2019 Regular Session

Establishes requirements for physicians and abortion facilities relative to medical records of women upon whom abortions are performed

Sponsor: Raymond Crews

Provides relative to opioid data reporting

Sponsor: Dustin Miller

Provides relative to delivery of alcoholic beverages

Sponsor: Christopher Leopold

Establishes "The Angela Downs Act" which authorizes a state sales tax rebate for purchases of motor vehicles with certain modifications related to orthopedic disabilities" (EN -$60,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Stuart Moss

Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018-2019

Sponsor: Cameron Henry

Provides for the Omnibus Bond Act

Sponsor: Neil Abramson

(Constitutional Amendment) Extends the jurisdiction of the Board of Tax Appeals to matters concerning the constitutionality of taxes and fees (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Stephen Dwight

(Constitutional Amendment) Stipulates that no provision of the constitution protects a right to abortion or requires the funding of abortion

Sponsor: Katrina Jackson-Andrews

Dedicates the economic proceeds from the Deepwater Horizon litigation to transportation projects and redirects funding to the Construction Subfund of the Transportation Trust Fund (EN -$24,000,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Tanner Magee

Provides relative to proprietary schools (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)

Sponsor: Julie Emerson

Provides relative to the sale or transfer of charter school facilities financed through tax exempt bonds

Sponsor: Rick Edmonds

Provides for review and reports on cost recovery budget request forms completed by certain budget units. (gov sig) (EG1 NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Jack Donahue

Provides with respect to the membership of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board. (1/13/20)

Sponsor: Norby Chabert

Authorizes expansion of scope of projects and extension of use of state sales tax for certain tax increment financing districts. (8/1/19) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Francis Thompson

Provides relative to temporary restraining orders and protective orders in domestic abuse cases

Sponsor: John Stefanski

Provides relative to the sentencing of habitual offenders

Sponsor: Randal Gaines

Provides for the alignment of the Louisiana National Guard Code of Conduct with the United States Code of Military Justice

Sponsor: Sam Jones

Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Gregory Miller

Provides relative to notice requirements for property that is subject to tax sales (REC SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

Sponsor: Paula Davis

Relative to reimbursement rates paid to providers of disability services (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Malinda White

Transfers the La. Special Education Center from the Special School District to the Louisiana Department of Health and renames the center. (gov sig) (EN -$75,648 SD RV See Note)

Sponsor: W. Jay Luneau

Provides relative to prescribing and dispensing of opioid drugs

Sponsor: Mark Abraham

Provides relative to human trafficking. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Ronnie Johns

Provides relative to the appointment of an insurance producer as an agent for an insurer

Sponsor: Vincent Pierre

Requires postaccident drug testing when a traffic accident involves "serious bodily injury". (gov sig)

Sponsor: Ryan Gatti

Provides relative to the transfer of firearms of persons who are prohibited from possessing a firearm in domestic abuse cases

Sponsor: Joseph Marino

Requires residential treatment facilities to provide access to medication-assisted treatment for patients with opioid use disorder (REF NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Paula Davis

Provides relative to remediation programs and requirements for pupil progression (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Julie Emerson

Provides relative to prohibited employment of licensed ambulance personnel or nonlicensed persons convicted of certain offenses

Sponsor: Mike Johnson

Provides relative to fees for processing background check requests (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)

Sponsor: Stephen Dwight

Provides relative to requirements for teacher certification

Sponsor: Wayne McMahen

Provides relative to veterans' affairs

Sponsor: James Armes

Provides relative to educational facilities improvement districts (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Ken Brass

Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2019-2020

Sponsor: Cameron Henry

Provides relative to per diem received by the board of commissioners of Tangipahoa Communications District Number 1

Sponsor: Robert Carter

Provides relative to interpreters for non-English-speaking persons in civil protective order cases. (gov sig)

Sponsor: Troy Carter

Revises the definition of abortion

Sponsor: Frank Hoffmann

Provides relative to animal shelters

Sponsor: Jerome Zeringue

Provides relative to hazing

Sponsor: Nancy Landry

Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state funds (REF SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)

Sponsor: Cameron Henry

Defines a commercial farmer for purposes of certain sales and use tax exemptions (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: John Stefanski

Authorizes an additional base investment tax credit for resident copyrighted sound recordings (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Walt Leger

Provides relative to the classification, revision, dedication, or repeal of certain funds in the state treasury. (7/1/19) (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)

Sponsor: Sharon Hewitt

Provides for a continuing security interest clause in mineral leases. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: R. Bret Allain

Provides for the ancillary expenses of state government

Sponsor: Cameron Henry

Provides with respect to the Grant Opportunity for Youth ChalleNGe Program. (8/1/19) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)

Sponsor: Michael Walsworth

Provides for administration, disposition, enforcement, and adjudication of state and local taxes and for the Board of Tax Appeals. (gov sig) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Prohibits the disposal or sale of projects funded through the capital outlay budget under certain circumstances (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Neil Abramson

Provides relative to the determination of where sales and use taxes are due on purchases of certain raw materials converted into asphaltic concrete (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Neil Abramson

Provides relative to the membership and voting requirements of the Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission

Sponsor: John Anders

Creates a crime prevention district in the Monticello neighborhood in East Baton Rouge Parish

Sponsor: Edward James

Provides relative to the Right to Farm Law

Sponsor: Jack McFarland

Provides relative to public-private partnerships (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Ryan Bourriaque

Establishes requirements for transportation network companies (EN +$115,000 SG EX See Note)

Sponsor: Tanner Magee

Renames the Northwest La. Technical College as the Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College and provides for an expansion of its mission and educational program (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)

Sponsor: Wayne McMahen

Provides relative to marijuana for therapeutic use

Sponsor: Edward James

Provides relative to fees charged to students in elementary and secondary schools

Sponsor: Patricia Smith

Provides for the disposal of produced waters

Sponsor: James Morris

Authorizes the imposition of tax on industrial hemp-derived CBD products (EN +$610,000 GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Neil Abramson

Exempts certain purchases by student farmers from state sales and use tax. (8/1/19) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: James Fannin

Provides relative to certain tax increment financing districts. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE RV See Note)

Sponsor: Yvonne Dorsey-Colomb

Repeals unused tax credits. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Jean-Paul Morrell

Provides relative to the procedures for sheriff's sales of property

Sponsor: Stephen Dwight

Provides authority for the commissioner of the OMV to waive any penalty, procedure, or requirement for failure to maintain insurance provided that the principal driver of the motor vehicle is the registered owner or owner's spouse or child who was in the hospital or has died, and the owner can provide such proof to the commissioner. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)

Sponsor: Beth Mizell

Provides relative to criminal history record information obtained by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. (8/1/19) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Provides for insurance benefits for retirees of the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office. (7/1/19)

Sponsor: Rick Ward

Requires the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information to release certain criminal history record information to the Department of Children and Family Services

Sponsor: Kenny Cox

Removes bottle-size limitations on containers of wine shipped directly to consumers. (7/1/19) (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Jack Donahue

Provides relative to the assignment of rights to the Department of Children and Family Services of individuals whose children are in foster care

Sponsor: Mike Johnson

Prohibits certain employees from rejoining the Firefighters' Retirement System and Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (EN DECREASE APV)

Sponsor: Barbara Carpenter

Removes certain future employees of the Regional Transit Authority from the system and state civil service. (6/30/19) (EN DECREASE APV)

Sponsor: Karen Peterson

Provides for the repeal of Medicaid prepaid coordinated care network pharmaceutical and therapeutics committees. (gov sig)

Sponsor: Bob Hensgens

Dedicates funds from certain litigation filed by the state to recover damages. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)

Sponsor: Ronnie Johns

Includes in the definition of "bona fide resident" honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)

Sponsor: Terry Brown

Changes requirements for Class "E" temporary instructional permits

Sponsor: Joseph Stagni

Adds Pointe Coupee Parish to the territorial limits and jurisdiction of the Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission. (2/3 - CA6s43(2)) (1/1/20)

Sponsor: Rick Ward

Provides relative to activities of out-of-state trust companies. (gov sig)

Sponsor: James Fannin

Provides relative to safety belt use in certain vehicles

Sponsor: Ken Brass

Prohibits the mislabeling of milk products. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Francis Thompson

Authorizes a data system for collection of information on health effects and outcomes associated with medical marijuana (RE INCREASE SG EX See Note)

Sponsor: Frank Hoffmann

Provides relative to the licensing of free standing birth centers (EN +$1,800 SG RV See Note)

Sponsor: Stephanie Hilferty

Repeals the Boll Weevil Eradication Fund and assessments on cotton producers and provides for the disposition of funds. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Francis Thompson

Requires the board of commissioners for the Calcasieu-Cameron Navigation District to meet once a quarter. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Dan Morrish

Provides relative to motorcyclist profiling training for peace officers (EN +$31,000 GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Frank Howard

Provides relative to Medicaid provider fees assessed on nonpublic providers of emergency ground ambulance services (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)

Sponsor: Vincent Pierre

Provides relative to search warrants. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Gary Smith

Enacts the Louisiana Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. (8/1/19) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Provides relative to the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Eddie Lambert

