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Session Enactments 2012 Regular Legislative Session Session 2012 Regular Session (Current) HB1 Fannin APPROPRIATIONS SI GOV 13 Provide for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 HB2 Robideaux CAPITAL OUTLAY SI GOV 23 Provides for the comprehensive Capital Outlay budget HB4 Lopinto WEAPONS/FIREARMS SI GOV 478 Increases criminal penalties for possession of or dealing in firearms with obliterated serial numbers HB8 Simon EXCEP PERSON/DISABLED SI GOV 38 Corrects the name of an office designated in statutes relative to equal access to governmental and public facilities for the disabled community HB9 Ligi RETIREMENT BENEFITS SENT SEC 868 (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes the legislature to provide for forfeiture of retirement benefits by public officials and employees who are convicted of felony acts associated with their positions HB10 Ligi RETIREMENT BENEFITS SI GOV 479 Requires forfeiture of retirement benefits by any public employee or elected official who is a member of a public retirement system and is convicted of certain state or federal felony acts associated with his office HB12 Abramson EVIDENCE SI GOV 115 Provides relative to expert witnesses for class certification purposes HB16 Morris, Jay COURTS/MAYORS SI GOV 39 Authorizes an increase in court costs for municipal ordinance violations in the mayor's court in the town of Sterlington HB18 Morris, Jay CRIME/BATTERY SI GOV 40 Increases penalties for certain crimes of battery when committed on U.S. servicemen and disabled veterans HB23 Seabaugh COURTS/JUVENILE SI GOV 162 Authorizes the purchase of an automobile for the Caddo Parish juvenile court HB24 Burns, Henry INSURANCE/GROUP-SHERIFFS SI GOV 41 Relative to the payment of group insurance premiums for retired sheriffs and employees of the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office HB25 Burns, Henry CONTRACTORS SI GOV 163 Establishes an exemption to the subject matter exam for licensed arborists who apply for a landscape, grading, and beautification building contractors' license in order to perform certain arborist work HB26 Connick PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION SI GOV 445 Provides relative to the return of expropriated residential property HB37 Gisclair COURTS/MAYORS SI GOV 238 Provides for additional court costs for the Lockport mayor's court HB39 Montoucet RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS SI GOV 480 Provides relative to federal tax qualification requirements for the Firefighters' Retirement System Bill ID Author Keyword Current Status Act 8/2/2012 3:40:33 PM Page 1 of 51

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Session Enactments2012 Regular Legislative Session

Session 2012 Regular Session (Current)

HB1 Fannin APPROPRIATIONS SI GOV 13Provide for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2012-2013HB2 Robideaux CAPITAL OUTLAY SI GOV 23Provides for the comprehensive Capital Outlay budgetHB4 Lopinto WEAPONS/FIREARMS SI GOV 478Increases criminal penalties for possession of or dealing in firearms with obliterated serial numbersHB8 Simon EXCEP PERSON/DISABLED SI GOV 38Corrects the name of an office designated in statutes relative to equal access to governmental and publicfacilities for the disabled communityHB9 Ligi RETIREMENT BENEFITS SENT SEC 868(Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes the legislature to provide for forfeiture of retirement benefits bypublic officials and employees who are convicted of felony acts associated with their positionsHB10 Ligi RETIREMENT BENEFITS SI GOV 479Requires forfeiture of retirement benefits by any public employee or elected official who is a member of apublic retirement system and is convicted of certain state or federal felony acts associated with his officeHB12 Abramson EVIDENCE SI GOV 115Provides relative to expert witnesses for class certification purposesHB16 Morris, Jay COURTS/MAYORS SI GOV 39Authorizes an increase in court costs for municipal ordinance violations in the mayor's court in the town ofSterlingtonHB18 Morris, Jay CRIME/BATTERY SI GOV 40Increases penalties for certain crimes of battery when committed on U.S. servicemen and disabled veteransHB23 Seabaugh COURTS/JUVENILE SI GOV 162Authorizes the purchase of an automobile for the Caddo Parish juvenile courtHB24 Burns, Henry INSURANCE/GROUP-SHERIFFS SI GOV 41Relative to the payment of group insurance premiums for retired sheriffs and employees of the Bossier ParishSheriff's OfficeHB25 Burns, Henry CONTRACTORS SI GOV 163Establishes an exemption to the subject matter exam for licensed arborists who apply for a landscape,grading, and beautification building contractors' license in order to perform certain arborist workHB26 Connick PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION SI GOV 445Provides relative to the return of expropriated residential propertyHB37 Gisclair COURTS/MAYORS SI GOV 238Provides for additional court costs for the Lockport mayor's courtHB39 Montoucet RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS SI GOV 480Provides relative to federal tax qualification requirements for the Firefighters' Retirement System

