Senate Daily Digest
March 24, 2026
2:00 PM
Senate Chamber

Adjourned
 

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Roll Call

Prayer

Pledge of Allegiance

Reading of Journal

Petitions, Memorials, and Communications

Senate Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 SB414TALBOTCONSUMERS - Provides for the Louisiana Medical Debt Protection Act. (gov sig)
 SB415ABRAHAMHEALTH DEPARTMENT - Creates the Empower Louisiana Food Purchase Program. (8/1/26) (RE1 INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB416PRICESTATE EMPLOYEE RET - Provides relative to reemployment of retirees to fill critical shortage positions within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, corrections services. (2/3-CA10s(29)(F)) (8/1/26) (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)
 SB417ALLAINSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the membership of the Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2A in St. Mary Parish. (8/1/26)
 SB418SEABAUGHROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 174 in Sabine Parish as the "Dick and Jacque Shuford Memorial Highway". (8/1/26)
 SB419KLEINPETERHUNTERS/HUNTING - Provides for use of pre-charged pneumatic devices to take deer during primitive firearm season. (8/1/26)
 SB420HENSGENSROADS/HIGHWAYS - Provides for the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission. (8/1/26)

Senate Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SR38PRICESPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as AARP Louisiana's Eleventh Annual Caregiver Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
 SR39GERALD BOUDREAUXCOMMENDATIONS - Commends and congratulates Delores Murray on being inducted into the USATF National Officials Hall of Fame.
 SR40PRICECOMMENDATIONS - Recognizes and commends the members of the Louisiana School Boards Association and the 2026 board of directors.
 SR41PRESSLYSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day.
 SR42MIZELLSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH - Recognizes and acknowledges the significant contributions of the twelve community and technical colleges in Louisiana to the education and training of students and workers and designates Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR17BARROWCOMMENDATIONS - Commends and congratulates Louis S. Reine on the occasion of his retirement as president of the Louisiana AFL-CIO.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading Subject to Call
 SCR12BASSCOMMENDATIONS - Commends John Keith, of AllState Land and Timber, upon being named the "Louisiana Outstanding Logger of the Year".

House Bills on Second Reading to be Referred
 HB148BAGLEYHIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 5 in Logansport as the "Eugene Washington Memorial Highway"
 HB207CHANCE HENRYLICENSING - Provides relative to the Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board
 HB331MACKMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the Louisiana GOP special prestige license plate (EN GF EX See Note)
 HB428BAYHAMMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "2023 and 2025 LSU Fighting Tigers College World Series Champions" specialty license plate
 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
 HB587DICKERSONMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome specialty license plate
 HB606BOURRIAQUEHIGHWAYS - Modifies regulations pertaining to personal delivery devices
 HB629LYONSMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates a license plate for the Krewe of Athena
 HB707TURNERPETROLEUM/OIL-GAS - Provides relative to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission
 HB801MARTINEZMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Creates the "Classic Black" specialty license plate
 HB853MCMAKINADVERTISING - Provides relative to misleading solicitations by nongovernment entities (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 HB891JACOB LANDRYMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES - Provides for wildlife special prestige license plates (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

House Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 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

