SR 81 Louisiana Senate · 2024 Regular Session

COURTS: Urges and requests the Louisiana Supreme Court to study the family court for the parish of East Baton Rouge.

This Senate resolution asks the Louisiana Supreme Court to examine the family court system in East Baton Rouge Parish. The bill highlights concerns about rising caseloads and calls for a review of how cases are managed, including issues like abuse reporting and consistent rulings for all parties. It does not change any laws or court operations directly but serves as a formal request for the state's highest court to study the system and provide recommendations. The resolution aims to ensure fair treatment and improved administration within this specific local court.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 7, 2024 Last action May 28, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
May 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
Read by title and adopted.
upper
May 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably.
upper
May 7, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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