Senate Daily Digest
April 15, 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 Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR39FESICOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Bayou Community Foundation for its efforts to assist Louisiana's coastal communities in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes and the town of Grand Isle.
 SR40MIZELLCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Junior League for its contributions to the state of Louisiana and recognizes April 18, 2024, as Junior League Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB95MIKE JOHNSONPUBLIC MEETINGS - Provides for the use of a consent agenda by certain school boards and parish governing authorities
 HB99BACALABAIL - Provides relative to contradictory bail hearings for certain persons (EG INCREASE LF RV See Note)
 HB103MIKE JOHNSONPUBLIC MEETINGS - Requires certain public bodies to broadcast meetings live via television or the internet (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB138SCHLEGELCRIME - Provides relative to the crime of nonconsensual disclosure of a private image (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 HB188WYBLESCHOOLS/BOARDS - Requires local elected school board members to meet certain criteria prior to qualifying
 HB220BAYHAMELECTIONS/POLLING PLACES - Provides for publication of polling locations (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB268MIKE JOHNSONPUBLIC RECORDS - Provides relative to the confidentiality of the home address and the home or personal wireless telephone number in a public employee's personnel records
 HB269MUSCARELLOCRIME - Provides relative to the crime of simple escape while participating in a home incarceration program
 HB296GEYMANNSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
 HB335CARVERCHILDREN/ABUSE - Provides relative to mandatory reporters of child abuse
 HB346BUTLERHORTICULTURE - Provides relative to arboricultural and utility arboricultural examination and license renewal requirements
 HB354BRASSDISTRICTS/ROAD LIGHTING - Provides for the renaming of road lighting districts and the allocation of funding
 HB426MELERINEETHICS/CODE - Provides relative to educational professionals providing academic tutoring services under certain circumstances
 HB451SCHLEGELCRIME/THEFT - Provides relative to the crime of theft (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB544BOYDTRANSPORTATION - Provides relative to the Regional Transit Authority
 HB623ROMEROCONTRACTORS - Provides relative to the membership of the State Licensing Board for Contractors
 HB651BRAUDINSURANCE - Provides relative to insurance fraud
 HB659PHELPSTAX/PROPERTY - Increases certain penalties relative to certain prohibited actions regarding tax sale property (REF SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB660BAYHAMFLOODING/CONTROL - Names the Lake Borgne Surge Barrier after President George W. Bush
 HB674BRYANTMOTOR VEHICLES - Authorizes a local governing authority to adopt ordinances to address blighted property with purported collector's automobiles
 HB679RISERLICENSING - Provides relative to auctioneers
 HB694BOYDCULTURE/REC/TOUR - Establishes the Louisiana Music Commission within the Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism (REF SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 HB737DICKERSONCRIME/MISDEMEANOR - Prohibits a person from engaging in picketing at the residence or dwelling of an individual (EG1 INCREASE LF RV See Note)
 HB740MARCELLECAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides relative to the assessment of penalties for failure to timely file required reports
 HB745EMERSONSCHOOLS/CHOICE - Creates and provides for the LA GATOR Scholarship Program, a universal school choice program (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB753DESHOTELPLUMBERS - Provides relative to licensure of plumbers
 HB760STAGNITRANSPORTATION - Provides relative to the Regional Transit Authority
 HB770CARPENTERCHILDREN/SUPPORT - Provides relative to child support guidelines
 HB847ORGERONFISHING/FINFISH - Provides for the creation and use of the Marine Finfish Stock Enhancement Fund

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR29ZERINGUECOASTAL RESOURCES - Reaffirms support for the annual Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Mapping Cruise conducted by Louisiana State University and the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium and memorializes Congress to provide continued funding
 HCR55LAFLEURSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates April 16, 2024, as AKA Day at the state capitol and commends the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
 HCR56CHANCE HENRYSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates April 30, 2024, as Parks and Recreation Day at the state capitol
 HCR58BOURRIAQUECOMMENDATIONS - Commends Sheriff Tony Mancuso on the occasion of his retirement

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB78MORRISCOURTS - Constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature, by law, to establish additional courts enacted by a two-thirds vote. (2/3 - CA12s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE)
 SB116JACKSON-ANDREWSCRIMINAL RECORDS - Provides relative to the expungement of felony convictions. (8/1/24)
 SB183GARY CARTERJUVENILE JUSTICE - Provides relative to academic plans for children committed to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. (8/1/24) (EGF NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB227HODGESLAW ENFORCEMENT - Provides for training requirements for part-time and reserve peace officers. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 SB276PRESSLYCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of coerced criminal abortion by means of fraud to prohibit a third-party from knowingly using an abortion-inducing drug to cause, or attempt to cause, an abortion on an unsuspecting pregnant mother without her knowledge or consent and amends various abortion criminal laws to add the crime of attempted abortion. (gov sig) (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB277DUPLESSISGAMING - Provides for requirements to the land-based casino operating contract. (7/1/24)
 SB413GREGORY MILLERCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Prohibits early termination of probation and parole for certain offenses. (8/1/24) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB429COUSSANCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to the Child Abuse Neglect Registry. (7/1/24)
 SB445JACKSON-ANDREWSCOURTS - Provides for the jurisdictional limits of city courts. (8/1/24) (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)
 SB447MIZELLHEALTH DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to coroners. (gov sig)
 SB448MORRISTRESPASS - Provides relative to criminal trespass. (8/1/24)
 SB452MCMATHCORONERS - Provides relative to the coroner of St. Tammany Parish. (gov sig) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 SB466EDMONDSTRESPASS - Provides relative to criminal trespass. (8/1/24)
 SB467REESEPUBLIC DEFENDER - Provides for the office of the state public defender. (gov sig) (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB476ROBERT OWENCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Criminalizes the use of bait dogs in the training process for dog fighting. (8/1/24) (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 SB483MORRISATTORNEYS - Provides relative to attorney service contracts. (8/1/24)
 SB498FOILTRUSTS - Provides for special charitable trusts. (gov sig)

