MORNING HOUR |
1. Roll Call |
2. Prayer |
3. Pledge of Allegiance |
4. Reading of Journal |
5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications |
6. Introduction of Resolutions |
| | | HR267 | MELERINE | RETIREMENT SYSTEMS - Requests state retirement systems to submit reports regarding procedures for proxy voting |
| | | HR268 | MANDIE LANDRY | HEALTH - Directs the Louisiana Department of Health to provide statistical information regarding women's health |
| | | HR269 | MANDIE LANDRY | PUBLIC HEALTH - Directs the Louisiana Department of Health to promulgate rules or regulations that clarify statutes regarding abortion to medical professionals |
| | | HR270 | BEAULLIEU | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Christine Bayard on being awarded the Milken Educator Award |
| | | HR271 | LACOMBE | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Rachel Broussard on the occasion of her retirement from state government service |
| | | HR272 | CHARLES OWEN | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates May 20, 2024, as Veterans Day at the state capitol |
| | | HR273 | MCMAHEN | CONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Preston Smith Wise |
| | | HR274 | CHASSION | LEGISLATORS - Requests a study of the provision of additional housing for legislators in the state capitol complex |
| | | HR275 | DUSTIN MILLER | HEALTH/SICKLE CELL ANEM - Requests that the Louisiana Department of Health review sickle cell disease legislation |
| | | HR276 | FARNUM | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Ronnie S. Johns on the occasion of his retirement |
| | | HR277 | MCFARLAND | PUBLIC CONTRACTS - To urge and request the La. Dept. of Transportation and Development to study best practices for letting of public contracts to disadvantaged business entities and to report recommendations for legislative changes to implement such best practices no later than December 15, 2024 (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
7. Introduction of Bills |
14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | HR222 | EDMONSTON | CHILDREN - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to evaluate factors affecting children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in this state and their families |
| | | HR230 | FIRMENT | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Urges and requests the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to study ways to develop and enhance recreational opportunities for certain portions of Little River |
| | | HR231 | MACK | BOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS - Urges and requests the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to modify administrative rules regarding the use of airboats in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area |
| | | HR239 | WYBLE | EDUCATION - Requests that the state Department of Education create a task force to research family and parent engagement in education and to submit a written report to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the House Education Committee by December 31, 2025 |
| | | HR243 | WYBLE | BAIL - Directs the La. State Law Institute to study provisions relative to physical or sexual abuse of a minor and consider requiring a seventy-two hour hold for offenders |
| | | HR244 | ECHOLS | TAX/GAMING - Requests a study of the brick-and-mortar casino operations in La. |
| | | HR246 | MANDIE LANDRY | MEDICAID MANAGED CARE - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health, through its Medical Care Advisory Committee, or the creation of a subcommittee thereof, to study ways for Medicaid to invest in community-based social service organizations that address health-related social needs and determinants |
| | | HR253 | MANDIE LANDRY | CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - Authorizes continuation of the Safe Alternatives to Segregation Task Force and provides for membership, powers, and duties and a report of findings |
| | | HCR81 | ECHOLS | ECONOMIC DEVEL/COMMUNITY - Establishes a task force to study ways to increase the number of retirement communities in Louisiana |
| | | HCR123 | BAYHAM | INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - Condemns antisemitic violence on college campuses and expresses support for Louisiana's Jewish students, faculty, staff, and communities |
| | | HCR132 | BAYHAM | PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS - Requests the Capitol Security Council to study the feasibility of updating the screening devices and related procedures at the state capitol |
15. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | SCR30 | FIELDS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - To urge and request the Department of Environmental Quality to study implementation of real-time community air monitoring and notification systems. |
| | | SCR36 | STINE | CONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to resume liquid natural gas exports. |
| | | SCR59 | FESI | NURSING HOMES - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to work with stakeholders to develop a plan for the reestablishment of a nursing home following a natural disaster. |
17. Senate Instruments Second Reading Returned from the Legislative Bureau |
| | | 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) |
| | | SB84 | SEABAUGH | CIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for motion for judgment on offer of judgment. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB94 | COUSSAN | PARISHES - Provides for the administrative procedures for approving or certifying certain plats in Lafayette Parish. (gov sig) |
