Legislative Day History Wednesday May 10th, 2006 Chamber: House

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1 1 of 18 HB30 HB69 HB153 Ansardi PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to expropriation of residential housing properties - Notice given. Toomy CLERKS OF COURT Creates judicial administrative districts for the purpose of funding the clerks office - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 101, nays 1. Finally passed, title Johns HEALTH CARE Creates the Prescription Monitoring Program - Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 101, nays 0. The bill, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, was finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate. HB158 Carter, K. INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Repeals laws providing for regulation of automobile service clubs by the insurance commissioner - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 103, nays 0. Finally passed, title HB190 HB238 HB240 Martiny WEAPONS/FIREARMS Provides circumstances when local government can enact ordinances more restrictive than state statutes regarding the securing of firearms in a declared emergency or disaster - Reported with amendments (10-0) (Regular). Hammett TRESPASS Provides for an exception relative to criminal trespass for professional land surveyors - Involuntarily deferred in committee. Greene MOTOR VEHICLES Provides relative to the operation of motor vehicles during a funeral procession HB248 Carter, K. INSURERS Provides for required information for incorporation of domestic incorporated insurers - Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 104, nays 0. Finally passed, title HB252 Carter, K. INSURANCE/HMO Provides for required information of incorporation of health maintenance organizations - Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 104, nays 0. Finally passed, title HB254 Crowe CRIME Provides relative to video games containing material harmful to minors - Reported with amendments (9-0) (Regular). HB345 Cazayoux FUNDS/INVESTMENTS

2 (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes the investment in stocks of certain endowed funds of institutions of higher education - Read by title, passed to 3rd reading - regular calendar. 2 of 18 HB369 HB406 HB407 HB412 HB421 Durand VITAL STATS/PATERNITY Provides for the definition of biological parents - Reported with amendments (12-0) (Regular). Daniel MEDICAID (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes the investment of a portion of the Medicaid Trust Fund for the Elderly in equities - Read by title, passed to 3rd reading - regular calendar. Richmond REVENUE/TAXATION DEPT Enacts the Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act of Becomes HB Johns MALPRACTICE/MEDICAL Provides relative to definitions in medical malpractice - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 101, nays 0. Finally passed, title Burrell CRIME Provides relative to video games harmful to minors - Reported by substitute (8-0) (Regular) HB441 Carter, K. INSURERS Eliminates the requirement of annual reports by stock fire insurers to the Insurance Rating Commission - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 102, nays 0. Finally passed, title HB461 HB502 Hebert LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS (Constitutional Amendment) Changes the day regular sessions of the legislature convene - Read by title, passed to 3rd reading - regular calendar. Pinac MTR VEHICLE/DEALERS Provides relative to the Recreational and Used Motor Vehicle Commmission - Becomes HB HB517 Carter, K. INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Provides for a fee for accepting service of process on behalf of a nonresident licensee or a foreign or alien entity - Reported with amendments (11-0) (Regular). HB520 Carter, K. INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Provides for fees for the licensure of public adjusters - Reported with amendments (15-0) (Regular). HB559 Hebert CHILDREN/ABUSE Limits the content of any petition issued in a child abuse case

3 - Becomes HB of 18 HB570 Scalise CIVIL/ACTIONS Authorizes a qui tam action for persons who disclose the improper use of hurricane relief funds - Read by title, amended, ordered reengrossed, passed to 3rd reading - regular calendar. HB577 Powell, T. WORKERS COMPENSATION Provides relative to insurance cost containment - Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 98, nays 0. Finally passed, title HB582 Crowe ABORTION Provides relative to the performance of abortions - Reported by substitute (14-0) (Regular) HB585 Carter, K. INSURANCE/HEALTH Provides relative to group health insurance coverage of a dependent child previously enrolled in a Medicaid program - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 102, nays 0. Finally passed, title HB592 Carter, K. INSURERS Provides that failure to take action in certain circumstances constitutes an unfair claims settlement practice - Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 101, nays 0. Finally passed, title HB626 HB643 Baldone HUMAN SERVICES Creates the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority - Reported with amendments (14-0) (Regular). Baldone TAX/AD VALOREM TAX Removes gas and pipeline companies from definition of public service property HB669 Powell, M. ELECTIONS Requires an election proposition which authorizes the levy or increase of a tax to state the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the proposal for an entire year - Motion to reconsider called from the table. - Read by title, reconsidered, returned to the calendar, under the rules. - Notice given. HB670 HB676 Arnold TAX/AD VALOREM TAX Changes membership of board of review in Orleans Parish Baldone TAX/AD VALOREM TAX Provides procedures for judicial review of assessed valuation property HB699 Montgomery COMMERCE

