OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SENATE STATE OF LOUISIANA THIRTY-THIRD DAY'S PROCEEDINGS ROLL CALL. Prayer. Reading of the Journal

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1 OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA THIRTY-THIRD DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Thirty-First Regular Session of the Legislature Under the Adoption of the Constitution of 1974 Senate Chamber State Capitol Baton Rouge, Louisiana Saturday, The Senate was called to order at 10:00 o'clock A.M., by Hon. Diana Bajoie, President Pro Tempore of the Senate. ROLL CALL The roll being called, the following members answered to their names: PRESENT Adley Ellington Marionneaux Amedee Fields McPherson Bajoie Gautreaux B Michot Broome Heitmeier Murray Cheek Hollis Theunissen Dardenne Jones Ullo Duplessis Kostelka Dupre Lentini Total - 22 ABSENT Mr. President Fontenot Romero Barham Gautreaux N Schedler Boasso Jackson Shepherd Cain Malone Smith Chaisson Mount Cravins Nevers Total - 16 The President Pro Tempore of the Senate announced there were 22 Senators present and a quorum. Prayer The prayer was offered by Senator Adley, following which the Senate joined in pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Reading of the Journal On motion of Senator Adley, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with and the Journal of yesterday was adopted. Morning Hour Privilege Report of the Legislative Bureau To the President and Members of the Senate: I am directed by your Legislative Bureau to submit the following report: The following bills are approved as to construction and duplication. HOUSE BILL NO. 3 BY REPRESENTATIVES HAMMETT, SALTER, ALARIO, AND DORSEY AND SENATORS HINES, BAJOIE, HEITMEIER, AND MOUNT To enact the Omnibus Bond Authorization Act of 2005, relative to the implementation of a five-year capital improvement program; to provide for the repeal of certain prior bond authorizations; to provide for new bond authorizations; to provide for authorization and sale of such bonds by the State Bond Commission; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 420 BY REPRESENTATIVE MARCHAND To enact R.S. 47:297.5, relative to individual income tax credits; to provide a tax credit for the rehabilitation of residential structures in certain areas; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 602 BY REPRESENTATIVE DANIEL To amend and reenact R.S. 47:6019(A)(1), (2), and (3)(a) and (b)(i) and (B), relative to the state historic rehabilitation credit; to provide for the administration of the credit by the state historic preservation office and the Department of Revenue; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Reported with amendments. LEGISLATIVE BUREAU AMENDMENTS Amendments proposed by Legislative Bureau to Engrossed House Bill No. 602 by Representative Daniel AMENDMENT NO.1 In Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 proposed by the Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs and adopted by the Senate on June 17, 2005, on line 2 after "page" and before "," insert "1" HOUSE BILL NO. 627 BY REPRESENTATIVES HAMMETT, SALTER, ALARIO, AND DORSEY AND SENATORS HINES, BAJOIE, HEITMEIER, AND MOUNT To enact R.S. 47:6020 through , to establish the Angel Investor Tax Credit Program; to provide for the amount of the credit; to provide for qualifications for the credit; to provide for the implementation and administration of the program by the Department of Economic Development; to provide for definitions; to authorize penalties for providing false or fraudulent information; to require an annual report to the legislature; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 634 BY REPRESENTATIVE HEBERT To amend and reenact R.S. 47:715.1(A), relative to gasoline and special fuels taxes; to increase the refund for contract school bus drivers; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 659 BY REPRESENTATIVE BEARD To enact R.S. 39:1405(D), relative to the negotiated sales of bonds, notes, or certificates of the state and its boards, departments, commissions, authorities, and agencies; to provide for a priority order period for Louisiana retail purchasers of state bonds sold through negotiated sale; and to provide for related matters.

2 Page 2 SENATE HOUSE BILL NO. 679 BY REPRESENTATIVES HAMMETT, SALTER, ALARIO, DORSEY, ALEXANDER, ANSARDI, ARNOLD, BADON, BALDONE, BAUDOIN, BAYLOR, BEARD, BOWLER, BRUCE, BRUNEAU, BURNS, BURRELL, K. CARTER, R. CARTER, CRANE, CRAVINS, CROWE, CURTIS, DAMICO, DANIEL, DARTEZ, DOVE, DOWNS, DURAND, FANNIN, FARRAR, FAUCHEUX, FRITH, GRAY, GREENE, E. GUILLORY, HEBERT, HILL, HOPKINS, HUTTER, JEFFERSON, KATZ, KENNEY, KLECKLEY, LABRUZZO, LAFLEUR, LAMBERT, LANCASTER, MARTINY, MCDONALD, MCVEA, ODINET, PIERRE, PINAC, PITRE, M. POWELL, T. POWELL, QUEZAIRE, RITCHIE, ROBIDEAUX, SCALISE, SCHNEIDER, SMILEY, GARY SMITH, JACK SMITH, JANE SMITH, JOHN SMITH, ST. GERMAIN, STRAIN, THOMPSON, TOOMY, TOWNSEND, TRAHAN, TUCKER, WADDELL, WALKER, WALSWORTH, WHITE, WINSTON, AND WOOTON AND SENATORS HINES, BAJOIE, HEITMEIER, AND MOUNT To amend and reenact R.S. 47:287.92(B), (A), (F)(2), (A), and 606(A)(3), to enact R.S. 47:287.94(H) and (F), and to repeal R.S. 47:287.71(A)(1) and (2), (C)(1), (E), and , relative to the corporation income tax; to provide for a deduction for interest and dividends; to provide for a single factor apportionment formula for corporation income and franchise tax purposes for certain businesses; to provide for apportionment of profits and losses from sales or exchanges of property not made in the regular course of business; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 684 BY REPRESENTATIVE HAMMETT To amend and reenact R.S. 47:6015(B), (C)(1) and (2), (D), (F)(introductory paragraph) and (3), (G), and (H)(1) and to enact R.S. 47:6015(C)(5)(a)(iv), (F)(4), and (I), relative to exemptions from state taxes; to provide relative to the research and development tax credit; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Reported with amendments. LEGISLATIVE BUREAU AMENDMENTS Amendments proposed by Legislative Bureau to Reengrossed House Bill No. 684 by Representative Hammett AMENDMENT NO.1 In Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 proposed by the Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs and adopted by the Senate on June 17, 2005, on line 24 change "(d)" to "(g)" AMENDMENT NO. 2 On page 4, line 28, at the end of the line delete "Civil Code Article" AMENDMENT NO. 3 On page 5, line 1, change "2924(B)(1)" to "R. S. 9:3500(B)(1)" HOUSE BILL NO. 708 BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLD To amend