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB196FOILTAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to the time period to appeal a notice of assessment or the disallowance of a refund claim. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR11FESITAX/TAXATION - Creates the Anchor Home Task Force to study the feasibility of offering tax credits to incentivize the hiring of resident Louisiana college graduates to live and work in Louisiana the first five years after graduation. (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SCR2MYERSHOSPITALS - Amends rules relative to certain licensure requirements of hospitals.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB13PRICETEACHERS RETIREMENT - Provides relative to the determination of employer contributions and amortization of certain actuarial gains. (gov sig) (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)
 SB20PRICESCHOOL EMPLOYEES RET - Provides relative to the determination of employer contributions and amortization of certain actuarial gains. (gov sig) (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)
 SB21PRICESTATE EMPLOYEE RET - Provides relative to payments toward the unfunded accrued liability of the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System and the amortization of certain actuarial gains. (gov sig) (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)
 SB22GARY CARTERRETIREMENT SYSTEMS - Provides for the eligibility of certain positions within the office of the constable of the Second City Court of the city of New Orleans for membership in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana (MERS). (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT APV)
 SB180FOILTAX EXEMPTIONS - Authorizes the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service connected disability who receives an expanded property tax exemption to transfer the exemption under certain circumstances. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (1/1/27) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
 SB318REESETAX EXEMPTIONS - Provides relative to tax exemption budget and return on investment reports published by the Department of Revenue. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 SB44SEABAUGHLAW ENFORCEMENT - Requires a law enforcement agency to approve firearms and ammunition carried by its tactical medical professionals. (8/1/26)
 SB68MORRISCOURTS - Constitutional amendment to provide for jurisdiction of the Louisiana Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
 SB75HODGESINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Provides for reimbursement to the state for cyber reinforcement support provided to noncompliant recipients. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)
 SB77GREGORY MILLERLEASES - Provides for effects of leases of movable property. (8/1/26)
 SB81MORRISCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to waiver of a trial by jury in a noncapital felony case. (See Act)
 SB97MORRISCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Constitutional amendment to require the prosecutor's consent for a defendant to waive his right to a trial by jury. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
 SB127GREGORY MILLERSUCCESSIONS - Provides for donations that a curator may make on behalf of an interdict and limitations on forced portion to forced heirs with disabilities. (8/1/26)
 SB139FOILSUITS AGAINST STATE - Provides for the amount of interest awarded on claims for personal injury or wrongful death in suits against the state or political subdivisions. (8/1/26)
 SB154KLEINPETERCLERKS OF COURT - Provides that functions of the West Baton Rouge Parish jury commission be performed by the clerk of court. (8/1/26)
 SB181FOILCHARITABLE GAMING - Provides an exemption for nonprofit healthcare organizations to hold and operate a license for conducting certain raffles. (8/1/26)
 SB199SEABAUGHCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence for a second offense of purchasing commercial sexual activity. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)
 SB200HODGESHOMELAND SECURITY - Allows for expropriation of land near military bases that is owned by foreign adversaries or agents of foreign adversaries when the ownership poses a threat to public health and safety. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB207MIGUEZCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides 10-year time limitation on prosecution of certain crimes committed by elected officials and public employees. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB208CATHEYVETERANS - Provides relative to certain services provided to veterans. (gov sig)
 SB277EDMONDSWEAPONS - Provides for certain state officials to carry a concealed weapon. (8/1/26)
 SB317REESEMILITARY AFFAIRS - Provides relative to the membership of the Louisiana Military Advisory Council. (8/1/26)
 SB336LUNEAUCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides relative to civil investigative demands. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB349CATHEYSUNSET LAW - Re-creates Department of Agriculture and Forestry. (6/30/26)
 SB357REESECOURTS - Provides relative to the courts and the judiciary. (8/1/26) (REF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB2KLEINPETERROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 977 in Pointe Coupee Parish as "The Falcons Band Highway". (8/1/26)
 SB4FESIPUBLIC HEALTH - Provides relative to water fluoridation. (gov sig) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB24CONNICKROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates Interstate 49 as "Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$4,500 SG EX See Note)
 SB28MCMATHTEACHERS - Provides relative to associate teachers. (gov sig)
 SB40WHEATTRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Provides for approaching emergency or disabled vehicles on or near highways. (8/1/26)
 SB47MIZELLPUBLIC RECORDS - Requires certain email and telephone contact information for individual members of a board and commission. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB48MIZELLMOTOR VEHICLES - Establishes reciprocity between Louisiana and Ireland for driver's license recognition. (8/1/26)
 SB70JENKINSROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 as the "Officer Marc Brock Memorial Highway". (8/1/26)
 SB79MIZELLSUNSET LAW - Re-creates Louisiana Economic Development. (6/30/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB80MIZELLCOMMERCIAL REGULATIONS - Provides for the regulation of certain broadband services. (8/1/26) (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB100JENKINSAUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - Provides for proof of insurance of transportation network companies involved in an accident. (8/1/26)
 SB109JENKINSHEALTH SERVICES - Provides for the membership of the Louisiana Emergency Medical Services Commission. (8/1/26)
 SB111KLEINPETERFISH/FISHING - Provides for black bass and crappie bag and size limits. (8/1/26)
 SB115FOILTRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Provides for the Department of Transportation and Development to accept duties of the federal government. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)
 SB122FESITRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Provides for bridge maintenance by the Department of Transportation and Development. (8/1/26)
 SB133CLOUDMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to oversight of commercial vehicle parking. (8/1/26)
 SB152FESIFOOD SAFETY - Prohibits certain actions with respect to cell cultured food products for human consumption. (8/1/26)
 SB162SEABAUGHWORKERS' COMPENSATION - Provides relative to the workers' compensation medical treatment schedule. (8/1/26)
 SB192FOILHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for the method of dental reimbursement or payments. (gov sig)
 SB195MYERSHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to the administration of medications. (8/1/26)
 SB198MIZELLHISTORIC PRESERVATION - Provides relative to historic district commission powers. (8/1/26)
 SB203LAMBERTFISH/FISHING - Provides for possession of catch during multiday trip. (8/1/26)
 SB204LAMBERTFISH/FISHING - Provides for issuance of certain commercial fishing gear licenses. (8/1/26)
 SB210KLEINPETERELECTIONS DEPARTMENT - Provides for the increase in the number of election commissioners for closed party primaries. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB214HENSGENSWATER MANAGEMENT - Provides for emergency preparedness. (8/1/26)
 SB216WHEATDEATH/MORTALITY - Provides relative to medical pronouncement of death. (8/1/26)
 SB221GERALD BOUDREAUXHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to ambulance providers. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB236ROBERT OWENHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to kidney disease. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB257MYERSFISH/FISHING - Removes the requirement that certain tags have the social security number of the tag holder. (8/1/26)
 SB280ABRAHAMCONTRACTORS - Provides relative to the authority of the State Licensing Board for Contractors to issue certain licenses. (8/1/26)
 SB291ABRAHAMARCHITECTS - Provides relative to the practice of architecture. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB292STINEGOVERNOR - Provides for the office and duties of the office of the state inspector general. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB305EDMONDSCOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Requires the Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, and other state agencies to develop a publicly available statewide dashboard for career alignment that provides information related to educational and career opportunities. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB310CLOUDSCHOOLS - Requires the posting of signs in student health centers at public schools, colleges, and universities to provide information on available pregnancy resources. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB330ROBERT OWENTRAFFIC - Provides specifications for proper identification of school zones with automated speed enforcement. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB382SEABAUGHWORKERS' COMPENSATION - Repeals provisions relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. (8/1/26)
 SB383BASSFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides relative to the Incumbent Worker Training Program. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
 SB404MCMATHHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to eye care providers. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB410MORRISCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides enhanced penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB35WHEATCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of disturbing the peace at a place of religious worship. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB103WOMACKROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as "Gladys Edwards Highway". (8/1/26)
 SB140GREGORY MILLERCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for multiple successions in the same proceeding. (8/1/26)
 SB246LUNEAUHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Establishes requirements for health insurance issuers using artificial intelligence or automated decision systems. (8/1/26)
 SB289ABRAHAMPUBLIC RECORDS - Provides for confidentiality of certain information in public records requests for universities. (8/1/26)