House Order of the Day
March 23, 2026
2:00 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
 HR46MCCORMICKWATER/WELLS - Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy to study and evaluate water well drilling licensure requirements
 HR47BUTLERSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates the week of March 23 through 27, 2026, as Louisiana Agriculture Week at the state capitol and in the state of Louisiana and commends the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders who participate in this initiative
 HR48BUTLERSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates the week of March 23-27, 2026, as Louisiana Agriculture Week at the state capitol and in the state of Louisiana and commends the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders who participate in this initiative
 HR49TERRY LANDRY JRCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Thrive Academy and Thrive Foundation for their commitment to expanding educational opportunities for students in Louisiana and designates March 23, 2026, as Thrive Day at the capitol
 HR50HEBERTSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates March 24, 2026, as Geaux Far Day at the capitol and commends Geaux Far Louisiana for its contributions to early childhood education
 HR51TURNERSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College System Day at the capitol
 HR52BAYHAMCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 550 and St. Bernard Parish Government on the occasion of the annual Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony
 HR53BAYHAMCOMMENDATIONS - Commends decorated veteran and centenarian James "Jim" Bollich for his military service in the United States Army Air Corps on the occasion of Louisiana America 250
 HR54CHASSIONSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Honors the life of former Xavier University of Louisiana President Dr. Norman C. Francis and designates February 18, 2026, as Norman Francis Day at the state capitol
 HR55WALTERSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Bishop J. Gregory Jones on the occasion of his fiftieth year in ministry
 HR56TURNERSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates March 24, 2026, as Louisiana Athletic Trainers Day at the capitol and commends the members of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association
 HR57LACOMBECOMMENDATIONS - Commends Jensen LeBlanc for being named a National Champion for Children's Miracle Network
 HCR31DOMANGUECOMMERCE - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use and application of the term "foreign" with respect to juridical persons provided for in state law

7. Introduction of Bills
 HB20BAGLEYRETIREMENT/TEACHERS - Provides relative to the reemployment of retirees in the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (OR INCREASE APV)
 HB21GLORIOSORETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP - Provides relative to participation in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 HB166JACOB LANDRYJUVENILES - Removes Vermilion Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
 HB494ROBBY CARTERENERGY - Prohibits carbon dioxide sequestration in St. Helena Parish
 HB710BAMBURGWATERWAYS - Provides for withdrawal of surface water from Lake Bistineau
 HB795MANDIE LANDRYLOCAL GOVERNMENT - Limits fees charged to Orleans Parish taxing authorities for tax collection services
 HB985DICKERSONSEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY - Provides relative to identification procedures for sex offenders (EG1 +$200,000 SG EX See Note)
 HB986KERNERCHILDREN/SUPPORT - Requires child support payments by persons convicted of vehicular homicide
 HB987MCFARLANDHIGHER EDUCATION - Realigns energy-related programs by moving the Louisiana Geological Survey under the Louisiana State University Energy Institute (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB988BAGLEYMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Modifies the current and retired legislators special prestige license plates fee distribution
 HB989BOYERMOTOR VEHICLES - Modifies charges collected by public license tag agents
 HB990LYONSLOCAL GOVERNMENT - Provides for a privilege in favor of parishes, sewerage districts, and waterworks districts for certain unpaid service charges or user fees
 HB991MANDIE LANDRYCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to sentencing guidelines
 HB992FREIBERGEARLY CHILDHOOD - Requires assignment of early childhood education identification numbers to children in certain early childhood education programs (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB993FREEMANRETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL - Provides relative to earnable compensation for employees in the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (OR SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV)
 HB994FONTENOTCRIMINAL/RESTITUTION - Provides relative to the payment of restitution from offenders convicted of vehicular homicide under certain circumstances
 HB995LACOMBECRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the electronic access of videotaped statements of protected persons
 HB996DEWITTCAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOS - Provides for the use of campaign funds for clothing required for holding office
 HB997EDMONSTONOFFICIAL JOURNALS - Provides for publishing information and notices on a political subdivision's website
 HB998FREEMANCRIMINAL/VICTIMS - Provides relative to the examination and medical care of victims of human trafficking-related offenses and domestic violence offenses involving strangulation (EG INCREASE SD EX See Note)