and reenact R.S. 47:1703(A)(2) and (B), relative to the homestead exemption; to change the date which a property owner in Orleans Parish entitled to the homestead exemption is required to own and occupy the homestead before the homestead exemption is claimed; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 765 BY REPRESENTATIVE GLOVER To amend and reenact Section 4 of Act No. 46 of the 2000 Regular Session of the Legislature as amended and reenacted by Section 2 of Act No. 4 of the 2002 First Extraordinary Session of the Legislature, relative to economic development activities of the state; to provide for certain tax credits available to employers for 33rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS new jobs created in the state; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 789 BY REPRESENTATIVE DANIEL To enact Chapter 42 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 33:9581, relative to public contracts; to authorize certain political subdivisions to enter into agreements for the construction, maintenance, and operation of public facilities related to sewerage and nonpotable water treatment systems; to provide with respect to the construction and content of such contractual agreements; to provide for the disposition and allocation of revenues and assets; to provide for the pledge of revenues; to provide certain immunities from liability; to provide for limitation of liability; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 795 BY REPRESENTATIVE HAMMETT To amend and reenact R.S. 47:3201 through 3205 and 4301 through 4306, relative to contracts with the Board of Commerce and Industry and manufacturing establishments; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 807 BY REPRESENTATIVES ALARIO, FAUCHEUX, HONEY, AND TOOMY To amend and reenact R.S. 39:467, relative to the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District and the tax exemption for domed stadium facilities and baseball facilities; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 832 BY REPRESENTATIVE MONTGOMERY To enact R.S. 47:301(8)(f), relative to the state sales and use tax; to provide for the exclusion of purchases by certain nonprofit entities; to provide for the use of annual exclusion certificates to administer the exclusion; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 888 (Substitute for House Bill No. 818 by Representative Jackson) BY REPRESENTATIVE JACKSON To amend and reenact R.S. 47: , relative to the corporation income tax; to define real estate investment trust; to disallow the dividend paid deduction for certain real estate investment trusts; and to provide for related matters. Reports of Committees Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR J. "ART" LENTINI Chairman The following reports of committees were received and read: REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

3 33rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Senator Heitmeier, Chairman on behalf of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report: June 17, 2005 To the President and Members of the Senate: I am directed by your Committee on Finance to submit the following report: HOUSE BILL NO. 1 BY REPRESENTATIVES ALARIO AND TRICHE Making appropriations for the ordinary expenses of the executive branch of state government, pensions, public schools, public roads, public charities, and state institutions and providing with respect to the expenditure of said appropriations. Reported with amendments. Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS C. HEITMEIER Chairman House Bills and Joint Resolutions on Second Reading Reported by Committees Senator Heitmeier asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules to take up at this time the following House Bills and Joint Resolutions just reported by Committees. HOUSE BILL NO. 1 BY REPRESENTATIVES ALARIO AND TRICHE Making appropriations for the ordinary expenses of the executive branch of state government, pensions, public schools, public roads, public charities, and state institutions and providing with respect to the expenditure of said appropriations. SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS Amendments proposed by Senate Committee on Finance to Reengrossed House Bill No. 1 by Representative Alario AMENDMENT NO.1 On page 2, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following: "C. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary and before the commissioner of administration shall authorize the purchase of any luxury or full-size motor vehicle for personal assignment by a statewide elected official other than the governor and lieutenant governor, such official shall first submit the request to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget for approval. Luxury or fullsized motor vehicle shall mean or refer to such vehicles as defined or used in rules or guidelines promulgated and implemented by the Division of Administration." AMENDMENT NO. 2 On page 11, line 5, delete " $45,884,684" and insert "$45,914,684" AMENDMENT NO. 3 On page 12, line 32, delete "$55,366,763" and insert "$55,396,763" AMENDMENT NO. 4 On page 12, line 37, delete " $1,234,250" and insert "$1,264,250" AMENDMENT NO. 5 On page 12, line 45, delete "$55,366,763" and insert "$55,396,763" AMENDMENT NO. 6 On page 12, between lines 45 and 46, insert the following: " Page 3 SENATE to the Louisiana Indigent Defense Assistance Board for the St. Martin Parish Indigent Defense Office $50,000 Provided, however, that of the funds appropriated herein for the Governor's Program on Abstinence, the amount of $100,000 shall be expended on LSUHSC-New Orleans to provide comprehensive evaluation of program outcomes and effectiveness." AMENDMENT NO. 7 On page 13, between lines 37 and 38, insert the following: Interagency Transfers for the Administrative Program to implement a pilot project designed to help improve legal representation in child protection cases, including two (2) positions $85,000" AMENDMENT NO. 8 On page 14, at the end of line 9, delete "$95,991,196" and insert "$96,084,423" AMENDMENT NO. 9 On page 15, at the end of line 26, delete "$196,753,988" and insert "$196,847,215" AMENDMENT NO. 10 On page 15, at the end of line 28, delete "$66,346,334" and insert "$66,523,972" AMENDMENT NO. 11 On page 15, at the end of line 32, delete "$20,873,270" and insert "$20,788,859" AMENDMENT NO. 12 On page 15, at the end of line 36, delete "$196,753,988" and insert "$196,847,215" AMENDMENT NO. 13 On page 15, after line 51, insert the following: Statutory Dedications out of the 2004 Overcollections Fund to provide funds to be available to the commissioner of administration for the compromise or settlement of the claim against the state in the suit entitled "Gordean Adella Wingfield, et al. v. state of Louisiana through the Department of Transportation and Development, Wilson Trailer Company, Inc.", bearing Number 2001 CA 2668, consolidated with Number 2001 CA 2669, on the docket of the First Circuit Court of Appeals, state of Louisiana, docket Number 418,074, consolidated with Number 418,842. The commissioner of administration is authorized to reduce this appropriation by the amount of any payment made in compromise or settlement of this claim in Fiscal Year $5,000,000" AMENDMENT NO. 14 On page 16, line 3, change "(38)" to "(39)" and change "$2,613,471" to "$2,648,307" AMENDMENT NO. 15 On page 16, at the end of line 25, delete "$2,613,471" and insert "$2,648,307" AMENDMENT NO. 16 On page 16, at the end of line 29, delete "$2,613,471" and insert "$2,648,307"

