legislative day history - 2017 regular session monday may...

SB2 MorrellProvides that the Louisiana Equal Pay Act be applicable to men and private employers and requiresgovernment contractors to verify equal pay practices. (8/1/17)

EMPLOYMENT

Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.-SB3 Boudreaux

Provides for the treasurer and the secretary of state to be members of the board of trustees. (6/30/17)REGISTRAR OF VOTERS RET

Reported with amendments.-SB5 Luneau

Provides relative to per diem for the Rapides Parish Sewerage District No. 2. (8/1/17)SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Read by title, passed by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays, and sent to the House. Motion toreconsider tabled.

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SB6 Smith, J.Provides for quorum requirements for the Office of Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board. (8/1/17)

GROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM

Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.-SB10 Mills

Authorizes the St. Martin Parish Assessment District to provide for an automobile expense allowancefor the assessor. (gov sig)

MUNICIPALITIES


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SB12 AlarioRe-creates the Department of the Treasury and its agencies. (6/30/17)

STATE AGENCIES

Reported favorably.-SB29 Morrell

Provides relative to the sales and use tax exemption for antique airplanes. (7/1/17)TAX EXEMPTIONS

Senate floor amendments read and adopted.-Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.-

SB31 MorrellIncludes certain numismatic coins in the definition of tangible personal property subject to sales anduse tax. (7/1/17)

TAX/SALES


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SB35 ColombProvides exemptions from arrest and prosecution to persons lawfully in possession of medicalmarijuana. (gov sig)

CONTROL DANGER SUBSTANCE

Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.-SB37 Martiny

Provides relative to the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. (gov sig)PSYCHOLOGISTS

Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted. Ordered engrossed and passed to thirdreading and final passage.

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SB43 MartinyProvides relative to compensation and distribution of costs of justices of the peace and constables.(8/1/17)

COURTS

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SB44 Smith, J.Provides relative to the sale of policies issued by the Louisiana Citizens Property InsuranceCorporation. (8/1/17)

INSURANCE POLICIES

Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.-SB45 Smith, J.

Provides relative to the definition of ocean marine insurance. (8/1/17)INSURANCE POLICIES


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SB56 LongProvides for the self-reporting of administrative actions against an insurance producer bynongovernmental regulatory authorities. (8/1/17)

INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.-SB57 Cortez

Constitutional amendment to remove authority to fund state police for traffic control from theTransportation Trust Fund. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))

FUNDS/FUNDING

Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 38 yeas and 0nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

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SB59 MillsProvides relative to prescription drug price information. (gov sig)

HEALTH CARE


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SB60 WalsworthDesignates portions of certain state highways in memory of certain police officers. (8/1/17)

ROADS/HIGHWAYS


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SB63 GattiProvides for the classification of certain types of cancer as an occupational disease or infirmityconnected with the duties of a firefighter. (8/1/17)

EMPLOYMENT


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SB67 FanninProvides relative to certain appropriations. (8/1/17)

APPROPRIATIONS

Reported favorably.-SB72 Milkovich

Provides right of oral argument in contradictory proceedings. (gov sig)CIVIL PROCEDURE


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SB79 LuneauRemoves the June 30, 2018, sunset provision and makes permanent reductions to certain incomeand corporation franchise tax credits. (gov sig)

TAX/TAXATION


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SB80 Bishop, W.Authorizes civilian traffic control officer to investigate certain traffic accidents in certain parishes. (8/1/17)

TRAFFIC


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SB81 Bishop, W.Provides for curatorship. (8/1/17)

CURATORSHIP


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SB95 MorrishChanges the rebate for donations to certain school tuition organizations to a nonrefundable incometax credit. (gov sig)

TAX EXEMPTIONS

Reported with amendments.-SB97 Fannin

Provides relative to the sales and use tax exemption for feed, seed, and fertilizer used by commercialfarmers. (1/1/18)

TAX EXEMPTIONS


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SB98 DonahueProvides for the appropriation of incentive expenditures. (7/1/17)

FISCAL CONTROLS


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SB99 DonahueProvides relative to the St. Tammany Parish Development District. (See Act)

SPECIAL DISTRICTS


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SB100 DonahueProvides for the requirement of the division of administration to produce a standstill budget. (7/1/17)

FISCAL CONTROLS

Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.-SB101 Riser

Authorizes issuance of a military honor license plate with an identical number for a motorcycle andboat trailer. (8/1/17)

MOTOR VEHICLES

Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted; ordered engrossed and recommitted tothe Committee on Finance.