| | | SB119 | GREGORY MILLER | TAX/AD VALOREM - Constitutional amendment that provides relative to tax sales. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | | SB130 | BASS | CIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for limitation upon jury trials. (1/1/25) |
| | | 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) |
| | | SB185 | SEABAUGH | CIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for legislative continuances or extensions. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB187 | BOUDREAUX | MEDICAID - Creates a pilot program for Medicaid recipients to utilize portable oxygen concentrators. (8/1/24) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB201 | COUSSAN | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the creation of the Cajundome Commission. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT SG EX See Note) |
| | | SB234 | MIGUEZ | CONTRACTS - Provides relative to prohibition on certain governmental entity contracts with companies that discriminate against firearm and ammunition industries. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB235 | HENSGENS | GAMING - Provides relative to the regulation of sports wagering. (8/1/24) (EN -$500,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB239 | MCMATH | DISEASE CONTROL - Provides relative to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB245 | STINE | PARKS - Provides for the location of the Louisiana Vietnam Veterans Memorial. (gov sig) |
| | | SB305 | HARRIS | WATER/SEWER OPERATORS - Provides for a special master for New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board. (gov sig) |
| | | SB332 | SEABAUGH | OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY - Repeals the Occupational Licensing Review Commission. (1/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX) |
| | | SB341 | HARRIS | ECONOMIC 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) |
| | | SB364 | HARRIS | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the Downtown Development District of the city of New Orleans. (gov sig) |
| | | SB365 | HARRIS | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the French Quarter Management District. (gov sig) |
| | | SB408 | FIELDS | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for economic development districts. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB440 | PRESSLY | FUNDS/FUNDING - Creates a Dyslexia Fund for the purpose of funding the testing of students for dyslexia. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) |
| | | SB480 | BOUDREAUX | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the powers and functions of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority. (gov sig) |
| | | SB481 | BOUDREAUX | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | | SB489 | CATHEY | STATE OFFICIALS - Provides for duties of the State Fire Marshal. (1/1/26) |
| | | SB490 | CATHEY | UTILITIES - Provides relative to underground utilities and facilities. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB494 | MIZELL | ECONOMIC DEVELOP DEPT - Provides for the Department of Economic Development. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note) |
| | | SB500 | REESE | TAX/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) |
| | | SB505 | GREGORY MILLER | TAX/AD VALOREM - Provides relative to the assessment, payment, and allocation of ad valorem taxes. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
18. Senate Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | SB62 | FESI | PUBLIC HEALTH - Provides relative to seafood safety. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB313 | EDMONDS | SCHOOLS - Creates the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) Scholarship Program to provide educational savings accounts for parental choice in K-12 education. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB484 | DUPLESSIS | PROPERTY INSURANCE - Provides for changes to the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. (gov sig) |
| | | SB508 | MCMATH | SCHOOLS - Provides relative to required high-dosage tutoring for certain students. (8/1/24) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB509 | DUPLESSIS | PUBLIC HEALTH - Provides for violence prevention. (8/1/24) (EN +$95,613 GF EX See Note) |
REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY |
1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HR191 | BAYHAM | BAIL - Requests the La. State Law Institute to study the feasibility of statewide bail schedules |
| | | HR193 | MANDIE LANDRY | HUMAN REMAINS - Establishes a subcommittee of the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice to examine matters relative to missing persons and unidentified and unclaimed remains |
| | | HR207 | ECHOLS | BOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Directs the Louisiana Department of Health to study and make recommendations on how to reduce the number of licensing boards of health professions |
| | | HR211 | BUTLER | MEDICAID - Directs the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) to extend its Family Flexible Fund waiver provision in cases of emergency |
| | | HCR85 | MANDIE LANDRY | CRIME - Directs the La. State Law Institute to conduct a study of the criminal statutes relating to white-collar crimes, financial crimes, and crimes involving elected officials |