10. House and House Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over
 HR42DICKERSONCOMMENDATIONS - Commends women for the critical role they play in the chemistry industry and other industries in Louisiana
 HR43MIKE JOHNSONCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Bishop Lonnie Weidner for his faithful ministry and leadership at the Church of Pentecost in Ball, Louisiana
 HR44TURNERCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Malcolm "Coldblooded" Lee on being named Louisiana Outstanding Log Truck Driver of the Year
 HR45MIKE JOHNSONCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Pastor Aaron "AJ" Holloway on his installation as lead pastor of the Church of Pentecost in Ball, Louisiana
 HCR22FIRMENTCOMMENDATIONS - Commends W.H. Ward Properties, Inc., on being named Tree Farmer of the Year by the Louisiana Forestry Association
 HCR23MCFARLANDCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Katrice LaCour for his contributions in the Natchitoches Parish showcase on the occasion of Natchitoches Day at the state capitol
 HCR24MCFARLANDCOMMENDATIONS - Commends Angela Lasyone for her contributions in the Natchitoches Parish showcase on the occasion of Natchitoches Day at the state capitol
 HCR25BERAULTCOMMENDATIONS - Commends the Pope John Paul II Catholic High School Boys' Swim Team on winning its sixth consecutive Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division IV state championship
 HCR26CHENEVERTSTUDENT/STANDARDS - Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education incorporate the science of human growth and development into content standards and to provide curriculum and instructional materials on its website
 HCR27SPELLEDUCATION/SPECIAL - Requests the Louisiana Department of Health and the state Department of Education to analyze the adequacy of autism support services in the state
 HCR28DUSTIN MILLERNURSES - Creates the Task Force on School Nurse Orientation
 HCR29CHASSIONSTUDENT/DISCIPLINE - Urges and requests public school governing authorities and employees to comply with and enforce the bullying laws of the state of Louisiana
 HCR30CHASSIONSTUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP - Requests the Board of Regents to study the potential establishment of a legislative scholarship program

11. Senate Concurrent Resolutions Lying Over
 SCR13FOILSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates Saturday, March 21, 2026, as World Down Syndrome Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee
 HB894DEWITTCIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL - Provides relative to the powers and duties of certain firefighters in the city of Alexandria
 HB983MCFARLANDAPPROPRIATIONS - Appropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
 HB984KERNERMALPRACTICE/MEDICAL - Provides relative to medical malpractice and the limitation of recovery

13. Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee
 SB19PRICERETIREMENT SYSTEMS - Changes the name and design of the "State Employee Retired" prestige license plate. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT FC)
 SB23GERALD BOUDREAUXSANITARY CODE - Provides for an additional exemption to the definition of food service establishment. (8/1/26) (EN -$6,425 SG RV See Note)
 SB26MCMATHHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to opioid treatment programs. (gov sig)
 SB30MCMATHHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to telehealth. (gov sig)
 SB39MIZELLFEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Provides for the licensed profession of massage therapy. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB45WHEATHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to hospice care. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB46REESECRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of unlawful operation of a group home. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB50FESIROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates the bascule bridge connected to Louisiana Highway 315 known as the Bayou Dularge Bascule Bridge located in Terrebonne Parish as the "Elward T. Brady, Jr. Memorial Bridge". (8/1/26) (EN +$1,500 SG EX See Note)
 SB51KLEINPETERCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of fraudulent representation of military service or awards. (8/1/26)
 SB55STINEMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides for clarification on the proper way to wear a safety belt. (8/1/26)
 SB69WHEATPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides for the submission of nominees to the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission. (8/1/26)
 SB71GERALD BOUDREAUXPUBLIC LANDS - Provides for the transfer of certain property in Lafayette Parish. (gov sig)
 SB73GREGORY MILLERTAX/AD VALOREM - Provides relative to the assessment, payment, and allocation of ad valorem taxes. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB84MYERSHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides relative to health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening. (gov sig) (EN +$5,100 SG EX See Note)
 SB85GREGORY MILLERSHERIFFS - Provides for funding of certain insurance costs for retirees of the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office. (8/1/26)
 SB89GREGORY MILLERTAX/AD VALOREM - Requires the assessor in St. Charles Parish to provide property owners with a form for permanent registration of the homestead exemption. (gov sig) (EG -$13,117 LF EX See Note)
 SB96EDMONDSMOTOR VEHICLES - Creates the "Fallen Heroes" prestige license plate. (8/1/26)
 SB98KLEINPETERCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Adds certain school employees to the definition of "educator" relative to prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student. (8/1/26)
 SB101ABRAHAMROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 384 as "Daniel Edward Didelot Memorial Highway" and a portion of Louisiana Highway 436 as the "Bill "Bleu" Evans Memorial Highway". (8/1/26)
 SB110CLOUDCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Prohibits using a child's image to train artificial intelligence to produce child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26)
 SB148STINEPLANNING/ZONING - Provides for compensation to the members of the Lake Charles planning commission. (8/1/26)
 SB150GERALD BOUDREAUXHEALTH DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to vital records stored by the Louisiana Department of Health. (gov sig)
 SB160SEABAUGHROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of United States Highway 171 in Sabine Parish as " Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$1,500 SG EX See Note)
 SB164MCMATHEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - Provides relative to first responders. (gov sig)
 SB303CLOUDPROCUREMENT CODE - Creates the "Interstate Technology Collaboration Act" to provide for use of cooperative purchasing for information technology system procurement. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 SB340CATHEYTAX/AD VALOREM - Requires the tax assessor of each parish to provide property owners with a form for permanent registration of the homestead exemption. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