4 HB699 Montgomery COMMERCE Creates the Competitive Cable and Video Services Act 4 of 18 HB702 HB707 HB727 HB733 HB769 HB782 Odinet FISHING/OYSTERS Provides relative to season dates for harvest of oysters from the public seed grounds - Reported with amendments (11-0) (Regular). Farrar PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION (Constitutional Amendment) Provides procedures for the expropriation of property Lambert APPROPRIATIONS (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for separate appropriation bills for the governor, lieutenant governor, and each department of state government and a combined bill for other entities - Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 43, nays 55. The bill, not having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, failed to pass. Motion to reconsider tabled. Cazayoux CHILDRENS CODE Amends provisions regarding central registry for children in need of care - Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 100, nays 0. Finally passed, title Cazayoux MINERALS/LEASES Provides relative to mineral lease indemnification agreements Faucheux SHERIFFS Clarifies the payment of premiums for certain retired sheriffs and deputies throughout the state - Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 103, nays 0. Finally passed, title HB792 Carter, K. INSURANCE/HEALTH Provides for a grace period and a lapse notice prior to cancellation for failure to pay premiums or prepaid charges - Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 102, nays 0. Finally passed, title HB802 HB817 Frith FISHING/OYSTERS Provides for opening and closing dates for oyster harvest in Calcasieu Lake and Sabine Lake and allows for use of mechanical dredges - Reported with amendments (11-0) (Regular). Hopkins GAMBLING/VIDEO POKER Provides with respect to promotions at video draw poker establishments - Reported with amendments (5-2-1) (Regular). HB830 Cazayoux FUNDS/INVESTMENTS

5 Authorizes investment in stocks of portion of endowed funds of a public college or university 5 of 18 HB838 HB839 HB860 HB875 HB890 HB891 HB914 HB916 St. Germain WILDLIFE/RESOURCES Relative to invasive, noxious aquatic plants designation and prohibitions - Reported favorably (10-0) (Regular). St. Germain FISHING/CRABS Eliminates the special license to shed soft shell crabs - Reported favorably (9-0) (Regular). Alexander DIVORCE Provides with respect to obtaining a divorce when the parties have minor children - Becomes HB Townsend SANITARY CODE Provides relative to retail food establishments - Reported by substitute (12-0) (Regular) Baylor MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS Exempts mobility-impaired persons from certain regulations relative to use of horns on motor vehicles Arnold MOTOR VEHICLES Relative to the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission Toomy INSURERS Requires any property or casualty insurer which issues a check to an insured pursuant to a policy to notify the producer on the policy - Reported with amendments (14-0) (Regular). Ansardi SCHOOLS Authorizes the Recovery School District and local public school boards to sell, exchange, or lease certain school property or buildings to certain entities under specified circumstances - Reported with amendments (13-0) (Regular). HB928 Carter, K. INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Provides for the qualification and licensure of public adjusters - Reported by substitute (9-1-1) (Regular) HB954 HB960 Lambert MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC Provides relative to the types of vehicles authorized to be operated with a Class "D" Chauffeur's License - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 96, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate. Hammett PUBLIC CONTRACTS Prohibits the consideration of price in selecting design professional services HB992 Marchand PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION

6 Defines public use for purposes of the taking of property 6 of 18 HB1003 HB1044 HB1078 HB1082 HB1141 HB1150 HB1158 HB1161 HB1173 HB1181 HB1182 Salter TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL-EXEM Exempts prescription drugs purchased pursuant to Medicare Part D plans Harris CAMPAIGN FINANCE Provides for an extension for filing campaign finance reports if the candidate gives notice that he is in service in the uniformed services at the time a report is due - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 101, nays 0. Finally passed, title Arnold MTR VEHICLE/SALES FIN Makes various changes to the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act Walsworth SCHOOLS/BOARDS Provides relative to the hiring of employees by local public school boards - Reported with amendments (13-0) (Regular). Hebert INSURANCE/PROPERTY Exempts certain coverages from certain requirements for rates for policies offered by the Louisiana Citizens Property Corporation - Reported with amendments (14-0) (Regular). Waddell PUBLIC OFFLS/EMPS Provides relative to certain personal information of law enforcement officers and court officers and their use in commercial databases - Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 102, nays 0. Finally passed, title Quezaire TRANSPORTATION DEPT Provides relative to TIMED Program bonds St. Germain FISHING/COMMERCIAL Authorizes night fishing for shad in Lake Verret and Lake Palourde - Reported favorably (9-0) (Regular). Crowe HIGHWAYS Provides relative to the hours when certain highway construction work may occur - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 103, nays 0. Finally passed, title LaBruzzo FUNERALS & FUNERAL HOMES Provides relative to viewing the body of a deceased parent by his children - Becomes HB Walker SEIZURES/SALES Exempts certain professionally prescribed medical or prosthetic devices and health aids from seizure

7 7 of 18 HB1185 HB1186 HB1187 HB1199 Dove BUILDING CODES Provides for restrictions on local government enforcement of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 101, nays 1. Finally passed, title Alario REVENUE SHARING Revenue Sharing distribution for Fiscal Year LaBruzzo CONTRACTS/BIDS Prohibits the receipt of kickbacks, bribes, rebates, incentive payments, or any thing of value in connection with state contracts Crowe CRIME/SEX OFFENSES Provides for registration of sex offenders ten days prior to release from confinement - Reported with amendments (8-0) (Regular). HB1213 Powell, M. NOTARIES Authorizes certain notaries to obtain statewide jurisdiction HB1215 HB1219 HB1223 HB1231 HB1232 HB1235 Alario REVENUE SHARING Provides relative to the FY distribution of revenue sharing allocations to certain parishes Bowler NOTARIES Provides relative to notaries public Gallot NOTARIES Provides with respect to notarial commissions Walker WILDLIFE & FISHERIES Establishes a special license for Louisiana National Guard members - Reported favorably (9-0) (Regular). Martiny INSURERS/AGENTS Provides for specialty limited lines motor vehicle title insurance producer licenses - Read by title, returned to the calendar. - Called from the calendar. - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 102, nays 0. Finally passed, title LaBruzzo DRUGS/PRESCRIPTION Provides relative to drug returns to certain institutions - Read by title, returned to the calendar. - Called from the calendar.

8 - Read by title, returned to the calendar. 8 of 18 HB1236 HB1239 HB1241 HB1249 HB1251 HB1255 Walsworth ETHICS Prohibits an elected or state-appointed official or immediate family member of such an official or entity in which any of them have a substantial economic interest from seeking or entering into certain contracts arising from a gubernatorially or presidentially declared disaster - Read by title, returned to the calendar. - Notice given. Walker ETHICS Provides for certain planning or zoning commission members in parishes with a population of less than 50,000 to recuse themselves under certain circumstances - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 103, nays 0. Finally passed, title Baldone PUBLIC RECORDS Exempts from the public records laws certain information related to a public body's credit card - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 102, nays 1. Finally passed, title Odinet FISHING/OYSTERS Authorizes acquisition of oyster leases subject to direct impact from coastal protection projects and provides generally for oyster lease terms - Reported with amendments (10-0) (Regular). Waddell PUBLIC RECORDS Exempts the personal information of law enforcement officers and court officers and the immediate family members of such persons from the public records laws - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 104, nays 0. Finally passed, title Durand COUNSELORS/SUBST ABUSE Reestablishes a board to regulate addiction counselors - Reported with amendments (12-0) (Regular). HB1260 Powell, M. STUDENT/DISCIPLINE Provides relative to assault on a school employee - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 101, nays 0. Finally passed, title HB1262 HB1278 HB1287 Salter MEDICAID Provides with respect to reimbursement of prescription drugs - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 105, nays 0. Finally passed, title Bruneau MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC Authorizes the waiver of certain commercial motor vehicle driver's license requirements for military personnel in certain circumstances Gray STUDENT/TUITION Provides tuition and mandatory fee exemptions at public postsecondary education institutions for certain persons previously in the state's foster care program - Reported with amendments (13-0) with recommendation to recommit to the Committee on

