This resolution asks the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice to study the brick-and-mortar casino industry in Louisiana before the 2025 legislative session. The study will examine how current tax rules affect casino competitiveness, what would encourage operators to invest millions in their facilities, and how these businesses interact with out-of-state companies. The committee is also tasked with reviewing past and future reinvestment projects by casinos and exploring new technologies that could support capital investment. Once completed, the committee must submit its findings to the Legislature, which will be archived at the Legislative Research Library.
This resolution directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study current laws regarding physical or sexual abuse of minors and evaluate whether offenders should be held for at least seventy-two hours before trial. The study aims to determine if such a pretrial detention period is feasible while balancing the need to protect victims with the constitutional right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. If the study concludes that a mandatory hold is viable, future legislation could require law enforcement to detain accused individuals for three days prior to their court appearance. This measure does not change existing laws immediately but instead initiates a review to inform potential future policy changes.
This resolution directs Louisiana's Department of Education to investigate how school systems report incidents where employees commit child abuse or sexual assault against students. The study aims to determine whether current reporting practices are consistent and thorough across all schools in the state. The department must complete its research and submit a written report of its findings to the House Committee on Education by May 2025. This action is intended to ensure that educators and students benefit from reliable data on how abuse cases are handled within the education system.
This resolution creates a task force to study whether Louisiana should switch from the National Fire Protection Association's fire safety codes to the International Code Council's building and fire codes. The task force will include representatives from fire departments, municipal associations, and legislative committees to examine the potential impacts of this change. Members will hold public hearings to gather input from experts and the public before submitting their findings and recommendations to the legislature by February 1, 2025. The bill does not immediately change any laws but establishes a group to evaluate the feasibility of a future transition.
This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of adding sidewalks along Louisiana Highway 44 in Reserve. The request is driven by concerns over pedestrian safety and the lack of designated walking areas in a busy rural area with nearby schools and businesses. If the study recommends improvements, the department must submit a report of its findings to the state legislature by January 3, 2025.
This bill amends a resolution to create a study group that will examine K-12 education in Louisiana and submit its findings by December 1, 2024. The amendment specifically adds a requirement that one member of this group be appointed by the executive director of the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools. By including this representative, the bill ensures that the perspective of public charter schools is included in the study's composition. The group's role is limited to conducting the study and reporting its results, without authority to implement policy changes.
This resolution authorizes the continuation of the Safe Alternatives to Segregation Task Force in Louisiana to study policies regarding inmate segregation and safer alternatives. The task force will maintain its existing membership and powers, allowing it to request data from state agencies and receive staff support from the original author or the Louisiana Stop Solitary Coalition. Its primary duty is to review current practices and submit a final report of findings and policy recommendations to the governor and the House of Representatives by January 31, 2025.
This bill asks the Louisiana State Law Institute to study whether it is practical to create a single, statewide list of bail amounts for different crimes. Currently, bail decisions are made by local courts in each of the state's sixty-four parishes, which can lead to inconsistent outcomes depending on where a person is arrested. The study would examine how a uniform system might work and provide recommendations to the legislature by May 2025. If the institute finds such a system feasible, the legislature could later decide to adopt it to standardize bail across the state.
This bill creates a temporary subcommittee within the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice to investigate how Louisiana handles missing persons and unidentified remains. The group will examine current reporting procedures, time delays in notifying families, and the funding levels for agencies like coroners and the F.A.C.E.S. laboratory. After reviewing data from law enforcement and health officials, the subcommittee must submit its findings and any suggested laws to the full committee by January 31, 2025, at which point the group will be dissolved.
This resolution asks the Louisiana Judicial Council to study whether it is practical to create a single, parishwide court system for St. Helena Parish. The bill does not immediately establish a new court but instead directs the Judicial Council to research the idea and provide recommendations based on existing legal standards. If the council finds the proposal feasible, it could lead to future discussions about creating new judgeships in the area. The measure was passed by the Louisiana House of Representatives and sent to the Judicial Council for review.
This bill directs the Louisiana Department of Education to establish a task force focused on researching how families and parents can better engage with the education system. The task force must include representatives from the Louisiana School Boards Association, the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, and Louisiana CASA, in addition to other members. The group is required to complete its research and submit a written report to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the House Education Committee by December 31, 2025. This legislation aims to gather specific data on parent involvement without mandating any immediate changes to existing school policies.
This resolution asks the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to change its rules to allow airboats in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area. Currently, airboats are banned across all state wildlife areas, but motorboats are permitted in many parts of this specific swamp. The bill requests that airboats be allowed in any section where motorboats are already operating, aiming to align the two types of boat access. It does not create new laws but instead urges the commission to update its administrative guidelines to match existing motorboat traffic patterns.