| | | HCR97 | ECHOLS | PHYSICIANS - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to continue the task force to study, identify, and make recommendations to address the shortage of specialist physicians in this state |
| | | HCR105 | ROMERO | SNAP/FOOD STAMPS - Memorializes the United States Congress and the United States Department of Agriculture to grant Louisiana a waiver to remove unhealthy foods from the list of approved foods that may be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits |
| | | HCR113 | HILFERTY | HEALTH/WOMEN'S - Creates the Postpartum Newborn Nurse Home Visiting Task Force |
| | | HCR114 | MARCELLE | MEDICAID - Creates a task force to study the potential expansion of behavioral healthcare providers eligible for enhanced Medicaid reimbursement |
| | | HCR115 | ROMERO | SNAP/FOOD STAMPS - Directs the Department of Children and Family Services to seek a waiver from the federal government to limit access to unhealthy foods |
| | | HCR119 | EGAN | MENTAL HEALTH - Directs the Louisiana Department of Health to evaluate the current standards for psychiatric hospitals and residential substance abuse facilities and make recommendations to the legislature |
| | | HR189 | LYONS | MEDICAID - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to authorize certain nonemergency medical transportation providers to furnish services outside of their designated regions in particular circumstances |
| | | HCR88 | MOORE | HEALTH/DISEASE CONTROL - Urges and requests the United States Food and Drug Administration to regulate tattoo ink |
| | | HCR96 | BROWN | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Requests the Department of Insurance to study the impact of alternative funding programs on patient access to affordable prescription drugs |
| | | HCR103 | MOORE | HEALTH - Requests the Department of Children and Family Services to study the feasibility of implementing a 233 helpline as an additional resource for sexual abuse victims in this state |
| | | HCR104 | FREEMAN | MEDICARE - Memorializes the United States Congress to preserve patient access to physician care by reforming the Medicare physician payment system |
| | | HCR120 | JORDAN | INSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE - Requests the Department of Insurance to study and make recommendations with respect to eliminating the state requirement for motor vehicle insurance and the approaches taken by other states with minimal or noncompulsory requirements |
| | | HCR134 | CREWS | UTILITIES - Directs utility companies to help facilitate the reporting requirements of the HUD Green mortgage insurance premiums program |
2. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading Final Consideration |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | SCR21 | HODGES | CONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to support the nation of Israel in the wake of the October 7, 2023, terror attacks and Israel's ongoing efforts to root out Hamas. |
| | | SCR20 | DUPLESSIS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Requests the Department of Education and Workforce Commission, along with local school boards and chambers of commerce, to aggressively develop and promote high quality, youth-serving apprenticeship programs and work-based experiences for high school students. |
| | | SCR28 | MIZELL | INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE - Establishes the Louisiana-Ireland Commission. |
| | | SCR40 | FIELDS | GOVERNOR - Urges and requests Governor Jeffrey M. Landry to make application to receive funding for the Summer EBT program. (EN +$3,652,670 GF EX See Note) |
| | | SCR41 | MIGUEZ | TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to expedite the process to complete the Interstate 49 Lafayette connector. |
| | | SCR32 | FOIL | PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT - Requests the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to publish certain prison population data on its website. |
4. House Bills Amended by Senate to be Concurred in by the House |
Not yet scheduled for concurrence |
| | | HB40 | HORTON | RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Provides relative to the board of trustees of the Firefighters' Retirement System (EN +$21,235 FC SG EX) |
| | | HB42 | FIRMENT | RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL - Provides relative to membership in the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV) |
| | | HB147 | GLORIOSO | PARISH/ORDINANCES - Provides relative to administrative adjudication procedures in the city of Slidell |
| | | HB161 | BAYHAM | CONTRACTS - Provides relative to nondisclosure agreements |
| | | HB205 | GLORIOSO | CRIME/RACKETEERING - Provides for the definition of the crime of racketeering (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB316 | LARVADAIN | GAMING - 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) |
| | | HB399 | CHANCE HENRY | INSURANCE - Provides for transmission of information relative to the Department of Insurance |
| | | HB443 | COATES | CIVIL/LAW - Provides relative to confidentiality of records in cases involving certain protected persons |
| | | HB507 | ZERINGUE | CRIME - Provides relative to the unlawful entry of a critical infrastructure (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB552 | BRAUD | COURTS - Authorizes the Twenty-Fifth Judicial District Court to hold certain sessions of court west of the Mississippi River |
