House Order of the Day
May 19, 2025
1:00 PM
House Chamber

Adjourned
 

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MORNING HOUR

1. Roll Call

2. Prayer

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Reading of Journal

5. Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

6. Introduction of Resolutions
 HR185CARPENTERSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates May 19, 2025, as College Completion Day in the state of Louisiana
 HR186JORDANSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates May 19, 2025, as Louisiana Judicial Council of the National Bar Association Day at the state capitol and commends its members for their contributions to the judicial system
 HR187FREIBERGSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Commends the Ready Louisiana Coalition and designates May 20, 2025, as Early Ed Day at the state capitol
 HR188MCMAKINCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana on the occasion of its seventy-fifth anniversary
 HR189WALTERSCONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Michael Karl Gary
 HR190WALTERSCONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of James Edward Standifer
 HR191FREIBERGSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates May 19, 2025, as Woman's Hospital Day in the state of Louisiana
 HR192BACALASPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates May 21, 2025, as Ascension Parish Day at the state capitol
 HR193CARPENTERCONDOLENCES - Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of former state legislator and mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish Melvin Lee "Kip" Holden and posthumously commends him
 HR194FIRMENTCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the LaSalle High School Lady Tigers softball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Division IV Non-Select state championship
 HCR51ROMEROAGRICULTURE - Memorializes Congress and the United States Department of Agriculture to reinstate and fund the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program
 HCR52MARCELLELAW ENFORCE/CRIM JUS COM - Requests the La. Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice and all La. state and local law enforcement agencies to improve crime data reporting
 HCR53CARVERELDERLY - Creates a Senior Task Force on Fraud Prevention
 HCR54DESHOTELWATER/DRINKING WATER - Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Health to review and revise its regulations regarding minimum chlorine concentration levels in public water systems
 HCR55DUSTIN MILLERHEALTH CARE - Continues the Health Inequities and Disparities in Rural Areas Task Force
 HCR56DESHOTELUTILITIES - Memorializes the United States Congress to release funds from the BEAD program

7. Introduction of Bills

10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over
 HR180FREIBERGSTUDENT/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
 HR184BAYHAMCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Robert Francis Prevost on his election to the leadership of the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV
 HCR50ZERINGUELEGISLATIVE 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

13. Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee
 SB8MORRISCIVIL SERVICE - Constitutional amendment to provide for persons in the unclassified service and for appointment of persons on the State Civil Service Commission. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
 SB36HENSGENSMINERALS - Provides for carbon sequestration. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB42SELDERSHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to perinatal behavioral health treatment. (8/1/25) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB236EDMONDSBLIGHTED PROPERTY - Provides for the demolition or removal of dilapidated and dangerous buildings or structures by the governing authority of a parish or municipality. (8/1/25)
 SB239MCMATHSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the St. Tammany Parish Development District. (8/1/25)

14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 HR143BACALARETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Creates a task force to study the feasibility of a phased retirement program for public postsecondary education systems
 HR163HILFERTYRETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS - Requests the Firefighters' Retirement System to study the feasibility of merging members of the New Orleans Firefighters' Pension and Relief Fund hired after a certain date into the system
 HCR33ROMEROCONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to modify the H-2B temporary non-agricultural program to assist with labor workforce shortage in the state

15. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR14WHEATCONGRESS - Memorializes congress to modify the H-2A nonimmigrant program to assist with Louisiana's labor workforce shortage.

16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee
 HB63GREENJUDGES - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the mandatory retirement of judges (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB64MIKE JOHNSONATTORNEY GENERAL - Provides relative to legal representation of sovereign interests of the state (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB116EGANMILITARY AFFAIRS - Provides relative to the Louisiana Military Family Assistance Fund (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)
 HB120WILEYMILITARY AFFAIRS/NATL GD - Provides relative to death benefits for members of the La. State Guard (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB303BAYHAMATTORNEY GENERAL - Creates the Fugitive Apprehension Unit within the office of the attorney general (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB310ZERINGUECOURTS - Provides relative to filings in civil and criminal courts
 HB409LAFLEURCOURTS/COMMISSIONERS - Provides relative to court commissioners of the 19th JDC
 HB481PHELPSALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMT - Provides relative to limitations on the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage permits
 HB690CHARLES OWENPUBLIC HEALTH - Directs the Surgeon General to draft and promulgate rules for the administration of medical activities under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for all members of the healthcare community in Louisiana
 HB691CARRIERENERGY - Establishes public safety and accountability procedures for carbon dioxide sequestration (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
 HB692JACOB LANDRYENERGY - Establishes state policy regarding affordable, reliable energy and grid resilience (EN +$119,859 GF EX See Note)
 HB693WRIGHTCAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides for revisions to the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act (EN +$97,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB694JACOB LANDRYMINERALS - Provides relative to remediation of oilfield and exploration and production sites

