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in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 11: CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Provides relative to sentencing for certain offenses (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 11, titled "The Segus Jolivette Act," would change sentencing for repeat violent offenders in Louisiana. It requires that for a third conviction of a felony crime of violence (defined under state law), offenders receive at least 50% of the maximum sentence for a first offense; for a fourth or subsequent conviction, it mandates at least 75% of that maximum. The bill also requires juries to decide facts that increase penalties (other than prior convictions) before sentencing, rather than leaving that determination solely to judges. This directly affects individuals convicted multiple times of violent crimes, altering both the minimum sentences they face and the process for determining penalty levels. The bill is currently pending in committee review.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory minimum sentences for repeat violent offenders (50% for third offense, 75% for fourth+), expanding punitive sentencing without rehabilitation focus.95% confidence
Chad Boyer (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 464: TAX/AD VALOREM-MFG/EXEMP: (Constitutional Amendment) Limits eligibility of solar facilities from participating in the ad valorem tax exemption program known commonly as ITEP (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)

HB 464 proposes a constitutional amendment to Louisiana's property tax exemption program for manufacturing facilities. It would require solar power generation facilities seeking tax exemptions to use only solar panels manufactured in Louisiana, directly affecting new or existing solar facilities that want to qualify for this tax benefit. The key provision (Section 21(F)(3)) explicitly states that solar facilities cannot receive exemptions unless all panels used are made within the state. This change would take effect for tax year 2027 if approved by voters in November 2026. The amendment does not alter exemptions for other manufacturing facilities.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts tax exemption eligibility for solar facilities by mandating local panel manufacturing, limiting the program's scope and reducing available tax benefits.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRequires Louisiana-made solar panels for tax exemptions, restricting eligibility for solar facilities and hindering renewable energy development.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill restricts solar tax exemptions unless panels are Louisiana-made, potentially hindering solar adoption and clean energy growth by adding eligibility barriers.85% confidence
Brett Geymann (R)
in committee · Louisiana · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SB 124: WATER/WATERWAYS: Provides relative to the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act. (8/1/25)

SB 124 designates specific waterways in St. Tammany Parish as scenic rivers under Louisiana's existing Scenic Rivers Act. The bill adds seven locations - including Porters River, Friday's Ditch, Mill's Bayou, and others - to the official list of protected scenic waterways. This procedural change directly affects those named waterways by formally including them in the state's scenic river designation program. (1 sentence)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSB 124 formally designates waterways as scenic rivers under Louisiana's conservation program, protecting natural resources through designated conservation status.95% confidence
Bob Owen (R)
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 555: HEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT: Provides relative to medical intervention (EG INCREASE SD RV See Note)

HB 555 would establish penalties for healthcare providers who violate medical intervention standards, directly affecting hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities. It sets a $5,000 fine for the first violation and $25,000 for subsequent violations, plus investigation costs and attorney fees. The bill also requires the attorney general to create a system for reporting, investigating, and collecting these fines. This legislation focuses on enforcement of medical treatment compliance without restricting other legal actions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnforces medical intervention standards via penalties, protecting patient safety and rights without restricting access or funding.85% confidence
Beryl Amedée (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 424: VOTERS/VOTING: Provides relative to early voting (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

HB 424 amends Louisiana's early voting rules to require parishes (counties) to add at least one additional early voting location for every 50,000 voters or 500 square miles of land. It mandates that all locations be accessible public facilities, with clear notice posted online and at election offices. The bill also requires the state to reimburse parishes for related costs (like rentals or temporary staff) if the legislature allocates funds for this purpose. This directly affects parish election offices and voters by expanding early voting access based on population or geography. The bill is currently pending in the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
Sylvia Taylor (D)
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 636: TAX/EXCISE: Levies an excise tax on cannabis and provides for the use of monies derived from the tax (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

HB 636 imposes a 15% excise tax on wholesale cannabis sales in Louisiana, directly affecting licensed cannabis production facilities (the "taxpayers"). The tax applies to specific categories of cannabis - such as buds, leaves, seeds, and wet whole plants - calculated using an annual average market rate based on reported sales. Revenue from this tax is dedicated to unspecified state uses, as outlined in the bill's title. The tax takes effect January 1, 2027, following a 2026 calculation period.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 15% excise tax on cannabis sales, generating new state revenue for unspecified uses, directly advancing tax collection and fiscal management.90% confidence
Edmond Jordan (D)
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 634: MINERALS: To provide relative to remediation of oilfield sites (OR SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)