| | | HB592 | DUSTIN MILLER | HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS - Provides relative to workplace violence in healthcare settings |
| | | HB864 | GREEN | COURTS - Provides relative to the drug division probation program (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB15 | FONTENOT | RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL - Provides for the reemployment of retired police officers of the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (EN INCREASE APV) |
| | | HB39 | MCCORMICK | RETIREMENT/STATE EMPS - Provides relative to the reemployment of retired bus drivers of the Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System (EN INCREASE APV) |
| | | HB43 | BACALA | RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL - Provides relative to contributions to and the administration of the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV) |
| | | HB71 | HORTON | SCHOOLS - Requires the display of the Ten Commandments in schools |
| | | HB127 | BAYHAM | CRIMINAL/PENALTIES - Provides relative to the penalties for the crime of simple obstruction of a highway of commerce (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) |
| | | HB137 | BRASS | CHILDREN - Provides relative to the Children's Cabinet Advisory Board |
| | | HB144 | GLORIOSO | INSURERS - Prohibits issuance of property insurance policies relative to unimproved land and replacement costs of improvements on immovable property |
| | | HB145 | BAGLEY | INSURANCE/GROUP - Provides relative to group health insurance coverage for retired employees of the Sabine Parish District Attorney's Office (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB146 | FARNUM | SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY - Provides relative to board appointments for the Sabine River Authority |
| | | HB150 | TRAVIS JOHNSON | DISTRICTS/SPECIAL - Provides relative to the Delta Agriculture Research and Sustainability District |
| | | HB172 | ECHOLS | INSURANCE/GROUP-STATE - Provides relative to disclosure and remittance of revenues in excess of certain contractual amounts in certain circumstances for certain contractors with the state's Office of Group Benefits (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) |
| | | HB186 | VILLIO | PARISH/ORDINANCES - Provides relative to maximum penalties for violations of ordinances in Jefferson Parish |
| | | HB189 | WILLARD | CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides for civilian investigators to oversee taped statements of protected persons |
| | | HB236 | MCMAKIN | CHILDREN/CUSTODY - Provides for evaluations in child custody proceedings (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | HB253 | STAGNI | FIRE PROTECT/FIREMEN - Provides relative to cancer screenings for certain firefighters and fire service employees (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB268 | MIKE JOHNSON | PUBLIC RECORDS - Provides relative to the confidentiality of certain records |
| | | HB281 | CREWS | AIRCRAFT/AIRPORTS - Removes the ten year lease provision and the associated exceptions for airport facilities |
| | | HB328 | MCFARLAND | DISTRICT ATTORNEYS/ASST - Provides relative to the salaries of assistant district attorneys |
| | | HB329 | MYERS | FUNDS/FUNDING - Provides with respect to the Health Care Employment Reinvestment Opportunity (H.E.R.O.) Fund (EN SEE FISC NOTE) |
| | | HB353 | GEYMANN | HIGHWAYS - Provides for the use of golf carts on certain highways in the municipalities of Church Point, Lake Arthur, and Westlake |
| | | HB362 | KERNER | EDUCATION/SPECIAL - Requires schools to provide information regarding tutorship to the parents of certain students at Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | HB375 | MANDIE LANDRY | INSURERS - Requires disclosure of available discounts relative to homeowners' and motor vehicle liability insurance policies |
| | | HB383 | GALLE | LIABILITY/CIVIL - Limits liability of operators of motor vehicles for harm caused to certain persons who are injured while illegally blocking a road or highway |
| | | HB392 | FREEMAN | MEDICAID - Provides relative to Medicaid and private insurance coverage for perimenopausal and menopausal care (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB400 | RISER | HUNTING/LICENSES - Provides relative to lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV) |
| | | HB407 | STAGNI | ANIMALS - Provides relative to support and service animals |
| | | HB416 | JORDAN | CRIMINAL/RECORDS - Provides relative to expungement of criminal records (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB421 | PHELPS | HEALTH CARE/RECORDS - Requires healthcare providers to document a diagnosis of sickle cell disease on immunization records in certain circumstances (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB429 | BRYANT | SCHOOLS/FOOD PROGRAMS - Prohibits the use of imported seafood in food served at schools (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB430 | CHARLES OWEN | MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Requires the office of motor vehicles to accept proof of vehicle insurance from another state |
| | | HB439 | BACALA | CLERKS OF COURT - Provides relative to salary increases for clerks of court (EN +$352,127 LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB463 | EGAN | SUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Justice |
| | | HB494 | WILLARD | MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides relative to special identification cards for children |
