Senate Daily Digest
April 8, 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
 SB503LAMBERTENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - Provides for air monitoring. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR32DUPLESSISSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as New Orleans Chamber Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR26LUNEAUPRESCRIPTION - Provides relative to legislative intent of certain Acts relating to causes of action for abuse of a minor.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB12JORDANCRIME - Provides relative to the crime of nonconsensual disclosure of a private image
 HB45MIKE JOHNSONTEACHERS/CERTIFICATION - Provides relative to the certification of Montessori teachers
 HB46EDMONSTONVACCINES/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
 HB47EDMONSTONVACCINES/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
 HB58BACALACRIME - Provides relative to simple burglary
 HB75BEAULLIEUINSURANCE - Provides qualifications for title insurance producers
 HB80ECHOLSMEDICAID - Authorizes transportation network companies to provide nonemergency medical transportation services through the state Medicaid program (EG GF EX See Note)
 HB93WILLARDVITAL RECORDS/BIRTH CERT - Provides relative to access to birth certificates (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB94WILLARDJUVENILES - Provides relative to birth certificates and state identification for children leaving custody of the office of juvenile justice (EG +$7,001 GF EX See Note)
 HB97MCMAKINCRIME - Provides relative to the crime of solicitation on certain highways and streets
 HB144GLORIOSOINSURERS - Prohibits issuance of property insurance policies relative to unimproved land and replacement costs of improvements on immovable property
 HB153BACALAEDUCATION/SPECIAL - Provides relative to special education (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB173FONTENOTCRIME/MISDEMEANOR - Creates the crime of approaching a peace officer lawfully engaged in law enforcement duties (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB190FREIBERGEARLY CHILDHOOD - Provides relative to the Early Childhood Care and Education Commission
 HB192DUSTIN MILLERSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Louisiana Department of Health
 HB193TURNERPHARMACIES - Authorizes the transfer of a prescription or prescription information for controlled substances between pharmacies in conformance with federal regulations
 HB202CARVERCRIME/THEFT - Creates the crime of theft of USPS mail (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB205GLORIOSOCRIME/RACKETEERING - Provides for the definition of the crime of racketeering (REF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB211VILLIOCRIME - Provides relative to the Anti-Skimming Act
 HB212BEAULLIEUCRIMINAL/VICTIMS - Provides relative to notification procedures in certain circumstances
 HB213HILFERTYCRIME - Provides relative to the crime of negligent homicide (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB214VILLIOCRIME - Provides relative to monetary instrument abuse (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB227MUSCARELLOCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides for continuous revisions relative to civil procedure
 HB230HILFERTYCRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to changes for post conviction relief procedures
 HB232MUSCARELLOCIVIL/LAW - Provides relative to warranty for negotiable instruments and depository and collecting banks
 HB285WRIGHTSTATE DEPARTMENT - Provides for the division of election integrity within the Department of State (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB298MCMAHENPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Provides for the transfer of certain state property in Webster Parish
 HB311HEBERTINSURANCE - Provides relative to examinations and certain adopted handbooks
 HB339CHARLES OWENPUBLIC FACILITIES - Provides relative to acceptable payment types at air carrier airports
 HB356BOYDCRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides for time limitations for prosecution of third degree rape
 HB384KNOXMTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Extends the grace period applicable to penalties for lapse of compulsory motor vehicle liability security (REF -$216,125 RV See Note)
 HB399CHANCE HENRYINSURANCE - Provides for transmission of information relative to the Department of Insurance
 HB407STAGNIANIMALS - Provides relative to support and service animals
 HB411GADBERRYCAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides for the procedure for returning excess campaign contributions
 HB417LYONSHEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS - Provides relative to NEMT providers (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB476CARLSONELECTIONS/ABSENTEE VOTE - Provides for the delivery of absentee ballots by a person other than the voter
 HB488WRIGHTCOMMERCE - Provides relative to blockchain and digital asset regulation
 HB503CARLSONETHICS/CODE - Provides relative to prohibited transactions with the agency of a legislator and of an appointed board or commission member
 HB511ILLGINSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE - Provides relative to uninsured motorists and certain policy forms
 HB541LYONSCRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Amends the elements of nonconsensual disclosure of a private image
 HB542COXMTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Provides for increased penalties for certain traffic-control signal violations
 HB543ZERINGUEWILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Provides relative to saltwater and charter fishing licenses and fees (EN DECREASE SD EX See Note)
 HB551BRASSCURRICULA - Revises the membership and duties of the Dual Enrollment Framework Task Force
 HB570BILLINGSVOTING/REGISTRATION - Provides for the change of party affiliation prior to the close of registration
 HB605CHANCE HENRYINSURANCE - Provides relative to hearings and delivery of notices
 HB628DOMANGUECAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides for reporting requirements and contribution limits applicable to candidates and political committees participating in an additional election following a tie vote or court ordered elections following an election contest
 HB654HILFERTYPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Provides relative to the authorized uses and lease of certain public property in Orleans and Jefferson Parish
 HB661BRYANTFISHING/COMMERCIAL - Provides relative to charter boat fishing guide licensing
 HB675WYBLECAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides for filing of administrative proceedings before the Ethics Adjudicatory Board for enforcement of certain violations of the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act
 HB676KERNERSEAFOOD - Establishes a seafood importer license for wholesale/retail dealers and retail dealers (RE1 INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 HB716CHARLES OWENLICENSING - Provides for universal recognition of occupational licenses
 HB732JACKSONMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the Grambling State University World Famed Tiger Marching Band specialty license plate
 HB763BEAULLIEUELECTIONS - Provides relative to federal election guidance and funding
 HB778BAYHAMTRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS - Prohibits the imposition of penalties via unmanned automated speed enforcement devices in a school zone in certain circumstances

