MORNING HOUR |
1. Roll Call |
2. Prayer |
3. Pledge of Allegiance |
4. Reading of Journal |
5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications |
6. Introduction of Resolutions |
| | | HR179 | WALTERS | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Carla Hayden on her service as the fourteenth Librarian of Congress |
| | | HR180 | FREIBERG | STUDENT/SCH ATTENDANCE - Creates a study group to study truancy, including potentially adjusting the student count methodology used in the public school funding formula in the effort to address truancy |
| | | HR181 | FREIBERG | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Teach For America for its efforts to create educational excellence for students in Louisiana and nationwide |
| | | HR182 | TAYLOR | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Todd Bowles on his achievements as a player and a coach in the National Football League |
| | | HR183 | WYBLE | CONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of David Jimenez, Jr. |
| | | HR184 | BAYHAM | COMMENDATIONS - Commends Robert Francis Prevost on his election to the leadership of the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV |
| | | HCR49 | ORGERON | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates March 5, 2026, as Louisiana Academy of Sciences Day at the state capitol |
| | | HCR50 | ZERINGUE | LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Authorizes and directs the legislative auditor to study the efficiency, financial accountability, and effectiveness of the state Supreme Court, courts of appeals, and district courts |
7. Introduction of Bills |
10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over |
| | | HR167 | BAYHAM | HIGHER EDUCATION - Requests public postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana to adopt policies and procedures to combat antisemitism on campus |
13. Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee |
| | | SB54 | MIZELL | LOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for a limited fiscal administrator for political subdivisions. (8/1/25) (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | | SB128 | GARY CARTER | LAW ENFORCEMENT - Requires a written report when any law enforcement officer uses force on a member of the public. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB174 | JACKSON-ANDREWS | PUBLIC HEALTH - Provides relative to certain pregnancy screenings. (gov sig) (RE1 INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | SB186 | REESE | TAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to the New Markets tax credit. (gov sig) (RE -$22,500,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | SB221 | MIZELL | FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Provides relative to massage therapy. (8/1/25) (RE1 +$82,200 SG RV See Note) |
| | | SB235 | DUPLESSIS | TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Establishes an individual income tax credit for payments made toward a homeowner's insurance policy premium. (1/1/26) (RE -$10,000,000 GF RV See Note) |
14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee |
| | | HR3 | ECHOLS | SCHOOLS/FOOD PROGRAMS - Requests the state Department of Education to study the feasibility of and potential costs associated with prohibiting certain foods and beverages in public schools |
| | | HR4 | ECHOLS | SCHOOLS/FOOD PROGRAMS - Memorializes the United States Congress to support funding for the ability to focus on purchasing American agricultural products and the removal of ultra-processed food and beverages from K-12 public schools |
| | | HR15 | YOUNG | ATHLETICS - Creates a task force to study issues relative to the name, image, and likeness of student athletes in Louisiana |
| | | HCR8 | BAYHAM | SEAFOOD - Memorializes Congress to compel the United States Food and Drug Administration to increase inspection and testing of imported seafood |
| | | HCR27 | ZERINGUE | COASTAL RES/COASTAL ZONE - Urges and requests enhancement of the state's participation in the Gulf of America Hypoxia Action Plan and Task Force |
| | | HCR37 | HUGHES | HIGHER EDUCATION - Establishes the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Task Force |
16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | HB5 | JACKSON | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Provides relative to penalties for certain sex offenses (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB6 | JACKSON | CRIME/THEFT - Creates the crime of misappropriation of funds in connection with the payment of utility services (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB124 | FREIBERG | JUDGES/DISTRICT - Provides for the election of judges to the 19th Judicial District Court (EG +$267,076 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB138 | DEWITT | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS - Provides with respect to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners |
| | | HB160 | DICKERSON | ETHICS - Provides relative to ethics complaints |
| | | HB164 | BILLINGS | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Provides relative to mallard hunting licenses for hunting preserves |
| | | HB165 | EDMONSTON | WATERWAYS - Removes the designated deadline the board of the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District has to promulgate regulations for watershed management within the district |
| | | HB172 | EDMONSTON | WATERWAYS - Extends the period for which the Comite River is exempt from certain provisions of the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act |
| | | HB264 | ECHOLS | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides for transparency and compensation practices relative to pharmacy benefit managers (RE +$90,000 SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB277 | JORDAN | CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to certain pretrial procedures (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB279 | BOYD | HIGHER EDUCATION - Requires certain postsecondary education students to complete an anti-hazing course (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB286 | CHANCE HENRY | ENVIRONMENT/ENFORCEMENT - Provides for the maximum civil penalty for citations issued through the expedited enforcement program (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB356 | BRAUD | INSURANCE/PROPERTY - Creates the Stated Value Homeowner's Policy Act |
| | | HB359 | DUSTIN MILLER | MENTAL HEALTH - Provides relative to victims of human trafficking |
| | | HB377 | CHARLES OWEN | HEALTH SERVICES - Authorizes an individual to refuse certain medical treatments |
| | | HB400 | CHENEVERT | HEALTH/CHILDREN - Provides relative to a minor's consent for medical procedures and treatments |
| | | HB405 | WILLARD | ELECTIONS - Requires the secretary of state to prepare and publish certain information concerning changes in election law (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB442 | CHANCE HENRY | SPEECH/PATH/AUDIO - Provides relative to the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology |
| | | HB497 | LACOMBE | FISHING - Provides for the Louisiana Catch and Cook Program (RE NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB531 | TRAVIS JOHNSON | NURSES - Provides for forensic medical examinations of sexual assault survivors |
| | | HB568 | CARRIER | ENERGY/CONSERVATION - Establishes public safety and accountability procedures applicable to carbon capture and storage projects (OR SEE FISC NOTE SD RV) |
| | | HB583 | JACOB LANDRY | ENERGY - Establishes state policy regarding affordable, reliable energy and grid resilience (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB585 | MCCORMICK | ENERGY - Requires advance notice to surface and mineral owners prior to permitting or performing carbon dioxide sequestration activities (RE NO IMPACT SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB596 | WRIGHT | CAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides for revisions to the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act (OR +$97,000 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB602 | JACOB LANDRY | MINERALS - Provides relative to remediation of oilfield and exploration and production sites |
| | | HB605 | RISER | NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT - Authorizes a fee for expedited processing performed by the Department of Energy and Natural Resources (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB608 | COATES | ENVIRONMENT - Creates the Louisiana Atmospheric Protection Act (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB628 | CREWS | TREASURY DEPARTMENT - Establishes the La. Dividend Program within the Dept. of Treasury and provides for funding, administration, qualifications, and restrictions (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX) |
| | | HB632 | RISER | ENERGY - Protects mineral servitude ownership in relation to carbon dioxide sequestration |
| | | HB657 | RISER | MEDICAL MARIJUANA - Provides relative to fees collected by the Louisiana Department of Health related to the sale of therapeutic marijuana (RE +$225,000 SG RV See Note) |
| | | HB661 | DUSTIN MILLER | HEALTH/LDH - Provides relative to fees collected by the Louisiana Department of Health |
| | | HB689 | DESHOTEL | UTILITIES - Provides for the regulation of certain broadband services (RE NO IMPACT See Note) |
17. Senate Instruments Second Reading Returned from the Legislative Bureau |
| | | SB156 | PRESSLY | HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - Provides for in vitro fertilization. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB168 | WOMACK | PRESCRIPTION - Provides for liberative prescription on mineral leases on state property. (8/1/25) |
18. Senate Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee |
| | | SB137 | TALBOT | INSURERS - Requires insurers to notify the Department of Insurance upon ceasing, pausing, or resuming the writing of policies in a particular region. (1/1/26) |
19. Reconsideration |
| | | HB247 | CHENEVERT | PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION - Provides relative to the expropriation of blighted property in East Baton Rouge Parish and the city of Baton Rouge |
| | | HB660 | BOYD | TRANSPORTATION - Provides relative to the annual registration tax applicable to trucks and trailers statewide (EG INCREASE SD RV See Note) |
20. Special Orders |
Special Order No. 1 for 05/15/2025. |
| | | HB1 | MCFARLAND | APPROPRIATIONS - Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 |
Special Order No. 2 for 05/15/2025. |
| | | HB2 | EMERSON | CAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the comprehensive Capital Outlay budget |
Special Order No. 3 for 05/15/2025. |
| | | HB3 | EMERSON | CAPITAL OUTLAY - Provides for the Omnibus Bond Act |
Special Order No. 4 for 05/15/2025. |
| | | HB460 | MCFARLAND | APPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML - Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 |
Special Order No. 5 for 05/15/2025. |
| | | HB461 | MCFARLAND | FUNDS/FUNDING - Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state funds |
Special Order No. 6 for 05/15/2025. |
| | | HB463 | MCFARLAND | APPROPRIATIONS/ANCILLARY - Provides for the ancillary expenses of state government |
Special Order No. 7 for 05/15/2025. |
| | | HB462 | MCFARLAND | REVENUE SHARING - Provides for the Revenue Sharing Distribution for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 |
Special Order No. 8 for 05/15/2025. |
| | | HCR2 | MCFARLAND | HOSPITALS - Provides for a hospital stabilization formula (RE +$648,232,241 SD RV See Note) |
Special Order No. 9 for 05/15/2025. |
| | | HB647 | MCFARLAND | APPROPRIATIONS - Appropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 |
Special Order No. 10 for 05/15/2025. |
| | | HB664 | MCFARLAND | LEGISLATIVE EXPENSES - Makes appropriations for the expenses of the legislature for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 |
REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY |
1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HR2 | CHASSION | LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Establishes the Freshmen Caucus in the Louisiana House of Representatives |
| | | HCR1 | MCMAKIN | ELECTIONS - Repeals a provision within an administrative rule relative to the certification and procurement of voting systems |
| | | HCR13 | ILLG | ATHLETICS - Requests that the Southeastern Conference schedule LSU football games after 6:00 p.m. in September for health and safety reasons related to the heat during day games |
| | | HCR15 | PHILLIP TARVER | JOINT RULES - Provides for limitations on appropriations to nongovernmental entities |
| | | HCR16 | MCMAKIN | JOINT RULES - Provides for the nongovernmental entity funding request (RE NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HCR9 | HEBERT | JUDGES - Directs the La. State Law Institute to study the procedures for the recusal of judges |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | HB74 | MIKE JOHNSON | DOMESTIC ABUSE - Provides for the termination of manufacturer vehicle tracking services in certain cases of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB77 | TURNER | TOPS - Adds the Excellence award level for students who score 31 or higher on the ACT, allows award qualification based on the Classic Learning Test, revises eligibility requirements for TOPS-Tech, and allows application of unused award amounts to medical or dental school (RR +$3,379,202 SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB85 | GADBERRY | BUILDING CODES - Provides relative to permits for construction (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) |
| | | HB126 | LYONS | COUNCILS ON AGING - Modifies the funding formula used to determine minimum state funding allocations to parish councils on aging and increases the minimum aggregate total that is to be appropriated annually to the office of elderly affairs for such allocations (EG +$3,524,736 GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB188 | CHARLES OWEN | TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL-EXEM - Authorizes a local sales tax exemption for certain adaptive driving equipment and vehicle modifications (EG -$83,000 LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB193 | AMEDEE | CIVIL/ACTIONS - Provides relative to lawsuit procedures for incarcerated individuals |
| | | HB199 | EDMONSTON | CORRECTIONS/PRISONERS - Provides relative to proceedings in forma pauperis for prisoners (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) |