HB 634 establishes a voluntary administrative process to resolve disputes about cleaning up oilfield sites, offering an alternative to court proceedings. The process requires parties (e.g., oil companies and affected landowners) to jointly request the appointment of a hearing master - a retired judge with environmental law expertise - to oversee dispute resolution and issue a final decision. Environmental agencies review draft decisions for legal compliance before they become final, and any cleanup funding awarded must be paid to the Natural Resources Trust Authority for environmental restoration. This bill directly affects oil and gas companies, landowners, and state environmental agencies involved in oilfield remediation disputes in Louisiana.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes voluntary dispute resolution for oilfield remediation with environmental agency oversight, advancing cleanup efforts and protecting affected areas.90% confidence
Jacob Landry (R)
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 574: INSURANCE/RATES: Prohibits the use of certain rating factors in insurance underwriting

HB 574 prohibits Louisiana insurance companies from using an individual's education level or credit information when setting insurance rates or classifying risks. This directly affects insurers who must adjust their underwriting practices and policyholders who previously faced rate differences based on these factors. The bill amends insurance law to explicitly ban classification based on education, credit, race, color, creed, or national origin, while repealing existing rules about credit-based rating. These changes would take effect once the bill is enacted, altering how insurers determine premiums for consumers.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits use of credit information (a data point) in insurance underwriting, restricting personal data usage which aligns with data privacy protections.85% confidence
Edmond Jordan (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 398: TAX/TOBACCO TAX: Increases the tax levied on smokeless tobacco and dedicates a portion of avails of the tax into the Youth Cessation and Prevention Fund (OR +$8,900,000 GF RV See Note)

HB 398 increases the Louisiana tax on smokeless tobacco from 20% to 33% of the invoice price. It creates the Youth Cessation and Prevention Fund, dedicating 20% of the new tax revenue to this special fund in the state treasury. The fund will allocate 40% to the Louisiana Cancer Research Center, 40% to the Louisiana Department of Health’s Well-Ahead Louisiana Program, and 10% each to two cancer centers, all for evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs targeting youth and adults. The tax increase applies to smokeless tobacco purchased after July 1, 2025, with inventory reporting required for dealers before that date.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tobacco tax revenue to fund youth cessation programs via dedicated allocation, strengthening public health funding through new tax revenue stream.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDedicates 20% of new tobacco tax revenue to Youth Cessation Fund, funding state health programs for tobacco prevention/cessation targeting youth/adults via Louisiana Department of Health and cancer centers.95% confidence
Ken Brass (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 133: TAX CREDITS: Increases the amount of the earned income tax credit (OR -$64,600,000 GF RV See Note)

HB 133 increases Louisiana's earned income tax credit (EITC) to 5.10% of the federal EITC amount for which an individual qualifies. It directly affects low-to-moderate-income Louisiana residents who claim the federal EITC, providing them with a larger state tax refund. The bill sets this credit rate for tax years starting January 1, 2026, through 2030, aligning Louisiana's credit with federal eligibility rules. The policy change takes effect in 2026, with the credit amount calculated based on the federal EITC calculation. This is a substantive tax policy change, not a procedural measure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases EITC for low-to-moderate-income residents, providing tax relief and larger state refunds. Directly advances fiscal support for targeted income groups.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases state EITC for low-income workers, directly boosting take-home pay and aligning with federal eligibility for tax refunds.95% confidence
Matt Willard (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 337: TAX CREDITS: Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who claim a dependent under the age of six (OR -$65,200,000 GF RV See Note)

HB 337 establishes a $500 annual income tax credit for Louisiana taxpayers who claim a dependent child under six years old on their state tax return. It directly affects low-income families, limiting eligibility to those with adjusted gross income under $30,000 (single/head of household) or $60,000 (married-joint/qualified surviving spouse). The credit is refundable, meaning taxpayers can receive a cash refund if the credit exceeds their tax liability. This policy change applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2026, and is designed to reduce tax burden for qualifying parents with young children.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for low-income families via refundable income tax credit, directly advancing fiscal support for targeted households.95% confidence
Matt Willard (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Louisiana · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SB 150: EVIDENCE: Provides for recoverable medical expenses. (1/1/26)

SB 150 modifies Louisiana law to limit recoverable medical expenses in personal injury claims. It explicitly states that claimants cannot include attorney-negotiated medical discounts or write-offs (obtained during litigation) in their recovery amount. Attorney fees paid to recover medical expenses also cannot be counted as reducing the claimant's total recovery. This directly affects personal injury claimants and their attorneys in Louisiana court cases. The bill enacts new Section 9:2800.27(H) to clarify these restrictions.
Kirk Talbot (R)
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