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SB105 AllainProvides an exemption from sales and use tax for fuel used for farming. (gov sig)

TAX EXEMPTIONS

Reported favorably.-SB114 Appel

Provides for free broadband Internet at public airports. (8/1/17)INTERNET


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SB115 AppelCreates the University Neighborhood Security and Improvement District in Orleans Parish. (gov sig)

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 37 yeas and 1-



nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.-

SB119 WardAuthorizes a surface lease between Williams, Inc. and the state land office. (gov sig)

LANDS/WATERBOTTOM


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SB121 WardProvides relative to terminology of court-ordered and other mandatory examinations in civil andadministrative matters and claims. (gov sig)

CIVIL PROCEDURE

Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.-SB132 White, Bodi

Provides an exception for portions of the Comite River, Pearl River, Tchefuncte River, Bogue FalayaRiver, Abita River, Amite River, and Bayou Manchac from provisions of the natural and scenic riversprogram. (8/1/17)

WATER/WATERWAYS


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SB133 MorrellProvides relative to immunizations required prior to enrolling in school. (gov sig)

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Title of substitute read and adopted; becomes Senate Bill No. 255. -SB139 Martiny

Provides relative to criminal justice. (7/1/17)CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Read by title; made Special Order of the Day No. 1 for May 16, 2017.-SB143 Chabert

Provides relative to sales, leases, and subleases of immovable property under the jurisdiction of theDepartment of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. (gov sig)

PUBLIC LANDS


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SB145 ClaitorProvides relative to Tulane Legislative Scholarships. (8/1/17)

TOPS


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SB150 ChabertProvides for the Ports of Louisiana tax credits. (gov sig)

TAX/TAXATION

Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 38 yeas and 0nays; ordered re- reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

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SB152 Carter, T.Provides relative to identification of Needs Accommodation Person and law enforcement trainingregarding mental health. (1/1/18)

MOTOR VEHICLES


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SB154 Carter, T.Requires posting notification of speed camera location. (8/1/17)

TRAFFIC


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SB162 Appel HOUSING



SB162 AppelProvides relative to the Louisiana Inclusionary Zoning and Workforce Affordable Housing Act. (govsig)

HOUSING


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SB163 MizellProvides an exemption from the requirement that state prisons purchase goods from PrisonEnterprises, if the goods can be purchased for less in the parish in which the facility is located. (govsig)

CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES


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SB164 PeacockProvides the procedures for the sale of certain school lands by a school board. (8/1/17)

PUBLIC LANDS


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SB166 MorrellTerminates certain tax exemptions, exclusions, or deductions in 2021. (8/1/17)

TAX/TAXATION

Reported with amendments.-SB172 Morrell

Terminates certain tax credits as of January 1, 2019. (gov sig)TAX/TAXATION

Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 22 yeas and14 nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

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SB177 MorrellProvides relative to the Motion Picture Tax Credit Program for the withholding of income tax forperformance of services on a state-certified production. (gov sig)

TAX/TAXATION


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SB178 MorrellEstablishes termination dates for certain tax credits and incentive programs administered by theDepartment of Economic Development. (gov sig)

TAX/TAXATION

Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.-SB181 Morrell

Terminates certain tax credit programs. (gov sig)TAX/TAXATION

Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title; failed to pass by a vote of 15 yeasand 22 nays.

