SB 490 amends existing laws to allow for the creation and use of private electrical networks, though the provided text only lists minor clerical edits rather than detailed policy changes. The bill removes the specific reference to 'Louisiana' from the title and adds the word 'agreement' to a section regarding leases. As a result of these amendments, the legislation focuses on refining the legal framework for private energy infrastructure without introducing new operational rules in this version.
This bill requires individuals convicted of vehicular homicide where the victim is a parent with a minor child to pay child support to the surviving child. The law mandates that offenders follow the existing child support payment schedule outlined in state law. It applies specifically to cases where a parent dies due to a vehicle-related crime, ensuring financial support for the remaining child. The measure adds a financial obligation to the criminal penalties already imposed for this offense.
SB 135 directs 25% of annual tax revenue from sports wagering (capped at $20 million per year) to the Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund. This bill amends tax code to ensure these dedicated funds support early childhood education programs statewide. The provision takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to all future sports wagering tax proceeds meeting the specified thresholds. It does not create new taxes but redirects existing revenue streams to a specific education fund.
HB 819 updates Louisiana's workers' compensation medical treatment guidelines by adopting evidence-based Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) as the standard for non-covered treatments. It directly affects injured workers, employers, and healthcare providers by requiring all medical treatments not listed in the official schedule to follow strict, current evidence-based criteria. Key provisions mandate that such treatments must rely on comprehensive medical literature reviews, address potential biases, use the most recent guidelines (within five years), and align with interdisciplinary standards. The bill repeals outdated sections to streamline the process, ensuring treatments are scientifically supported and cost-effective for workers' compensation cases.
HB 705 clarifies when individuals commit contempt of Louisiana's legislature, directly affecting people summoned to testify before legislative committees. It specifies contempt occurs if someone refuses to testify, disrupts proceedings, or attempts to bribe lawmakers. Violators face fines up to $50,000 or six months in jail. The bill requires committee chairs to immediately certify contempt to prosecutors or law enforcement for arrest.
HB 625 requires peer-to-peer car-sharing programs in Louisiana to maintain physical damage coverage (for collision and comprehensive damage) for shared vehicles during the car-sharing period. This applies only if the vehicle owner’s insurance policy excludes such coverage. The required coverage must have a deductible of no more than $1,000 per incident and is intended to protect vehicle owners and drivers during rentals. The bill directly affects car-sharing platforms and vehicle owners by ensuring damage coverage is available when standard owner insurance does not provide it.
HB 4 calls for a constitutional convention in Louisiana to draft a new state constitution, directly affecting all Louisiana voters and 93 delegates selected through a 2026 election. The bill specifies that 93 delegates will be elected (2 per Senate district, 1 per Public Service Commission district) and 10 appointed by the governor, with all delegates required to be Louisiana residents and eligible voters. The convention must meet on December 29, 2026, and any new constitution it produces must be submitted to voters for approval. The bill aims to replace Louisiana’s current 75,000-word constitution - amended 221 times since 1974 - with a streamlined document focusing on foundational government structure and rights, moving detailed provisions to state laws.
HB 41 limits elected firefighter association representatives on the Firefighters' Retirement System board to three consecutive terms for terms beginning January 1, 2027. It clarifies that board members who leave firefighting jobs lose their seats immediately and specifies how vacancies are filled (e.g., by appointment for short-term vacancies). The bill affects the 13-member board governing the retirement system, directly impacting firefighter representatives elected by their association. This is a procedural change to board composition rules, not a direct benefit or funding measure.
SB 318 requires Louisiana's Department of Revenue to publish an annual tax exemption budget online, including each exemption's legal reference and purpose. It mandates organizing exemptions into specific categories (like business incentives or property tax breaks) and removes outdated reporting rules about tax incentives. The bill repeals several existing sections of tax law related to exemption reporting. This change directly affects the Department of Revenue's reporting process and provides clearer public access to tax exemption details for Louisiana taxpayers and stakeholders.
This bill updates Louisiana laws to provide retired judges with an optional way to be paid for temporary court assignments while keeping their regular pensions intact. Under the new rules, retired judges can choose to receive extra pay based on a daily rate or a contract agreement, plus reimbursement for necessary work expenses, without losing their retirement benefits. The legislation also clarifies how these judges count toward retirement system membership and allows them to make a one-time choice to limit their contributions to those of a standard employee. Ultimately, the law gives the Supreme Court the flexibility to set these compensation terms and ensures that any financial costs are covered by increased employer contributions rather than raising employee rates.
This bill modifies the retirement rules for the chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. It specifically prevents the chairman from receiving any compensation other than that of an adjunct professor while holding office. The change aims to clarify the financial restrictions applicable to this specific state employee position.
This bill allows certain religious organizations to join the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana as employers. To qualify, these entities must not already be part of the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System for the same jobs. The law requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers to pass, and it includes specific text changes to ensure organizations do not have a prior choice to stay in the state system.