4 Page 4 SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 17 On page 16, at the end of line 30, delete "$2,613,471" and insert "$2,648,307" AMENDMENT NO. 18 On page 17, after line 54, insert the following: " to the Emergency Preparedness Program for supplies, personnel, training and equipment at the Bunkie Evacuation Center $50,000 to the Emergency Preparedness Program for the Southern Anti-Terrorist Regional Training Academy $500,000" AMENDMENT NO. 19 On page 18, at the end of line 3, delete "$1,583,087" and insert "$1,700,837" AMENDMENT NO. 20 On page 18, at the end of line 57, delete "$1,583,087" and insert "$1,700,837" AMENDMENT NO. 21 On page 19, at the end of line 4, delete "$82,500" and insert "$200,250" AMENDMENT NO. 22 On page 19, at the end of line 7, delete "$1,583,087" and insert "$1,700,837" AMENDMENT NO. 23 On page 19, between lines 7 and 8, insert the following: " for the Task Force on Workforce Competitiveness and Southern Growth Policy Board related activities $80,000" AMENDMENT NO. 24 On page 20, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following: " for additional funding for domestic violence programs $100,000 to the Women's Counseling Center of North Louisiana $25,000" AMENDMENT NO. 25 On page 20, after line 43, insert the following: "The Chairman of the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District shall be entitled to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) per year from the district as remuneration for his service as chairman." AMENDMENT NO. 26 On page 23, between lines 14 and 15, insert the following: "Provided, however, of the Federal Funds appropriated herein from the Edward Byrne Memorial Formula Grant, not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of such monies shall be allocated to local agencies providing indigent defense services." AMENDMENT NO. 27 On page 25, between lines 31 and 32, insert the following: " to the Caddo Parish Council on Aging $50,000 to the East Carroll Council 33rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS on Aging $25,000 to the Parish Councils on Aging Program for the Martin Luther King Homemaker and Renovation Project $160,000 to the Parish Councils on Aging Program for the Jefferson Parish Council on Aging $40,000 to the Senior Centers Program for the Milan Broadmoore Senior Center $40,000 to the Senior Centers Program for the Grand Isle, Lafitte, and Westwego Senior Centers, to be divided equally among the three centers $34,000 to the Senior Centers Program for the Bridge City, Estelle, and Marrero/Harvey Senior Centers, to be divided equally among the three centers $50,000 to the Senior Centers Program for Harmony House $75,000" AMENDMENT NO. 28 On page 27, at the beginning of line 18, delete "and annual surveys)" AMENDMENT NO. 29 On page 29, at the end of line 9, delete "$6,706,989" and insert "$7,066,989" AMENDMENT NO. 30 On page 29, at the end of line 25, delete "$6,706,989" and insert "$7,066,989" AMENDMENT NO. 31 On page 29, at the end of line 29, delete "$2,570,724" and insert "$2,830,724" AMENDMENT NO. 32 On page 29, at the end of line 30, delete "$3,158,977" and insert "$3,258,977" AMENDMENT NO. 33 On page 29, at the end of line 31, delete "$6,706,989" and insert "$7,066,989" AMENDMENT NO. 34 On page 31, delete lines 7 and 8, insert the following: "registration and voter canvasses; promotes voter registration, education and participation through an outreach program using unclassified employees; providing maintenance, storage, repair, and" AMENDMENT NO. 35 On page 34, at the end of line 28, delete "$35,000" and insert "$50,000" AMENDMENT NO. 36 On page 34, between lines 33 and 34, insert the following: " for the Southern Forest Heritage Museum $50,000 to the Museum and Other Operations Program for the Northeast Louisiana Delta African-American Heritage Museum $50,000

5 33rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS to the Museum and Other Operations Program for the Schepis Museum $75,000 to the Museum and Other Operations Program for operating expenses at the Old State Capitol $84,000 to the Museum and Other Operations Program for operating expenses at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum $56,000 to the Museum and Other Operations Program for the Aviation and Military Museum of Louisiana, Inc., in the event that Senate Bill No. 215 of the 2005 Regular Session of the Legislature is enacted into law $5,000 to the Museum and Other Operations Program for the Aviation and Military Museum of Louisiana, Inc., in the event that Senate Bill No. 215 of the 2005 Regular Session of the Legislature is enacted into law $10,000 to the Museum and Other Operations Program for the Louisiana Military Museum in Ruston $10,000 to the Museum and Other Operations Program for the Spring Street Historical Museum in the event that House Bill No. 312 of the 2005 Regular Session is enacted into law $100,000 to the Museums and Other Operations Program for operational expenses $75,000" AMENDMENT NO. 37 On page 38, between lines 12 and 13, insert the following: Interagency Transfers from the Department of Natural Resources for legal assistance in mineral matters $50,000 to the Civil Law Program for civil legal services for the poor $300,000 Provided, however, that of the funds appropriated herein, the monies shall be divided equally among the following legal services corporations: Acadiana Legal Services Corporation, Capital Area Legal Services Corporation, Legal Services of North Louisiana, and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation." AMENDMENT NO. 38 On page 38, after line 51, insert the following: " to the Administrative Program for the village of Fazendeville Civil Rights History