16. House Bills on Second Reading Reported by Committee
 HB28CHARLES OWENTEACHERS/CERTIFICATION - Provides relative to the appeals process for teacher certification applicants
 HB36BUTLERJUVENILES - Removes Evangeline Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
 HB50SCHLEGELSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Education
 HB52VILLIOCRIMINAL/PROCEDURE - Provides relative to trial of misdemeanors (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB56VILLIODWI - Provides relative to the imposition of fines for driving while impaired (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
 HB62DICKERSONPUBLIC ASSISTANCE - Provides relative to the membership of the Louisiana Women's Policy and Research Commission
 HB68SCHLEGELCRIME - Provides relative to conduct that constitutes disturbing the peace (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB92SCHLEGELCRIME/SEX OFFENSES - Provides relative to time limitations and other matters concerning certain sex offenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB110CARVERPUBLIC LANDS/STATE - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in St. Tammany Parish
 HB117BEAULLIEUSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of State and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law
 HB119FONTENOTCRIME - Provides relative to unlawful conduct involving images of another person created by artificial intelligence (REF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB124DICKERSONDOMESTIC ABUSE - Provides relative to the membership of the Domestic Violence Prevention Commission
 HB140COXJUVENILE PROCEDURE - Provides relative to the time limitations governing juvenile delinquency proceedings (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB147VILLIOCRIME/RACKETEERING - Provides for the definition of the crime of racketeering (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB160KNOXDOMESTIC ABUSE - Increases the penalties for certain domestic violence offenses that involve strangulation (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 HB171SPELLBAIL - Provides relative to personal sureties
 HB174FIRMENTMTR VEHICLE/COMPULS INS - Permits the impoundment of out-of-state vehicles not covered by compulsory liability insurance
 HB182TRAVIS JOHNSONNURSES - Provides relative to victims of sexual assault (EG +$4,000,000 LF See Note)
 HB193PHELPSHEALTH/SICKLE CELL ANEM - Provides for the membership of the Sickle Cell Commission
 HB196BEAULLIEUTEACHERS/LEAVE - Provides relative to personal leave days for teachers (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB198ECHOLSHEALTH - Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement of ambulatory surgical centers for certain procedures (RE +$375,050 GF EX See Note)
 HB203WALTERSHEALTH SERVICES - Provides for the membership of the Uterine Fibroids Commission
 HB228STAGNISUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of State Civil Service and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law
 HB234FIRMENTSUNSET LAW - Re-creates the Department of Insurance
 HB237WALTERSHEALTH SERVICES - Creates the Lupus Commission (EG +$109,985 GF EX See Note)
 HB260TRAVIS JOHNSONETHICS/CODE - Authorizes legislators to accept complimentary reasonable transportation to foreign countries
 HB268CARVERSTUDENTS - Provides relative to career-related activities for public school students (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB271WYBLEEDUCATION - Creates the Louisiana Commission on Foundational Education and abolishes the Louisiana Literacy Advisory Commission (RE NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB285BACALASCHOOLS/BOARDS - Authorizes a school board to engage in a cooperative endeavor with a credit union or bank to operate a branch at a high school
 HB289EGANCRIMINAL/SENTENCING - Provides relative to the time period between conviction and sentence (EG DECREASE LF EX See Note)
 HB316WYBLEEDUCATION - Provides relative to student literacy (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB351FONTENOTCORRECTIONS - Provides relative to the reentry preparation program (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB393FONTENOTELECTIONS/BOND & TAX - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for eligible election dates for bond and tax elections (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB400FONTENOTELECTION DAYS - Provides that bond and tax elections shall be held only on regularly scheduled fall election dates (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB413CARVERINSURANCE - Prohibits an insurer from utilizing a rating factor in an automobile insurance rate filing
 HB446BOYERELECTIONS/BOND & TAX - (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for eligible election dates for bond and tax elections (RE SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB469JORDANPHARMACISTS - Provides relative to the pharmacy education support fee collected by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
 HB486SPELLPSYCHOLOGISTS - Provides relative to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)
 HB534BOYERELECTION DAYS - Provides for local bond and tax elections to be held only during a primary election
 HB551BILLINGSELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS - Provides for early voting commissioners assisting with the nursing home early voting program (EN +$38,400 GF EX See Note)
 HB552BRYANTDWI - Provides relative to driving while intoxicated (REF NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB574SPELLMENTAL HEALTH - Provides for the membership of the Mental Health Advocacy Service
 HB576GADBERRYSTATE DEPARTMENT - Transfers the Old Governor's Mansion to the Department of State (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB634BOYERPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in St. Martin Parish
 HB649BRASSHIGHER EDUCATION - Requires the establishment and administration of a statewide application process for dual enrollment programs
 HB677THOMPSONPROPERTY - Provides relative to an exchange of property in Tensas Parish
 HB735JACKSONPUBLIC PROPERTY - Provides for the transfer of certain state property in Caddo Parish
 HB739BERAULTINSURANCE - Provides relative to insurance fraud
 HB779FREEMANHEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT - Provides relative to expedited partner therapy (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB784COXSEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY - Provides relative to sex offender registration and notification requirements
 HB796STAGNICHIROPRACTORS - Provides relative to the Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners
 HB807BRASSFUNDS/FUNDING - Establishes the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program to enhance workforce training programs to meet employer demand in certain industry sectors (EG INCREASE SD EX See Note)
 HB842BEAULLIEUELECTION CODE - Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code
 HB850FIRMENTINSURANCE - Provides relative to cancellation notice requirements in the Standard Fire Policy
 HB919ECHOLSINSURANCE/HEALTH - Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers (RE +$238,163 SG EX See Note)