House Bills Reported by Committee
 HB64STAGNIDRUGS/CONTROLLED - Prohibits the retail sale of nitrous oxide
 HB167BRASSCRIME - Provides relative to penalties for unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system
 HB175MCMAKINCRIME - Provides relative to the unlawful posting of criminal activity for notoriety and publicity

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB11FOILFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides relative to the Louisiana Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund. (See Act) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB22WHEATCOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Creates scholarships for spouses of police officers killed or disabled in performance of duty and police officers injured in performance of duty. (gov sig) (EG1 DECREASE SG RV See Note)
 SB47TALBOTSCHOOLS - Provides relative to charter schools, the chartering process by types and corporate partnerships. (gov sig) (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 SB48TALBOTGENETICS - Provides for health insurance coverage of genetic testing for diseases and other medical conditions. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB54WHEATHEALTH SERVICES - Requires CPR/AED training for coaches in Louisiana. (8/1/24) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 SB119GREGORY MILLERTAX/AD VALOREM - Constitutional amendment that provides relative to tax sales. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 SB247CATHEYENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - Provides for the Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Dedicated Fund Account. (8/1/24) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB253FOILSCHOOLS - Provides relative to parental consent for changes to an individualized education program. (gov sig)
 SB262HODGESEDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY - Expands the Parents' Bill of Rights for Public Schools. (8/1/24)
 SB272EDMONDSCOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Provides relative to the M.J. Foster Promise Award Program. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB341HARRISECONOMIC DEVELOP DEPT - Provides relative for the Major Events Incentive Fund and Program and the Events Incentive Fund and Program. (gov sig) (RE INCREASE GF RV See Note)
 SB346BARROWSCHOOLS - Provides for wellness programs in schools to address mental health and substance abuse disorders. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB349BARROWSCHOOLS - Provides for mental health evaluations of high school student athletes who are injured while participating in a sporting event. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB398JENKINSTAX/LOCAL - Provides for the hotel occupancy tax levied by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT LF RV See Note)
 SB478BOUDREAUXLOCAL RETIREMENT - Provides for Lafayette Consolidated Government Employees. (8/1/24) (RE1 -$77,000 FC SG RV)
 SB500REESETAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to the levy of local fees and taxes on certain non-gaming incentives or inducements granted by certain licensees. (gov sig) (RE SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 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)
 SB58TALBOTINSURANCE POLICIES - Provides for patient's right to prompt coverage. (gov sig) (EN SG RV See Note)
 SB60PRESSLYFEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Provides relative to occupational licenses. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 SB62FESIPUBLIC HEALTH - Provides relative to seafood safety. (gov sig) (RE INCREASE GF EX 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)
 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)
 SB131GREGORY MILLERPRIVILEGES/LIENS - Provides for privileges on immovables. (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)
 SB195MIGUEZWELFARE - Provides relative to work requirements within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (gov sig) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB217MIGUEZELECTION CODE - Defines "deep fake" in the Election Code. (8/1/24)
 SB237PRESSLYAGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - Provides relative to industrial and consumable hemp. (8/1/24) (EG SEE FISC NOTE RV See Note)
 SB238SEABAUGHSERVITUDES - Provides relative to pipeline crossings. (8/1/24)
 SB250ALLAINCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for no right of direct action against insurer. (8/1/24)
 SB283DUPLESSISCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Repeals the crime of crime against nature by solicitation. (8/1/24)
 SB301MIGUEZBANKS/BANKING - Provides for transactions involving firearms and ammunition retailers. (8/1/24) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE)
 SB320KLEINPETERFISH/FISHING - Provides for largemouth bass bag and size limits. (8/1/24)
 SB321EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Creates the Charter School Facilities Fund within the Louisiana Department of Education. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 SB331SEABAUGHEMPLOYMENT - Provides relative to authorized payroll withholdings for public employees. (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)
 SB350EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Provides relative to charter schools. (gov sig) (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 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)
 SB381GREGORY MILLERCOURTS - Provides for the redistricting of the Louisiana Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA5s4) (gov sig)

House Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 HB257MANDIE LANDRYINSURANCE COMMISSIONER - Provides penalties for failure to comply with certain directives issued by the commissioner of insurance (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)