Project $25,000" AMENDMENT NO. 39 On page 40, between lines 33 and 34, insert the following: Fees and Self-Generated Revenues to the Financial Accountability and Control Program for one position $48,442" AMENDMENT NO. 40 Page 5 SENATE On page 45, at the end of line 28, delete "$30,430,418" and insert "$31,108,798" AMENDMENT NO. 41 On page 45, at the end of line 42, delete "$5,478,380" and insert "$4,800,000" AMENDMENT NO. 42 On page 45, delete lines 54 through 56 in their entirety AMENDMENT NO. 43 On page 45, after line 56, insert the following: " for the restoration of twelve (12) positions in the Agro-Consumer Services and Forestry Programs $321,620" AMENDMENT NO. 44 On page 49, line 3, delete " $39,979,072" and insert "$39,456,288" AMENDMENT NO. 45 On page 50, line 6, delete " $56,071,094" and insert "$55,548,310" AMENDMENT NO. 46 On page 50, line 8, delete " $27,803,953" and insert "$27,281,169" AMENDMENT NO. 47 On page 50, line 17, delete "$56,071,094" and insert "$55,548,310" AMENDMENT NO. 48 On page 51, between lines 37 and 38, insert the following: " for Lincoln Parish Economic Development $20,000 for Ryan Street in Lake Charles for economic development purposes $150,000 for the Business Development Program for the Economic Freedom Association $25,000 for the Business Development Program to the City of Gretna for economic development purposes $75,000 for the Business Development Program to Northwest Louisiana Strategic Action Council for community and economic development planning $40,000 for the Business Development Program to Louisiana Angel Network for start-up costs $50,000 for the Business Development Program to the Idea Village $100,000 to Algiers Economic Development Foundation for development of a strategic plan for Delgado Community College on the Westbank $25,000 to Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) for the MIEMAR Project $200,000 to Southside Economic Development District $50,000

6 Page 6 SENATE to the Algiers Economic Development Foundation for economic development purposes $150,000 to the Business Development Program for Southern University for Scotlandville Economic Development $10,000 to the Business Development Program for t he city of Baker for economic development initiatives $10,000 to the Business Development Program for t he city of Zachary for economic development initiatives $10,000 South Louisiana Economic Council for the Center for Economic Growth and Technology $150,000 Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation $500,000 Jefferson Economic Development Commission for the EDGE Program $100,000 Franklin Parish Economic Development Foundation $50,000 Southern University - New Orleans Urban Tourism and Marketing Program $50,000 Berean Economic and Community Development Corporation $65,000 Washington Parish Economic Development Foundation $75,000 Monroe Downtown Development District $50,000 city of Rayville for economic development initiatives $15,000 Center for Business Research at Louisiana State University - Shreveport $200,000 Southern Hills Business Association $100,000 to the Business Development Program for intermodal container research $25,000 33rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS to the Business Development Program for the Loyola University Small Business Development Center $50,000 to the Business Services Program for the Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance (CLEDA) $100,000 Provided, however, the amount of $337,996 allocated herein to the Business Development Program for an economic development program benefitting the nine parishes in the greater Baton Rouge area shall be used solely and exclusively for regional economic development activities of the Louisiana Area Capital Alliance of Economic Developers, Inc. No monies appropriated herein shall be expended on the Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership." AMENDMENT NO. 49 On page 53, between lines 8 and 9, insert the following: " for restoration of salaries and related benefits and one position $119,000" AMENDMENT NO. 50 On page 55, line 3, delete "(381)" and insert "(410)" AMENDMENT NO. 51 On page 55, between lines 32 and 33, insert the following: "Payable out of the State General Fund by Fees and Self-generated Revenue for the operational costs of Hodges Gardens $79,808" AMENDMENT NO. 52 On page 55, line 35, delete "(24)" and insert "(25)" AMENDMENT NO. 53 On page 56, line 20, delete "(12)" and insert "(15)" AMENDMENT NO. 54 On page 57, between lines 4 and 5, insert the following: Fees and Self-generated Revenue for the collection of application fees for the State Historic Preservation tax credit, in the event that House Bill No. 602 of the 2005 Regular Session of the Legislature is enacted into law $12,500 for the Strand Theater $50,000 to the Contemporary Arts Center for development of the New Orleans Center for Arts and Technology $40,000" AMENDMENT NO. 55 On page 58, between lines 18 and 19, insert the following: " for the Louisiana Leadership Institute School of Performing Arts $150,000 for the Louisiana Leadership Institute Summer Internship $50,000" AMENDMENT NO. 56 On page 58, line 23, change "(31)" to "(32)" and change "$2,534,805" to "$2,658,803"

7 33rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS AMENDMENT NO. 57 On page 58, line 32, change "(254)" to "(268)" and change "$25,868,238" to "$26,883,580" AMENDMENT NO. 58 On page 59, at the end of line 12, delete "$28,403,043" and insert "$29,542,383" AMENDMENT NO. 59 On page 59, at the end of line 19, delete "$26,605,461" and insert "$27,744,801" AMENDMENT NO. 60 On page 59, at the end of line 20, delete "$28,403,043" and insert "$29,542,383" AMENDMENT NO. 61 On page 59, between lines 27 and 28, insert the following: " to the Office of Management and Finance Program for expenses related to the relocation of a DOTD building in Livingston Parish $200,000 to the Office of the Secretary Program for the expenses of the Zachary Taylor Parkway Commission $50,000" AMENDMENT NO. 62 On page 61, between lines 31 and 32, insert the following: " to the Aviation Program for additional operating expenses of the Louisiana Airport Authority $150,000" AMENDMENT NO. 63 On page 61, line 34, change "(909)" to "(713)" and change "$80,281,925" to "$61,030,578" AMENDMENT NO. 64 On page 62, between lines 9 and 10, insert the following: "Objective: To streamline the environmental process to ensure the overall time required is less than the national median. Performance Indicators: Ratio of La. median time to national median time 0.92" AMENDMENT NO. 65 On page 62, line 24, change "(86)" to "(66)" and change "$19,198,351" to "$17,820,286" AMENDMENT NO. 66 On page 62, delete lines 30 through 33, in their entirety AMENDMENT NO. 67 On page 63, line 1, change "(3,548)" to "(3,749)" and change "$262,528,207" to "$282,018,279" AMENDMENT NO. 68 On page 63, at the end of line 53, delete "$390,193,818" and insert "$389,054,478" AMENDMENT NO. 69 On page 64, at the end of line 8, delete "$84,828,584" and insert "$86,528,664" AMENDMENT NO. 70 On page 64, at the end of line 9, change "$251,546,066" to "$248,706,646" AMENDMENT NO. 71 Page 7 SENATE On page 64, at the end of line 11, delete "$390,193,818" and insert "$389,054,478" AMENDMENT NO. 72 On page 64, between lines 33 and 34, insert the following: " to the Operations Program for Bayou DeGlaise Road $300,000" AMENDMENT NO. 73 On page 65, line 20, change "(135)" to "(134)" and change "$27,639,511" to "$27,542,623" AMENDMENT NO. 74 On page 66, at the end of line 36, delete "$776,022" and insert "$816,022" AMENDMENT NO. 75 On page 66, at the end of line 56, delete "$32,252,200" and insert "$32,195,312" AMENDMENT NO. 76 On page 66, at the end of line 58, delete "$25,697,609" and insert "$25,640,721" AMENDMENT NO. 77 On page 66, at the end of line 63, delete "$32,252,200" and insert "$32,195,312" AMENDMENT NO. 78 On page 73, at the end of line 40, delete "2,784" and insert "1,328" AMENDMENT NO. 79 On page 86, between lines 28 and 29, insert the following: Statutory Dedications out of the Public Safety DWI Testing, Maintenance and Training Fund to the Operational Support Program for the replacement of twenty-one (21) intoxilyzers $113,820" AMENDMENT NO. 80 On page 87, line 3, change "(771)" to "(770)" and change "$57,479,548" to "$57,428,647" AMENDMENT NO. 81 On page 87, at the end of line 32, delete "$57,479,548" and insert "$57,428,647" AMENDMENT NO. 82 On page 87, at the end of line 36, delete "$46,688,212" and insert "$46,637,311" AMENDMENT NO. 83 On page 87, at the end of line 40, delete "$57,479,548" and insert "$57,428,647" AMENDMENT NO. 84 On page 87, at the end of line 43, delete "$85,000" and insert "$100,000" AMENDMENT NO. 85 On page 91, at the end of line 34, delete "$19,448,193" and insert "$19,483,193" AMENDMENT NO. 86 On page 93, at the end of line 1, delete "$38,194,840" and insert "$38,379,840" AMENDMENT NO. 87

8 Page 8 SENATE On page 93, at the end of line 20, delete "$138,137,420" and insert "$138,357,420" AMENDMENT NO. 88 On page 93, at the end of line 28, delete "$469,136" and insert "$689,136" AMENDMENT NO. 89 On page 93, at the end of line 29, delete "$138,137,420" and insert "$138,357,420" AMENDMENT NO. 90 On page 93, delete lines 30 through 41, in their entirety AMENDMENT NO. 91 On page 93, between lines 41 and 42, insert the following: Statutory Dedications out of the Youthful Offender Management Fund to the Contract Services Program for community-based services for juvenile offenders $899,264 to the Contract Services Program for Baton Rouge Walk of Faith Collaboration $15,000 to the Contract Services Program for Novice House $50,000" AMENDMENT NO. 92 On page 95, between lines 37 and 38, insert the following: " for the Westbank ARC, Inc. $50,000" AMENDMENT NO. 93 On page 95, at the end of line 40, delete "$17,400,331" and insert "$17,000,331" AMENDMENT NO. 94 On page 96, at the end of line 12, delete "$17,400,331" and insert "$17,000,331" AMENDMENT NO. 95 On page 96, at the end of line 16, delete "$8,668,599" and insert "$8,268,599" AMENDMENT NO. 96 On page 96, at the end of line 19, delete "$17,400,331" and insert "$17,000,331" AMENDMENT NO. 97 On page 97, between lines 24 and 25, insert the following: Interagency Transfers for services provided to Medicaid eligibles $400,000" AMENDMENT NO. 98 On page 98, at the end of line 3, delete "$27,443,323" and insert "$27,043,323" AMENDMENT NO. 99 On page 98, at the end of line 30, delete "$27,443,323" and insert "$27,043,323" AMENDMENT NO. 100 On page 98, at the end of line 34, delete "$10,364,759" and insert "$9,964,759" AMENDMENT NO rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS On page 98, at the end of line 37, delete "$27,443,323" and insert "$27,043,323" AMENDMENT NO. 102 On page 98, between lines 37 and 38, insert the following: "Provided, however, that of the total appropriated herein the amount of $75,000 shall be allocated for the New Orleans Area BASIC Drug Program." AMENDMENT NO. 103 On page 99, between lines 44 and 45, insert the following: "Payable out of Federal Funds for the Fiscal Intermediary Contract $653,476" AMENDMENT NO. 104 On page 99, at the end of line 47, delete "$3,398,001,015" and insert "$3,412,775,663" AMENDMENT NO. 105 On page 100, at the end of line 8, delete "$647,060,007" and insert "$646,176,174" AMENDMENT NO. 106 On page 100, at the end of line 33, delete "$753,835,377" and insert "$739,060,729" AMENDMENT NO. 107 On page 100, at the end of line 43, delete "$4,989,508,035" and insert "$4,988,624,202" AMENDMENT NO. 108 On page 100, at the end of line 45, delete "$1,012,572,660" and insert "$980,777,693" AMENDMENT NO. 109 On page 100, at the end of line 50, delete "$3,399,382" and insert "$5,000,000" AMENDMENT NO. 110 On page 100, at the end of line 53, delete "$202,673,111" and insert "$232,603,194" AMENDMENT NO. 111 On page 100, at the end of line 59, delete "$3,577,781,406" and insert "$3,577,161,839" AMENDMENT NO. 112 On page 100, at the end of line 60, delete "$4,989,508,035" and insert "$4,988,624,202" AMENDMENT NO. 113 On page 101, delete lines 26 through 29, and insert the following: "associated with increased utilization and inflation $123,745,819" AMENDMENT NO. 114 On page 102, line 35, change "802" to "887" AMENDMENT NO. 115 On page 102, line 37, delete "increasing the appropriation of" AMENDMENT NO. 116 On page 102, line 38, delete "State General Fund (Direct) by $16,000,000 and" AMENDMENT NO. 117 On page 102, line 39, change "$16,000,000 to offset the decrease in Federal Funds" to " $53,511,706 due to the reduction in funding" AMENDMENT NO. 118 On page 102, line 41, change "802" to "887"