REGULAR ORDER OF THE DAY

5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage

Scheduled for floor debate on 3/23/2026
 HB474YOUNGTAX RETURN - Creates an individual income tax checkoff for donations to the Grambling University National Alumni Association (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 HB487BAYHAMMTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS - Provides relative to running red lights (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB503ORGERONHIGHWAYS - Authorizes utility terrain vehicles to travel on the shoulder of certain roadways in Golden Meadow
 HB606BOURRIAQUEHIGHWAYS - Modifies regulations pertaining to personal delivery devices
 HB633BACALATAX RETURN - Modifies statutory timelines, penalty calculations, and exceptions for penalties for the payment of certain estimated taxes (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
 HB707TURNERPETROLEUM/OIL-GAS - Provides relative to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission
 HB720RISERPROPERTY/PUBLIC - Provides relative to the tacit dedication of roads
 HB728BRAUDMTR VEHICLE/TOWING - Establish regulations for intrastate towing by out-of-state operators and implement uniform signage for private property towing throughout the state
 HB733PHELPSMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides relative to reinstatement fees for certain motor vehicle violations (EG +$120,900 SG RV See Note)
 HB846BAYHAMMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Prohibits drivers from obscuring license plates with coverings or films
 HB852LYONSTAX/INCOME TAX - Requires the income tax checkoff for donations to the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence be inscribed on the individual income tax form (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
 HB856FONTENOTTRANSPORTATION DEPT - Provides relative to Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Construction Phase Contract (REF SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 HB868DEWITTMTR VEHICLE/TRAILERS - Provides relative to the requirement that trailers have approved safety chains while being towed by certain vehicles
 HB875PHELPSMTR VEHICLE/OFFICE - Provides relative to lapses in motor vehicle liability security (EG DECREASE SG RV See Note)

Not yet scheduled for floor debate
 HB129WALTERSHIGHWAYS - Designates certain portions of Louisiana highways
 HB130WALTERSHIGHWAYS - Redesignates the elevated portion of Interstate 220 in Caddo Parish as the "American Legion Post No. 14 Memorial Bridge"
 HB287BEAULLIEUTAX COMMISSION, STATE - Extends authority for imposition of certain fees levied by the Louisiana Tax Commission for the assessment of certain properties (EN +$3,000,000 SG RV See Note)
 HB489GADBERRYBANKS/BANKING - Provides with respect to "Transfer of Death" (TOD) beneficiary designations for investment accounts
 HB545RISERFEES/LICENSES/PERMITS - Changes fees charged by lenders
 HB553CARLSONASSESSORS - Increases the membership of the assessor's certification program committee and provides for educational requirements for certification and recertification of assessors (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB555CARVERBANKS/BANKING - Provides relative to elderly financial exploitation
 HB570WILDERTAX/AD VALOREM TAX - Authorizes a taxing authority to levy a millage at a rate lower than the maximum authorized rate under certain circumstances (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 HB854WALTERSMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates certain specialty license plates (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 HB952JORDANCREDIT/CONSUMER LOANS - Provides relative to consumer loans

NOTICE GIVEN SUBJECT TO CALL

5. House Bills on Third Reading and Final Passage

Scheduled for floor debate on 3/23/2026
 HB221ECHOLSHIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE - Designates the new bridge to be constructed over the Mississippi River connecting Louisiana Highway 1 and Louisiana Highway 30 as the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway"
 HB148BAGLEYHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 5 in Logansport as the "Eugene Washington Memorial Highway"
 HB331MACKMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the Louisiana GOP special prestige license plate (EN GF EX See Note)

Scheduled for floor debate on 3/24/2026
 HB149GLORIOSOHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney Memorial Highway"

RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR

Morning Hour

12. House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred to Committee
 HB901BOURRIAQUETRANSPORTATION DEPT - Provides for funding to certain entities for infrastructure related projects within the Department of Transportation and Development