9 - Appropriations. 9 of 18 HB1289 HB1294 HB1298 HB1304 HB1306 HB1311 HB1320 HB1321 HB1325 Morrell PRESCRIPTION Provides with respect to the time within which certain insurance claims arising from Hurricane Katrina or Rita must be filed - Reported with amendments (10-5-1) (Regular). Quezaire TRANSPORTATION DEPT Authorizes the Louisiana Transportation Authority to pursue public-private partnerships for the construction of certain transportation facilities - Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 98, nays 3. The bill, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, was finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate. Dove BUILDING CODES Provides with respect to liability of third-party providers who contract with a municipality or parish to perform code enforcement - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 101, nays 0. Finally passed, title Robideaux CRIME Creates the crime of unauthorized use of the identity of a deceased soldier - Read by title, returned to the calendar. - Called from the calendar. - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 99, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate. Quezaire TRANSPORTATION DEPT Provides relative to design-build contracts let by the Department of Transportation and Development - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 103, nays 0. Finally passed, title Townsend ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMT Provides for the creation of an alcoholic beverage Class C Permit - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 55, nays 43. The bill, not having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, failed to pass. Motion to reconsider pending. Glover TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL Authorizes the governing authority of certain municipalities to levy and collect an additional sales and use tax subject to voter approval - Read by title, returned to the calendar. - Notice given. Dorsey HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES Provides for the licensing of adult residential care providers - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 99, nays 0. The bill, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, was finally passed, title Burrell ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Provides relative to small business incentives

10 10 of 18 HB1328 HB1330 HB1331 HB1342 HB1359 HB1372 HB1373 HB1374 HB1375 HB1376 HB1377 Katz TAX INCREMENT FINANCING Authorizes use of state sales tax for certain designated tax increment financings Johns LABOR Provides relative to noncompete agreements - Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 95, nays 1. Finally passed, title Baldone PUBLIC RECORDS Provides that certain criminal history records are public records and for accessibility thereof - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 101, nays 0. The bill, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, was finally passed, title Honey STUDENT/TUITION Authorizes the Southern University Board of Supervisors to increase tuition for students attending the university laboratory school by certain amounts - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 87, nays 6. The bill, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, was finally passed, title Strain LIABILITY/CIVIL Provides a limitation of liability for the Louisiana Girl Scout Councils Gray JUVENILES/JURISDICTION Provides for special sanity proceedings for juvenile offenders - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 102, nays 0. Finally passed, title Gray CRIMINAL/BUREAU CRIML ID Provides with respect to criminal background checks for child care workers - Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 101, nays 0. Finally passed, title Smith, Jack FISHING/CRAWFISH Limits the "trip-ticket" reporting system as it applies to the sale of crawfish - Read by title, returned to the calendar. Morrell INSURANCE/RATING COMM Abolishes the Insurance Rating Commission and provides for a file and use insurance rating system - Read by title, returned to the calendar. - Notice given. Richmond REVENUE/TAXATION DEPT Enacts the Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act of Read by title, substitute title adopted, lies over in the same order of business, substitute for HB No Pinac MTR VEHICLE/DEALERS Provides relative to the Recreational and Used Motor Vehicle Commission - Read by title, substitute title adopted, lies over in the same order of business, substitute for HB No. 502.

11 HB1378 Hebert CHILDREN/ABUSE Provides for service in child in need of care proceedings - Read by title, substitute title adopted, lies over in the same order of business, substitute for HB No of 18 HB1379 HB1380 HCR29 HCR70 HCR103 HCR151 HCR169 HCR170 HCR171 HCR172 Alexander DIVORCE Provides for obtaining a divorce when the parties have minor children - Read by title, substitute title adopted, lies over in the same order of business, substitute for HB No LaBruzzo FUNERALS & FUNERAL HOMES Provides relative to a child's right to view the body of a deceased parent - Read by title, substitute title adopted, lies over in the same order of business, substitute for HB No Odinet FISHING/OYSTERS Suspends laws setting oyster season closure dates - Reported with amendments (11-0). Durand ENVIRONMENT/PERMITS Urges and requests the Department of Natural Resources, office of conservation, injection and mining division, to deny the issuance of certain permits Greene TRANSPORTATION DEPT Requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of requiring a small percentage of expenditures for highway construction project contracts be set aside for beautification and green space - Becomes HCR No Martiny GAMBLING Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to review and make recommendations regarding Title 27 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of Reported favorably (10-0). Scalise Recognizes DynMcDermott Petroleum Operations Company as the recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for management excellence - Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House. Scalise PUBLIC CONTRACTS Urges the attorney general and legislative auditor to continue to pursue auditing FEMA records and urges the Louisiana congressional delegation to support such efforts Barrow Commends the Glen Oaks High School Security Dads - Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House. Barrow Commends the Glen Oaks High School Lady Panthers basketball team upon winning the Class 4A state championship - Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