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Notice of reconsideration on the next legislative day.-SB183 Morrell

Provides termination dates for certain tax incentive and rebate programs. (gov sig)TAX/TAXATION

Reported with amendments.-SB184 Luneau

Provides for the removal of an offset or credit against uninsured motorist coverage when the carrier isinsolvent. (8/1/17)

AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.-SB193 Cortez

Provides relative to certificate renewals by the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and FuneralEMBALMERS/FUNERAL DIRECT



Directors. (gov sig)Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted. Ordered engrossed and passed to thirdreading and final passage.

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SB199 ErdeyAllows the sharing of equipment between public entities. (gov sig)

PUBLIC PROPERTY


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SB200 ErdeyProvides for an increase of members to the board of supervisors of the Livingston Parish SewerDistrict. (gov sig)

SPECIAL DISTRICTS


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SB204 Smith, G.Authorizes St. John the Baptist Parish to name a library after Norris Butch Millet Sr. (8/1/17)

PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS


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SB206 MorrellTerminates certain tax exemptions and deductions in 2021. (8/1/17)

TAX/TAXATION

Reported with amendments.-SB207 Allain

Limits the permissible uses of monies in the Saltwater Fish Research and Conservation Fund. (8/1/17)

FISH/FISHING


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SB210 ErdeyProvides for an increase of commissioners to the board of Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of LivingstonParish. (gov sig)

SPECIAL DISTRICTS


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SB215 TarverProvides relative to the enrollment procedures of certain charter schools.(gov sig)

SCHOOLS

Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.-SB216 Tarver

Provides for physician assistants executing emergency certificates relative to alleged mental illness orsubstance abuse. (8/1/17)

HEALTH CARE


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SB217 ErdeyIncreases the number of continuing education hours for chiropractors. (8/1/17)

CHIROPRACTORS


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SB220 AlarioProvides relative to penalties for certain offenses. (8/1/17)

CRIME/PUNISHMENT



Read by title; made Special Order of the Day No. 2 for May 16, 2017.-SB221 Alario

Provides relative to the cleansing period for certain crimes applicable to habitual offender penaltyenhancements. (11/1/17)

CRIME/PUNISHMENT

Read by title; made Special Order of the Day No. 3 for May 16, 2017.-SB223 Riser

Prohibits investment fund managers from investing the state's special funds monies in companies andin nations that support terrorism. (7/1/17)

FUNDS/FUNDING

Reported favorably.-SB230 LaFleur

Removes certain museums from the jurisdiction of the Department of State. (gov sig)MUSEUMS


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SB232 LaFleurProvides relative to funds and state funds. (7/1/17)

FUNDS/FUNDING


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SB233 LaFleurRequires BESE to award additional points to the school performance score of a school that offerscertain certified foreign language immersion programs. (gov sig)

EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY

Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.-SB236 LaFleur

Provides relative to clerks of court. (8/1/17)CLERKS OF COURT

Senate floor amendments read and adopted; read by title and returned to its regular order on thirdreading and final passage.

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SB238 PerryAuthorizes the town of Duson to levy and collect an additional sales and use tax. (gov sig)

MUNICIPALITIES


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SB239 MorrellProvides with respect to fees for the "Animal Friendly" prestige license plate. (gov sig)

MOTOR VEHICLES

Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.-SB241 Johns

Restores the sales and use tax exemption for dental devices. (gov sig)TAX EXEMPTIONS


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SB243 PeacockProvides relative to the tax credit for conversion of alternative fuel vehicles. (gov sig)

TAX/TAXATION

Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 20 yeas and18 nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

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SB248 MorrellProvides for an annual cap and a termination date for the musical and theatrical production incometax credit. (7/1/17)

TAX/TAXATION




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SB249 ChabertProvides for the disbursement of certain revenue from the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fundfor hurricane protection purposes.