17. Senate Instruments Second Reading Returned from the Legislative Bureau
 SB21WHEATCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Adds veterinarians and veterinary clinics to the definitions of "healthcare professional" and "healthcare facility" for purposes of certain assault and battery offenses. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB22HODGESTHEFT - Creates the crime of theft of critical infrastructure. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB38HENSGENSCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of theft of gift cards or gift card redemption information. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB40WHEATINSURANCE DEPARTMENT - Updates licensure requirements for persons regulated by the Department of Insurance. (8/1/25)
 SB51LUNEAUPUBLIC RECORDS - Provides for public power authority and public records for the city of Alexandria. (8/1/25)
 SB80GREGORY MILLERELECTION OFFENSES - Provides relative to exit polling. (8/1/25)
 SB89BOUIEPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Requires the board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans to be confirmed by the Senate. (2/3-CA6s43(3))(8/1/25)
 SB111SEABAUGHINSURANCE CLAIMS - Provides for fair claims processing. (8/1/25)
 SB117MIGUEZNUTRITION - Prohibits the serving and selling of ultra-processed foods in public schools. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB136TALBOTINSURERS - Provides for rate transparency reports. (1/1/26)
 SB154MORRISAGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - Criminalizes the possession or distribution of kratom. (8/1/25)
 SB160CATHEYSCHOOLS - Allows transportation network companies to transport students to and from school and school related functions. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)

REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY

1. House and Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration

Not yet scheduled for floor debate
 HR2CHASSIONLEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Establishes the Freshmen Caucus in the Louisiana House of Representatives
 HCR1MCMAKINELECTIONS - Repeals a provision within an administrative rule relative to the certification and procurement of voting systems
 HCR13ILLGATHLETICS - 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
 HCR15PHILLIP TARVERJOINT RULES - Provides for limitations on appropriations to nongovernmental entities
 HCR16MCMAKINJOINT RULES - Provides for the nongovernmental entity funding request (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HCR9HEBERTJUDGES - Directs the La. State Law Institute to study the procedures for the recusal of judges
 HR3ECHOLSSCHOOLS/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
 HR4ECHOLSSCHOOLS/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
 HR15YOUNGATHLETICS - Creates a task force to study issues relative to the name, image, and likeness of student athletes in Louisiana
 HCR8BAYHAMSEAFOOD - Memorializes Congress to compel the United States Food and Drug Administration to increase inspection and testing of imported seafood
 HCR27ZERINGUECOASTAL RES/COASTAL ZONE - Urges and requests enhancement of the state's participation in the Gulf of America Hypoxia Action Plan and Task Force