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR10KERNERSEAFOOD - Memorializes Congress to compel the United States Food and Drug Administration to fulfill its duties regarding inspection and testing of imported seafood
 HCR45CHARLES OWENAGRICULTURE - Commends and extends sincere appreciation to the United States Department of Agriculture's Forest Service for its efforts, commitment to duty, and historic performance in helping confront, fight, and eradicate the spread of wildfires throughout the state of Louisiana in the summer and fall of 2023

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB60PRESSLYFEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Provides relative to occupational licenses. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 SB96JENKINSVOTERS/VOTING - Provides relative to voter registration. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB97DUPLESSISPOLITICAL CAMPAIGNS - Regulates the use of deep fakes and artificial intelligence technology in political advertising. (gov sig)
 SB106BARROWHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to obesity treatment. (8/1/24) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
 SB181MORRISCIVIL SERVICE - Constitutional amendment to provide for membership of the State Civil Service Commission. (2/3 - CA12s1)
 SB215FESITRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Relative to the development of vertiports. (8/1/24) (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 SB300DUPLESSISINSURANCE POLICIES - Provides for health insurance coverage of pregnancy-related and postpartum healthcare services. (8/1/24) (RR1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB302CATHEYTRAFFIC - Prohibits issuing traffic violation citations in certain circumstances. (gov sig)
 SB305HARRISWATER/SEWER OPERATORS - Provides for a special master for New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board. (gov sig)
 SB332SEABAUGHOCCUPATIONAL SAFETY - Repeals the Occupational Licensing Review Commission. (1/1/25)
 SB345BARROWINSURANCE DEPARTMENT - Provides for an extension for premiums due for homeowners' policies. (8/1/25)
 SB364HARRISSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the Downtown Development District of the city of New Orleans. (gov sig)
 SB365HARRISSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the French Quarter Management District. (gov sig)
 SB379MIGUEZTRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Provides relative to the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. (8/1/24)
 SB408FIELDSSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for economic development districts. (8/1/24)
 SB410COUSSANLOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for the board membership of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority. (8/1/24)

House Bills Reported by Committee
 HB257MANDIE LANDRYINSURANCE COMMISSIONER - Provides penalties for failure to comply with certain directives issued by the commissioner of insurance (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR18HODGESROADS/HIGHWAYS - To study the feasibility of widening a certain portion of Louisiana Highway 16 to four lanes.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB29GREGORY MILLERDIVORCE - Provides for the allocation of community property following a petition for divorce. (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)) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB186SEABAUGHJUDGES - Provides relative to continuous service for the purpose of determination of chief judge. (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)
 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) (REF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB387KLEINPETERCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of vandalizing, tampering with, or destroying a crime camera system. (8/1/24) (EGF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB388HODGESCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of unlawful entry or reentry into the state of Louisiana by an alien. (See Act) (EG2 SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 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) (EG1 INCREASE GF EX 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) (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB68PRESSLYJUDGES - Provides for appointment of an ad hoc judge for election contests and challenges. (8/1/24) (EG1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB72PRESSLYSTUDENTS - Exempts students with dyslexia from certain literacy examinations and provides for alternative progress monitoring tests. (gov sig) (RE1 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)
 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)
 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) (REF NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB232ABRAHAMCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides for the establishment of gold and silver as legal tender. (8/1/24) (EGF NO IMPACT 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) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB285CATHEYMINERALS - Provides relative to brine. (8/1/24)
 SB293EDMONDSWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Provides primary point of contact for workforce solutions. (8/1/24) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
 SB301MIGUEZBANKS/BANKING - Provides for transactions involving firearms and ammunition retailers. (8/1/24) (RE1 SEE FISC 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) (RE 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) (RE1 INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB350EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Provides relative to charter schools. (gov sig) (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB389PRICELEVEES - Changes the name of the Lafourche Basin Levee District. (8/1/24)
 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)
 SB23GREGORY MILLERIMMOVABLE PROPERTY - Provides for the Planned Community Act. (See Act)
 SB77GREGORY MILLERCHILDREN - Provides for the filiation of children. (8/1/24)
 SB184KLEINPETERCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Increases the maximum time of incarceration for aggravated flight from an officer. (8/1/24) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB195MIGUEZWELFARE - Provides relative to work requirements within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (gov sig) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB220KLEINPETERCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Authorizes law enforcement to impound any vehicle used in a drag race, or other enumerated action or event, at the owner's expense, for thirty days to gather evidence pertaining to the crime. (8/1/24)
 SB283DUPLESSISCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Repeals the crime of crime against nature by solicitation. (8/1/24)
 SB401REESECRIME/PUNISHMENT - Increases the penalties for the crimes of vehicular negligent injuring and first degree vehicular negligent injuring. (8/1/24) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB402DUPLESSISCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides that victims be allowed to directly address a defendant when providing a victim impact statement. (8/1/24)
 SB415PRICESHERIFFS PEN/RELIEF FUND - Provides for reemployment of retirees of the Louisiana Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund. (gov sig) (EG SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV)

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) (REF SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 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) (RE SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 SB381GREGORY MILLERCOURTS - Provides for the redistricting of the Louisiana Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA5s4) (gov sig)