FUNDS/FUNDING

Reported with amendments.-SB252 Peterson

Provides for the allocation of the local avails of the Automobile Rental Tax. (gov sig)TAX/TAXATION

Reported with amendments.-SB254 Morrell

Provides for the Motion Picture Production Tax Credit. (gov sig)TAX/TAXATION

Rules suspended. Recalled from Committee.-Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.-

SB255 MorrellProvides relative to health-related policies established by certain early learning centers. (gov sig)

EARLY CHILDHOOD ED

Substitute for Senate Bill No. 133. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading. -SCR33 Peacock

Designates May 17, 2017, as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Day.LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.-SCR36 Peacock

Commends the Louisiana Association for the Blind on its Ninetieth Anniversary.COMMENDATIONS

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.-SCR37 Peacock

Commends the Bossier Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its seventieth anniversary.COMMENDATIONS

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.-SCR39 Long

Commends James K. Elrod and the Willis-Knighton Health System on their efforts to become asuperior cancer treatment provider and a source for exceptional healthcare in Northwest Louisianaand beyond.

COMMENDATIONS

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/28/2017.-SCR40 Peacock

Commends Adriana Martin on her new record for the rendition of the numerical quotient of Pi set onMarch 14, 2017, National Pi Day.

COMMENDATIONS

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/28/2017.-SCR41 Walsworth

Commends Jerry Stovall upon his retirement from the Baton Rouge Area Sports Foundation.COMMENDATIONS

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/28/2017.-SCR42 Colomb

Recognizes Tuesday, June 27, 2017, as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day in Louisiana.LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/28/2017.-SCR43 Colomb CONDOLENCES



Expresses condolences upon the death of Willie F. Hawkins.Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/28/2017.-

SCR44 ColombCommends the Public Administration Institute Student Association (PAISA) at Louisiana StateUniversity and recognizes April 13, 2017, as the 19th annual PAISA Day at the Louisiana Legislature.

COMMENDATIONS

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/28/2017.-SCR46 Appel

Commends Bill Capo for his outstanding service to the people of Louisiana and beyond.COMMENDATIONS

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/28/2017.-SCR47 Perry

Expresses condolences on the death of Judge Marcus Anson Broussard Jr.CONDOLENCES

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.-SCR49 Johns

Recognizes May 13, 2017, as Louisiana Firefighters' Appreciation Day and commends all firefightersacross the state for their dedication to public safety, and for their service to the citizens of Louisianaand the United States of America.

LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.-SCR50 Johns

Recognizes and expresses appreciation for the Louisiana Dental Association and Dental LifelineNetwork - Louisiana's Donated Dental Services Program.

COMMENDATIONS

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.-SCR51 Tarver

Commends Pastor James C. Birdsong Jr. on his numerous accomplishments.COMMENDATIONS

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.-SCR52 Ward

Expresses condolences on the passing of Lawrence J. "Football" Badeaux.CONDOLENCES

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.-SCR53 Alario

Expresses sincere condolences upon the passing of former legislator, Ralph R. Miller.CONDOLENCES

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.-SCR62 Martiny

Recognizes May 2017 as Building Safety Month.LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.-SCR65 Peacock

Commends Bossier High School on its Centennial celebration.COMMENDATIONS

Read by title and adopted by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.-Received from the House without amendments.-

SCR66 ColombCommends the efforts of The Links, Incorporated and designates Monday, May 8, 2017, as LouisianaLinks Day at the state capitol.


Received from the House without amendments.-



SCR67 AllainMemorializes Congress to pass legislation or adopt policies allowing Louisiana to manage the Gulf ofMexico red snapper fishery out to two hundred nautical miles off the coast of Louisiana.

CONGRESS

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.-SCR68 Colomb

Commends Tamiko Terraz Stroud on being selected to receive a High School Women of ExcellenceAward and a Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation Scholarship.

COMMENDATIONS

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adoptedby a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

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Received from the House without amendments.-SCR69 Colomb

To commend Kristen Blair Weimer on being selected to receive a High School Women of ExcellenceAward and a Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation Scholarship.

COMMENDATIONS


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To commend Shubhneet Warar on being selected to receive a High School Women of ExcellenceAward and a Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation Scholarship.

COMMENDATIONS


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Commends Courtney Lynn Lott on being selected to receive a Women of Excellence Award and aLouisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation Scholarship.

