House Order of the Day
May 21, 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
 HR204WALTERSTAX/CORP FRANCHISE - Urges and requests that the legislature establish the Louisiana Auto Manufacturing Fund
 HR205MCFARLANDFARMING/FARMERS - Commends and expresses support for Louisiana farmers for their work in providing healthy food options, sustaining local economies, and promoting agricultural resilience through their dedication and innovation
 HR206BAGLEYCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Ebarb High School baseball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Class C state championship
 HR207DAVISSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates May 27, 2025, as Louisiana Music Advocacy Day at the state capitol
 HR208BEAULLIEUCOMMENDATIONS - Commends DXI Electric, LLC, on its investment in the economy of Acadiana and job creation in Louisiana
 HCR60FISHERHUMAN REMAINS - Memorializes the United States Congress to create penalties for improperly mailing cremated human remains
 HCR61COATESWATER/RESOURCES - Creates a special task force to study the interagency consultation process for data centers to ensure more complete natural resource planning and management
 HCR62FREEMANCONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences on the death of Robert "Bob" Winfred Merrick
 HCR63MARCELLELAW ENFORCEMENT - Urges and requests the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to study the benefits of clarifying the data law enforcement officers must collect during certain traffic stops
 HCR64ECHOLSENERGY PRODUCTION - Urges and requests the Department of Energy and Natural Resources and the Public Service Commission to research and implement nuclear energy generation within the state

7. Introduction of Bills

10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over
 HR202MCMAKINCOURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE - Directs the Louisiana Board of Ethics and the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to provide reports on justices of the peace
 HCR57WALTERSLABOR - Requests a study on the financial and workforce impact of the closure of the Shreveport General Motors' truck plant facility and the economical impact that the automobile manufacturing industry has on this state
 HCR59BAYHAMHISTORIC COMMEMORATION - Provides relative to the America 250 state commission

11. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over
 SCR20MCMATHNUTRITION - Memorializes Congress to direct the United States Department of Agriculture to reinstate and fund the Local Food for Schools Program.
 SCR36FOILADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE - Requests the division of administration, the Patient's Compensation Fund, and the Patient's Compensation Fund Oversight Board to consider implementation of an e-filing system for medical review panel requests and an e-payment system for filing fees. (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 SCR41EDMONDSSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - To commend SomebodysPraying.com and to proclaim July 2025, as a month of prayer and fasting to God so as to receive His blessings, grace, and mercy for our state and nation.

13. Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee
 SB37HENSGENSMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides for the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission. (8/1/25)
 SB97PRESSLYFLOODS/FLOODING - Creates the Coordinated Use of Resources for Recreation, Economy, Navigation, and Transportation Authority. (8/1/25) (RE INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 SB178JENKINSSCHOOLS - Establishes the School Employee Bill of Rights. (gov sig)
 SB192SEABAUGHLAW ENFORCEMENT - Provides relative to law enforcement. (8/1/25)
 SB244HENSGENSNATURAL RESOURCES DEPT - Provides for the Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources. (8/1/25) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

14. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 HR98CHARLES OWENSTUDENTS - Requests that the state Department of Education study and report relative to the impact of the law banning student possession of telecommunications devices during the instructional day
 HR126MIKE JOHNSONWILDLIFE & FISHERIES - Urges and requests the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to consider changing the daily limit and size restrictions on crappie fish in Saline-Larto Complex
 HCR31DESHOTELATHLETICS - Requests the Louisiana High School Athletic Association to refrain from hosting games during Easter weekend

16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee
 HB220WILLARDWEAPONS/FIREARMS - Creates the crime of improper storage of a firearm (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB264ECHOLSINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides for transparency and compensation practices relative to pharmacy benefit managers (RE +$90,000 SG EX See Note)
 HB353MACKENERGY - Provides relative to carbon dioxide sequestration (OR INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 HB391STAGNITEACHERS/EVALUATION - Amends the student growth component in the evaluation of teachers and administrators
 HB393BAMBURGWEAPONS/HANDGUNS - Provides relative to concealed carrying of handguns
 HB407VENTRELLAWEAPONS/HANDGUNS - Provides relative to concealed handgun permits
 HB457MARCELLECORRECTIONS/PRISONERS - Provides relative to solitary confinement (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB535MANDIE LANDRYLEGISLATIVE AUDITOR - Requires the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to evaluate state tax incentives (EG +$43,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB695CREWSCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to gold and silver as legal tender (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note)

