Senate Daily Digest
March 30, 2026
3:30 PM
Senate Chamber

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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
 SB423FOILFUNDS/FUNDING - Provides relative to the disposition of certain funds in East Baton Rouge Parish. (7/1/26)
 SB424FOILCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for service by mail, delivery, or electronic means. (8/1/26)
 SB425MORRISPUBLIC EMPLOYEES - Provides for removal by suit of certain elected officials. (8/1/26)

Senate Concurrent Resolutions 2nd Reading
 SCR19GREGORY MILLERTRUSTS - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use of trusts with extended durations and report its findings and any recommendations for revisions to the Louisiana Trust Code and applicable Louisiana laws to the legislature.
 SCR20WHEATMEDICAID - Memorialize Congress and urges the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement certain eligibility redeterminations.

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
 HB203WALTERSHEALTH SERVICES - Provides for the membership of the Uterine Fibroids Commission
 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
 HB351FONTENOTCORRECTIONS - Provides relative to the reentry preparation program (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 HB413CARVERINSURANCE - Prohibits an insurer from utilizing a rating factor in an automobile insurance rate filing
 HB469JORDANPHARMACISTS - Provides relative to the pharmacy education support fee collected by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
 HB534BOYERELECTION DAYS - Provides for local bond and tax elections to be held only during a primary election
 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 (EG 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
 HB779FREEMANHEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT - Provides relative to expedited partner therapy (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
 HB784COXSEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY - Provides relative to sex offender registration and notification requirements
 HB850FIRMENTINSURANCE - Provides relative to cancellation notice requirements in the Standard Fire Policy

House Bills on Second Reading Subject to Call
 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"

Senate Bills Reported by Committee
 SB1JENKINSPUBLIC MEETINGS - Provides for electronic voting requirements under the Open Meetings Law. (8/1/26)
 SB43MCMATHHEALTH SERVICES - Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (OR +$110,433 GF EX See Note)
 SB52CATHEYCHILDREN/FAMILY SERVICES DEPT - Provides relative to public assistance benefits for children. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB54CATHEYESTHETICIANS - Provides relative to esthetics. (8/1/26)
 SB72HODGESMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides for electronic signatures for vehicle titles. (8/1/26)
 SB78JENKINSSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for the governing authority of the Shreveport Downtown Development District. (8/1/26)
 SB82MIZELLSCHOOLS - Provides for a five-day school week for public schools with exceptions. (gov sig)
 SB104KLEINPETERROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish as the "Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (OR +$1,500 SG EX See Note)
 SB105CATHEYTOPS - Provides relative to TOPS eligibility. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB113ABRAHAMHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to the Local Healthcare Provider Participation Program. (gov sig)
 SB114HODGESMOTOR VEHICLES - Provides for a prestige license plate for the Foundation for Moral Law. (8/1/26)
 SB129FOILMOTOR VEHICLES - Creates the "Master Combat Infantryman" specialty license plate. (8/1/26)
 SB132KLEINPETERSCHOOLS - Provides that each public school board is to install exterior master key boxes to allow for rapid entry, response, and rescue by law enforcement and first responders during a school crisis. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB142REESECOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Requires postsecondary education management boards to continue to comply with the conditions on all Board of Regents Support Fund matches. (gov sig)
 SB151MIZELLMOTOR VEHICLES - Authorizes the office of motor vehicles to flag the license of an individual who is in the Combined DNA Index System. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE)
 SB155TALBOTHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. (gov sig) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB161SEABAUGHCIVIL SERVICE - Removes certain employment eligibility requirements for certain unclassified state employees relative to the registration of motor vehicles. (8/1/26)
 SB168STINEBEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Provides relative to the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority. (2/3CA7s2.1(A)) (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB170PRESSLYPORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS - Provides for requirements for commissioners of the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB219MCMATHHEALTH DEPARTMENT - Creates the office of health and nutrition within the Louisiana Department of Health. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB222PRESSLYBEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Provides for Medicaid behavioral health services. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB224FESISCHOOL BOARDS - Removes requirement for publication of local notice by school boards under certain circumstances. (8/1/26)
 SB228DUPLESSISLOCAL FINANCE - Constitutional amendment to allow for the use of public funds to replace drinking water utility service lines located on private property. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB234PRESSLYPOSTSECONDARY ED - Provides for medical school students' grading. (2/3-CA7s2.1(A)) (7/1/26) (OR SG RV See Note)
 SB241HODGESINSURANCE DEPARTMENT - Requires the inclusion of the license number of adjusters, appraisers, and contractors in all written communications. (8/1/26)
 SB249KLEINPETERWILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT - Constitutional amendment to add two members to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB252PRESSLYDONATIONS - Provides for anatomical gift authorization on driver's license. (1/1/27) (OR +$200,000 SG EX See Note)
 SB268DUPLESSISLOCAL FINANCE - Provides for lead service line replacement. (8/1/26)
 SB275MYERSHEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Provides for reimbursement rates of services provided by CRNAs within their lawful scope of practice. (1/1/27)
 SB286DUPLESSISSPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides relative to the New Orleans Downtown Development District. (gov sig)
 SB287REESEBANKS/BANKING - Provides relative to virtual currency. (8/1/26)
 SB296KLEINPETERWILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT - Increases the membership of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (See Act) (OR +$2,752 GF EX See Note)
 SB311PRESSLYDONATIONS - Provides procedures and methods to execute gifts under the Anatomical Gift Act. (1/1/27)
 SB351JACKSON-ANDREWSEDUCATION DEPARTMENT - Provides relative to children and family assistance programs. (8/1/26)
 SB359JACKSON-ANDREWSHOSPITALS - Provides relative to term limits for certain hospital service district commissioners. (8/1/26)
 SB376MIZELLSECONDARY EDUCATION - Provides for the Learn and Earn Act. (gov sig) (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)
 SB399BASSCOLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Creates the Louisiana Higher Education Research Security Council. (1/1/27) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB409MYERSEMPLOYMENT - Provides protections for employees who become living organ donors. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB412CLOUDROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 13 in Evangeline Parish as the "Roy Chaffin 'Bayou Boogie' Memorial Highway". (8/1/26)