COMMENDATIONS


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Received from the House without amendments.-SCR72 Perry

Commends Kaylee Lopez on being the 2017 Class 3A Most Valuable Player of the statechampionship game.

COMMENDATIONS

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-SCR73 Long

Commends Dan McDonald upon receiving the 2017 Distinguished Service Award in SportsJournalism and being named to the 2017 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

COMMENDATIONS


Commends Sue Donohoe on receiving the 2017 Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award andbeing named to the 2017 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class.

COMMENDATIONS


Commends posthumously Rev. Dr. T.J. Jemison Sr. upon his induction into the Louisiana PoliticalMuseum and Hall of Fame.

COMMENDATIONS

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-



SCR76 LongCommends Dave N. Norris upon his induction into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.

COMMENDATIONS


Commends Judge Jimmy N. Dimos upon his induction into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall ofFame.

COMMENDATIONS


Commends James C. "Jim" Beam upon his induction into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall ofFame.

COMMENDATIONS


Commends Calvin Borel on being named to the 2017 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.COMMENDATIONS


Commends posthumously Maurice L. "Bud" Mapes upon his induction into the Louisiana PoliticalMuseum and Hall of Fame.

COMMENDATIONS


Commends Jim Henderson upon receiving the 2017 Distinguished Service Award in SportsJournalism and being named to the 2017 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

COMMENDATIONS

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-SCR82 Thompson

Commends the Office of Soil and Water Conservation in the Louisiana Department of Agriculture andForestry.

COMMENDATIONS

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-SCR83 White, Bodi

Requests that CDBG--Disaster Recovery Program funds received by Louisiana relative to damagescaused by the flooding in the state during 2016 be subject to legislative oversight.

FEDERAL PROGRAMS

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-SCR84 Boudreaux

Commends John J. Finan Jr. upon receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Catholic HealthAssociation of the United States.

COMMENDATIONS

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-SCSR1 Colomb

Requests study of the safety of pets riding inside of motor vehicles without proper restraint.MOTOR VEHICLES

Sent to the House.-SR42 LaFleur

Designates Monday, April 24, 2017, as Tourism Day at the state capitol.SENATE

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by theSecretary of the Senate.

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SR43 PerryExpresses condolences on the passing of Lucille Trahan Picard.

CONDOLENCES



Expresses condolences on the passing of Lucille Trahan Picard.Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by theSecretary of the Senate.

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SR44 JohnsRecognizes Wednesday, April 26, 2017, as the fifth annual Liquefied Natural Gas Day at the statecapitol and expresses support of the Louisiana Energy Export Association, LNG exports, and thestreamlining and expedition of permit approval for pending export facilities.

SENATE


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SR45 AlarioCommends CASA programs and volunteers for the work they do to ensure safe permanent homes forLouisiana's foster children and designates April 27, 2017, as CASA Day at the state capitol.

SENATE


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SR46 ThompsonRecognizes the 100th anniversary of the Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act,designates April 27, 2017, as FFA Day at the Louisiana State Capitol, and commends the stateofficers of the Louisiana FFA Association.

COMMENDATIONS


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SR47 Bishop, W.Commends XS Martial Arts Dojo and Save One Now for presenting the 10th Annual Crescent CityKumite being held on May 20, 2017.

COMMENDATIONS


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SR48 ColombExpresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the death of Scott Anthony Brooks.

CONDOLENCES


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SR49 AppelRecognizes October 2017 as Dyslexia Awareness Month and requests schools and state and localeducational agencies to address the significant educational implications of dyslexia.

SENATE


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SR50 ChabertRecognizes April 27, 2017, as Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors Day at the Louisiana StateCapitol.



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SR51 BarrowRecognizes Friday, April 28, 2017, as Workers' Memorial Day in recognition of workers killed, injured,and disabled on the job.

SENATE


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SR52 GattiCommends Zachary Evans Cryer on being named Louisiana's Elementary Student of the Year for2016-2017.

COMMENDATIONS




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SR53 JohnsCommends Eric Schimpf upon his accomplishments.