17. Senate Instruments Second Reading Returned from the Legislative Bureau
 SB11LUNEAUMOTOR VEHICLES - Provide for penalties for certain traffic offenses. (8/1/25) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)
 SB52MCMATHTAX EXEMPTIONS - Provide an individual income tax exemption for grants from the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. (gov sig) (EG -$828,000 GF RV See Note)
 SB65FOILTAX/TAXATION - Provides for the treatment of certain pass through entities under the inventory tax credit. (gov sig) (RE INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 SB72REESEBONDS - Provides relative to the issuance of bonds for financing certain capital improvement projects within the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. (2/3-CA7s6(A))(7/1/25) (RE SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
 SB79BASSECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Provides relative to requirements of industrial areas. (8/1/25) (EG NO IMPACT LF RV See Note)
 SB82REESETAX/AD VALOREM - Provides with respect to ad valorem taxes on shares of bank stock. (1/1/26) (EG DECREASE LF RV See Note)
 SB92FOILBANKS/BANKING - Provides relative to the disclosure of financial records. (8/1/25)
 SB99CATHEYTRAFFIC - Provides relative to traffic cameras for the issuance of citations. (8/1/25) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB118FOILTAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Excludes certain amounts deposited into ABLE accounts for qualified expenses of persons with disabilities from state income tax. (8/1/25) (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 SB167FOILPUBLIC CONTRACTS - Provides for work performed by certain public entities to restore or rehabilitate certain levees. (8/1/25)
 SB176FOILAIRCRAFT/AVIATION - Provides relative to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. (8/1/25)
 SB190EDMONDSROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates portions of certain roadways in honor of fallen law enforcement officers. (8/1/25) (RE +$4,460 SG EX See Note)
 SB228ABRAHAMCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides relative to the Uniform Construction Code Council. (8/1/25) (RE SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 SB232BASSTAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to the motion picture production tax credit. (7/1/25) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)
 SB233EDMONDSTAX/TAXATION - Provides for changes to the School Readiness Tax Credit. (1/1/26) (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 SB238CONNICKLEVEES - Provides relative to the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District. (8/1/25)

18. Senate Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee
 SB20WHEATLEGISLATIVE SESSIONS - Constitutional amendment to change the number of general bills a legislator may file during regular sessions that occur during odd-numbered years and for legislating with regard to dedication or rededication of funds. (2/3-CA13sl(A))
 SB25EDMONDSSCHOOLS - Constitutional amendment to grant the St. George community school system in East Baton Rouge Parish the same authority granted to parishes to operate a school system. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG +$2,457,390 GF EX See Note)
 SB70MYERSHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to remote patient monitoring services. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB109SEABAUGHELECTION OFFENSES - Constitutional amendment to provide for foreign donations in elections. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE 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
 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
 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
 HCR42WALTERSMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Urges and requests the office of motor vehicles to study the necessity of Louisiana state identification cards for citizens with Alzheimer's and related dementia diseases
 HCR45BOURRIAQUETRANSPORTATION - Authorizes and directs the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, through its office of transformation, to evaluate district alignments, maintenance facilities, and laboratory operations, including the establishment of a district construction engineer role, while ensuring continued project delivery during the transition
 HCR56DESHOTELUTILITIES - Memorializes the United States Congress to release funds from the BEAD program
 HCR58STAGNIAIRCRAFT/AIRPORTS - Urges and requests the administration of the New Orleans Aviation Board to appear before the Jefferson Parish and Kenner City Council annually to provide updates on hurricane preparedness and other matters of mutual concern regarding infrastructure prior to the start of hurricane season

2. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Third Reading Final Consideration

Not yet scheduled for floor debate
 SCR14WHEATCONGRESS - Memorializes congress to modify the H-2A nonimmigrant program to assist with Louisiana's labor workforce shortage.