Senate Resolutions Reported by Committee to be Adopted
 SR7HENSGENSCOASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH - Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2027, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board.

Senate Concurrent Resolutions Reported by Committee
 SCR9CATHEYCONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to implement legislation to require candidates for the United States House of Representatives to reside within the congressional district they seek to represent.

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage
 SB115FOILTRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Provides for the Department of Transportation and Development to accept duties of the federal government. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)
 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)
 SB210KLEINPETERELECTIONS DEPARTMENT - Provides for the increase in the number of election commissioners for closed party primaries. (8/1/26) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB236ROBERT OWENHEALTH CARE - Provides relative to kidney disease. (8/1/26) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB280ABRAHAMCONTRACTORS - Provides relative to the authority of the State Licensing Board for Contractors to issue certain licenses. (8/1/26)
 SB292STINEGOVERNOR - Provides for the office and duties of the office of the state inspector general. (gov sig) (EG 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) (EG 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) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB330ROBERT OWENTRAFFIC - Provides specifications for proper identification of school zones with automated speed enforcement. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB382SEABAUGHWORKERS' COMPENSATION - Repeals provisions relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. (8/1/26)
 SB410MORRISCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides enhanced penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
 SB87MIZELLCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides for consistent definition of "commercial sexual activity". (8/1/26)
 SB92MIZELLCRIMINAL RECORDS - Requires district attorneys to submit sexual assault collection kits to the statewide tracking system. (8/1/26)
 SB93MIZELLCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Establishes minimum bond amounts for certain offenses. (8/1/26)
 SB99FOILENVIRONMENT QUALITY DEPT - Provides for electronic communication and notification at the Department of Environmental Quality in certain situations. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
 SB123MORRISGOVERNOR - Constitutional amendment to require the governor to certify a legislative address removing certain judges for cause. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
 SB141MORRISCOURTS - Provides that activities of the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board be performed by the supreme court. (gov sig)
 SB325REESEGAMING - Excludes certain persons from participating in sports wagering. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
 SB339REESEGAMING - Provides relative to criminal background checks in the gaming industry. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note)
 SB350CATHEYAGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT - Changes the name of the Louisiana Soybean Association. (8/1/26)

Senate Bills 3rd Reading and Final Passage Subject to Call
 SB4FESIPUBLIC HEALTH - Provides relative to water fluoridation. (1/1/27) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
 SB35WHEATCRIME/PUNISHMENT - Creates the crime of disturbing the peace at a place of religious worship. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 SB100JENKINSAUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - Provides for proof of insurance of transportation network companies involved in an accident. (8/1/26)
 SB140GREGORY MILLERCIVIL PROCEDURE - Provides for multiple successions in the same proceeding. (8/1/26)
 SB207MIGUEZCRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Provides 10-year time limitation on prosecution of certain crimes committed by elected officials and public employees. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
 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)