| | | HB505 | FONTENOT | CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to electronic bonds |
| | | HB508 | BAGLEY | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to medical and surgical treatments of cancer (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) |
| | | HB525 | WILLARD | SEWERAGE/N O WATER BD - Provides relative to billing for services by the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board |
| | | HB534 | FREEMAN | MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Provides relative to the booting of motor vehicles parked on private property |
| | | HB588 | CREWS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to the membership of the Workforce Investment Council |
| | | HB603 | FIRMENT | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to claims of pharmacies and pharmacists |
| | | HB609 | FIRMENT | INSURANCE - Provides for the appraisal process and employment of umpires |
| | | HB616 | GREEN | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to actuarial reviews of healthcare legislation (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB621 | STAGNI | TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS - Provides relative to vapor products (EN NO IMPACT SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB642 | ORGERON | SURVEYORS - Updates standards for surveying and mapping |
| | | HB659 | PHELPS | TAX/PROPERTY - Increases certain penalties relative to certain prohibited actions regarding tax sale property (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB679 | RISER | LICENSING - Provides relative to auctioneers |
| | | HB683 | CHARLES OWEN | MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Requires the office of motor vehicles to process reinstatements in person at all field locations (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) |
| | | HB694 | BOYD | CULTURE/REC/TOUR - Establishes the Louisiana Music Commission within the Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) |
| | | HB695 | FONTENOT | TRANSPORTATION - Creates an overweight permit to transport earthen material for government funded levee projects (EN +$50,000 SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB716 | CHARLES OWEN | LICENSING - Provides for universal recognition of occupational licenses |
| | | HB723 | SCHLEGEL | PARDON/PAROLE - Provides relative to clemency procedures (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB753 | DESHOTEL | PLUMBERS - Provides relative to licensure of plumbers |
| | | HB772 | ZERINGUE | EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - Provides relative to cemetery emergency assistance and disaster relief |
| | | HB810 | GEYMANN | NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT - Provides for the organization, duties, and responsibilities of the Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB828 | DUSTIN MILLER | BOARDS/COMMISSIONS - Provides relative to the professional organization of medical psychologists |
| | | HB847 | ORGERON | FISHING/FINFISH - Provides for the creation and use of the Marine Finfish Stock Enhancement Fund |
| | | HB849 | ILLG | HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES - Provides relative to healthcare outcomes for patient's suffering with behavioral health issues |
| | | HB861 | FONTENOT | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to regional economic development organizations |
| | | HB862 | HUGHES | STUDENT/TUITION - Authorizes, with limitations, public postsecondary education management boards to establish and increase student tuition and mandatory fees (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB869 | PHELPS | HEALTH/SICKLE CELL ANEM - Requires continuing education for the treatment of sickle cell disease for physicians and physician assistants |
| | | HB881 | BEAULLIEU | CULTURE/FRENCH - Provides relative to the membership of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana |
| | | HB888 | STAGNI | SOCIAL WORKER - Provides relative to the Social Work Licensure Compact (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB913 | SELDERS | UTILITIES - Provides for transparency for utility bills |
| | | HB921 | HILFERTY | TAX/AD VALOREM TAX - Limits the determination of fair market value of certain real property by an assessor under certain circumstances (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB923 | BOYER | MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC - Provides relative to requirements for private training and driving instructor schools |
| | | HB165 | BOYD | CRIME - Provides relative to marijuana paraphernalia (EN DECREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB423 | MELERINE | CIVIL/PROCEDURE - Provides for payment of recoverable medical expenses from collateral sources |
| | | HB669 | BOYD | COURTS - Provides relative to judicial security (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) |
| | | HB737 | DICKERSON | CRIME/MISDEMEANOR - Prohibits a person from engaging in picketing at the residence or dwelling of an individual (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB776 | BRYANT | DWI - Provides relative to operating a vehicle while intoxicated |
| | | HB816 | WILFORD CARTER | CRIME - Provides relative to residential contractor fraud (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB833 | DAVIS | CIVIL/LAW - Provides relative to in vitro fertilization |
