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
Floor votes
How they voted
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
Sponsors
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