Senate Daily Digest
April 2, 2024
4:00 PM
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Roll Call

Prayer

Pledge of Allegiance

Reading of Journal

Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 SB417PRESSLYFUNDS/FUNDING - Creates the Oil and Gas Severance Subfund in the Parish Transportation Fund. (7/1/24) (EG -$31,800,000 GF RV See Note)
 SB418LAMBERTPUBLIC LANDS - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Ascension Parish. (gov sig)
 SB419TALBOTWEAPONS - Provides relative to the illegal carrying of concealed handguns. (7/4/24)
 SB420HODGESCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of election fraud or forgery. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB421LUNEAUJUVENILE JUSTICE - Creates a renaissance district in certain parishes. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB422FESIMUSEUMS - Transfers certain museums to the La. State Museum within the office of the state museum of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. (7/1/26)
 SB423MORRISPUBLIC RECORDS - Provides for access to public records by certain persons. (gov sig)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR23BARROWHEALTH DEPARTMENT - To urge and request the Louisiana Department of Health to study behavioral health demand and access.
 SCR24WHEATCOMMENDATIONS - Celebrates Elmer Chocolate and recognizes Tuesday, May 7, 2024, as Elmer Chocolate Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
 SCR25HODGESFLOODS/FLOODING - Creates the Comite River Diversion Canal/Amite River Basin Task Force.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB64STAGNIDRUGS/CONTROLLED - Prohibits the retail sale of nitrous oxide
 HB106JACKSONLOBBYING - Provides relative to the assessment of penalties on lobbyists for failure to timely file required reports (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB137BRASSCHILDREN - Provides relative to the Children's Cabinet Advisory Board
 HB175MCMAKINCRIME - Provides relative to the unlawful posting of criminal activity for notoriety and publicity
 HB316LARVADAINGAMING - Provides relative to deadlines for financial disclosures required of members and certain employees of the Gaming Control Board and of the gaming enforcement division (RE1 +87,533 FC SG RV)
 HB480MYERSTAX/INCOME TAX - Provides relative to income tax withholding on gaming winnings (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)
 HB683CHARLES OWENMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Requires the office of motor vehicles to process reinstatements in person at all field locations (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB15EDMONDSFIRE PROTECTION - Provides for the governing authority of the St. George Fire Protection District to create the competitive position of deputy fire chief. (gov sig) (RE NO IMPACT EX See Note)
 SB40ALLAINSEAFOOD - Provides relative to seafood safety. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB48TALBOTGENETICS - Provides for health insurance coverage of genetic testing for diseases and other medical conditions. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB55GARY CARTERHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to post-birth information. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB58TALBOTINSURANCE POLICIES - Provides for patient's right to prompt coverage. (gov sig) (EN SG RV See Note)
 SB62FESIPUBLIC HEALTH - Provides relative to seafood safety. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB68PRESSLYJUDGES - Provides for appointment of an ad hoc judge for election contests and challenges. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB71CLOUDPUBLIC LANDS - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Allen Parish. (8/1/24)
 SB72PRESSLYSTUDENTS - Exempts students with dyslexia from certain literacy examinations and provides for alternative progress monitoring tests. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB98MCMATHMOTOR VEHICLES - Prohibits use of a handheld wireless telecommunications device by a person when operating a motor vehicle upon any public roadway in this state. (8/1/24) (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 SB110PRESSLYCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides for certain assets and transactions subject to the Uniform Commercial Code. (8/1/24)
 SB113TALBOTPROPERTY INSURANCE - Provides the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association and the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Cooperation exceptions from liability for certain property insurance claims.
 SB127CATHEYHUNTERS/HUNTING - Provides for the utilization of unmanned aircraft systems. (8/1/24)
 SB129ROBERT OWENPUBLIC RECORDS - Provides relative to confidentiality of certain personnel records. (8/1/24)
 SB140BASSREVENUE SECRETARY - Provides relative to objections to candidacy. (gov sig)
 SB146LUNEAULEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Provides relative to the authority of the legislative auditor. (8/1/24)
 SB149FIELDSSECRETARY OF STATE - Provides relative to the powers, duties, and functions of the Louisiana State Archives. (8/1/24)
 SB160ROBERT OWENHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to physician assistants. (8/1/24)
 SB166CONNICKPUBLIC HEALTH - Provides relative to seafood safety. (1/1/25) (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 SB169WOMACKCONTRACTS - Provides relative to payments under contract by public entites. (gov sig)
 SB207MIZELLSCHOOLS - Provides relative to the unauthorized possession of electronic telecommunication devices at school. (gov sig)
 SB219MCMATHHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to conversion requirements for health insurers. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB231DUPLESSISMENTAL HEALTH - Provides regarding involuntary outpatient treatment for mental health. (8/1/24)
 SB232ABRAHAMCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides for the establishment of gold and silver as legal tender. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB236FOILMOTOR VEHICLES - Establishes a driver's license designation and a special identification designation for a person with a seizure disorder. (8/1/24) (EN +$45,000 GF EX See Note)
 SB252MIZELLBEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Requires city, parish and other local public school boards to adopt and implement a program to facilitate behavior health intervention and referral for treatment. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB285CATHEYMINERALS - Provides relative to brine. (8/1/24)
 SB288MCMATHSCHOOLS - Provides relative to required high-dosage tutoring for certain students. (8/1/24) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB293EDMONDSWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Provides primary point of contact for workforce solutions. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
 SB301MIGUEZBANKS/BANKING - Provides for transactions involving firearms and ammunition retailers. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
 SB316MIGUEZSCHOOLS - Provides relative to charter schools. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB321EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Creates the Charter School Facilities Fund within the Louisiana Department of Education. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 SB325EDMONDSWOMEN - Provides for an informational document to be made available to pregnant mothers following the diagnosis of a fetal abnormality with respect to their unborn child. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB331SEABAUGHEMPLOYMENT - Provides relative to authorized payroll withholdings for public employees. (8/1/24)
 SB336PRESSLYSTUDENTS - Provides for dyslexia screening and subsequent testing and core assessment. (8/1/24) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB350EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Provides relative to charter schools. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB356JACKSON-ANDREWSWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Provides for workforce training and education initiative for public assistance recipients. (8/1/24)
 SB386PRICEHOUSING - Provides relative to employees of the White Castle Housing Authority. (gov sig)
 SB389PRICELEVEES - Changes the name of the Lafourche Basin Levee District. (8/1/24)
 SB390BOUDREAUXPARISHES - Provides for the collection of utility fees for the stormwater management utility districts in St. Landry Parish. (gov sig)
 SB392ABRAHAMCONTRACTORS - Provides relative to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. (8/1/24)
 SB396MCMATHARCHITECTS - Provides for exemptions to the licensing and registration requirements for architects. (1/1/25)