Provides relative to state banks and immovable property. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Mack White

Provides relative to the Louisiana Health Works Commission. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Fred Mills

Adds physician assistants to persons eligible for reduction to their individual income tax. (8/1/19) (EN -$77,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Provides for membership of the board of commissioners for the Gentilly Development District in Orleans Parish. (gov sig)

Sponsor: Wesley Bishop

Provides relative to the workers' compensation medical treatment schedule. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: W. Jay Luneau

Relative to responsibilities for actions related to sequestration of carbon dioxide (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Raymond Crews

Provides relative to privileges on immovables

Sponsor: Gregory Miller

Expands the jurisdiction of mayor's courts to include the collection of municipal utility debts

Sponsor: John Stefanski

Increases certain special permit fees and dedicates the proceeds of the fee increase into the Construction Subfund of the Transportation Trust Fund (EN +$8,584,000 SD RV See Note)

Sponsor: Walt Leger

Provides relative to expungement. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Edward Price

Prohibits lifetime and annual limits on health insurance benefits (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Edmond Jordan

Provides for an exception to the use of electronic or audio recordings by court reporters in New Orleans Civil District Court to hearings regarding protection from abuse, assault, and stalking. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Transfers management of the state's leasing of the John J. Hainkel, Jr., Home from the La. Dept. of Health to the LSU Health Sciences Center at New Orleans

Sponsor: James Morris

Provides relative to continued custody hearings

Sponsor: Patrick Jefferson

Exempts certain information from the Public Records Law (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Blake Miguez

Authorizes the governing authority for the city of Abbeville to submit a sales tax proposition to its electors to fund salary raises for its full-time employees. (gov sig)

Sponsor: Bob Hensgens

Provides for use by licensed retail dealers of a real-time age verification system authorized by the commissioner

Sponsor: James Armes

Provides relative to the issuance of reasonable notice to the Louisiana Department of Health upon judicial commitment following judicial hearing

Sponsor: Dorothy Hill

Creates the "Spanish Heritage" specialty license plate

Sponsor: Christopher Leopold

Provides relative to promotional and competitive tests provided by municipal fire and police civil service boards. (2/3 - CA10s18) (gov sig)

Sponsor: Yvonne Dorsey-Colomb

Creates the State Use Council for the Purchase of Goods and Services Provided by Individuals with Disabilities and institutes "supported employment provider" in laws on public procurement, public contracts, taxation, and work release programs (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Patrick Connick

Provides for a magistrate judge in the 14th JDC (EN +$165,000 GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Dorothy Hill

Provides for the Small Business Protection Act. (2/1/20)

Sponsor: Neil Riser

Provides for the inspection and investigation of premises by a fire prevention bureau

Sponsor: Christopher Turner

Provides for the creation of local special education advisory councils. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Jack Donahue

Provides relative to a special fund for the purpose of funding early childhood education (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)

Sponsor: Stephen Carter

Provides relative to special permits for the operation of vehicles issued by the Department of Transportation and Development. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Patrick Cortez

Provides for truth in labeling requirements of agricultural products. (10/1/20)

Sponsor: Francis Thompson

Provides for insureds to have the option to choose a particular motor vehicle repair shop

Sponsor: Terry Landry

Creates the Fairwood Crime Prevention and Improvement District

Sponsor: Barry Ivey

Provides relative to denials of provider claims and prior authorization requests by Medicaid managed care organizations (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Joseph Stagni

Provides relative to the Medicaid prescription drug benefit program. (8/1/19) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Fred Mills

Provides relative to the surety bond required for third-party testers administering driving skills tests for Class "A", "B", or "C" driver's licenses

Sponsor: Barbara Carpenter

Provides relative to criminal history record checks for certain licenses issued by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Sponsor: Christopher Turner

Repeals the ability of a professional board or commission to revoke an occupational or professional license for failure to pay student loans (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)

Sponsor: Julie Emerson

Creates the Louisiana Trucking Research and Education Council (EN +$904,455 SD RV See Note)

Sponsor: Vincent Pierre

Provides with respect to applications of minors applying for driving privileges

Sponsor: Jimmy Harris

Provides relative to the recovery of certain monies expended from the Oilfield Site Restoration Fund. (8/1/19) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: R. Bret Allain

Provides relative to driver's license reinstatement

Sponsor: Terry Brown

Limits the incarceration of victims of domestic violence and sex offenses who refuse to testify against their abusers. (gov sig)

Sponsor: Jean-Paul Morrell

Provides relative to definitions, policies, and procedures of Medicaid managed care organizations (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Tanner Magee

Provides relative to the refund of unearned premiums

Sponsor: Chad Brown

Provides relative to the harvest or sale of forest products

Sponsor: Jack McFarland

Provides relative to the payment of fines, fees, costs, restitution, and other monetary obligations related to an offender's conviction

Sponsor: Tanner Magee

Provides relative to the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board

Sponsor: Stuart Moss

Provides relative to inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides (EN DECREASE SG RV See Note)

Sponsor: John Berthelot

Provides relative to autonomous commercial motor vehicles (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)

Sponsor: Terry Landry

Provides relative to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law

Sponsor: Christopher Turner

Provides relative to abortion and the Woman's Right to Know law. (gov sig)

Sponsor: Beth Mizell

Limits the amount of adoption fees in certain cases

Sponsor: Cameron Henry

Creates the State Land Office Reforestation Fund. (8/1/19) (EN +$60,000 SD RV See Note)

Sponsor: Norby Chabert

Transfers the Louisiana Environmental Education Commission to the Department of Education

Sponsor: Stuart Bishop

Provides relative to the Lower Ninth Ward Economic Development District in Orleans Parish

Sponsor: Jimmy Harris

Authorizes the Board of Regents to carryover funds on behalf of LUMCON and LOUIS

Sponsor: Jerome Zeringue

Requires insurers to report certain commercial vehicle information. (See Act) (EN +$68,200 SG EX See Note)

Sponsor: Conrad Appel

Expresses condolences on the death of Albert George Johnson, Sr.

Sponsor: John Bagneris

Commends Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church on its fiftieth anniversary

Sponsor: Vincent Pierre

Expresses condolences on the death of J. Ashley Mitchell Carter

Sponsor: Edward James

Commends the Breaux Bridge High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2019 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class 4A state championship

Sponsor: Mike Huval

Requests the Administration of Criminal Justice Committee to study the practicality of increasing the time to prosecute certain sex offenses

Sponsor: Barbara Norton

Requests a study of the procedures for processing felony sentences and calculating incarceration release dates of persons in the custody of DPS&C

Sponsor: Katrina Jackson-Andrews

Requests the Dept. of Economic Development to study cybersecurity issues faced by businesses in compliance with the Cybersecurity Framework Standards promulgated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology

Sponsor: Franklin Foil

Commends Brooke Battiste for her many academic accomplishments

Sponsor: Denise Marcelle

Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study issues related to outpatient substance use treatment and providers

Sponsor: Paula Davis

Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to take immediate action to address racial disparity in maternal and child health outcomes and the alarming rate of mortality for African American infants and mothers in Louisiana

Sponsor: Jimmy Harris

Requests the La. Department of Health to establish a four-bed peer group for intermediate care facilities for people with developmental disabilities

Sponsor: Polly Thomas

Designates June 24, 2019, as James "Jay" Dixon Day and commends his service to the state

Sponsor: Stuart Moss

Designates June 4, 2019, as Girl Scouts of the United States of America Day at the state capitol and recognizes the one hundred seventh anniversary of the founding of Girl Scouting

Sponsor: Julie Stokes

Commends the Catholic High School of Pointe Coupee softball team on winning the 2019 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division IV state championship

Sponsor: Jeremy LaCombe

Commends St. James Episcopal Church on one hundred seventy-five years of worship in Baton Rouge

Sponsor: Paula Davis

Expresses condolences on the death of Elsie Waites

Sponsor: Katrina Jackson-Andrews

Commends the St. Charles Museum and Historical Association for its creation of a website of the history of St. Charles Parish

Sponsor: Gregory Miller

Urges and requests the Department of Environmental Quality to study the feasibility of expanding the testing of child-occupied facilities for lead and mercury

Sponsor: Randal Gaines

Provides for the Louisiana Commission on Justice System Funding

Sponsor: Tanner Magee

Provides relative to the levy of sales and use taxes in the city of New Orleans (EN +$12,000,000 LF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Neil Abramson

Commends the Scotlandville High School Hornets Alumni Association, Inc., on its fifth annual Scotlandville High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Banquet

Sponsor: Barbara Carpenter

Commends Mr. William E. "Bill" Crawford on his retirement from the Louisiana State Law Institute

Sponsor: Raymond Garofalo

Provides with respect to the land-based casino operating contract (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Urges and requests the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission to study what commercial and residential structures located in opportunity zones in House of Representatives District No. 87 are eligible to participate in the Restoration Tax Abatement program

Sponsor: Rodney Lyons

Expresses condolences on the death of Henry Joseph "Junior" Rodriguez, Jr.