12 HCR173 Barrow Commends Mrs. Connecticut Todd for her outstanding achievements and for her steadfast dedication to foster parenting fifty-nine children - Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House. 12 of 18 HCR174 HCR175 HCR176 HCR177 HCR179 HCR180 HCR181 HCR183 HCR184 HCR185 HCR186 Badon Commends Paul John Tagliabue, Commissioner of the NFL - Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House. LaBruzzo HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE Requests the Department of Transportation and Development to make the widening of Interstate 10 from New Orleans to Baton Rouge a high priority project - Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House. Walker Commends Earl J. Barbry, Sr., chairman of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, upon being honored as a 2006 Louisiana Legend by Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting - Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House. Geymann Commends Regan Drake Caro on his earning the rank of Eagle Scout Hutter Commends Fire Chief Thomas Stone and the firefighters of the St. Bernard Parish Fire Department for their outstanding response to Hurricane Katrina Hutter LA RECOVERY AUTH Urges and requests the Louisiana Recovery Authority to develop and prepare an Action Plan to use Community Development Block Grant funds to redeem, purchase, defease, or otherwise retire not less than 50% of the bonds of the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation - Read by title, referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Hutter Commends Sheriff Jack A. Stephens and the deputies of the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office for their outstanding response to Hurricane Katrina Morrish Commends William Allen Lormand, the 2006 Elementary School Student of the Year Odinet FISHING/SHRIMP Expresses support for the Bonne Crevette 2006 celebration of Louisiana shrimp Cravins, Jr. Commends Mary Ann Broussard upon her retirement from the St. Landry Parish school system Cravins, Jr. SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH Recognizes the month of May 2006 as American Stroke Month in the state of Louisiana

13 13 of 18 HCR187 HCR188 HCR190 HCR191 HCR192 HCR193 HR59 HR60 HR61 HR62 Geymann Commends Mr. Leo Murray upon his retirement after thirty years of teaching music in Louisiana's public schools Glover Commends Bishop Talben T. Pope, pastor of Inspired Revelation Word of Faith Ministries, Inc. in Bossier City for his creation and direction of the "Souls Lest I Die" Campaign Greene TRANSPORTATION DEPT Requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of incorporating into its five-year strategic plan a plan for the improvement of the appearance of state highways - Read by title, substitute title adopted, lies over in the same order of business, substitute for HCR No Pitre PROPERTY/PUBLIC Suspends portion of Act No. 57 of the 2005 R.S. relative to the Grand Isle Port Commission using state property for seafood research - Read by title. Lies over under the rules. Quezaire HIGHWAYS Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the widening of Harding Boulevard in East Baton Rouge Parish - Read by title, rules suspended, Pitre COASTAL RES/WETLANDS Approves Fiscal Year Coastal Wetlands Protection and Restoration Plan - Read by title. Lies over under the rules. Crane Commends April Burkholder, the 2006 NCAA balance beam champion, upon her outstanding accomplishments - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. Crane Commends April Burkholder, Kelly Lea, and Terin Martinjak, the seniors on the 2006 LSU gymnastics team - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. Quezaire LEGISLATION/RESOLUTIONS Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare re-enrolled version of House Concurrent Resolution No Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. Kleckley Commends the Band of Blue of Alfred M. Barbe High School of Lake Charles - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