5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage

Scheduled for floor debate on 5/21/2025
 HB47DEWITTCIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL - Provides relative to the classified police service in the city of Alexandria
 HB63GREENJUDGES - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the mandatory retirement of judges (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB136GLORIOSOCIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL - Provides relative to certain positions in the fire and police civil service
 HB179MARCELLEPUBLIC TRANSPORT/MASS TR - Provides relative to the board of commissioners for the Capital Area Transit System
 HB184CHARLES OWENTAX/INCOME-INDIV/EXEMPT - Authorizes an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts a taxpayer receives through hardship distributions from retirement accounts (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB240LAFLEURDISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT - Provides relative to the Brookstown Neighborhood Crime Prevention District in East Baton Rouge Parish
 HB242CHENEVERTDISTRICTS/COMMUNICATIONS - Provides relative to the membership of the board of commissioners for the East Baton Rouge Parish Communications District
 HB267LACOMBEDISTRICTS/TAXING - Creates the Hotel Francis District within the town of St. Francisville
 HB282MCMAKINDISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD - Creates the Cypress Point Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish
 HB296FREIBERGTAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL - Authorizes the governing authority of East Baton Rouge Parish to distribute sales and use tax revenue collected on the sale of admission tickets to and concessions and parking at certain events (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)
 HB298KNOXDISTRICTS/SPECIAL - Provides relative to the Ernest N. Morial-New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority
 HB307CHANCE HENRYPUBLIC ASSISTANCE - Requires that individuals requesting public assistance who are not United States citizens be reported to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (RR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB346DESHOTELFUNDS/FUNDING - Establishes the Local Infrastructure Fund (EG -$37,000,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB357FREEMANINSURANCE/HEALTH - Requires health insurance coverage for integrative cancer treatments (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB378WILDERTOPS - Lowers the ACT score required for initial qualification for a Taylor Opportunity Program for Students award for students who complete approved home study programs (EG +$172,184 SG EX See Note)
 HB467HILFERTYINSURANCE/HEALTH - Requires health insurance coverage for amino acid-based elemental formulas (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB479MANDIE LANDRYCRIMINAL/VICTIMS - Provides relative to witness or victim notification (RE +$6,309,767 GF EX See Note)
 HB502BUTLERREGISTRARS OF VOTERS - Provides for the compensation, evaluation, duties, and removal of registrars of voters (RE +$328,267 GF EX See Note)
 HB533CARVERTAX CREDITS - Establishes the Work-Based Learning Tax Credit for employment of apprentices, interns, and youth workers (RE -$1,136,500 GF RV See Note)
 HB610HILFERTYTAX - Provides relative to the levy of a tax on short-term rentals of overnight lodging in the city of New Orleans (EG +$2,300,000 LF RV See Note)
 HB622HILFERTYINSURANCE/HEALTH - Requires health insurance coverage for histotripsy procedures (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB624BERAULTWORKFORCE COMMISSION - Transfers certain family and support programs from the Department of Children and Family Services to the Louisiana Workforce Commission and renames Louisiana Workforce Commission to Louisiana Works (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 HB675GLORIOSOCRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to post conviction relief (RE INCREASE GF EX 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)
 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) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB22HODGESTHEFT - Creates the crime of theft of critical infrastructure. (8/1/25) (EG1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB38HENSGENSCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of theft of gift cards or gift card redemption information. (8/1/25) (EG1 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) (RE1 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) (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note)
 SB1PRICESTATE POLICE RETIREMENT - Allows for credit for out-of-state full-time law enforcement service. (gov sig) (EG SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV)
 SB6ABRAHAMRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Establishes an exception to suspension of retirement benefits for court reporters who are reemployed by judicial districts or parishes where a critical shortage exists. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE FC SG EX)
 SB32ALLAINFARMING - Provides for limitation of liability related to the utilization of gypsum. (8/1/25)
 SB133PRESSLYWORKFORCE COMMISSION - Provides relative to payment of employees after termination of employment. (8/1/25)

NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL

5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage

Scheduled for floor debate on 5/21/2025
 HB514WILLARDINSURANCE/HEALTH - Modifies the Louisiana Doula Registry Board within the Louisiana Department of Health and provides for respective regulatory authority (EG +$2,495 FF EX See Note)
 HB562FONTENOTFIRE 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)
 HB601GEYMANNENERGY - Provides relative to carbon dioxide sequestration
 HB64MIKE JOHNSONATTORNEY GENERAL - Provides relative to legal representation of sovereign interests of the state (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB138DEWITTPHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS - Provides with respect to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
 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
 HB325BRYANTTAX/TOBACCO TAX - Provides for the rate of tax levied on certain cigars (EG -$10,000,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB548LACOMBEENERGY - Provides for the dedication of revenue from carbon dioxide sequestration on state lands and water bottoms
 HB594CHANCE HENRYTAX/INSURANCE PREMIUM - Establishes a flat rate of insurance premium tax and provides relative to certain insurance premium tax credits and exemptions (RE -$17,600,000 GF RV See Note)
 HB617CARVERCHILDREN/DCFS - Reorganizes the Department of Children and Family Services (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB660BOYDTRANSPORTATION - Provides relative to the annual registration tax applicable to trucks and trailers statewide (EG INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 HB686CHARLES OWENLOBBYING - Provides for the disclosure of foreign adversaries (RE +$100,000 GF EX See Note)
 HB693WRIGHTCAMPAIGN FINANCE - Provides for revisions to the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act (RE +$97,000 GF EX See Note)

Scheduled for floor debate on 5/27/2025
 HB356BRAUDINSURANCE/PROPERTY - Creates the Stated Value Homeowner's Policy Act
 HB400CHENEVERTHEALTH/CHILDREN - Provides relative to a minor's consent for medical procedures and treatments

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
 HB606TURNERTAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL-EXEM - Exempts prescription drugs and insulin from local sales and use taxes (EG DECREASE LF RV See Note)
 HB620PHELPSTRAFFIC - Establishes procedures to eliminate traffic congestion in neighborhoods surrounding certain schools in Shreveport, Louisiana
 HB632RISERENERGY - Protects mineral servitude ownership in relation to carbon dioxide sequestration
 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)