Sponsor: Raymond Garofalo

Recognizes October 21-27, 2019, as Safe Schools Week in Louisiana

Sponsor: James Armes

Commends Rev. Dr. Gerard Robinson, Sr., on his twenty-ninth pastoral anniversary

Sponsor: Patricia Smith

Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to reconsider the standard specifications for certain construction techniques and procedures

Sponsor: John Morris

Creates the Task Force on Incentives for Premarital and Pre-Divorce Counseling.

Sponsor: Beth Mizell

Commends the Southern University Jaguars baseball team on its accomplishments during the 2019 season.

Sponsor: Regina Barrow

Authorizes Caddo Parish Fire District No. 3 to levy and collect a sales and use tax (EN +$623,000 LF RV See Note)

Sponsor: James Morris

Provides for the certification of veteran-owned businesses (EGF INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Franklin Foil

To provide for funds collected from boat registration fees (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Malinda White

Commends Mitchell Lane Sr. on his 24-year career serving the people of Louisiana in various capacities in the criminal justice system, including the office of juvenile justice.

Sponsor: John Milkovich

Commends the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office for earning three of the top awards from the National Legislative Program Evaluation Society and for its professionalism, innovation, and dedication to the betterment of the state.

Sponsor: Michael Walsworth

Provides relative to the membership of the governing board of the Housing Authority of New Orleans

Sponsor: John Bagneris

Provides for the regulation of industrial hemp (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)

Sponsor: Clay Schexnayder

Requests appointment of a committee to notify the governor that the legislature is ready to adjourn sine die.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Provides that a U.S. military identification card may be used at the polls for voting purposes (EN +$110,200 GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Tony Bacala

Provides relative to pharmacy record audits

Sponsor: Bernard LeBas

Provides relative to the salaries of certain members of the police department of the city of Houma (EN +$137,000 LF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Jerome Zeringue

Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to take immediate action to address racial disparity in maternal and child health outcomes and the alarming rate of mortality for African-American infants and mothers in Louisiana.

Sponsor: Troy Carter

Declares October 1, 2019 as World Peace Day in Louisiana.

Sponsor: Regina Barrow

Commends C.C. "Cat" Cox for his many years of pubic service and designates January 9 as C.C. "Cat" Cox Day every year in North Webster Parish.

Sponsor: Ryan Gatti

Establishes the New Orleans Ferry Fund and provides for the use of the monies in the fund (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)

Sponsor: Gary Carter

Requests the Board of Regents to create the Higher Education Maritime Campus Consortium Task Force.

Sponsor: Norby Chabert

Provides relative to a special taxing district in Avoyelles Parish to fund construction and operation of courtroom and related facilities

Sponsor: Robert Johnson

Expresses condolences upon the death of Richard Gale Creed Sr.

Sponsor: Dan Claitor

Requests the state Department of Education to study the feasibility of collecting and reporting certain information related to school employees.

Sponsor: Michael Walsworth

Expresses condolence upon the death of John Michael Burch Jr.

Sponsor: John Alario

Commends Tim Barfield on his many accomplishments.

Sponsor: John Milkovich

Expresses condolences on the death of Leah Chase, the Queen of Creole Cuisine.

Sponsor: Jean-Paul Morrell

Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and make recommendations relative to a behavioral health Medicaid managed care carve-out.

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Requests the Louisiana Department of Health, Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, and Louisiana Board of Pharmacy to study and make recommendations relative to certain provisions of Louisiana law on medical marijuana.

Sponsor: Regina Barrow

Provides relative to the River Parishes Convention, Tourist, and Visitors District

Sponsor: Randal Gaines

Provides relative to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers. (See Act) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)

Sponsor: Fred Mills

Creates the Public Works Contracts Task Force to study the feasibility of increasing the contract limit applicable to public works contracts.

Sponsor: Gary Smith

Commends the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church on its 60th anniversary.

Sponsor: Ronnie Johns

To commend Southern University Women's Basketball team and Head Coach Carlos Funchess on an outstanding season.

Sponsor: Regina Barrow

Provides for a Task Force on Secure Care Standards and Auditing.

Sponsor: Jean-Paul Morrell

Requests appointment of a committee to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate is ready to adjourn sine die.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Requests the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to consider additional water diversion projects in addition to the Bonnet Carre' and Morganza Spillways to address high water issues on the Mississippi River.

Sponsor: Eddie Lambert

Commends First Lieutenant John Stillmon Willis Jr. upon the celebration of his one hundredth birthday.

Sponsor: Ryan Gatti

Requests the Department of Children and Family Services to create the "Task Force on Protecting Children from Exposure to Pornography".

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Provides for the collection and reporting of certain information relative to school safety and discipline

Sponsor: Joseph Bouie

Extends creation of the Louisiana Supply Chain and Transportation Council.

Sponsor: Patrick Cortez

Provides relative to post-conviction DNA testing

Sponsor: Royce Duplessis

Provides relative to postsecondary textbooks and instructional materials. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)

Sponsor: Michael Walsworth

Commends Antoine Duplantis, LSU outfielder, on setting the all time LSU base hit record.

Sponsor: John Alario

Creates the Louisiana Community Health Worker Workforce Study Committee.

Sponsor: Regina Barrow

Requests the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to conduct a study of whether retired peace officers, specifically those who have worked for the office of juvenile justice, in good standing and in compliance with R.S. 40:2405, are being properly issued a POST card.

Sponsor: John Milkovich

Commends Senate Attorney Tom Wade on the occasion of his retirement.

Sponsor: Fred Mills

Authorizes law enforcement officers to issue a citation in lieu of arrest for persons with a suspended, revoked, or canceled driver's license

Sponsor: Royce Duplessis

Provides relative to the use of court costs and fees for services by constables and marshals (EN NO IMPACT LF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Kenny Cox

Creates the Louisiana Task Force on Lead-Free Water.

Sponsor: Jean-Paul Morrell

Commends Virginia Johnson on her 100th birthday.

Sponsor: Troy Carter

Levies a state tax on the net gaming proceeds of fantasy sports contests, and authorizes a fee for issuance of certain licenses or permits (RE2 +$346,500 SD EX See Note)

Sponsor: Kirk Talbot

Creates the Rural Water Infrastructure Committee within the governor's office. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Francis Thompson

Commends Danny Wilson upon his retirement from AT&T.

Sponsor: John Alario

Authorizes a pharmacist to decline to dispense a covered prescription drug if the coverage provider reimburses the pharmacy in an amount less than the drug's acquisition cost

Sponsor: Bernard LeBas

Expresses condolences upon the death of Jean Marie Bourg Ellis.

Sponsor: John Alario

Commends Michael Daniel Nelson for being named Teacher of the Year by the Jefferson Parish Schools System.

Sponsor: Wesley Bishop

Memorializes Congress to approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in order to improve opportunities for U.S. farmers and small businesses, increase domestic manufacturing, and promote higher wages for workers here at home.

Sponsor: Beth Mizell

Expresses condolences on the death of Leah Chase, the Queen of Creole Cuisine.

Sponsor: Jean-Paul Morrell

Authorizes a family member of a law enforcement officer to purchase his duty firearm upon death

Sponsor: Lawrence Bagley

Commemorates the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6th.

Sponsor: John Alario

Provides relative to the position of police chief in the city of Houma

Sponsor: Jerome Zeringue

Expresses condolences upon the death of Isaac G. Joseph.

Sponsor: Troy Carter

Provides relative to the jurisdictional limits of the City Court of Lake Charles

Sponsor: A.B. Franklin

Memorializes the United States Congress to review the definition of abortion and use of the term abortion for purposes of medical records when a woman has a spontaneous miscarriage.

Sponsor: Michael Walsworth

Commends the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana for its contributions to the state

Sponsor: Robert Johnson

Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to study challenges of rural school systems impacted by economic downturn

Sponsor: Jack McFarland

Exempts diapers and feminine hygiene products from sales and use tax. (1/1/21) (RRF -$14,500,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Jean-Paul Morrell

Provides for coverage for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility screening (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Julie Stokes

Requests the Southern University Law Center to establish a task force to study the effects of the sale of consumer personal information by internet access service providers, social media companies, search engines, websites, and other providers of online services

Sponsor: Edmond Jordan

Removes requirement that copies of proposed floor amendments be placed on a member's desk absent a request by the member

Sponsor: Julie Emerson

Requires a local municipal or parish authority to allow certain pedestrians to stand in a roadway to solicit charitable contributions under certain circumstances. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Yvonne Dorsey-Colomb

Urges and requests the secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality to study the establishment of a voluntary compliance audit program for industries regulated by the department

Sponsor: Stuart Bishop

Urges and requests the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission study best practices for the regulation of all-electric three-wheel vehicles in this state

Sponsor: Julie Stokes

Commends James D. Madden for his community service

Sponsor: Wayne McMahen

Requests the Department of Insurance to study and make recommendations regarding the regulation of pharmacy services administrative organizations

Sponsor: Edmond Jordan

Prohibits the registrar of voters, clerk of court, and Dept. of State from disclosing specified computer system information

Sponsor: Stuart Bishop

Authorizes and directs the legislative fiscal office to determine the cost of all studies requested by the legislature during a specified period

Sponsor: Clay Schexnayder

Adds post traumatic stress disorder to the list of injuries which are compensable for injured public employees. (8/1/19) (EN NO IMPACT APV)

Sponsor: Ryan Gatti

Commends the current and former African American women who have served or are serving on the Louisiana State Police force

Sponsor: Terry Landry

Provides for the potential addition of mucopolysaccharidosis type I and Pompe disease to the state's newborn screening panel

Sponsor: Paula Davis

Requests the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs to study the feasibility of developing an incentives plan that rewards private businesses and industry that voluntarily share cyber threat and defensive measures.