COMMENDATIONS


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SR54 ErdeyExpresses condolences upon the death of East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office Sergeant ShawnThomas Anderson who was killed in the line of duty.

CONDOLENCES


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SR55 Smith, G.Recognizes May 2, 2017, as Marathon Petroleum Corporation Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

COMMENDATIONS


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SR56 MorrishDesignates Tuesday, May 2, 2017, as Teacher Appreciation Day.

SENATE


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SR57 MartinyRecognizes Tuesday, May 2, 2017, as Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Day at the Louisiana StateCapitol.

SENATE


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SR59 Bishop, W.Commends the Sisters of the Holy Family on 175 years of service.

COMMENDATIONS


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SR60 Bishop, W.Commends St. Mary's Academy for 150 years of commitment and dedication to youth who are taughtto think critically, give service, and act responsibly in a Christian environment.

COMMENDATIONS


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SR66 HewittDesignates Thursday, May 4, 2017, as "NASA Day" at the state capitol and extols theaccomplishments of NASA and the technical and scientific contributions made to the state and nation.

SENATE


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SR70 ThompsonCommends Delhi Charter School boys powerlifting team on winning the 2017 Louisiana High SchoolAthletic Association Division V, Class 1A State Powerlifting Championship.

COMMENDATIONS

Read by title and adopted.-SR71 Riser

Commends the Republic of China, known as Taiwan, for positive economic relations with Louisiana.SENATE



Read by title and adopted.-SR72 Mills

Designates Thursday, May 18, 2017, as March of Dimes Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.SENATE

Read by title and adopted.-SR75 Martiny

Expresses condolences upon the death of G. Frank Purvis.SENATE

Read by title and adopted.-SR76 Carter, T.

Expresses condolences upon the death of former New Orleans police superintendent, RichardPennington.

CONDOLENCES

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-SR77 Mills

Designates Monday, May 8, 2017, as Psychology Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.SENATE

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.-SR78 Morrish

Designates Tuesday, May 9, 2017, as Teacher Appreciation Day at the state capitol.SENATE

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.-SR79 Peacock

Expresses condolences upon the Death of John "Pa" Breitschopf.CONDOLENCES


Designates the month of May 2017 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in Louisiana.SENATE


Commends Matthew Maurice Louviere on earning the rank of Eagle Scout.COMMENDATIONS

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-SR82 Colomb

Expresses condolences on the death of Robert Godwin Sr.CONDOLENCES

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-SR83 Erdey

Designates May 9, 2017, as Louisiana Chemical Industry Day.LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-SR84 Thompson

Commends Madison Elise Nelson for being named Louisiana's 2017 Middle School Student of theYear by the Louisiana Department of Education.

COMMENDATIONS


Commends posthumously James Graugnard Sr. on his induction into the 2017 Louisiana AgriculturalHall of Distinction and recognizes his outstanding contributions to the agricultural community inLouisiana.

COMMENDATIONS

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-



SR86 ThompsonCommends Charles "Buck" Vandersteen on his induction into the 2017 Louisiana Agricultural Hall ofDistinction and recognizes his outstanding contributions to the agricultural community in Louisiana.

COMMENDATIONS


Commends Mayther "Ray" Young on his induction into the 2017 Louisiana Agricultural Hall ofDistinction and recognizes his outstanding contributions to the agricultural community in Louisiana.

COMMENDATIONS

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-SR88 Perry

Expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of U.S. Army Staff SergeantMatthew Mackey.

CONDOLENCES


Expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of U.S. Marine Corps LanceCorporal Evan Burnett.

CONDOLENCES


Expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Senate upon the death of U.S. Air Force MasterSergeant Austin Dallie Bennett.

CONDOLENCES

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-SR91 White, Bodi

Commends the Central High School Lady Wildcats Softball Team upon winning the state Class 5Achampionship.

