Senate Daily Digest
April 17, 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
 SB504LUNEAUTAX/AD VALOREM - Provides relative to the assessment, payment and collection of ad valorem taxes. (See Act) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 SB505GREGORY MILLERTAX/AD VALOREM - Provides relative to the assessment, payment, and allocation of ad valorem taxes. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR31FOILSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates May 18 through May 25, 2024, as Safe Boating Week in Louisiana.

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB109MACKADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the review of agency rules (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB127BAYHAMCRIMINAL/PENALTIES - Provides relative to the penalties for the crime of simple obstruction of a highway of commerce (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 HB174MCMAKINHIGHER EDUCATION - Provides relative to disciplinary proceedings for students and student organizations at public postsecondary education institutions
 HB266AMEDEETOPS - Provides relative to core curriculum requirements for initial eligibility for a Taylor Opportunity Program for Students award (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB361STAGNIHEALTH/CANCER - Provides relative to colorectal cancer screening (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB508BAGLEYINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to medical and surgical treatments of cancer (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 HB521FREEMANINSURANCE/LIFE - Prohibits the use of genetic information relative to life and long-term care insurance
 HB658CHANCE HENRYADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to notifications prior to administrative revocation of a license (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB700DESHOTELUTILITIES - Provides relative to broadband
 HB784SCHAMERHORNLIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to liability for damages caused by livestock
 HB785SCHAMERHORNLIABILITY/CIVIL - Provides relative to liability for commercial motor vehicles
 HB794GADBERRYPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Requires a political subdivision or agency negotiate a fair and reasonable contract with the most highly qualified firm for architectural and engineering professional services (EN SEE FISC NOTE EX)
 HB799ST. BLANCGOVERNOR - Provides for the Louisiana Governor's Mansion Advisory Commission
 HB829LYONSHEALTH/LDH - Provides relative to the Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council for EarlySteps: Louisiana's Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and Their Families (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB830EGANDRUGS/CONTROLLED - Adds Tianeptine to Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Law
 HB852MANDIE LANDRYCRIME - Increases the penalties for malfeasance in office (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB865MYERSSOCIAL WORKER - Provides relative to virtual social work supervision
 HB885ILLGMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Jefferson Parish Bicentennial" specialty license plate

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 HCR14MELERINESCHOOLS - Requests that the state Department of Education study the potential effects of alternative school calendar options on student academic achievement
 HCR69CARRIERCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the McNeese State University men's basketball team and Coach Will Wade on their historic 2023-2024 season
 HCR70ADAMSSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes April 14-20, 2024, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Louisiana

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB81ALLAINFORESTRY - Provides for prescribed burning by non-certified prescribed burn managers. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB185SEABAUGHCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for legislative continuances or extensions. (8/1/24)
 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)
 SB430JACKSON-ANDREWSCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Relative to the death penalty. (7/1/24)
 SB439MIZELLLAW ENFORCEMENT - Requires in-person trauma-informed training for law enforcement officers. (8/1/24) (EN +$2,000 GF EX See Note)
 SB496EDMONDSCHILDREN - Provides for licensure requirements in adoption services. (8/1/24)

House Bills Reported by Committee
 HB12JORDANCRIME - Provides relative to the crime of nonconsensual disclosure of a private image
 HB21MELERINECIVIL/PROCEDURE - Authorizes service of process by commercial courier
 HB27MELERINECIVIL/PROCEDURE - Authorizes service of process by commercial courier
 HB55CHARLES OWENVITAL RECORDS/BIRTH CERT - Designates Act No. 470 of the 2022 Regular Session as "The Jean and Elise Act"
 HB58BACALACRIME - Provides relative to simple burglary
 HB100CARLSONCOURTS - Provides relative to jurisdiction of city and parish courts over eviction proceedings
 HB104MUSCARELLOCOURTS - Repeals certain reporting requirements from the district courts to the judicial administrator of the supreme court (EN -$218,000 RV See Note)
 HB123SCHLEGELCONTRACTS - Provides for consent of a legal representative of a minor who contracts with certain parties
 HB124BEAULLIEUCHILDREN - Provides for the prospective and retroactive application of the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
 HB161BAYHAMCONTRACTS - Provides relative to nondisclosure agreements
 HB204TURNERCONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - Adds substances to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law
 HB208VILLIODOMESTIC ABUSE - Provides relative to additional penalties for certain domestic violence offenses (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB211VILLIOCRIME - Provides relative to the Anti-Skimming Act
 HB227MUSCARELLOCIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides for continuous revisions relative to civil procedure
 HB232MUSCARELLOCIVIL/LAW - Provides relative to warranty for negotiable instruments and depository and collecting banks
 HB449MELERINECIVIL/LAW - Provides relative to delivery of judgment of interdiction
 HB507ZERINGUECRIME - Provides relative to the unlawful entry of a critical infrastructure (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB686MCFARLANDPROPERTY/SERVITUDES - Provides relative to pipeline servitudes
 HB792BACALACRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to criminal adjudications (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR26LUNEAUPRESCRIPTION - Provides relative to legislative intent of certain Acts relating to causes of action for abuse of a minor.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB268CATHEYTAX/TAXATION - Creates a state sales tax rebate for the purchase of equipment, machinery, and other items used in lithium recovery activities. (gov sig) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 SB318WOMACKCAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides relative to the capital outlay process. (7/1/24) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 SB368BASSHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for actuarial review of certain state-mandated health insurance benefits. (8/1/24) (RE INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB404CONNICKECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to the Major Events Incentive Program. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB405KLEINPETERSHERIFFS PEN/RELIEF FUND - To provide for retirees returning to positions covered by the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Retirement Fund. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE APV)
 SB406KLEINPETERRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Removes the cap on the amount of any permanent benefit increase for recipients whose benefit is based on the record of someone who retired with at least 30 years of service credit. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE APV)

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)
 SB62FESIPUBLIC HEALTH - Provides relative to seafood safety. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB72PRESSLYSTUDENTS - Exempts students with dyslexia from certain literacy examinations and provides for alternative progress monitoring tests. (gov sig) (EN 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)
 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)
 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)
 SB341HARRISECONOMIC DEVELOP DEPT - Provides relative for the Major Events Incentive Fund and Program and the Events Incentive Fund and Program. (gov sig) (EN -$500,000 GF EX See Note)
 SB350EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Provides relative to charter schools. (gov sig) (EN 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) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB381GREGORY MILLERCOURTS - Provides for the redistricting of the Louisiana Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA5s4) (gov sig)
 SB448MORRISTRESPASS - Provides relative to criminal trespass. (8/1/24)
 SB498FOILTRUSTS - Provides for special charitable trusts. (gov sig)
 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) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee to be adopted
 HCR1VILLIOCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to the training of members of the judiciary with respect to diminution of sentence and release dates of offenders and the development of training curriculum relative to parole eligibility

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)
 HB405EMERSONSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Revenue (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 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