Sponsor: W. Jay Luneau

To commend Lena R. Torres for her many years of public service and numerous extraordinary accomplishments

Sponsor: Raymond Garofalo

Requests that the state Department of Education establish the Louisiana Early Literacy Commission

Sponsor: Stephen Carter

Requests the Department of Insurance to study and report on health insurance benefits for acupuncture services

Sponsor: Chad Brown

Commends Dr. Nikole Roebuck, Grambling State University Chair of the Department of Music and Director of Bands

Sponsor: Patrick Jefferson

Provides relative to required instruction in personal financial management for public school students

Sponsor: Jimmy Harris

Expands the Comite River Diversion Canal Project Task Force

Sponsor: Valarie Hodges

Requests the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to study laws and policies relative to benefits, including sick leave, for teachers at facilities under the jurisdiction of the office of juvenile justice who are injured or disabled as a result of assault or battery while acting in their official capacity

Sponsor: Frank Hoffmann

Requests a study of the procedures for processing felony sentences and calculating incarceration release dates of persons in the custody of DPS&C

Sponsor: Katrina Jackson-Andrews

Provides relative to testimony by experts

Sponsor: Jimmy Harris

Provides relative to permanent benefit increases.

Sponsor: Mack White

Commends Dr. Antoine M. Jasmine on twelve years of pastoral service.

Sponsor: Edward Price

Expresses condolences on the death of Coach Otis Washington.

Sponsor: Troy Carter

Creates the Public Works Contracts Task Force to study the feasibility of increasing the contract limit applicable to public works contracts.

Sponsor: Gary Smith

Authorizes liens against certain immovable property for monies expended from the Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup Fund. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Eddie Lambert

Creates the Task Force on Access to Broadband High-Speed Internet Service.

Sponsor: Beth Mizell

Requests a study regarding hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with traumatic brain injuries

Sponsor: Julie Stokes

Provides for the enforcement of environmental violations through the expedited enforcement program (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)

Sponsor: Rodney Lyons

Provides for fines associated with selling vapor products to persons under the age of 18 (RE INCREASE SG RV See Note)

Sponsor: Kirk Talbot

Request the Board of Regents to create the Work-Based Learning Task Force

Sponsor: Conrad Appel

Commends John R. Smith on his service in the Senate.

Sponsor: John Alario

Provides relative to powers granted to certain municipalities pursuant to the Local Government Budget Act

Sponsor: John Berthelot

Requests the office of technology services to develop a survey of information technology systems used by local government, to compile responses, and to report to the legislature

Sponsor: Barry Ivey

Commends the Notre Dame High School football team on winning the 2018 Division III state championship

Sponsor: John Stefanski

Provides relative to approval of certain continuing legal education courses by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission

Sponsor: Thomas Carmody

Designates May 2019 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in Louisiana

Sponsor: Stephen Carter

Provides for Revenue Sharing Distribution for Fiscal Year 2019-2020

Sponsor: Cameron Henry

Requests DOTD and DEQ to collaborate with designated entities to conduct an environmental review on quantifiable public health, safety, and welfare impacts associated with any new railroad alignment in the city of Gretna.

Sponsor: Troy Carter

Provides relative to meetings of the Washington Parish planning commission

Sponsor: Malinda White

Authorizes a sales and use tax exemption for new automobiles, aircraft, boats, vessels or other water craft used as demonstrators (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Paula Davis

Designates a lead agency over the Interagency Heroin and Opioid Coordination Plan.

Sponsor: Regina Barrow

Provides for a technical correction to the definition of "private procurement unit" for purposes of the Louisiana Procurement Code (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Ken Brass

Requests a study concerning the potential delivery of Medicaid nonemergency transportation services by transportation network companies

Sponsor: Thomas Carmody

Requests a study relative to allowing Anatomy and Physiology to count in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, Biology II for Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) award qualification and high school graduation

Sponsor: Frank Hoffmann

Provides relative to certificates of stillbirth

Sponsor: Stephen Pugh

Provides relative to certain crimes and delinquency provisions when the offender is under the age of eighteen (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Mike Johnson

Provides relative to prescription monitoring information. (8/1/19) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Ronnie Johns

Requests the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to report on the number of advanced practice registered nurses and the number of physician assistants that provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in Louisiana.

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Requests the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to study alternative means of reporting to a probation and parole officer

Sponsor: Phillip DeVillier

Provides for a hospital stabilization formula (EN +$93,659,011 SD RV See Note)

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Creates the crime of communication interference (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Stephen Dwight

Provides relative to the unauthorized practice of public adjusting and fraudulent insurance acts by public adjusters. (7/1/19)

Sponsor: Gary Smith

Requests the state Dept. of Education, the La. Dept. of Health, and the Dept. of Children and Family Services to work collaboratively to coordinate opportunities and access to early childhood programs

Sponsor: Rodney Lyons

Prohibits certain claims fees assessed by health insurers or pharmacy benefit managers

Sponsor: Bernard LeBas

Establishes a study committee on policies concerning communication-related services for the deaf and hard of hearing in certain healthcare settings

Sponsor: Patricia Smith

Urges and requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study a possible change or increase in penalties for drivers who injure or kill pedestrians or cyclists

Sponsor: Rick Edmonds

Urges and requests the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to work with the Department of Education and the Louisiana School Boards Association to provide hunter education as a voluntary physical education elective in public high schools

Sponsor: Stuart Bishop

Requests the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to provide budget and fiscal planning training to incoming mayors. (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Fred Mills

Requires a nonresident producer to surrender the Louisiana nonresident license when the resident license on which it is based terminates. (1/1/2020)

Sponsor: John Smith

Requests the Louisiana Supreme Court and the Louisiana State Bar Association review rules governing solicitation advertising by attorneys.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Provides for an increase of commissioners to the board of Gravity Drainage District No. 5 of Livingston Parish. (gov sig)

Sponsor: Dale Erdey

Provides relative to the administration of large deductible policies and collateral

Sponsor: Paul Hollis

Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to install accessible pedestrian signals at certain intersections

Sponsor: Walt Leger

Urges and requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations relative to vulnerable road users

Sponsor: Polly Thomas

Expresses condolences on the death of Reed Joseph Chenevert

Sponsor: Robert Johnson

Recognizes May 31, 2019, as Adolescent Mental Illness Awareness Day in Louisiana and commends Alana Rainey on being crowned Mrs. Louisiana and her efforts to raise awareness about adolescent mental illness and to promote adolescent mental health.

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Commends Louisiana's female African-American State Police Troopers for their service.

Sponsor: Troy Carter

Commends Lena R. Torres for her many years of public service.

Sponsor: Sharon Hewitt

Commends Senate President John A. Alario Jr. upon his distinguished public service in the Legislature of Louisiana.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Requests the Louisiana Community and Technical College System to continue a pilot scholarship program for certain adults.

Sponsor: Dan Morrish

Commends Alberta Shelton Colbert on the celebration of her ninety-third birthday

Sponsor: Kenny Cox

Commends Gene Mills as president of the Louisiana Family Forum.

Sponsor: John Milkovich

Designates May 29, 2019, as LA Public Education Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Patricia Smith

Commends St. James Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge on the occasion of 175 years of worship.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Express condolences upon the death of David Anthony Trahan.

Sponsor: Ronnie Johns

Names the office suite within the state capitol housing the Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation in honor of Charles D. Lancaster, Jr.

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Expresses condolences on the death of Alicia Danielle Peterson.

Sponsor: Regina Barrow

Commends Noble Ellington upon his exceptional career in public service spanning more than four decades.

Sponsor: John Milkovich

Commends the St. Joseph's Academy outdoor track and field team on winning the 2019 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class 5A state championship

Sponsor: Denise Marcelle

Commends Thomas Lovince for his more than thirty years of state service, particularly for his leadership and determination in re-establishing Delgado Sidney Collier, an essential institution of higher learning following the catastrophic damage sustained by the campus as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

Sponsor: Wesley Bishop

Requests the President of the United States to designate a state funeral after the death of the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II

Sponsor: James Armes

Commends Lottie Beebe as an education warrior.

Sponsor: John Milkovich

Commends Francis Caldwell for being named 2019 Citizen of the Year.

Sponsor: John Smith

Commends retired Air Force Colonel Steve dePyssler on his 100th birthday.

Sponsor: Ryan Gatti

Expresses condolences upon the death of Grace Elizabeth Gonsoulin.

Sponsor: R. Bret Allain

Commends Pastor Jesse B. Bilberry Jr. upon his retirement after 35 years of pastoral service.

