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in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 200: POLITICAL PARTIES: Provides for membership of the executive committee of a recognized political party in East Baton Rouge Parish

HB 200 modifies the membership structure of the Republican Party's executive committee in East Baton Rouge Parish. The bill specifies that members of the state legislature and the Metropolitan Council who are registered Republicans and vote in East Baton Rouge Parish will serve as ex officio members of this committee. These ex officio members will have full voting rights, be counted for quorum purposes, and hold the same privileges and responsibilities as elected members for the duration of their terms in office.
Dixon McMakin (R)
in committee · Louisiana · Senate Apr 22, 2025

SSR 1: TEACHERS RETIREMENT: Requests a study of the reemployment of retired members of TRSL in positions eligible for TRSL membership and alternative retiree reemployment options.

SSR 1 requests the Senate Committee on Retirement to conduct a study on the reemployment of retired members of the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL). The study will examine current policies, potential changes, and how to balance retiree options, employer staffing needs, ease of use, and the financial impact on the retirement system. The committee is asked to report its findings before the 2026 Regular Session.
Ed Price (D)
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 621: TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Establishes the Louisiana Highway Construction Authority (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

HB 621 establishes the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction within the office of the governor, Division of Administration. This new office is responsible for the study, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of nonfederal aid highways within the state's highway system. It is empowered to enter contracts, accept grants, develop cost-sharing agreements, and work with other government entities to achieve its goals. An executive director, appointed by the governor, will manage the office's operations and budget. The office must also submit an annual report to the Joint Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works detailing its projects and progress.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes Louisiana Highway Construction Authority to manage highway infrastructure, directly advancing transportation infrastructure development through planning, design, and maintenance of state highways.95% confidence
Ryan Bourriaque (R)
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 15, 2025

HR 8: STUDENT/ASSESSMENT: Requests the state Department of Education to report relative to the administration of certain standardized tests

HR 8 is a resolution requesting the Louisiana Department of Education to submit annual reports on standardized testing administration for high school students. It specifically requires data on the ACT, WorkKeys, and ASVAB tests, broken down by school district, student demographics, and diploma type (university or career). The reports must cover test participation rates, whether students took multiple tests, and the impact of recent law changes (Act 635) on testing requirements. These reports are due starting in 2025, with the first covering 2022-2025 school years. The resolution aims to inform legislators about testing practices without changing existing requirements.
Michael Melerine (R)
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 15, 2025

HCR 7: INSURANCE/GROUP-STATE: Authorizes and directs the state Office of Group Benefits to study and report to legislature regarding savings available from requiring eligible participants to enroll in Medicare and options for plan provisions that could return some of those savings to those participants (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

HCR 7 directs Louisiana's Office of Group Benefits to study whether requiring Medicare-eligible state employees and retirees to enroll in Medicare could save state funds. The study would examine potential savings from shifting health insurance costs to Medicare (reducing state payments) and explore options to return some savings to participants through lower premiums or adjusted plan provisions. This resolution does not change current enrollment rules but requests a report by December 2025 to the House and Senate committees on Retirement and Finance. It affects state employees and retirees who are eligible for Medicare but currently enrolled in both state and federal health plans.
Tony Bacala (R)
in committee · Louisiana · Senate Apr 15, 2025

SB 158: FUNDS/FUNDING: Dedicates certain revenue for juvenile rehabilitation programs and establishes the Communities Aligned to Help Educate Youth Fund. (7/1/25) (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)

SB 158 creates the "Communities Aligned to Help Educate Youth Fund" (CATHEY Fund) to dedicate revenue from electronic traffic enforcement fines (like speed cameras and red-light cameras) for juvenile rehabilitation programs. Starting July 1, 2025, monthly deposits of these speeding fine revenues will fund the state treasury account. Beginning fiscal year 2026-2027, parish sheriffs’ offices will receive allocations based on their population share to support local juvenile rehabilitation services. The bill requires all funds to be used exclusively for this purpose and prohibits local ordinances from overriding these provisions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDedicates traffic fine revenue to fund juvenile rehab programs, strengthening public service funding allocation under state budget management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates traffic fine revenue to fund juvenile rehabilitation programs, directly advancing criminal justice reform through rehabilitation-focused funding rather than punishment.95% confidence
Stewart Cathey (R)
in committee · Louisiana · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SB 13: TAX EXEMPTIONS: Increases the individual income tax exemption for deposits into the START K12 Program accounts. (8/1/25) (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)