| | | HB257 | ST. BLANC | WATER/SEWER OPERATORS - Provides relative to receivership of water or wastewater companies (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB271 | WILLARD | TAX EXEMPTIONS/HOMESTEAD - (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes a parish governing authority to increase the amount of the homestead exemption (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB325 | BRYANT | TAX/TOBACCO TAX - Provides for the rate of tax levied on certain cigars (RE -$10,000,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB368 | ST. BLANC | CONSUMERS - Provides relative to earned wage access services (RE +$16,544 SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB383 | BRASS | TAX CREDITS - Postpones the termination of a tax credit for C-corporations for local inventory taxes paid but reduces the amount of the credit for those taxpayers (EG -$158,000,000 SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB392 | ST. BLANC | UTILITIES - Provides relative to the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law |
| | | HB402 | KNOX | TAX/INCOME TAX - Authorizes an income tax deduction for veterans with certain disabilities (EG -$11,300,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB408 | DICKERSON | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Requires health insurance coverage relative to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and related conditions (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB433 | DESHOTEL | FUNDS/FUNDING - Establishes the Site Investment and Infrastructure Improvement Fund in the state treasury (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB500 | BEAULLIEU | TAX/SALES & USE - Authorizes the mediation of certain tax disputes, the issuance of policy advice, and requests for private letter rulings under certain circumstances (RR NO IMPACT GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB507 | EMERSON | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Establishes the High Impact Job Program within Louisiana Economic Development and provides for administration of the program (RR -$71,900,000 GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB513 | RISER | LOAN BROKERS - Enacts the Louisiana Consumer Alternative Installment Loan Act (RE INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB520 | ILLG | TAX/SALES-USE-EXEMPT - Establishes a state and local sales and use tax exemption for certain antique motor vehicles and increases the fee for issuance of special license plates for those vehicles (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB594 | CHANCE HENRY | TAX/INSURANCE PREMIUM - Establishes a flat rate of insurance premium tax and provides relative to certain insurance premium tax credits and exemptions (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV) |
| | | HB606 | TURNER | TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL-EXEM - Exempts prescription drugs and insulin from local sales and use taxes (EG DECREASE LF RV See Note) |
| | | HB648 | BEAULLIEU | ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES - Increases candidate qualifying fees and dedicates the monies to the Campaign Sign Recycling Fund (EG1 INCREASE SD RV See Note) |
| | | HB653 | DAVIS | TAX CREDITS - Transfers the sound recording investor tax credit program from La. Economic Development to the Dept. of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and extends the duration of the program (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB687 | WRIGHT | TRANSPORTATION DEPT - Authorizes the Port of New Orleans to utilize public private partnerships for the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor roadway project (RE SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) |
| | | HB688 | BRAUD | LEVEES/BDS & DISTRICTS - Provides relative to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East and Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank |
6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Not yet scheduled for floor debate |
| | | SB73 | REESE | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - Provides for sequestration of carbon dioxide. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB5 | WHEAT | COURTS - Provides for the jurisdictional limit for the City Court of Hammond. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB75 | GREGORY MILLER | CIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for legislative continuances and extensions of time for legislators and legislative employees. (gov sig) |
| | | SB9 | BASS | CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Adds federal and state military installations and facilities to the locations over which the use of an unmanned aircraft system is prohibited. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB53 | BASS | LAW ENFORCEMENT - Provides relative to warrants for interception of communications. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB35 | PRICE | SERVITUDES - Provides for legal servitudes. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB49 | GREGORY MILLER | WILLS/TESTAMENTS - Provides for validity of testaments. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB67 | FOIL | SUCCESSIONS - Provides for the continuous revision of successions. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB93 | LAMBERT | SUCCESSIONS - Provides for enforceability of penalty clauses in wills. (8/1/25) |