Sponsor: Regina Barrow

Requests BESE to reconvene the Minimum Foundation Program Task Force to determine the actual cost of providing public education in Louisiana.

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Commends Melvin Rodrigue on his election as chairman of the National Restaurant Association

Sponsor: Kirk Talbot

Commends the principal of Evangel Christian Academy, Bud Dean, upon the occasion of his retirement.

Sponsor: John Milkovich

Commends Angela A. Allen-Bell of the Southern University Law Center for her achievements as a legal scholar

Sponsor: Edmond Jordan

Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the feasibility of issuing a certification card to individuals with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis

Sponsor: Franklin Foil

Commends St. Charles Catholic High School Baseball Team on winning the Division II State Championship.

Sponsor: Gary Smith

Requests the Board of Regents to study the feasibility of establishing a dental school in northern Louisiana.

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Expresses condolences on the death of Donna Klein

Sponsor: Walt Leger

Expresses condolences upon the death of Dr. Christopher J. Rich.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Commends Dr. Donald Aguillard upon his retirement as Superintendent of Lafayette Parish Schools.

Sponsor: Patrick Cortez

Commends Senator Yvonne Colomb for her many years of public service in the Senate and the Legislature of Louisiana.

Sponsor: John Alario

Expresses condolences on the death of David Fermin Gallegos and posthumously commends his service

Sponsor: Walt Leger

Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Paulette Arlene Williams.

Sponsor: W. Jay Luneau

Provides relative to the calculation of benefits of certain employees of the Baton Rouge Police Department who are members of the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (EN INCREASE APV)

Sponsor: Tony Bacala

Commends Beverly Walton for her years of public service as dietician and chef for the Senate.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Provides for legislative approval of the MFP formula for the 2019-2020 school year (EG +$145,214,142 GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Nancy Landry

Provides relative to interviewing crime victims and family members

Sponsor: Jean-Paul Coussan

Changes the title of certain board officer positions within the membership of the South Louisiana Port Commission

Sponsor: Gregory Miller

Authorizes health insurance issuers to establish healthcare costs and quality programs

Sponsor: Mary DuBuisson

Provides relative to metropolitan planning for the town of Haughton and certain areas of Bossier Parish

Sponsor: Dodie Horton

Amends the crime of filing or maintaining false public records

Sponsor: Valarie Hodges

Provides relative to work shift cycles of dispatchers employed by the Houma police department (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Jerome Zeringue

Provides relative to licensing qualifications

Sponsor: Rick Edmonds

Provides relative to the board of commissioners of Concordia Parish Hospital Service District Number One

Sponsor: John Anders

Provides for the enrollment of additional employees in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN INCREASE APV)

Sponsor: Joseph Stagni

Provides relative to the Iberville Parks and Recreation District

Sponsor: Chad Brown

Creates the "Combat Veteran" military honor plate

Sponsor: Christopher Turner

Provides relative to court costs in suits involving the state and state agencies in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. (8/1/19) (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Dan Claitor

Provides for the legislative intent of Act No. 6 from the 2018 Second Extraordinary Session of the Legislature

Sponsor: Julie Stokes

Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to convene the Task Force on Protecting Patient Choice.

Sponsor: Dan Claitor

Authorizes group health insurance providers to consent on behalf of their employees for use of electronic documents. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: John Smith

Provides for a dental service care provider choosing the method by which such provider shall be reimbursed by an insurer. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Provides for the size and location of escape rings on crab traps. (gov sig)

Sponsor: Eddie Lambert

Provides relative to the qualifications for certified medication attendants. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Sharon Hewitt

Provides actions for damages against real estate appraisers, appraisal management companies, and real estate appraisal companies. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Norby Chabert

Provides relative to Board of Pharmacy member qualifications. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Provides relative to times and methods of taking outlaw quadrupeds. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: R. Bret Allain

Provides for a surviving spouse benefit to resume in certain circumstances. (2/3 - CA10s29(F)) (7/1/2019) (EN INCREASE APV)

Sponsor: Ronnie Johns

Provides relative to child safety seats. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Gregory Tarver

Provides for parenting coordinators in child custody proceedings

Sponsor: Chad Brown

Authorizes the governing authority of Consolidated School District Number 1 of Jefferson Davis Parish to hold an election to levy and collect a parcel fee. (gov sig)

Sponsor: Dan Morrish

Commends and expresses appreciation to Beverly A. Vincent of Baton Rouge for eighteen years of highly effective service as a session sergeant-at-arms for the La. House of Representatives

Sponsor: Patricia Smith

Requests that district attorneys report certain data to the legislature.

Sponsor: Jean-Paul Morrell

Expresses condolences on the death of Otis J. "Coach" Washington, Jr.

Sponsor: Royce Duplessis

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Franklin J. Foil for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable J. Rogers Pope for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Taylor F. Barras, Speaker of the House, for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district, the House, and the state

Sponsor: Walt Leger

Commends Michael A. Walsworth on 24 years of distinguished public service in the Legislature of Louisiana.

Sponsor: John Alario

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Jerome P. "Dee" Richard for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Commends Senator Dale M. Erdey on his years of distinguished public service.

Sponsor: John Alario

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Charles R. "Bubba" Chaney for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Commends Senator Daniel R. Martiny on his distinguished public service to the people of Louisiana.

Sponsor: John Alario

Commends the Holden High School softball team on winning the 2019 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class B state championship

Sponsor: Sherman Mack

Recognizes Wednesday, June 5, 2019, as St. Bernard Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Sponsor: Sharon Hewitt

Designates September 2019 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Louisiana.

Sponsor: Yvonne Dorsey-Colomb

Commends the Edna B. and Joyce Fay Washington Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. on its twenty-fifth anniversary.

Sponsor: Troy Carter

Commends and congratulates the Holy Cross Tigers soccer team upon winning the 2019 Allstate Sugar Bowl Division II State Championship.

Sponsor: Jack Donahue

Requests the Vera Institute of Justice to study certain eligibility and qualification requirements for jurors

Sponsor: Edward James

Commends and congratulates the Holy Cross Robotigers upon winning the 2019 Louisiana State VEX Robotics Championship.

Sponsor: Jack Donahue

Commends Senator Jean-Paul "JP" Morrell for his distinguished service in the Louisiana Legislature, particularly in the Senate representing Senate District No. 3.

Sponsor: John Alario

To commend Patricia Ann Derozan upon her retirement.

Sponsor: Regina Barrow

Requests the Office of Financial Institutions to study the licensure and regulation of virtual currency businesses

Sponsor: Mark Wright

Requests the Department of Environmental Quality in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health to study the effects of evolving 5G technology

Sponsor: Neil Abramson

(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the holding of public office and public employment

Sponsor: Katrina Jackson-Andrews

Provides for rights of qualified organ transplant candidates who have a disability

Sponsor: Malinda White

Prohibits certain nondisclosure agreements in settlements involving the payment of public funds

Sponsor: Franklin Foil

Authorizes the naming of the education building at the B.B. "Sixty" Rayburn Correctional Center as the Deborah "Andi" Cook Memorial Education Building

Sponsor: Malinda White

Excludes amounts deposited into certain education savings accounts for tuition expenses for elementary and secondary schools from state income taxes (RE DECREASE GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Franklin Foil

Provides for a voucher program for certain public school students (RE +$46,617,900 GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Stephen Carter

Provides for qualifications of the city of Jennings deputy chief of police. (gov sig)

Sponsor: Dan Morrish

Prohibits the abortion of an unborn human being with a detectable heartbeat. (See Act)

Sponsor: John Milkovich

Provides relative to behavioral health services provided to students. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Daniel Martiny

Authorizes the assessor in Caddo Parish to pay the cost of certain insurance premiums for eligible retirees from the assessor's office. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Provides relative to real estate appraisers

Sponsor: Paul Hollis

Repeals the marijuana tax levied on certain dealers and repeals provisions related to tax stamps which evidence payment of the tax (EG NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Edmond Jordan

Provides for fingerprinting for criminal history background checks for employment in a financial institution

Sponsor: Jean-Paul Coussan

Provides for calculation of Medicaid per diem rates for certain intermediate care facilities for people with developmental disabilities (EG1 +$894,496 GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Polly Thomas

Provides for a task force to review rules and regulations and make recommendations relative thereto

Sponsor: Mark Wright

Provides for the execution of electronic notarial acts

Sponsor: Raymond Garofalo

Designates May 28, 2019, as CODOFIL Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Mike Huval

Establishes the Unclaimed Property Revolving Loan Commission to provide financial assistance to local governments and political subdivisions for certain capital infrastructure projects (RE INCREASE SG EX See Note)

Sponsor: Neil Abramson

Commends Milton J. Bellard, Jr., on his seventieth birthday for his service in health care and his civic service

Sponsor: A.B. Franklin

Provides relative to opportunity zones

Sponsor: Cedric Glover

Authorizes the levy of an excise tax on cannabis (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Edward James

Authorizes an income tax credit for certain primary care physician assistants (RE -$60,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Jack McFarland

Requests that the Bd. of Regents provide for an updated study and report relative to the issues addressed in the 2012 report by Eva Klein and Associates pertaining to postsecondary education in the Shreveport-Bossier region