9 33rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS AMENDMENT NO. 119 On page 103, line 13, change "(Direct)" to "by:" and delete "$1,400,000" AMENDMENT NO. 120 On page 103, between lines 13 and 14 insert "Statutory Dedications: Louisiana Medical Assistance Trust Fund - FY05 Excess $1,400,000" AMENDMENT NO. 121 On page 103, between lines 15 and 16, insert the following: "EXPENDITURES: Payments to Private Providers for an increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates for Dental EPSDT services $501,672 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $501,672 MEANS OF FINANCE: State General Fund (Direct) $150,000 Federal Funds $351,672 TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCING $501,672 EXPENDITURES: Payments to Private Providers Program for an additional 50 slots in the New Opportunities Waiver (NOW) program $1,321,347 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,321,347 MEANS OF FINANCE: State General Fund (Direct) $395,083 Federal Funds $926,264 TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCING $1,321,347 EXPENDITURES: Payments to Private Providers Program to offset the decrease in funding being generated from certification of expenditures by non-rural public hospitals $53,511,706 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $53,511,706 MEANS OF FINANCE: State General Fund (Direct) $16,000,000 Federal Funds $37,511,706 TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCING $53,511,706 EXPENDITURES: Payments to Public Providers Program for Medicaid payments to the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities $650,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $650,000 MEANS OF FINANCE: State General Fund (Direct) $194,350 Federal Funds $455,650 TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCING $650,000 EXPENDITURES: Uncompensated Care Costs payments to Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center $2,865,740 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,865,740 MEANS OF FINANCE: State General Fund (Direct) $865,740 Federal Funds $2,000,000 Page 9 SENATE TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCING $2,865,740 EXPENDITURES: Uncompensated Care Costs payments to the LSU Health Sciences Center - Health Care Services Division for operational expenses $3,359,630 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $3,359,630 MEANS OF FINANCE: State General Fund (Direct) $1,014,944 Federal Funds $2,344,686 TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCING $3,359,630 EXPENDITURES: Uncompensated Care Costs Program for payments to the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport $2,482,622 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,482,622 MEANS OF FINANCE: State General Fund (Direct) $750,000 Federal Funds $1,732,622 TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCING $2,482,622 EXPENDITURES: Uncompensated Care Costs Program for payments to the E.A. Conway Medical Center $1,655,081 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,655,081 MEANS OF FINANCE: State General Fund (Direct $500,000 Federal Funds $1,155,081 TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCING $1,155,081 EXPENDITURES: Uncompensated Care Costs Program for payments to small rural hospitals and rural health clinics $5,200,265 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $5,200,265 MEANS OF FINANCE: State General Fund (Direct) $1,571,000 Federal Funds $3,629,265 TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCING $5,200,265 Payable out of Federal Funds for additional premium costs related to Qualified Individuals in the Medicare Buy-Ins and Supplements Program $2,800,593" AMENDMENT NO. 122 On page 103, at the end of line 19, delete "$250,836,120" and insert "$120,401,337" AMENDMENT NO. 123 On page 103, at the end of line 20, delete "$250,836,120" and insert "$120,401,337" AMENDMENT NO. 124 On page 103, delete line 24, and insert "Louisiana Healthcare Affordability Trust Fund $36,000,000" AMENDMENT NO. 125

10 Page 10 SENATE On page 103, at the end of line 25, delete "$175,836,120" and insert "$84,401,337" AMENDMENT NO. 126 On page 103, at the end of line 26, delete "$250,836,120" and insert "$120,401,337" AMENDMENT NO. 127 On page 103, between lines 26 and 27, insert the following: "Provided, however, that the payments shall be made in the event that House Bill No. 887 of the 2005 Regular Session of the Legislature is enacted into law." AMENDMENT NO. 128 On page 103, line 35, change "Louisiana Medical Assistance Trust Fund - Provider Fees" to "Louisiana Healthcare Affordability Trust Fund" AMENDMENT NO. 129 On page 103, line 39, change "802" to "887" AMENDMENT NO. 130 On page 103, delete lines 41 through 46, in their entirety AMENDMENT NO. 131 On page 104, line 15, change "(359)" to "(358)" and change "$38,612,392" to "$38,560,410" AMENDMENT NO. 132 On page 105, at the end of line 5, delete "$47,500,336" and insert "$47,448,354" AMENDMENT NO. 133 On page 105, at the end of line 7, delete "$34,183,474" and insert "$34,131,492" AMENDMENT NO. 134 On page 105, at the end of line 12, delete "$47,500,336" and insert "$47,448,354" AMENDMENT NO. 135 On page 105, between lines 15 and 16, insert the following: "Of the funds provided herein to continue Med Job Louisiana, a primary care provider recruitment program, the Office of Management and Finance within the Office of the Secretary is authorized to contract with Louisiana's Area Health Education Centers (Central, North, Southeast and Southwest AHECs) for the services of physician recruiters and administrative staff to recruit primary care physicians and mid-levels to Health Professional Shortage Areas in Louisiana. for the provision of incubator and technical assistance grants to existing Federally Qualified Health Centers $50,000 to the Grants Program for the Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic $25,000 to the Management and Finance Program - Office of Rural Health for support of the Family Practice Residency Program serving the Lake Charles community that is operated by the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans and the Tulane University of Louisiana Medical School $200,000" AMENDMENT NO. 136 On page 105, at the end of line 26, delete "$5,916,135" and insert "$5,908,635" 33rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS AMENDMENT NO. 137 On page 105, at the end of line 39, delete "$2,000" and insert "$9,500" AMENDMENT NO. 138 On page 106, line 50, change "(1,412)" to "(1,409)" and change "$301,041,891" to "$300,907,040" AMENDMENT NO. 139 On page 107, line 47, change "(401)" to "(400)" and change "$28,108,689" to "$28,052,431" AMENDMENT NO. 140 On page 108, at the end of line 13, delete "$334,071,559" and insert "$333,880,450" AMENDMENT NO. 141 On page 108, delete lines 14 and 15, in their entirety AMENDMENT NO. 142 On page 108, at the end of line 17, delete "$55,489,415" and insert "$55,458,169" AMENDMENT NO. 143 On page 108, at the end of line 19, delete "$29,737,786" and insert "$29,720,089" AMENDMENT NO. 144 On page 108, at the end of line 20, delete "$25,645,654" and insert "$25,630,365" AMENDMENT NO. 145 On page 108, at the end of line 26, delete "$215,207,409" and insert "$215,080,532" AMENDMENT NO. 146 On page 108, at the end of line 27, delete "$334,071,559" and insert "$333,880,450" AMENDMENT NO. 147 On page 108, between lines 27 and 28, insert the following: " for smoking/tobacco prevention education programs $1,500,000 to the Personal Health Services Program for immunizations for children age 0-2 years $650,000" AMENDMENT NO. 148 On page 109, at the end of line 17, delete "$8,838,117" and insert "$9,218,764" AMENDMENT NO. 149 On page 109, line 30, change "(546)" to "(566)" and change "$41,632,120" to "$41,223,840" AMENDMENT NO. 150 On page 110, at the end of line 12, delete "$50,470,237" and insert "$50,442,604" AMENDMENT NO. 151 On page 110, at the end of line 16, delete "$26,071,521" and insert "$26,043,888" AMENDMENT NO. 152 On page 110, at the end of line 19, delete "$50,470,237" and insert "$50,442,604" AMENDMENT NO. 153 On page 110, at the end of line 22, delete "$15,390,354" and insert "$15,977,668"