| | | SB116 | KLEINPETER | NOTARIES - Provides for reciprocal notarial authority of notaries qualified in St. Martin Parish and St. Landry Parish. (8/1/25) |
NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/19/2025 |
| | | HB562 | FONTENOT | FIRE PROTECT/FIRE DEPTS - Provides relative to costs for certain emergency services provided by fire departments, fire protection districts, and certain nonprofit corporations (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB601 | GEYMANN | ENERGY - Provides relative to carbon dioxide sequestration |
| | | HB256 | MCMAKIN | REAL ESTATE/COMMISSION - Provides relative to the Louisiana Real Estate Commission |
| | | HB295 | PHILLIP TARVER | APPROPRIATIONS - (Constitutional Amendment) Limits the amount of State General Fund (Direct) revenues that may be appropriated in a fiscal year for recurring expenses and restricts use of such revenues above that limit (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB343 | DAVIS | SEIZURES/SALES - Provides relative to condominium associations |
| | | HB423 | LACOMBE | HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS - Provides relative to healthcare providers displaying evidence of proper licensure in advertising (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB454 | DUSTIN MILLER | MEDICAID - Requires Medicaid coverage for certain doula services (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
| | | HB494 | DOMANGUE | PETROLEUM/OIL-GAS - Provides for common carriers of petroleum pipelines |
| | | HB514 | WILLARD | INSURANCE/HEALTH - Modifies the Louisiana Doula Registry Board within the Louisiana Department of Health and provides for respective regulatory authority (RE +$2,495 FF EX See Note) |
| | | HB683 | EMERSON | FUNDS/FUNDING - Provides relative to the disposition of certain state revenues through repeal of the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and dedication of certain revenues to the Budget Stabilization Fund. (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
| | | HB685 | CHENEVERT | STATE AGENCIES - Provides relative to diversity, equity, and inclusion in state agencies (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
| | | HB686 | CHARLES OWEN | LOBBYING - Provides for the disclosure of foreign adversaries (RE +$100,000 GF EX See Note) |
Scheduled for floor debate on 5/20/2025 |
| | | HB297 | THOMPSON | CONTRACTS - Provides for a "contract limit" for public works projects by the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism (RE DECREASE SG EX See Note) |
| | | HB75 | MCCORMICK | ENERGY/CONSERVATION - Provides relative to compensation for pore space owners (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV) |
| | | HB548 | LACOMBE | ENERGY - Provides for the dedication of revenue from carbon dioxide sequestration on state lands and water bottoms |
RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR |
Regular Order |
1. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration |
| | | HR30 | BUTLER | HONORARY DESIGNATIONS - Designates the city of Opelousas as the Horse Capital of Louisiana |
| | | HCR4 | BILLINGS | LICENSING - Amends and repeals administrative licensing requirements relative to alternative hair and alternative hair design |
5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage |
| | | HB183 | BOURRIAQUE | TAX/AD VALOREM TAX - Provides for the inspection of assessment lists, challenges to the correctness of assessments, and reviews by boards of review and the La Tax Commission (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB512 | PHELPS | CRIME - Provides relative to criminal blighting of property |
| | | HB576 | ROBBY CARTER | INSURANCE/RATES - Provides relative to rates in competitive and noncompetitive markets |
| | | HB617 | CARVER | CHILDREN/DCFS - Reorganizes the Department of Children and Family Services (RE NO IMPACT See Note) |
| | | HB620 | PHELPS | TRAFFIC - Establishes procedures to eliminate traffic congestion in neighborhoods surrounding certain schools in Shreveport, Louisiana |
| | | HB637 | COATES | ENERGY - Establishes habitat conversion fees for large-scale solar development |
| | | HB638 | COATES | ENERGY/SOLAR - Establishes agricultural conversion fees for large-scale solar development (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD RV) |
| | | HB639 | RISER | GAMING/REVENUE - Provides relative to taxation of online sports wagering and video poker and dedicates certain gaming revenues (RE +$34,700,000 SD RV See Note) |