Sponsor: Cedric Glover

Provides for the disposition of the taxes collected on certain surplus lines of insurance (RE1 -$15,100,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Edmond Jordan

Recognizes May 25, 2019, as Louisiana EMS Memorial Day

Sponsor: Gregory Miller

Requests that the Board of Regents provide for an updated study and report relative to the issues addressed in the 2012 report by Eva Klein and Associates pertaining to postsecondary education in the Shreveport-Bossier region

Sponsor: Cedric Glover

Authorizes an enhanced Angel Investor tax credit for investments made in Louisiana Entrepreneurial Businesses located in federally established opportunity zones (EG -$500,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Jimmy Harris

Extends the sunset of the research and development tax credit (EG -$1,000,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Paula Davis

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Walt Leger, III, Speaker Pro Tempore, for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Establishes the La. Rural Jobs Act Tax Credit Program and authorizes a tax credit for rural growth investments made by rural growth funds (RE1 -$56,000,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Jack McFarland

Reduces the rate of the .45% state sales and use tax levy over a certain period of time (RE -$392,000,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Lance Harris

Commends the St. Augustine High School, class of 1989, on its thirty-year class reunion

Sponsor: Jimmy Harris

Commends Dr. L. Gail Garrett, principal of Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School and Math Science Magnet, on her retirement

Sponsor: Patrick Jefferson

Commends Bishop Dr. Rickey Jones Moore, Sr., on his twenty-first pastoral anniversary

Sponsor: Barbara Norton

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable John F. "Andy" Anders for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Establishes a tax credit pilot program for certain Louisiana-based manufacturing industries (RE1 -$1,000,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Gary Carter

Commends the championship performance of C. E. Byrd High School boys and girls golf team in the 2019 LHSAA tournaments.

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Commends and recognizes the Louisiana teams that participated in the 2019 FIRST Robotics Season.

Sponsor: Sharon Hewitt

Provides relative to dump trucks (RE DECREASE SD RV See Note)

Sponsor: A.B. Franklin

Expresses condolences upon the death of Barbara Walker Ballard.

Sponsor: Francis Thompson

Creates a commission to make recommendations relative to the conduct of a constitutional convention

Sponsor: Franklin Foil

Expresses condolences upon the death of Corporal Jessie Wilhite.

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Creates the Southern Hills Aquifer Protection Task Force.

Sponsor: Dan Claitor

Commends the Robert A. Bogan Baton Rouge Fire Museum for educating the public on fire safety and the rich history of firefighters and emergency responders across the state and nation.

Sponsor: Yvonne Dorsey-Colomb

(Constitutional Amendment) Dedication of unclaimed property funds and creation of Louisiana Unclaimed Property Permanent Trust Fund and Louisiana Unclaimed Property Support Fund (RR -$24,700,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Designates Wednesday, May 22, 2019 as Louisiana Housing Council Day at the Capitol.

Sponsor: W. Jay Luneau

Commends Chief Judge Felicia Toney Williams upon her ascension to the position in the Second Circuit Court of Appeal.

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Expresses condolences upon the death of Lance Corporal Cole Estelle.

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Expresses condolences upon the death of Sergeant Matthew Roberts.

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Commends Rapides Parish for being declared by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports as the Most Physically Fit parish in the state.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Creates the "Purple Heart Disabled Veteran" special prestige license plate

Sponsor: Mark Wright

Provides relative to qualifications to be appointed a notary public

Sponsor: Samuel Jenkins

Provides relative to the disposition of the remains of a homicide victim

Sponsor: Sam Jones

Provides a universal definition of "serious bodily injury" for purposes of Title 14 of the La. Revised Statutes

Sponsor: Wayne McMahen

Provides for ex officio notaries public with certain limited authority for the DeSoto Parish Police Jury

Sponsor: Lawrence Bagley

Exempts from the Public Records Law information relative to certain activities associated with stocking and breeding of alligators

Sponsor: Dorothy Hill

Provides relative to payments to a minor from a judgment or settlement

Sponsor: Dorothy Hill

Provides with respect to fire department identification numbers and the submission of fire reports

Sponsor: John Berthelot

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Frank A. Hoffmann for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Recognizes May 22, 2019, as Women in Blue Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Patricia Smith

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Thomas G. Carmody, Jr., for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Commends Ditch Diggers from Lafitte on winning the 2019 Louisiana Crawfish Boil Championship in Marrero

Sponsor: Patrick Connick

Provides relative to hotel occupancy taxes levied by certain tourist commissions and convention and visitors bureaus (RE INCREASE LF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Stephen Dwight

Commends Bradley Spicer for 55 years of public service and congratulates him upon his retirement

Sponsor: John Anders

Provides relative to justifiable use of force or violence in defense at a place of worship

Sponsor: Beryl Amedee

Raises the minimum age relative to the distribution, sale, purchase, or possession of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products (RE DECREASE GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Frank Hoffmann

Expresses condolences on the death of Donna Klein

Sponsor: Walt Leger

Provides relative to the secretary for the municipal fire and police civil service board in the city of Shreveport

Sponsor: Cedric Glover

Provides relative to parole violations (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: John Bagneris

Commends the Metairie Park Country Day School boys' basketball team on winning the 2019 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division III state championship

Sponsor: Kirk Talbot

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Neil C. Abramson for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Commends Kenny Sharpe on his retirement after forty-one years of service with the LSU AgCenter

Sponsor: Rogers Pope

Recognizes June 7, 2019, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Louisiana

Sponsor: Royce Duplessis

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Cameron Henry for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Commends LSU student Syed "Akbar" Zamin on being named a 2019 Goldwater Scholar

Sponsor: Stephen Carter

Commends Dr. Charles J. Southall, III, on his thirtieth pastoral anniversary

Sponsor: Denise Marcelle

Commends the students, faculty, and staff of the Martinez Kindergarten School in New Orleans on the occasion of its eighty-five-year reunion

Sponsor: Royce Duplessis

Provides relative to the member-elect who presides over the organizational meeting of the House of Representatives

Sponsor: Gregory Miller

Authorizes the installation and use of newborn safety devices at infant relinquishment sites designated in the Safe Haven Law

Sponsor: Steve Pylant

Authorizes a fee increase for the issuance and renewal of certain identification cards (EG +$416,000 SG RV See Note)

Sponsor: Charles Chaney

Dedicates certain state sales and use tax revenues for deposit into the Construction Subfund of the Transportation Trust Fund (RE -$200,000,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Paula Davis

Provides for the confidentiality of identifying information of certain persons or entities involved in the execution of a death sentence (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Sponsor: Nicholas Muscarello

Provides for the appointment of the chief of police for the town of Basile. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Eric LaFleur

(Constitutional Amendment) Provides with respect to the ad valorem property tax exemption for certain manufacturers (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)

Sponsor: Barry Ivey

Provides relative to legal representation by the Department of Justice

Sponsor: John Morris

Provides relative to penalties for possession of marijuana (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Denise Marcelle

Levies an annual motor vehicle inspection tax (EG +$34,800,000 SG RV See Note)

Sponsor: Lawrence Bagley

Commends the Bossier Parish Community College for its GOLD distinction as a Military Friendly School

Sponsor: Dodie Horton

Recognizes Tuesday, May 14, 2019, as the seventh annual Liquified Natural Gas Day at the Louisiana State Capitol

Sponsor: Stuart Bishop

Authorizes and requests the Department of Insurance to work with insurers and commercial freight companies to develop a good driver discount option for drivers with newly issued commercial driver's licenses

Sponsor: Rodney Lyons

To continue the Louisiana Women's Incarceration Task Force and to extend the task force's reporting deadline until January 1, 2020

Sponsor: Patricia Smith

Urges and requests continued support for the efforts by the state of Louisiana and others in the Mississippi River Basin to work together toward achieving the goals of the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan and a reduction of the hypoxic zone off the state's coast

Sponsor: Jerome Zeringue

Requests the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality to collaborate with Rio Grande Pacific Railroad and certain federal agencies to conduct an environmental review on the quantifiable public health, safety, and welfare impact of new railroad alignment in the city of Gretna

Sponsor: Joseph Marino

Urges and requests the Department of Environmental Quality to study sewer systems

Sponsor: Paul Hollis

Commends Leadership Tangipahoa for its leadership and community development efforts

Sponsor: Nicholas Muscarello

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable J. Kevin Pearson for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Provides relative to rental housing. (gov sig)

Sponsor: Regina Barrow

Commends the Johnson & Johnson Global Pro Bono program and its efforts in New Orleans

Sponsor: Walt Leger

Recognizes May 12-18, 2019, as Louisiana Charter Schools Week at the state capitol

Sponsor: Nancy Landry

(Constitutional Amendment) Provides that the legislature shall provide by law for an independent compensation commission to examine, evaluate, and establish the compensation, benefits, and expense allowances for members of the legislature (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Terry Landry

Petitions congress to propose an Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution with exceptions relative to abortion issues

Sponsor: Barry Ivey

Expresses condolences on the death of Anna Gray

Sponsor: Robert Johnson

Commends the Bossier Parish Community College debate team for its 2018-2019 national championship performance

Sponsor: Dodie Horton

(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for a flat tax on individual income and eliminates the income tax deduction for federal income taxes paid for purposes of computing individual, estate and trust, and corporate income taxes (RE NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Barry Ivey

Commends retired Colonel Harry J. Montgomery for his military and community service

Sponsor: Stuart Moss

Requests state agencies to offer interviews to qualified veterans who apply to fill a job vacancy

Sponsor: Mary DuBuisson

(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the political activity restrictions applicable to classified employees of a fire and police civil service system

Sponsor: Dodie Horton

Designates Wednesday, May 15, 2019, as New Orleans Day at the state capitol and commends the city of New Orleans.