COMMENDATIONS

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-SR92 Walsworth

Designates May 8 - 12, 2017, as Louisiana Charter Schools Week in Louisiana.SENATE

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-SR93 White, Bodi

Designates May 14-20, 2017, as Police Week in the state of Louisiana.SENATE

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB1 Henry

Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2017-2018APPROPRIATIONS

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB4 Miguez

Provides relative to the reemployment of retired school nurses in positions covered by the Teachers'Retirement System of La.

RETIREMENT/TEACHERS

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB6 Hollis

Exempts Louisiana residents from the assessment of penalties for noncompliance with the PatientProtection and Affordable Care Act

INSURANCE/HEALTH

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.-HB17 Brown, Terry SUCCESSIONS



Provides relative to the release of certain account information for the estate of a decedentRead second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection andInternational Affairs.

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HB21 AbrahamProvides relative to irrevocability of optional beneficiary designation

RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB22 Abraham

Provides relative to retirement options in the Firefighters' Retirement SystemRETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB23 Carpenter

Provides relative to benefit payments if an eligible member of the Firefighters' Retirement System diesprior to retirement

RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB27 Connick

Amends the definition of "household member" for purposes of assistance and protection fromdomestic abuse

DOMESTIC ABUSE

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.-HB30 Schexnayder

Creates the "Louisiana Patriot Guard Riders" specialty license plateMTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES

Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.-HB31 Hoffmann

Provides relative to the reemployment of retired school psychologists in positions covered by theTeachers' Retirement System of Louisiana

RETIREMENT/TEACHERS

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB32 Pearson

Provides relative to the board of trustees of the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of La.RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB33 Pearson

Provides relative to legislative staff attendance at executive sessions of the boards of trustees of stateand statewide retirement systems

RETIREMENT/BDS - COMMISSIONS

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB38 Abraham

Provides relative to the authority of the board of trustees of the District Attorneys' Retirement SystemRETIREMENT/DISTRICT ATTY

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB64 Henry

Provides for the ancillary expenses of state governmentAPPROPRIATIONS/ANCILLARY

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB79 Foil

Prohibits corporal punishment for certain students with exceptionalitiesSTUDENT/DISCIPLINE

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.-HB83 Marino CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE



Authorizes an incarcerated defendant to appear at certain proceedings by way of simultaneousaudio-visual transmission

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C.-HB89 Davis

Allows employees of insurance companies that are not licensed claims adjusters to adjust certainlosses that do not exceed five hundred dollars

INSURANCE CLAIMS

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.-HB98 Bishop, S.

Repeals the provision tying the Oil Field Site Restoration Fund fee to the payment of severance taxENERGY/OIL & GAS

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.-HB111 Bishop, S.

Requires instruction in litter prevention and awareness for public school students in certain gradesCURRICULA

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.-HB140 Miller, G.

Requires reports to the assessor concerning deaths occurring in the stateTAX/AD VALOREM TAX

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.-HB144 Zeringue

Provides for real property interests for integrated coastal restoration projectsCOASTAL RESOURCES

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.-HB155 Danahay

Adds the House and Governmental Affairs Committee as an entity eligible to receive criminal historyrecord information

CRIMINAL/RECORDS

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.-HB158 Miller, D.

Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in St. Landry ParishPUBLIC LANDS/STATE

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.-HB159 Miller, D.

Requires certain mental health providers to be licensed under the Behavioral Health Services ProviderLicensing Law

HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.-HB160 Miller, G.

Provides relative to voting by a person who has a disabilityVOTERS/VOTING

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.-HB165 Anders

Provides for identification of dental benefit plan coverageINSURANCE/HEALTH

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.-HB168 Carpenter

Requires reporting of certain information concerning persons with a felony conviction who arereleased from the custody or supervision of the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections

VOTING/REGISTRATION

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.-HB188 Cromer INSURANCE/HEALTH



Provides for review of fees charged for external reviewRead second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.-

HB192 MorenoProvides for limitations on the prescribing of opioids

DRUGS/CONTROLLED

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.-HB204 Billiot

Provides relative to the information provided to the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections whenoffenders are sentenced to its custody

CRIMINAL/SENTENCING

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB217 Jordan

Provides relative to the regulation of unfair competition and unfair trade practices by vehiclemechanical breakdown insurers

INSURANCE

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB245 Hoffmann

Authorizes a home- and community-based services provider to recoup the cost of a preemploymentbackground check

HEALTH/HOME CARE

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB250 Pylant

Authorizes local needle exchange programsHEALTH

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB308 McFarland

Allows the continued employment of a cadet or graduate of the state police training academy in theclassified state police service under certain circumstances

ETHICS/NEPOTISM

Rules suspended. Read by title. Recommitted to the Committee on Senate and GovernmentalAffairs.