5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage

Scheduled for floor debate on 5/19/2025
 HB74MIKE JOHNSONDOMESTIC ABUSE - Provides for the termination of manufacturer vehicle tracking services in certain cases of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB77TURNERTOPS - 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 (EN +$3,012,092 SG EX See Note)
 HB85GADBERRYBUILDING CODES - Provides relative to permits for construction (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB126LYONSCOUNCILS 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 (EN +$3,524,736 GF EX See Note)
 HB188CHARLES OWENTAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL-EXEM - Authorizes a local sales tax exemption for certain adaptive driving equipment and vehicle modifications (EN -$83,000 LF RV See Note)
 HB193AMEDEECIVIL/ACTIONS - Provides relative to lawsuit procedures for incarcerated individuals
 HB199EDMONSTONCORRECTIONS/PRISONERS - Provides relative to proceedings in forma pauperis for prisoners (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)
 HB257ST. BLANCWATER/SEWER OPERATORS - Provides relative to receivership of water or wastewater companies (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB271WILLARDTAX 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)
 HB325BRYANTTAX/TOBACCO TAX - Provides for the rate of tax levied on certain cigars (EN -$10,000,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB368ST. BLANCCONSUMERS - Provides relative to earned wage access services (EN +$16,544 SG EX See Note)
 HB383BRASSTAX 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 (EG1 -$130,000,000 SD RV See Note)
 HB392ST. BLANCUTILITIES - Provides relative to the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law
 HB402KNOXTAX/INCOME TAX - Authorizes an income tax deduction for veterans with certain disabilities (EG -$11,300,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB408DICKERSONINSURANCE/HEALTH - Requires health insurance coverage relative to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and related conditions (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB433DESHOTELFUNDS/FUNDING - Establishes the Site Investment and Infrastructure Improvement Fund in the state treasury (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 HB500BEAULLIEUTAX/SALES & USE - Authorizes the mediation of certain tax disputes, the issuance of policy advice, and requests for private letter rulings under certain circumstances (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
 HB507EMERSONECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Establishes the High Impact Job Program within Louisiana Economic Development and provides for administration of the program (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 HB513RISERLOAN BROKERS - Enacts the Louisiana Consumer Alternative Installment Loan Act (RE INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB520ILLGTAX/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 (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB594CHANCE HENRYTAX/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)
 HB606TURNERTAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL-EXEM - Exempts prescription drugs and insulin from local sales and use taxes (EG DECREASE LF RV See Note)
 HB648BEAULLIEUELECTIONS/CANDIDATES - Increases candidate qualifying fees and dedicates the monies to the Campaign Sign Recycling Fund (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 HB653DAVISTAX 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 (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB687WRIGHTTRANSPORTATION DEPT - Authorizes the Port of New Orleans to utilize public private partnerships for the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor roadway project (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 HB688BRAUDLEVEES/BDS & DISTRICTS - Provides relative to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East and Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank

Not yet scheduled for floor debate
 HB5JACKSONCRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Provides relative to penalties for certain sex offenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB6JACKSONCRIME/THEFT - Creates the crime of misappropriation of funds in connection with the payment of utility services (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB138DEWITTPHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS - Provides with respect to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
 HB160DICKERSONETHICS - Provides relative to ethics complaints
 HB164BILLINGSWILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Provides relative to mallard hunting licenses for hunting preserves
 HB165EDMONSTONWATERWAYS - 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
 HB172EDMONSTONWATERWAYS - Extends the period for which the Comite River is exempt from certain provisions of the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act
 HB286CHANCE HENRYENVIRONMENT/ENFORCEMENT - Provides for the maximum civil penalty for citations issued through the expedited enforcement program (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB356BRAUDINSURANCE/PROPERTY - Creates the Stated Value Homeowner's Policy Act
 HB359DUSTIN MILLERMENTAL HEALTH - Provides relative to victims of human trafficking
 HB400CHENEVERTHEALTH/CHILDREN - Provides relative to a minor's consent for medical procedures and treatments
 HB405WILLARDELECTIONS - Requires the secretary of state to prepare and publish certain information concerning changes in election law (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB442CHANCE HENRYSPEECH/PATH/AUDIO - Provides relative to the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology
 HB497LACOMBEFISHING - Provides for the Louisiana Catch and Cook Program (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB531TRAVIS JOHNSONNURSES - Provides for forensic medical examinations of sexual assault survivors
 HB585MCCORMICKENERGY - Requires advance notice to surface and mineral owners prior to permitting or performing carbon dioxide sequestration activities (RE NO IMPACT SG EX See Note)
 HB605RISERNATURAL RESOURCES DEPT - Authorizes a fee for expedited processing performed by the Department of Energy and Natural Resources (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)
 HB632RISERENERGY - Protects mineral servitude ownership in relation to carbon dioxide sequestration
 HB657RISERMEDICAL MARIJUANA - Provides relative to fees collected by the Louisiana Department of Health related to the sale of therapeutic marijuana (EN +$225,000 SG RV See Note)
 HB661DUSTIN MILLERHEALTH/LDH - Provides relative to fees collected by the Louisiana Department of Health
 HB689DESHOTELUTILITIES - Provides for the regulation of certain broadband services (RE NO IMPACT See Note)