14 SB2 Gautreaux, N. SEX OFFENSES Increases certain criminal penalties for sexual crimes and offenses involving juveniles under the age of thirteen. - Reported with amendments (8-0) (Regular). Referred to the Legislative Bureau. SB12 Romero, C. PUBLIC LANDS Authorizes state to sell undivided interest in certain parcel of land in St. Martin Parish. 14 of 18 SB26 Dupre COASTAL RESOURCES Authorizes Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to serve as local sponsor for hurricane, storm damage reduction and flood control projects in coastal Louisiana and enter into certain contracts. (gov sig) - Reported with amendments (10-0) (Regular). Referred to the Legislative Bureau. SB63 Gautreaux, B. FIREFIGHTERS RETIREMENT Provides for payment of interest on Deferred Retirement Option Plan accounts. (gov sig) SB85 SB107 SB126 SB146 SB153 SB162 SB173 SB180 Jones CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES Creates community resource centers to provide for inmates to assist with disaster and emergency relief. - Reported favorably (8-0) (Regular). Referred to the Legislative Bureau. Nevers WORKERS' COMPENSATION Provides relative to workers' compensation insurer reports. (gov sig) Jones CRIME/PUNISHMENT Provides for the retroactivity of more lenient penalties as provided for in Act 403 of the 2001 Regular Session of the Legislature. (gov sig) McPherson HUNTERS/HUNTING Provides relative to turkey hunting. - Reported with amendments (9-0) (Regular). Referred to the Legislative Bureau. Ellington PUBLIC LANDS Authorizes the transfer of property from the La. Military Dept. to the Caldwell Parish Police Jury. (gov sig) Ellington FISH/FISHING Repeals provision that a wire net shall only be used for the taking of legal sized catfish. - Reported favorably (9-0) (Regular). Referred to the Legislative Bureau. Fontenot HAZARDOUS WASTE Provides relative to the assessment of hazardous waste capacity needs. - Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Jones CRIME/PUNISHMENT Mandates a ninety-day incarceration limit for the first revocation of probation for a technical violation unless waived by the offender.

15 - Reported favorably (8-0) (Regular). Referred to the Legislative Bureau. 15 of 18 SB183 Gautreaux, B. SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RET Provides relative to eligibility for and calculation of disability retirement benefits. (7/1/06) SB204 SB228 SB246 SB250 Cheek LOCAL EMPLOYEES Provides with respect to financial security for survivors of certain law enforcement officers and firemen. - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs. Jones CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Provides for suspension of sentence and probation for certain offenders who enter and complete an approved drug program. - Reported favorably (8-0) (Regular). Referred to the Legislative Bureau. McPherson MEDICAID Provides for a common payment methodology for Medicaid reimbursement for hospitals. - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare. Fontenot ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Shortens time periods for administrative completeness review on environmental permit applications and final decision on environmental permits. (gov sig) - Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. SB253 Gautreaux, N. CRIME/PUNISHMENT Increases the child's age requirement for aggravated kidnapping of a child. - Reported favorably (8-0) (Regular). Referred to the Legislative Bureau. SB285 SB289 Marionneaux AMUSEMENTS/SPORTS Provide for changes to boxing and wrestling provisions. - Read by title, returned to the calendar. Fields PROBATION/PAROLE Authorizes medical parole for inmates who are terminally ill or permanently incapacitated, including those serving sentences for 1st or 2nd degree murder, upon concurrence of the prosecuting D.A. - Reported favorably (12-0) (Regular). Referred to the Legislative Bureau. SB318 Gautreaux, B. FIREFIGHTERS RETIREMENT Provides for conversion of retirement benefits for the Firefighters' Retirement System. (7/1/06) SB383 SB451 SB453 Dardenne COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS Provides for the revision of the general provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce. Broome HEALTH CARE Provides for disclosure by those who provide information or recommend lifestyle modifications, food, dietary supplements, or homeopathic remedies. - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare. Malone MINERALS Provides relative to agreements for drilling units, pooling interests and risk charges. (gov sig)