Sponsor: Wesley Bishop

Provides relative to indigent defense services in certain city courts (EG NO IMPACT LF See Note)

Sponsor: Stuart Bishop

Commends the St. Amant High School Gators Softball Team on winning the 2019 State Championship.

Sponsor: Eddie Lambert

Commends Brianne Joseph on her success as a private investigator and on founding the state's only all-female private investigation agency.

Sponsor: Wesley Bishop

Requests the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, Southern University School of Nursing, and Southern University at New Orleans to collaborate on the process and procedures required for the establishment of a nursing education program on the campus of Southern University at New Orleans.

Sponsor: Wesley Bishop

Commends Father Thomas James on his 50th anniversary in the priesthood.

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Commends Norby Chabert on his service in the Senate.

Sponsor: John Alario

Establishes a task force to study and make recommendations relative to the cannabis industry projected workforce demands

Sponsor: Denise Marcelle

Designates September 2019 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Louisiana.

Sponsor: Fred Mills

Commends Peyton Manning upon his induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Prohibits the imposition of prior authorization requirements in Medicaid managed care organizations for certain prescription medications used in treating opioid use disorder (RE DECREASE SG RV See Note)

Sponsor: Frank Hoffmann

Provides relative to the collection and distribution of court costs by the clerk of court for the Nineteenth Judicial District (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

Sponsor: Rick Edmonds

Commends Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, on his continued commitment to emphasizing Christian family values.

Sponsor: John Milkovich

Creates a task force to study the advisability of creating a statewide business court.

Sponsor: Jack Donahue

Provides relative to certain civil liability damages and prescription. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Rick Ward

Commends Dan Claitor for his distinguished public service representing Senate District No. 16.

Sponsor: John Alario

Provides for a flat tax rate for purposes of calculating individual income tax and modifies other income tax credits and deductions (EG +$38,000,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Barry Ivey

Commends Senator John L. "Jack" Donahue Jr. for his service to the Louisiana Senate.

Sponsor: John Alario

Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to submit a report on the implementation of Act 582 of the 2018 Regular Session relative to specialized behavioral health rehabilitation services in the Louisiana Medicaid program.

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Honors and commemorates the life of Kenneth Rene Michael Carter.

Sponsor: Karen Peterson

Commends Representative Terry C. Landry Sr. on receiving the Living Legend Award from the Greater Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce at its 19th Annual Trailblazer & Scholarship Gala.

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Commends Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church of Bossier City on its 50th anniversary.

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Dedicates certain sales and use taxes. (EG -$6,900,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Blake Miguez

Provides for the classification of applicable fair market percentages for property subject to ad valorem taxation (EG NO IMPACT LF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Barry Ivey

Requests the Governor's Task Force on DWI to study issues related to enforcement actions by a drug recognition expert relative to the operation of a motor vehicle when impaired by drugs.

Sponsor: Ryan Gatti

Designates Wednesday, May 8, 2019 as AKA Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Patricia Smith

Expresses condolences on the death of Emma Louise Patterson Johnson

Sponsor: Kenny Cox

Commends nonagenarians Elnora Williams, Audrey Williams, and Irene Prince for faithful membership at Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Opelousas

Sponsor: Dustin Miller

Commends Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Opelousas on its eighty-sixth anniversary

Sponsor: Dustin Miller

Designates Tuesday, May 14, 2019, as LSU AgCenter Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Clay Schexnayder

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Frank A. Howard for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Sam Jones for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Commends Fire Chief Brian Drury for his years of service to Springfield, La.

Sponsor: Clay Schexnayder

Commends the University Laboratory School football team on winning the 2018 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division II state championship

Sponsor: Denise Marcelle

Commends Alfred W. "Butch" Speer upon his retirement and more than thirty-five years of dedicated service to the Louisiana House of Representatives

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Commends American Idol finalist Laine Hardy

Sponsor: Valarie Hodges

Commends the Reverend Johnny Ray Turner, Sr., on his seventh pastoral anniversary

Sponsor: Katrina Jackson-Andrews

Recognizes May 14, 2019, as School Board Member and School Superintendent Recognition Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Rogers Pope

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Dorothy Sue Hill for her outstanding legislative service and recognizes her contributions to her district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Requires health insurance policies to adhere to certain standards. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Regina Barrow

Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable A B Franklin for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

Sponsor: Taylor Barras

Posthumously commends John Burrell Garner for his contributions to the civil rights movement

Sponsor: Edmond Jordan

Designates Wednesday, May 29, 2019, as 4-H Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Clay Schexnayder

Authorizes parishes and municipalities to provide relative to the local economy (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Royce Duplessis

Commends the organizers and volunteers of the Washington Parish Free Fair and the 2018 Fair Queen Claire Elise Ingram

Sponsor: Malinda White

Provides for penalties for hunting without the required license

Sponsor: Charles Chaney

Provides an increase in hours for minors before receiving a recreation or meal period

Sponsor: Raymond Crews

Requests the Department of Children and Family Services to eliminate the waiver of work requirements for persons receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits

Sponsor: Tony Bacala

Provides for development of a statewide framework for dual enrollment. (8/1/19) (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

Sponsor: Dan Morrish

Provides with respect to the exemption from severance tax on oil produced from stripper wells (RE2 -$7,000,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: James Morris

Provides how mineral royalties are classified and creates a lien for mineral royalties due to the state. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: R. Bret Allain

Establishes the Advisory Task Force on Palliative Care and Quality of Life within the Louisiana Department of Health

Sponsor: Julie Stokes

Provides with respect to the rate and exemption for the severance tax on oil produced from incapable wells (RE2 -$2,500,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: James Morris

Urges the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans to study and report on the prevalence of lead user service lines in its drinking water distribution system

Sponsor: Jimmy Harris

Commends Doug Ireland upon his retirement as the sports information director for Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Commends Devin White for his many athletic accomplishments.

Sponsor: Ryan Gatti

Commends Senator Dan "Blade" Morrish upon being elected NCOIL president.

Sponsor: Gary Smith

Commends Dillard University on its 150th anniversary.

Sponsor: Wesley Bishop

Commends Carl E. Stewart on the end of his term as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and his return to the bench.

Sponsor: Gregory Tarver

Recognizes Friday, May 10, 2019, as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day in the state of Louisiana.

Sponsor: Beth Mizell

Commends Phyllis Perron on her retirement after more than 35-year career as an effective and well-respected lobbyist at the state capitol.

Sponsor: John Smith

Expresses condolences on the death of Ernest Nabers Jr.

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Commends Matt Dunigan upon being inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Commends Syed Akbar Zamin upon being named a 2019 Goldwater Scholar.

Sponsor: Dan Claitor

Commends the Global Bodybuilding Organization (GBO) on its impact on bodybuilding and fitness in Louisiana.

Sponsor: Mack White

Commends Chris Schilling on the occasion of his 50th birthday on

Sponsor: Yvonne Dorsey-Colomb

Commends the Jefferson Parish East Bank firefighters for their Fill the Boot fund raising campaign to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association

Sponsor: Stephanie Hilferty

Expresses condolences on the death of Ralph D. Balentine

Sponsor: Samuel Jenkins

Designates Thursday, May 9, 2019, as FFA Day at the state capitol and commends the state officers of FFA

Sponsor: Clay Schexnayder

Recognizes and supports the "Know Before You Fly" program as an official source of safety education for operators of unmanned aircraft systems

Sponsor: Raymond Crews

Recognizes May 7, 2019, as Acadiana Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Mike Huval

Commends Gabriela González on being named the Southeastern Conference Professor of the Year for 2019

Sponsor: Paula Davis

Recognizes May 11, 2019, as New Orleans District Nurses Association Day

Sponsor: Royce Duplessis

Commends Clara Caldwell for her service to others

Sponsor: Kenny Cox

Designates September 1 through 7, 2019, as Resiliency Week to raise awareness about the importance of disaster preparation

Sponsor: Paula Davis

Commends the Lutcher High School girls' powerlifting team on its 2019 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division II state championship

Sponsor: Clay Schexnayder

Commends the North Central High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2019 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class 1A state championship

Sponsor: Dustin Miller

Commends the Louisiana Physical Therapy Association for its outstanding achievements and designates May 9, 2019, as Louisiana Physical Therapy Association Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Joseph Stagni

Commends Reverend Mack C. Guillory and Dr. Hilda J. Guillory for their service to church and community

Sponsor: A.B. Franklin

Commends the Thibodaux High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2019 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class 5A state championship

Sponsor: Jerome Richard

Commends Bivian "Sonny" Lee, III, for his community service and his work with Son of a Saint to enhance the lives of fatherless boys in New Orleans

Sponsor: Gary Carter

Designates May 8, 2019, as NASA Day at the state capitol and commends NASA

Sponsor: Raymond Garofalo

Commends Kathryn Ferguson on being named the 2019 Louisiana Middle School Teacher of the year.