Senate Resolutions Reported by Committee to be Adopted
 SR14JACKSON-ANDREWSBEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Creates the Community Responder Task Force to study the implementation of a partnership between law enforcement agencies, behavioral health providers, and hospitals.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR6GARY CARTERHEALTH CARE - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to apply to participate in the CMS Transforming Maternal Health Model.
 SCR11REESECONGRESS - Urges the Congress of the United States to amend federal law to allow states to provide for the consolidation of federally funded workforce development services with federally funded social safety net services.
 SCR14HENSGENSMINERALS - Requests the United States Department of Energy to carefully consider the benefits of liquid natural gas exports.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB29GREGORY MILLERDIVORCE - Provides for the allocation of community property following a petition for divorce. (8/1/24)
 SB75MORRISCOURTS - Provides for electronic filing and record retention. (8/1/24)
 SB80FOILTRUSTS - Provides for trusts for minors and persons with disabilities. (8/1/24)
 SB177MORRISCOURTS - Constitutional amendment to increase the non-lawyer membership of and provide for the selection judiciary commission members and to require investigations be conducted by directive of the supreme court. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EN +$7,115 GF EX See Note)
 SB186SEABAUGHJUDGES - Provides relative to continuous service for the purpose of determination of chief judge. (8/1/24)
 SB188COUSSANFAMILY LAW - Provides for the Uniform Collaborative Family Law Act. (8/1/24)
 SB194MIGUEZWEAPONS - Provides for the preemption of state law for firearms. (8/1/24)
 SB237PRESSLYAGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - Provides relative to industrial and consumable hemp. (8/1/24) (EG SEE FISC NOTE RV See Note)
 SB251BARROWCORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - Provides relative to educational programs provided by correctional facilities. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB271FOILMILITARY AFFAIRS - Provides for relative concurrent jurisdiction of federal military installations within the state. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB287DUPLESSISAGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT - Provides relative to the Healthy Food Retail Act. (8/1/24)
 SB355STINECONTRACTS - Provides for regulation of litigation funding by a third party that is a foreign person, state, or wealth fund. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB387KLEINPETERCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of vandalizing, tampering with, or destroying a crime camera system. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB388HODGESCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of unlawful entry or reentry into the state of Louisiana by an alien. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB6CONNICKCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of unlawful dissemination or sale of images of another created by artificial intelligence. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB24SEABAUGHCRIMINAL RECORDS - Removes certain limitations on the release and dissemination of mug shots. (8/1/24)
 SB37KLEINPETERHUNTERS/HUNTING - Provides for feral hog hunting. (8/1/24)
 SB44MCMATHROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 11 in St. Tammany Parish as the "Jimmy Buffett 'Changes in Latitude' Memorial Crossing". (8/1/24) (EN +$1,100 SG EX See Note)
 SB73WOMACKWATER QUALITY - Creates and provides for the Community Sewerage System Infrastructure Sustainability Act. (1/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB131GREGORY MILLERPRIVILEGES/LIENS - Provides for privileges on immovables. (8/1/24)
 SB165MCMATHCONTRACTS - Provides relative to noncompetition agreements. (8/1/24)
 SB192BARROWCHILDREN/FAMILY SERVICES DEPT - Provides relative to the Empowering Families to Live Well Louisiana Council. (gov sig)
 SB193PRESSLYCOURTS - Provides for the redistricting of the Louisiana Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA5s4) (gov sig)
 SB217MIGUEZELECTION CODE - Defines "deep fake" in the Election Code. (8/1/24)
 SB238SEABAUGHSERVITUDES - Provides relative to pipeline crossings. (8/1/24)
 SB250ALLAINCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for no right of direct action against insurer. (8/1/24)
 SB320KLEINPETERFISH/FISHING - Provides for largemouth bass bag and size limits. (8/1/24)
 SB335COUSSANLOANS - Creates the Louisiana Commercial Financing Disclosure Law. (8/1/24)
 SB342HARRISHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to the Louisiana Tumor Registry. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 SB381GREGORY MILLERCOURTS - Provides for the redistricting of the Louisiana Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA5s4) (gov sig)