16 Provides relative to agreements for drilling units, pooling interests and risk charges. (gov sig) 16 of 18 SB476 SB477 SB490 SB507 SB520 SB539 SB547 SB563 SB596 Cain SECRETARY OF STATE Authorizes the secretary of state, upon request, to prepare certain documents recognizing the religious heritage of America. - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs. Cain CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Provides with respect to the expiration of bail bonds when the time limit for prosecution has lapsed. (gov sig) - Reported favorably (10-0) (Regular). Referred to the Legislative Bureau. Barham LAW ENFORCEMENT Provides for mutual aid between law enforcement agencies responding to disasters. Heitmeier CAPITAL OUTLAY Provides relative to university or higher education facilities and payment of contracts for projects administered by the office of facility planning and control. (gov sig) - Notice of Senate rejecting House amendments. - Notice of Senate conferees appointed. - House conferees appointed: Alario, DeWitt, and Montgomery. Schedler HOSPITALS Enhances the ability of hospital service districts to compete in the health care industry. (gov sig) - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce. Ullo BESE Requires school systems to employ or share by agreement business managers who meet qualifications established by BESE rules. Murray PARDONS Enacts the Avery C. Alexander Act. (gov sig) - Reported favorably (12-0) (Regular). Referred to the Legislative Bureau. Heitmeier PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS Authorizes the office of facility planning and control to enforce the building code and clarifies the exemption from local building authorities over state buildings. (gov sig) Schedler MENTAL HEALTH Provides for penalties for performing mental health or substance abuse counseling without a license. - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare. SB601 Gautreaux, N. MUSEUMS Establishes the La. Military Hall of Fame and Museum as a facility in Abbeville under the jurisdiction of the Dept. of State. SB620 Murray INSURANCE CLAIMS Increases penalties for insurers who fail to timely pay claims.

17 - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Insurance. 17 of 18 SB623 SB646 SB655 SB656 SB659 SB679 SB692 SB740 SCR17 SCR33 Smith, Mike ENGINEERS Provides for engineering fees charged small community water systems. Murray INSURERS Prohibits certain campaign contributions made to candidates seeking the office of the commissioner of insurance. (gov sig) - Called from the calendar. - Read by title and designated duplicate of HB Rules suspended. Referred to the Legislative Bureau. Adley MINERALS Provides relative to remediation of oil and gas sites. (gov sig) Boasso PUBLIC CONTRACTS Increases the contract limit to $300,000 for one year on certain public works projects for storm-related damage caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. (gov sig) Barham TAX/AD VALOREM Increases the maximum rate of ad valorem tax which the Morehouse Economic Development District is authorized to levy. (gov sig) McPherson HEALTH CARE Defines "pharmacy collaborative drug therapy management." - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare. Adley PUBLIC LANDS Authorizes the Military Department and the secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to transfer to each other certain property located in Webster Parish. - Reported favorably (9-0) (Regular). Referred to the Legislative Bureau. Quinn INSURANCE CLAIMS Extends the time within which to file a claim for damages arising from Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. (gov sig) - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Insurance. Murray LAW ENFORCEMENT Directs law enforcement agencies within the metropolitan New Orleans area that seized firearms lawfully in the possession of citizens during the hurricane to develop and implement a plan for the return of such firearms to the owners. - Reported favorably (12-0). Murray GAMING Amends a video poker licensing rule to permit the return of a license surrendered as the result of hurricane damage after the elapse of 180 days. - Reported with amendments (10-0). SCR73 Fields PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS

18 Requests governor's office of homeland security and emergency preparedness to establish a statewide planning and mapping system of public buildings for use as shelters to accommodate persons in need of being placed in a safe environment whenever a state of emergency has been declared due to a natural disaster. - Read by title, rules suspended, concurred in. SCR74 Gautreaux, N. CONGRESS Memorializes Congress to provide funding for local housing authorities located in Vermilion Parish which were impacted by Hurricane Rita. 18 of 18 SCR77 SCR78 SCR79 SCR80 SCR81 SCR82 Ellington Commends Edna Hatton on the occasion of her retirement as the Registrar of Voters of Franklin Parish. Theunissen Commends Civil Air Patrol Cadet Commander Christopher B. Bahm on earning and receiving the General Billy Mitchell Award. Theunissen Commends Civil Air Patrol Cadet Advisory Council Chairperson Marc A. Daigle on earning and receiving the General Ira C. Eaker Award. Jones LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the possibility of having all criminal statutes located in one criminal code in Louisiana. - Read by title, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice. Cain Commends the DeQuincy High School BETA Club on winning the Louisiana State BETA talent competition for the fourth consecutive year and being reigning national grand champion and extends best wishes for continued success in the 2006 national competition. Barham ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Requests the secretary of DEQ to participate in and monitor the activities related to the proposed permitting of the El Dorado Wastewater Effluent Pipeline proposal. - Read by title, rules suspended, concurred in.