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HB318 BerthelotProvides free parking for disabled veterans at airports

VETERANS

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and PublicWorks.

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HB324 PierreAdds on track equipment as a railway vehicle considered for certain railroad crossing requirements

RAILROADS


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HB332 Brown, TerryProvides relative to service of a notice of warrant for arrest when a defendant fails to appear in court

CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB379 Bagneris

Authorizes the Regional Transit Authority to solicit and enter into public-private partnership contractsHIGHWAYS


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HB392 ConnickProhibits insurers from combining a higher classified public fire protection area with a lower classifiedpublic fire protection area for the purpose of determining insurance rates for both districts

INSURANCE/FIRE-CASUALTY



Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB402 Havard

Provides for licensure and regulation of community-based care facilitiesMENTAL HEALTH


Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state fundsFUNDS/FUNDING

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB404 Hensgens

Amends the Polysomnographic Practice ActHEALTH CARE

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB408 Huval

Provides for the change of insurance producer on recordINSURANCE

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB410 Jackson

Provides relative to the quorum necessary for the Public Defender Board to transact businessINDIGENT DEFENSE

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB432 Shadoin

Imposes certain requirements on transactions executing the transfer of certificates of title of certainmovable property

MTR VEHICLE/REGISTRATION


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HB438 ZeringueAuthorizes flood protection authority spending across the various levee districts

LEVEES/BDS & DISTRICTS


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HB450 AbramsonProvides relative to the Upper Audubon Security District in Orleans Parish

DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB451 Abramson

Provides relative to the Audubon Area Security District in Orleans ParishDISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB452 Abramson

Makes requirement for in-service training relative to suicide prevention applicable to nonpublic andcharter school teachers and other employees

SCHOOLS/NONPUBLIC

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB471 Foil

Provides relative to manufactured and modular housingHOUSING/MANUFACTURED

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection andInternational Affairs.

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HB476 HazelModifies the allocation of funding for the Support Our Troops special prestige license plate

MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES



Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.-HB487 Landry, T.

Relative to fraudulent or fictitious identification credentialsMOTOR VEHICLES


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HB499 SchroderProvides relative to the crime of stalking

CRIME

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB510 Harris, L.

Designates a portion of Highway 1 in Alexandria as the "Deputy Marshal Glen Denning DeVanieMemorial Highway"

HIGHWAYS/EXPRESSWAYS


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HB611 GloverDesignates a portion of I-49 North from I-220 to La. Highway 1 as the T.J. Hawkins, Craig E. Lear,Cooper Road USA Expressway

HIGHWAYS


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HB620 HenryAppropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2017-2018

APPROPRIATIONS


Provides for revenue sharing distribution for Fiscal Year 2017-2018REVENUE SHARING


Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016-2017APPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB665 Barras

Makes appropriations for the expenses of the legislature for Fiscal Year 2017-2018LEGISLATIVE EXPENSES

Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-HB674 Gisclair

Authorizes certain areas to be used for seafood researchSEAFOOD

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.-HCR53 Hazel

Commends the Holy Cross wrestling team upon winning the 2017 All-State Sugar/LHSAA Division Istate wrestling championship

COMMENDATIONS

Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.-HCR54 Leger

Designates Tuesday, May 9, 2017, as Kingsley House Day at the legislatureSPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH

Received in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and concurredin by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.

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HCR57 Harris, J. SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH



Recognizes May 2017 as American Stroke MonthReceived in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.-



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