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Commends T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School in Calcasieu Parish upon being recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an "Exemplary High Performance School" and as a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School.

Sponsor: Ronnie Johns

Commends the Louisiana Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs and volunteers for their outstanding work on behalf of the abused and neglected children and designates April 17, 2019, as CASA Day at the Legislature.

Sponsor: Ronnie Johns

Declares April 17, 2019, 100 Black Women of Metropolitan Baton Rouge Day in Louisiana.

Sponsor: Regina Barrow

Commends Bob Griffin of Shreveport, Louisiana, upon receipt of the 2018 Gold Circle Emmy Award for more than fifty years in broadcast journalism.

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Recognizes Thursday, April 25, 2019, as Junior League Day at the state capitol and commends the Junior League for its contributions to the state of Louisiana.

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Expresses condolences upon the passing of Duane Ebarb, disabilities advocate from Shreveport.

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Provides that a polling place for a precinct is not required to be opened under certain circumstances

Sponsor: Gregory Miller

Provides to the transferring management of the John J. Hainkel, Jr., Home and Rehabilitation Center from the Department of Health to the health care division of Louisiana State University

Sponsor: James Morris

Senate rule which authorizes designation or referral of certain former senators.

Sponsor: Yvonne Dorsey-Colomb

Commends Expert Maintenance & Construction Services, LLC, and its president, James J. Moore, on being named the Minority Small Business Champion of the Year for Louisiana.

Sponsor: Edward Price

Commends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated upon the celebration of its 112th anniversary as and organization an recognizes May 8, 2019, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Sponsor: Wesley Bishop

Commends Kid Energy USA on their efforts to educate children on safety and awareness in the petroleum industry.

Sponsor: Sharon Hewitt

Creates the Louisiana Commission on Medicinal Plants. (gov sig) (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Commends the Women's Department Club of Shreveport on its 100th Anniversary.

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Commends Judge Edwin A. Lombard for being inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame.

Sponsor: Troy Carter

Designates Monday, May 6, 2019, as Louisiana CPA Day at the state capitol.

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Designates May 8, 2019, as NASA Day at the state capitol.

Sponsor: Sharon Hewitt

Memorializes Congress to take actions to pass the Disability Integration Act of 2019.

Sponsor: Troy Carter

Commends the New Leaders Council-Louisiana

Sponsor: Royce Duplessis

Authorizes online delivery of certain training required for medication attendants (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: James Armes

Commends Joseph D. Kimbrell for his exemplary public health service career and congratulates him on his retirement

Sponsor: Dustin Miller

Recognizes May 6, 2019, as CPA Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Julie Stokes

Provides relative to the Department of Economic Development and the Board of Commerce and Industry. (gov sig)

Sponsor: Mack White

Commends the royal court of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Rodeo

Sponsor: Nicholas Muscarello

Designates April 30, 2019, as First Responders Appreciation Day at the state capitol and commends the service and contributions of our first responders

Sponsor: Franklin Foil

Recognizes May 1, 2019, as Civil Legal Aid Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Franklin Foil

Creates the Louisiana Family and Medical Leave Benefits Act. (8/1/19) (EG INCREASE SD EX See Note)

Sponsor: Jean-Paul Morrell

Designates May 29, 2019, as 4-H Day at the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana and commends the state 4-H officers.

Sponsor: Francis Thompson

Commends Abby Frances Blaize upon being selected as a recipient of a 2019 High School Woman of Excellence Award and a Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation Scholarship.

Sponsor: Beth Mizell

Commends Raymond Blanco on being named to the 2019 Louisiana Political Hall of Fame induction class.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Commends Dr. T. Lamar Goree, Caddo Parish School Superintendent, on being named the 2019 Superintendent of the Year.

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Commends the Northlake Christian School boys soccer team upon winning the 2019 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division IV state championship.

Sponsor: Jack Donahue

Commends Marcus Wren Jr. on the occasion of his 95th birthday.

Sponsor: Ryan Gatti

Commends Abigail Elizabeth Martin upon being selected as a recipient of a 2019 College Woman of Excellence Award and a Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation Scholarship.

Sponsor: Beth Mizell

Commends Ronnie Mains for service to his community.

Sponsor: Daniel Martiny

Recognizes April 30, 2019, as Kappa Day at the Kapitol.

Sponsor: Troy Carter

Commends Edwin A. Lombard upon being inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Commends Denise Boutte' on her many achievements as an actress and producer and extends appreciation and gratitude to her for serving as the keynote speaker at the 19th Annual Greater Southwest Black Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer & Scholarship Gala.

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Commends Max Fugler upon being inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Commends the St. Scholastica Academy girls soccer team upon winning the 2019 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division I state championship.

Sponsor: Jack Donahue

Designates May 18-24, 2019, as Safe Boating Week in Louisiana.

Sponsor: Eddie Lambert

Recognizes May 1, 2019, as Law Day in Louisiana.

Sponsor: Dan Claitor

Recognizes the Centennial Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Sponsor: Beth Mizell

Commends Roger Cador on being named to the 2019 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction class.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Commends Erin McCarty for radio broadcasting excellence in the Shreveport-Bossier City market.

Sponsor: Barrow Peacock

Expresses condolences upon the death of Mr. Marvin A. Henderson.

Sponsor: Dale Erdey

Designates September 1 thru 7, 2019, as Resiliency Week in Louisiana.

Sponsor: Dan Morrish

Designates Wednesday, May 1, 2019, as Oil and Natural Gas Industry Day at the state capitol.

Sponsor: Norby Chabert

Provides relative to emergency medical services. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Gerald Boudreaux

Provides relative to prohibited restraint of certain professions. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Mack White

Provides relative to the Ernest N. Morial-New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

Sponsor: Walt Leger

Requests the secretary of state and the state Department of Education to work together to develop age-appropriate, nonpartisan voter education materials to be used by all students in grades 3-12.

Sponsor: Wesley Bishop

Commends Danielle Scott upon being inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Commends T.B. "T. Berry" Porter upon being inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

Sponsor: Gerald Long

Commends Seth Bode for his numerous accomplishments.

Sponsor: Daniel Martiny

Commends "The Advocate" on being awarded a Pulitzer Prize for its reporting on the impact of Louisiana provisions allowing juries to convict defendants without a unanimous verdict.

Sponsor: Dan Claitor

Commends R & V Works and its owners, Robert and Vicki Myers, for their many years in business as a Louisiana manufacturer.

Sponsor: Ryan Gatti

Provides relative to the salary of the marshal of the city of Hammond

Sponsor: Nicholas Muscarello

Commends the Reverend Andrew D. Martin, Sr., on his retirement

Sponsor: Mark Abraham

Provides for insurance coverage for acupuncture (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Sponsor: Chad Brown

Designates Wednesday, May 1, 2019, as Oil and Natural Gas Industry Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Stuart Bishop

Commends the St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2019 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division III State Championship

Sponsor: Nicholas Muscarello

Commends the Loranger High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2019 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class 3A state championship

Sponsor: Nicholas Muscarello

Recognizes April 17, 2019, as March of Dimes Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Frank Hoffmann

Commends Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and recognizes April 29, 2019, as Moms Demand Action Advocacy Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Patricia Smith

Commends the Louisiana State University gymnastics team on an outstanding 2019 season

Sponsor: Franklin Foil

Prohibits preexisting condition exclusions or other discrimination based on health status (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Sponsor: Chad Brown

Commends the St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School cheerleaders for winning Game Day Cheer Nationals

Sponsor: Nicholas Muscarello

Commends Dr. Jinx Coleman Broussard for her accomplishments and service to Louisiana State University Manship School of Mass Communication

Sponsor: Patricia Smith

Designates May 1, 2019, as Bankers Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: John Anders

Commends the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Award winners

Sponsor: Alan Seabaugh

Commends Community Coffee on its centennial celebration

Sponsor: Stephen Carter

Recognizes April 30, 2019, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated Day at the state capitol

Sponsor: Kenny Cox

Authorizes certain voluntary health, safety, and environmental audits by facilities subject to regulation by the Department of Environmental Quality (OR +$621,517 SD EX See Note)

Sponsor: Stuart Bishop

Recognizes Tuesday, April 23, 2019, as REALTOR Day at the state capitol in honor of Louisiana REALTORS' centennial anniversary

Sponsor: Stephanie Hilferty

Provides individual income tax credits for the purchase and installation of residential water saving equipment. (gov sig) (EG -$2,000,000 GF RV See Note)

Sponsor: Dan Claitor

Provides with respect to wage secrecy and pay discrimination. (8/1/19)

Sponsor: Jean-Paul Morrell

Provides with respect to the collection of certain court fees