| | | HB851 | PHELPS | CRIME - Creates the crime of tax lien property fraud (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | HB901 | MANDIE LANDRY | PARDON - Provides relative to the Crime Victims Services Bureau within the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB961 | MUSCARELLO | CORRECTIONS/PRISONERS - Provides relative to the creation of a mental health transition pilot program (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/22/2024 |
| | | HB30 | BAGLEY | RETIREMENT/STATE EMPS - Provides relative to retirement eligibility in the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (RER +41,000,000 APV) |
| | | HB939 | FISHER | HEALTH/SICKLE CELL ANEM - Provides relative to healthcare services provided to patients with sickle cell disease (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/22/2024 |
| | | SB350 | EDMONDS | SCHOOLS - Provides relative to charter schools. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB363 | COUSSAN | SCHOOLS - Provides relative to occupational experience of instructors in a technical or occupational course at proprietary schools. (gov sig) |
| | | SB388 | HODGES | CRIME/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) |
| | | SB420 | HODGES | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of election fraud or forgery. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB436 | FESI | VOTERS/VOTING - Provides relative to voter registration. (1/1/25) |
| | | SB465 | TALBOT | AMUSEMENTS/SPORTS - Provides relative to intercollegiate athletes at a postsecondary education institution. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) |
| | | SB81 | ALLAIN | FORESTRY - Provides for prescribed burning by non-certified prescribed burn managers. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB89 | FIELDS | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the creation of the Delmont Neighborhood Crime Prevention District. (gov sig) |
| | | SB90 | FIELDS | SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the creation of the Brookstown Neighborhood Association Crime Prevention District. (gov sig) |
| | | SB124 | MIZELL | CRIMINAL JUSTICE - Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor's Bill of Rights. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB139 | HENSGENS | HOUSING - Provides relative to the civil service status of employees of the Delcambre Housing Authority and the Gueydan Housing Authority. (gov sig) |
| | | SB274 | REESE | PARISHES - Provides for the administration of funds of the fire district in certain parishes. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB328 | REESE | AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT - Provides relative to training for volunteer firefighters on forest fire and wildfire suppression. (gov sig) (EN +$420,000 FF EX See Note) |
| | | SB452 | MCMATH | CORONERS - Provides relative to the coroner of St. Tammany Parish. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | | SB10 | PRESSLY | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides for the recognition of separate legal personalities among affiliated corporations and other business entities. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB31 | WHEAT | PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - Increases survivor benefits for dependent children of firemen and law enforcement officers. (8/1/24) (EN +$200,000 GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB64 | REESE | FUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for changes to the Water Sector Program. (gov sig) (EN +$1,523,090 GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB75 | MORRIS | COURTS - Provides for electronic filing and record retention. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB110 | PRESSLY | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides for certain assets and transactions subject to the Uniform Commercial Code. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB164 | ABRAHAM | GROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM - Provides relative to Office of Group Benefits health coverage programs for certain employees. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB246 | LUNEAU | CIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for the prescriptive period for certain actions for abuse of a minor. (6/14/24) |
| | | SB278 | JACKSON-ANDREWS | CHILDREN - Creates the Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE FF EX See Note) |
| | | SB301 | MIGUEZ | BANKS/BANKING - Provides for transactions involving firearms and ammunition retailers. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note) |
| | | SB318 | WOMACK | CAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides relative to the capital outlay process. (7/1/24) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB353 | MIZELL | GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS - Provides for massage therapists and massage establishments. (8/1/24) (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) |