6. Senate Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage

Not yet scheduled for floor debate
 SB73REESEENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL - Provides for sequestration of carbon dioxide. (8/1/25)
 SB5WHEATCOURTS - Provides for the jurisdictional limit for the City Court of Hammond. (8/1/25)
 SB75GREGORY MILLERCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for legislative continuances and extensions of time for legislators and legislative employees. (gov sig)
 SB9BASSCRIME/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)
 SB53BASSLAW ENFORCEMENT - Provides relative to warrants for interception of communications. (8/1/25)
 SB35PRICESERVITUDES - Provides for legal servitudes. (8/1/25)
 SB49GREGORY MILLERWILLS/TESTAMENTS - Provides for validity of testaments. (8/1/25)
 SB67FOILSUCCESSIONS - Provides for the continuous revision of successions. (8/1/25)
 SB93LAMBERTSUCCESSIONS - Provides for enforceability of penalty clauses in wills. (8/1/25)
 SB116KLEINPETERNOTARIES - Provides for reciprocal notarial authority of notaries qualified in St. Martin Parish and St. Landry Parish. (8/1/25)
 SB156PRESSLYHUMAN DEVELOPMENT - Provides for in vitro fertilization. (8/1/25)
 SB168WOMACKPRESCRIPTION - Provides for liberative prescription on mineral leases on state property. (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
 HB562FONTENOTFIRE PROTECT/FIRE DEPTS - Provides relative to costs for certain emergency services provided by fire departments, fire protection districts, and certain nonprofit corporations (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB601GEYMANNENERGY - Provides relative to carbon dioxide sequestration
 HB256MCMAKINREAL ESTATE/COMMISSION - Provides relative to the Louisiana Real Estate Commission
 HB295PHILLIP TARVERAPPROPRIATIONS - (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)
 HB343DAVISSEIZURES/SALES - Provides relative to condominium associations
 HB423LACOMBEHEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS - Provides relative to healthcare providers displaying evidence of proper licensure in advertising (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB454DUSTIN MILLERMEDICAID - Requires Medicaid coverage for certain doula services (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB494DOMANGUEPETROLEUM/OIL-GAS - Provides for common carriers of petroleum pipelines
 HB514WILLARDINSURANCE/HEALTH - Modifies the Louisiana Doula Registry Board within the Louisiana Department of Health and provides for respective regulatory authority (EN +$2,495 FF EX See Note)
 HB683EMERSONFUNDS/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)
 HB685CHENEVERTSTATE AGENCIES - Provides relative to diversity, equity, and inclusion in state agencies (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB686CHARLES OWENLOBBYING - Provides for the disclosure of foreign adversaries (EN +$100,000 GF EX See Note)

Scheduled for floor debate on 5/20/2025
 HB297THOMPSONCONTRACTS - Provides for a "contract limit" for public works projects by the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism (EN DECREASE SG EX See Note)
 HB75MCCORMICKENERGY/CONSERVATION - Provides relative to compensation for pore space owners (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)
 HB548LACOMBEENERGY - Provides for the dedication of revenue from carbon dioxide sequestration on state lands and water bottoms
 HB639RISERGAMING/REVENUE - Provides relative to taxation of online sports wagering and video poker and dedicates certain gaming revenues (EN +$34,700,000 SD RV See Note)

RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR

Regular Order

1. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading for Final Consideration
 HR30BUTLERHONORARY DESIGNATIONS - Designates the city of Opelousas as the Horse Capital of Louisiana
 HCR4BILLINGSLICENSING - Amends and repeals administrative licensing requirements relative to alternative hair and alternative hair design

5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage
 HB183BOURRIAQUETAX/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)
 HB247CHENEVERTPROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION - Provides relative to the expropriation of blighted property in East Baton Rouge Parish and the city of Baton Rouge
 HB512PHELPSCRIME - Provides relative to criminal blighting of property
 HB576ROBBY CARTERINSURANCE/RATES - Provides relative to rates in competitive and noncompetitive markets
 HB617CARVERCHILDREN/DCFS - Reorganizes the Department of Children and Family Services (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB620PHELPSTRAFFIC - Establishes procedures to eliminate traffic congestion in neighborhoods surrounding certain schools in Shreveport, Louisiana
 HB637COATESENERGY - Establishes habitat conversion fees for large-scale solar development
 HB638COATESENERGY/SOLAR - Establishes agricultural conversion fees for large-scale solar development (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD RV)
 HB660BOYDTRANSPORTATION - Provides relative to the annual registration tax applicable to trucks and trailers statewide (EG INCREASE SD RV See Note)