11 33rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS AMENDMENT NO. 154 On page 111, at the end of line 1, change "(1,279)" to "(1,331)" and change "$84,850,224" to "$84,262,910" AMENDMENT NO. 155 On page 111, after line 47, insert the following: " for operating costs, including 15 positions $650,000" AMENDMENT NO. 156 On page 112, at the end of line 3, delete "$14,461,258" and insert "$14,707,024" AMENDMENT NO. 157 On page 112, at the end of line 20, change "(795)" to "(870)" and change "$59,470,708" to "$59,224,942" AMENDMENT NO. 158 On page 113, at the end of line 10, delete "$7,471,055" and insert "$7,507,398" AMENDMENT NO. 159 On page 113, at the end of line 37, delete "$26,888,335" and insert "$26,851,992" AMENDMENT NO. 160 On page 115, line 1, change "(806)" to "(805)" and change "$43,996,550" to "$43,922,308" AMENDMENT NO. 161 On page 116, line 1, change "(1,967)" to "(1,966)" and change "$96,343,056" to "$96,284,149" AMENDMENT NO. 162 On page 118, at the end of line 4, delete "$251,326,658" and insert "$251,193,509" AMENDMENT NO. 163 On page 118, at the end of line 8, delete "$209,336,713" and insert "$209,203,564" AMENDMENT NO. 164 On page 118, at the end of line 11, delete "$251,326,658" and insert "$251,193,509" AMENDMENT NO. 165 On page 118, delete lines 21 and 22, and insert the following: "from any developmental center program unit to administration or regional office program units without the approval of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget. Procurement and billing activities for the developmental center program units will remain within the developmental centers." AMENDMENT NO. 166 On page 118, between lines 22 and 23, insert the following: Interagency Transfers for the operational costs at the various developmental centers, including twenty-seven (27) positions $650,000" AMENDMENT NO. 167 On page 118, line 25, change "(30)" to "(29)" and change "$3,053,148" to "$2,994,984" AMENDMENT NO. 168 On page 119, line 1, change "(348)" to "(347)" and change "$74,996,915" to "$74,972,401" AMENDMENT NO. 169 On page 119, at the end of line 67, delete "$78,186,063" and insert "$78,103,385" Page 11 SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 170 On page 120, at the end of line 2, delete "$18,743,229" and insert "$18,337,915" AMENDMENT NO. 171 On page 120, at the end of line 8, delete "$3,501,125" and insert "$3,906,439" AMENDMENT NO. 172 On page 120, at the end of line 11, delete "$46,109,766" and insert "$46,027,088" AMENDMENT NO. 173 On page 120, at the end of line 12, delete "$78,186,063" and insert "$78,103,385" AMENDMENT NO. 174 On page 120, between lines 20 and 21, insert the following: Statutory Dedications out of the Compulsive and Problem Gaming Fund for operations of the Prevention and Treatment Program $318,850 Payable out of the State General Fund by Statutory Dedications out of the Compulsive and Problem Gaming Fund for operations of the Prevention and Treatment Program, in the event that House Bill No. 268 of the 2005 Regular Session of the Legislature is enacted into law $459,000" AMENDMENT NO. 175 On page 120, at the end of line 36, delete "$61,224,028" and insert "$61,141,518" AMENDMENT NO. 176 On page 121, at the end of line 7, delete "$61,224,028" and insert "$61,141,518" AMENDMENT NO. 177 On page 121, at the end of line 11, delete "$54,120,706" and insert "$54,038,196" AMENDMENT NO. 178 On page 121, at the end of line 13, delete "$61,224,028" and insert "$61,141,518" AMENDMENT NO. 179 On page 123, line 37, delete $50,890,000" " and insert "$52,390,000" AMENDMENT NO. 180 On page 124, delete lines 10 through 12, and insert the following: "Within the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support for the purpose of providing Teen Pregnancy Prevention initiatives through qualified community-based organizations $5,500,000" AMENDMENT NO. 181 On page 124, between lines 12 and 13, and insert the following: "Provided, however, that of the funding allocated herein for Teen Pregnancy Prevention initiatives, $250,000 shall be allocated to the Kujui Center located in the St. Thomas area of New Orleans." AMENDMENT NO. 182 On page 124, at the end of line 40, delete "$500,000" and insert "$1,500,000" AMENDMENT NO. 183 On page 127, between lines 4 and 5, insert the following:

12 Page 12 SENATE "Payable out of Federal Funds to the Child Welfare Services Program for the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court for eligibility services and administrative activities in support of the Title IV-E program $250,000 to the Child Welfare Services Program for D'Arbonne CommunityDevelopment, Inc. $50,000 to the Child Welfare Services Program for the Booker T. Washington Community Outreach Project $25,000 to the Child Welfare Services Program for the Wilbert Tross, Sr. Community Development and Counseling Center for after-school and youth services programs $100,000 to the Child Welfare Services Program for the Lower Algiers Community Center, Inc. for community-based programs, including the Inter-Generational Education Program $75,000" AMENDMENT NO. 184 On page 129, between lines 16 and 17, insert the following: Statutory Dedications out of the Louisiana Blind Vendors Trust Fund to enter into certain contingency fee contracts pursuant to the provisions of the Randolph-Sheppard Act $198,872" AMENDMENT NO. 185 On page 130, delete lines 50 through 58, and insert the following: "Objective: DNR will monitor forest health conditions within the Atchafalaya Basin to evaluate and promotecompliance with environmental easements and to promote forestry management practices that are consistent with the Atchafalaya Basin Master Plan by conducting 48 inspections