| | | SB13 | SEABAUGH | ELECTION CODE - Prohibits an elected official who has been removed from office from filling the vacancy created by the removal. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB72 | PRESSLY | STUDENTS - Exempts students with dyslexia from certain literacy examinations and provides for alternative progress monitoring tests. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | SB107 | MIZELL | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of possessing, trafficking, or importing a child sex doll. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB149 | FIELDS | SECRETARY OF STATE - Provides relative to the powers, duties, and functions of the Louisiana State Archives. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB190 | BOUDREAUX | MEDICAID - Provides for Medicaid reimbursement rate increases. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB205 | MIGUEZ | SCHOOLS - Requires additional compensation for teachers and other school employees under certain circumstances. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB213 | JENKINS | SCHOOLS - Provides sick leave for school employees under certain circumstances. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | SB237 | PRESSLY | AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - Provides relative to industrial and consumable hemp. (8/1/24) (EG SEE FISC NOTE RV See Note) |
| | | SB262 | HODGES | EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY - Expands the Parents' Bill of Rights for Public Schools. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB294 | HODGES | STUDENTS - Confirms the protections of free speech and First Amendment protected activities on college and university campuses. (gov sig) |
| | | SB312 | EDMONDS | CHILDREN - Provides for the Adoption Awareness Act. (8/1/24) (EN +$334,379 FF EX See Note) |
| | | SB336 | PRESSLY | STUDENTS - Provides for dyslexia screening and subsequent testing and core assessment. (8/1/24) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB357 | SEABAUGH | EMERGENCY POWERS - Provides relative to termination of a public health emergency. (gov sig) |
| | | SB384 | FIELDS | VOTERS/VOTING - Provides relative to voter identification requirements. (7/1/25) |
| | | SB429 | COUSSAN | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to the Child Abuse Neglect Registry. (7/1/24) |
| | | SB449 | SEABAUGH | ELECTION CODE - Defines certain terms in the election code. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB466 | EDMONDS | TRESPASS - Provides relative to criminal trespass. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB497 | MIGUEZ | ETHICS - Amends provisions concerning selection of members of the Board of Ethics. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB68 | PRESSLY | JUDGES - Provides for appointment of an ad hoc judge for election contests and challenges. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB129 | ROBERT OWEN | PUBLIC RECORDS - Provides relative to confidentiality of certain personnel records. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB138 | ROBERT OWEN | DENTISTRY - Provides relative to dentistry. (gov sig) |
| | | SB143 | BARROW | HEALTH CARE - Provides for hypertension screening. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB145 | BARROW | CHILDREN - Provides relative to the state child ombudsman. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB224 | ROBERT OWEN | PHARMACEUTICALS - Provides relative to opioid alternatives. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB300 | DUPLESSIS | INSURANCE POLICIES - Provides for health insurance coverage of pregnancy-related and postpartum healthcare services. (8/1/24) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | SB371 | BARROW | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides for surgical castration of persons convicted of certain crimes when the victim is under the age of thirteen. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB401 | REESE | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Increases the penalties for the crimes of vehicular negligent injuring and first degree vehicular negligent injuring. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB413 | GREGORY MILLER | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Prohibits early termination of probation and parole for certain offenses. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB421 | LUNEAU | JUVENILE JUSTICE - Creates a renaissance district in certain parishes. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) |
| | | SB455 | BARROW | HEALTH SERVICES - Restricts the location of certain psychiatric facilities. (gov sig) |
| | | SB467 | REESE | PUBLIC DEFENDER - Provides for the office of the state public defender. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) |
| | | SB488 | CATHEY | ETHICS - Prohibits making false statements in elections regarding candidates. (8/1/24) |
7. Conference Committee Reports for Consideration |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HB792 | BACALA | CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to criminal adjudications (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/22/2024 |
| | | HB518 | KNOX | COMMERCE - Provides for civil penalties against an interactive computer service that books short-term rentals of property that is not in compliance with local ordinances |
| | | HB565 | KNOX | HISTORIC PRESERVATION - Provides relative to renovation of public historic buildings (RE NO IMPACT See Note) |
6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/22/2024 |
| | | SB40 | ALLAIN | SEAFOOD - Provides relative to seafood safety. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB86 | EDMONDS | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS - Provides for an increase in licensing fees for private investigators. (2/3-CA7s2.1(A)) (8/1/24) |
| | | SB252 | MIZELL | BEHAVIORAL 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) |
