appropriations for the expenses of the legislature for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
 HB648FIRMENTHEALTH/CHILDREN - Prohibits certain procedures to alter the sex of a minor child
 HB653DESHOTELUTILITIES - Provides relative to Granting Unserved Municipalities Broadband Opportunities (EN SEE FISC NOTE FF EX See Note)
 HB658CREWSHEALTH CARE/FACILITIES - Provides relative to disclosure by healthcare facilities to patients of prices for certain items and services (EN GF EX See Note)
 HB660STAGNIWEAPONS/FIREARMS - Provides relative to the carrying of concealed firearms by qualified retired law enforcement officers (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB12NELSONSTUDENTS - Prohibits promotion to the fourth grade of certain students whose reading deficiencies have not been remedied by the end of the third grade (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB81CREWSEDUCATION - Provides relative to the use of certain names and pronouns for students
 HB129WILFORD CARTERDISTRICTS/REDEVELOPMENT - Repeals the provisions of the Lake Charles North Redevelopment Authority
 HB182EDMONSTONVACCINES/VACCINATION - Provides that no person shall be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of enrollment or attendance at any public or nonpublic school
 HB276MANDIE LANDRYMUNICIPALITIES/NO - Provides relative to fines for building code violations in New Orleans
 HB335WILFORD CARTERECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Creates the North Lake Charles Economic Development District and provides relative to the Southside Economic Development District of the City of Monroe
 HB362FONTENOTPOLICE/MUNICIPAL - Provides relative to the qualifications of an elected or appointed police chief
 HB399EDMONSTONVACCINES/VACCINATION - Requires that communication issued about immunization requirements include exemption information and applies exemptions not only to students seeking to enter school but also to students attending school
 HB466HORTONCURRICULA - Provides relative to discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools
 HB597IVEYLEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Provides for a portal to provide comprehensive financial and other information to the public (EN -$3,500,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB1ZERINGUEAPPROPRIATIONS - Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
 HB43FIRMENTRETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Provides for nonrecurring lump-sum supplemental payment to certain eligible retirees and beneficiaries (EN +5,970,000 FC SG EX)
 HB47NELSONAPPROPRIATIONS - (Constitutional Amendment) Requires the legislature to appropriate no less than twenty-five percent of nonrecurring state revenues for application to certain state retirement system unfunded accrued liability (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB56MOOREEARLY CHILDHOOD - Authorizes the Monroe City School Board to levy an ad valorem tax for the purpose of funding early childhood care and education (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)
 HB258WRIGHTHIGHER EDUCATION - Establishes a state maritime academy within the University of Louisiana System (EN +$210,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB272WILLARDINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to maternity support services of doulas (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB286BOYDCRIMINAL/RECORDS - Provides relative to expungements for certain amounts of possession of marijuana (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB353MARCELLESTUDENTS - Provides relative to student behavior, discipline, and behavioral and mental health (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB449WILLARDVOTERS/VOTING - Provides relative to the rights of voters with disabilities (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB511ILLGINSURANCE - Provides relative to the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 HB513MAGEETAX CREDITS - Establishes an insurance premium tax credit for retaliatory taxes paid by certain domestic insurers (EN -$9,000,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB550ZERINGUEFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state funds
 HB558BEAULLIEUREVENUE DEPARTMENT - Provides for the collection and remittance of state and local sales and use taxes (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB560ZERINGUEAPPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML - Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 HB3BISHOPCAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the Omnibus Bond Act
 HB32SCHLEGELTAX/INCOME TAX - Increases the amount of the individual income tax deductions for elementary and secondary school tuition, educational expenses for home-schooled children, and educational expenses for a quality public education (EN -$2,200,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB144THOMASDRUGS/CONTROLLED - Provides relative to reporting requirements for persons convicted of production or manufacturing of methamphetamine (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB183FIRMENTINSURANCE - Prohibits the assignment of certain benefits
 HB281GAROFALOINSURANCE - Provides relative to the Louisiana Automobile Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority
 HB327SEABAUGHTOPS - Relative to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS), provides that dependent children of parents living overseas meet TOPS residency requirements if certain conditions are met (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB443EDMONDSTAX CREDITS - Establishes a refundable individual income tax credit for certain adoptions (EN -$1,300,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB462EDMONDSSCHOOLS/FINANCE - Requires public school governing authorities to post certain fiscal information on their websites (EN +$232,710 GF EX See Note)
 HB638MCFARLANDTAX/INCOME TAX - Provides relative to tax benefits for adoption of children from foster care and donations to foster care charitable organizations (RE DECREASE GF RV See Note)

Instruments Pending Senate Conference
 SB44POPEROADS/HIGHWAYS - Provides relative to high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB66FRED MILLSHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to telehealth services. (1/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB74CONNICKPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Creates the Southeast Louisiana Port Authority Advisory Commission. (8/1/23) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 SB82FESIMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to ignition interlock devices. (8/1/23) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB83WOMACKPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides for certain change orders when certain unit prices are contained in the initial contract. (8/1/23)
 SB146CORTEZFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for Megaprojects Leverage Fund investments. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 SB156DUPLESSISINSURANCE POLICIES - Provides that no property insurance policy shall prohibit an insured from hiring a public adjuster. (8/1/23)
 SB184PEACOCKCAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides for repayment of personal contributions or loans. (8/1/23)
 SCR38ROBERT MILLSLEGISLATORS - Recognizes the North Louisiana Legislative Delegation of the legislature.
 HB379MCKNIGHTLIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to liability associated with parades
 HB523LACOMBEJUVENILES/DETENTION FAC - Provides relative to juvenile detention facilities
 HB654MCKNIGHTSTATE AGENCIES - Provides for the collection of fees associated with facilitating an electronic signature or authorization (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)