SB 13 increases Louisiana's individual income tax exemption for deposits into the START K12 Program education savings accounts. For tax years beginning in 2026, it raises the annual exemption to $2,400 per beneficiary for single filers and $4,800 for joint filers - doubling the current limits. Unused exemption amounts roll over to future years, allowing taxpayers to carry forward unused portions. This bill directly affects Louisiana residents who contribute to START K12 accounts for K-12 education expenses, effective for tax years starting January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax exemption for education savings accounts, providing direct tax relief by doubling annual limits for K-12 program contributions.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases tax exemption for K-12 education savings accounts, expanding access to educational funding through tax incentives for families.90% confidence
Franklin Foil (R)
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 46: APPROPRIATIONS/JUDGMENT: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit entitled Singleton v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Ins. Co. et al.

HB 46 appropriates $25,000 from Louisiana's state general fund for fiscal year 2024-2025 to pay a court-ordered settlement (consent judgment) in the case *Singleton v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. et al.*. The bill directly affects the state treasury, which must pay the settlement amount, and Troy Singleton, the plaintiff who won the case. Key provisions require payment of the judgment's principal, interest, court costs, and expert fees as specified in the court order, with the state treasurer verifying documentation before disbursement. The payment is effective upon the bill's enactment, halting further interest accrual. This is a procedural funding measure for a specific legal settlement, not a new policy.
Debbie Villio (R)
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 156: DRUGS/ILLEGAL: Provides relative to the safe handling of fentanyl following an arrest

HB 156 prohibits fentanyl-containing substances from entering Louisiana courthouses, except for specific exceptions. It requires parties introducing fentanyl as evidence to provide an authenticated photo and a lab certificate verifying its presence, while banning physical fentanyl from courtrooms unless handled solely by trained law enforcement officers under a judge's approval. The bill also allows prescription holders to bring medication into courthouses with a copy of their prescription. Currently pending before the Administration of Criminal Justice committee, this bill would directly affect courthouses, law enforcement, and legal proceedings involving fentanyl evidence.
Shane Mack (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 20: RETIREMENT/TEACHERS: Provides relative to the reemployment of retired teachers in the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (OR INCREASE APV)

HB 20 sets rules for retired teachers in Louisiana's Teachers' Retirement System who return to work after retiring on or after July 1, 2020. It requires them to choose an irrevocable option: they can earn up to 25.5% of their final average compensation annually without losing benefits, or exceed this limit and have benefits reduced by the excess amount. Retirees may also switch to a refund option (Option 2) before hitting the 25.5% threshold, allowing them to get back employee contributions paid during reemployment. The bill directly affects reemployed retired teachers and aims to balance earnings during return-to-work with pension benefit integrity.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides reemployment options for retired teachers, supporting educator retention and benefits within the Teachers' Retirement System.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRestricts retired teachers' earnings without benefit loss, reducing retirement benefits if exceeding 25.5% threshold95% confidence
Pat Moore (D)
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 103: CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Creates the crime of indecent visual depiction of a minor (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 103 creates a new crime in Louisiana for transmitting intimate images of minors (under 17) with harmful intent, such as to harass, shame, or cause distress. It directly affects anyone who shares such images, with penalties ranging from up to 6 months in jail and $1,000 fines for a first offense to up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fines for third offenses. Key exceptions include sharing images with medical professionals, child welfare workers, law enforcement, or family members in private contexts without malicious intent. Violations also require sex offender registration under Louisiana law.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense for sharing minors' intimate images with escalating penalties, expanding criminalization without reform elements. Directly increases criminal penalties rather than advancing justice reform.95% confidence
Foy Gadberry (R)
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HCR 3: TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Amends the Department of Transportation and Development administrative rules relative to outdoor advertising

HCR 3 amends Louisiana's transportation rules to update outdoor advertising sign regulations along state highways. It increases minimum spacing between signs to 1,000 feet (from 300-500 feet) in most areas, bans new stacked sign configurations after July 31, 2025, and requires existing stacked signs to be repaired as single signs. These changes directly affect sign owners, businesses operating roadside advertising, and the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), which enforces the rules. The bill aims to improve highway safety and scenic preservation by reducing visual distractions for drivers, aligning with federal Highway Beautification Act principles.
Nicholas Muscarello (R)
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