| | | SB385 | WHEAT | PUBLIC RECORDS - Provides relative to strategic plan records of a hospital service district. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB432 | EDMONDS | CONSERVATION - Provides relative to the capital area groundwater conservation district. (8/1/24) |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Morning Hour |
12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | HB924 | BOYD | TRANSPORTATION - Increases the fee charged for trucks and trailers statewide |
Regular Order |
1. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
| | | HCR39 | ZERINGUE | JUDGES - Provides for the continuation of the Judicial Structure Task Force as established by House Resolution No. 30 of the 2022 Regular Session |
4. House Bills Amended by Senate to be Concurred in by the House |
| | | HB797 | COATES | PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS - Prohibits a hospital service district from using "construction management at risk" for projects estimated to cost less than two million dollars (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | HB6 | CHENEVERT | SCHOOLS - (Constitutional Amendment) Grants any legislatively created public school system the same treatment and authority granted to parishes for purposes of minimum foundation program funding and local taxing authority (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB231 | MANDIE LANDRY | CHILDREN/CARE - Provides relative to procedures for reporting child abuse |
| | | HB262 | GREEN | CAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides for a uniform campaign contribution limit across all levels of office |
| | | HB312 | CHARLES OWEN | DRUGS - Provides relative to the over-the-counter sale and purchase of the drug ivermectin without a prescription |
| | | HB341 | PHILLIP TARVER | MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to motor vehicles and energy sources for motor vehicles |
| | | HB415 | FONTENOT | CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the refusal to accept surrender of surety |
| | | HB452 | ST. BLANC | TOPS - Provides for the termination of the TOPS-Tech Award beginning with the 2029-2030 award year (EG DECREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB532 | FONTENOT | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Provides relative to the seizure of animals by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
| | | HB545 | AMEDEE | CRIME - Provides relative to certain materials in public school libraries |
| | | HB572 | CREWS | LABOR/COLLECTIVE BARGAIN - Prohibits collective bargaining for public officers and employees |
| | | HB636 | VENTRELLA | COURTS - Creates a new city court in Central (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB664 | WYBLE | ELECTIONS - Increases the qualifications for United States senator and representative in congress |
| | | HB682 | HILFERTY | LEGISLATORS - Provides relative to the authority of legislators to attend all meetings of state and local entities |
| | | HB693 | BAYHAM | SEAFOOD - Establishes a seafood import license for seafood dealers (EG INCREASE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB697 | LARVADAIN | ETHICS/BOARD - Provides relative to the authority of the Board of Ethics to object to the candidacy of candidates for certain offices |
| | | HB742 | MARCELLE | LIABILITY - Provides for immunity from civil and criminal liability for in vitro fertilization service providers |
| | | HB919 | CHENEVERT | PUBLIC OFFLS/EMPS - Provides with respect to payroll deductions |
| | | HB936 | ZERINGUE | FLOODING/CONTROL - Provides with respect to flood control |
| | | HB942 | BAYHAM | HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE - Designates the portion of the Intracoastal Waterway Gulf Outlet Bridge on Highway 47, in Orleans Parish, as the "Governor David C. Treen Green Bridge" |
| | | HB975 | HORTON | HEALTH/CHILDREN - Provides relative to a minor's consent for medical procedures and treatments |
6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | SB33 | HENSGENS | THEFT - Provides relative to theft from a porch or other unenclosed portion of a residence or inhabited dwelling. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB370 | BASS | INSURANCE POLICIES - Provides for the termination of certain property, casualty, or liability policies. (See Act) (EG1 NO IMPACT See Note) |
INSTRUMENTS PENDING IN CONFERENCE COMMITTEE |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HB411 | GADBERRY | CAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides for the procedure for returning excess campaign contributions |
| | | HB418 | BEAULLIEU | TAX/SEVERANCE TAX - Reduces severance tax rates on oil and gas produced from inactive wells and orphan wells (EN -$900,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB111 | ABRAHAM | SUPPLEMENTAL PAY - Provides relative to supplemental pay to certain law enforcement officers whose agency is headquartered in Lake Charles. (8/1/24) (EN +$64,800 GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB137 | GREGORY MILLER | BANKS/BANKING - Provides relative to deposits for customers who expire while domiciled out of state. (8/1/24) |
| | | SB306 | CATHEY | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Increases the penalty for human trafficking involving sexual activity of persons under the age of eighteen. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | SB355 | STINE | CONTRACTS - 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) |