House Committee on Judiciary
May 1, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Room 1
Adjourned
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
DISCUSSION OF LEGISLATION
HR133
CHARLES OWEN
HOMELAND SECURITY
- Requests the House Select Committee on Homeland Security to review state government actions during the COVID-19 Pandemic and postpandemic period and make recommendations to improve the government's response in future health emergencies
HCR60
JORDAN
COURTS/MAYORS
- Requests a study of the feasibility and practicality of mayor's courts
HB54
NEWELL
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
- Provides relative to the regulation of cannabis (OR INCREASE SG RV See Note)
HB370
ORGERON
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
- Allows any wine producer or manufacturer to sell sparkling and still wine on or off premises and ship directly to a consumer
HB380
ZERINGUE
COURTS
- Provides relative to electronic filings (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
HB496
HORTON
VETERANS
- Provides relative to compensation for assistance with veterans benefits
HB533
WRIGHT
JUDGES/SUPREME COURT
- (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the appointment of justices of the supreme court
HB915
WYBLE
AIRCRAFT/AVIATION
- Prohibits the procurement of certain unmanned aircraft systems
HB951
JORDAN
POLICE/STATE
- Provides for collection and reporting of data (OR +$3,973,177 GF EX See Note)
SCR5
FESI
LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Requests state and local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal authorities in discovering and closing clandestine branches of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security.
SB78
MORRIS
COURTS
- Constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature, by law, to establish additional courts enacted by a two-thirds vote. (2/3 - CA12s1(A)) (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
SB159
CATHEY
VETERANS
- Creates the Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act. (gov sig)
SB177
MORRIS
COURTS
- 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)
SB208
MIGUEZ
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
- Provides for sanctuary policies. (gov sig)
SB223
ROBERT OWEN
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
- Provides for the definition of "solicitor" with respect to alcohol. (8/1/24)
SB227
HODGES
LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Provides for training requirements for part-time and reserve peace officers. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
SB402
DUPLESSIS
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
- Provides that victims be allowed to directly address a defendant when providing a victim impact statement. (8/1/24)
SB439
MIZELL
LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Requires in-person trauma-informed training for law enforcement officers. (8/1/24) (EN +$2,000 GF EX See Note)
SB447
MIZELL
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
- Provides relative to coroners. (gov sig)
SB452
MCMATH
CORONERS
- Provides relative to the coroner of St. Tammany Parish. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
OTHER BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to House Rule 14.33, any interested person or any committee member may file with the committee a prepared statement concerning a specific instrument or matter under consideration by the committee or concerning any matter within the committee's scope of authority, and the committee records shall reflect receipt of such statement and the date and time thereof.
NOTE: Statements may be filed with the House Committee on Judiciary via e-mail at h-jud@legis.la.gov.