per year. Performance Indicators: Number of inspections and written analysis 48" AMENDMENT NO. 186 On page 133, between lines 37 and 38, insert the following: Statutory Dedications out of the Mineral Resources Operation Fund to the Mineral Resources Management Program, including three (3) positions, in the event that Senate Bill No. 182 of the 2005 Regular Session is enacted into law $255,000" AMENDMENT NO. 187 On page 136, at the end of line 4, delete "$248,146" and insert "$284,146" AMENDMENT NO. 188 On page 144, after line 57, insert the following: " to the Administrative Program for the New Orleans Computer Technical Village $300,000 Provided, however, that of the funds appropriated in this Schedule, the amount of $300,000 shall be allocated to the New Orleans Opportunities Industrialization Center." AMENDMENT NO rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS On page 146, at the end of line 5, delete "$10,192,329" and insert "$10,206,027" AMENDMENT NO. 190 On page 146, at the end of line 30, delete "$10,192,329" and insert "$10,206,027" AMENDMENT NO. 191 On page 146, at the end of line 34, delete "$8,981,104" and insert "$8,994,802" AMENDMENT NO. 192 On page 146, at the end of line 40, delete "$10,192,329" and insert "$10,206,027" AMENDMENT NO. 193 On page 148, at the end of line 3, delete "$33,984,919" and insert "$34,035,219" AMENDMENT NO. 194 On page 149, at the end of line 9, delete "$33,984,919" and insert "$34,035,219" AMENDMENT NO. 195 On page 149, between lines 12 and 13, insert the following: "Fees & Self-generated Revenues $50,300" AMENDMENT NO. 196 On page 149, at the end of line 32, delete "$33,984,919" and insert "$34,035,219" AMENDMENT NO. 197 On page 158, delete lines 5 through 11, in their entirety AMENDMENT NO. 198 On page 158, between lines 11 and 12, insert the following: Fees and Self-generated Revenues to the Board of Regents for the Louisiana Optical Network Initiative (LONI) $200,000 Payable out of the State General Fund by Fees and Self-generated Revenues to the Board of Regents for expenses at the Rapides Learning Center $10,000 to the Board of Regents for a comprehensive study on the implementation of Louisiana Delta Learning Center $25,000 to the Board of Regents for Jefferson West Learning Center in Marrero $400,000" AMENDMENT NO. 199 On page 160, at the end of line 16, delete "$489,837,143" and insert "$489,828,143" AMENDMENT NO. 200 On page 161, between lines 25 and 26, insert the following: "Payable out of State General Fund (Direct) to the Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors for the Truancy Assessment and Services Centers $600,000" AMENDMENT NO. 201 On page 162, between lines 13 and 14, insert the following:

13 33rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS " to Louisiana State University - A & M College for the operations of the LSU Fire and Emergency Training Institute $350,000" AMENDMENT NO. 202 On page 163, after line 50, insert the following: Fees and Self-generated Revenues for operational expenses at the University of New Orleans $1,625,001 for a tourism and hospitality initiative at the University of New Orleans $90,000" AMENDMENT NO. 203 On page 164, after line 63, insert the following: " to the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans for faculty recruitment $750,000" AMENDMENT NO. 204 On page 166, between lines 15 and 16, insert the following: Interagency Transfers to the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport for Uncompensated Care Costs payments for operating costs $2,482,622 for Premier Clinic $25,000 for the David Raines Federally Qualified Health Center $250,000" AMENDMENT NO. 205 On page 166, after line 47, insert the following: Interagency Transfers to the E.A. Conway Medical Center for Uncompensated Care Costs payments for operating costs $1,655,081" AMENDMENT NO. 206 On page 168, between lines 15 and 16, insert the following: " for an air conditioner for the super computer in the Technology Center at Louisiana State University - Shreveport $100,000 to Louisiana State University - Shreveport for the Institute for Human Services and Public Policy $25,000" AMENDMENT NO. 207 On page 168, between lines 42 and 43, insert the following: " to the Louisiana State University - Agricultural Center for West Nile Virus/Mosquito research $25,000" AMENDMENT NO. 208 On page 169, between lines 53 and 54, insert the following: " to Pennington Biomedical Research Center for research and education programs on the Page 13 SENATE prevention of diabetes and to enhance magnetic resonancetechnologies $500,000" AMENDMENT NO. 209 On page 175, after line 56, insert the following: " to Southern University - Shreveport for Aviation Program Workforce Expansion $100,000" AMENDMENT NO. 210 On page 176, between lines 39 and 40, insert the following: Statutory Dedications out of the Southern University Agricultural Program Fund for the proposed establishment of the Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives $750,000" AMENDMENT NO. 211 On page 182, between lines 21 and 22, insert the following: " for the small business development center at Louisiana Tech University $30,000" AMENDMENT NO. 212 On page 189, delete line 17, and insert the following: "at state secure adult correctional facilities, such programs, except for those at SOWELA Technical Community College, shall be provided at a level not" AMENDMENT NO. 213 On page 192, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following: " for operational funds for the new Physical Activities Center $114,000" AMENDMENT NO. 214 On page 195, between lines 28 and 29, insert the following: Statutory Dedications out of the Vocational- Technical Enterprise Fund to the Louisiana Technical College for general operating expenses $2,837,273" AMENDMENT NO. 215 On page 200, delete lines 57 through 62, in their entirety AMENDMENT NO. 216 On page 201, delete lines 1 through 6, in their entirety AMENDMENT NO. 217 On page 203, delete lines 32 through 43, in their entirety AMENDMENT NO. 218 On page 205, delete lines 42 through 53, in their entirety AMENDMENT NO. 219 On page 208, delete lines 1 through 8, in their entirety AMENDMENT NO. 220 On page 209, delete lines 14 through 16, and insert the following: "Provided, however, that of the State General Fund (Direct) appropriated to the Office of Student Financial Assistance, $1,700,000, more or less estimated, shall be utilized to meet the obligations of the Louisiana Student Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust Program's Savings Enhancement Fund." AMENDMENT NO. 221 On page 214, delete lines 46 through 53, in their entirety