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HB41 Pearson RETIREMENT/CLERKS COURT SI GOV 481Provides relative to the federal tax qualification status of the systemHB47 Mack DWI SI GOV 571Provides for a minimum mandatory jail sentence for certain DWI offensesHB48 Harris CRIME/THEFT SI GOV 164Creates the crime of theft of copper and other metalsHB49 Abramson CHILDREN SI GOV 446Provides relative to human trafficking, trafficking of children for sexual purposes, and the commercial sexualexploitation of childrenHB50 Pearson RETIREMENT/ASSESSORS SI GOV 482Provides relative to the Assessors' Retirement FundHB61 Pearson RETIREMENT/STATE SYSTEMS SI GOV 483Provides for a cash balance plan for certain state employeesHB64 Hensgens CRIME SI GOV 165Prohibits the false personation of a firefighterHB65 Brossett CRIME SI GOV 370Increases penalties for the crime of home invasionHB66 Cromer COURTS/COURT COSTS SI GOV 166Increases the jurisdictional amount for the City Court of Slidell to $50,000HB67 Fannin SHERIFFS SI GOV 239Provides relative to payment of group insurance premiums for retired sheriffs and deputy sheriffs of the WinnParish Sheriff's OfficeHB68 Seabaugh COURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE SI GOV 167Provides for deputy constables of the justice of the peace court in Caddo ParishHB70 St. Germain CRIME/SEX OFFENSES SI GOV 42Creates the crime of unlawful presence or contact of a sex offender relative to a former victimHB71 Berthelot FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL SI GOV 371Authorizes the state fire marshal to issue and enforce burn bansHB73 Ligi VITAL STATISTICS SI GOV 372Provides relative to the disclosure of records in the vital records registryHB74 Seabaugh CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE SI GOV 44Provides relative to the examination or testing of property seized pursuant to a search warrantHB78 Pope INSURANCE/GROUP-SHERIFFS SI GOV 240Provides relative to the administration of the Livingston Parish Retired Employees' Insurance FundHB80 Burns, Tim HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES SI GOV 373Prohibits smoking in psychiatric facilities of DHHHB86 Lopinto CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE SI GOV 374Provides relative to requests of criminal history information from the FBI on certain individuals considered forinvolvement with the CASA programHB89 Ligi PUBLIC EMPLOYEES SI GOV 168

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Provides relative to public access to public collective bargaining agreements involving public employersHB90 Mack CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE SI GOV 169Authorizes the issuance of search warrants upon electronic testimonyHB91 Leger ECONOMIC DEVEL/ENT ZONE SI GOV 45Changes the definitions of "transit-oriented development" and "multifamily residential housing" for purposesof the La. Enterprise Zone ActHB94 Cromer SUNSET LAW SI GOV 694Re-creates the Dept. of InsuranceHB96 Moreno CRIME SI GOV 375Creates the crime of online impersonationHB98 Thibaut PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS SI GOV 695Authorizes public school boards to name certain school athletic facilities and streets after living personsHB99 Henry CRIME/RACKETEERING SI GOV 116Amends the La. Racketeering Act to apply to additional criminal offensesHB101 Edwards COURTS/COURT COSTS SI GOV 46Authorizes an increase in fees or court costs for the 21st Judicial District CourtHB103 Thierry CLERKS OF COURT SI GOV 376Authorizes an automobile expense allowance for the East Feliciana, West Feliciana, and St. Landry Parishclerk of courtHB106 Dove POLICE/MUNICIPAL SI GOV 572Provides relative to the position of police chief in the city of HoumaHB107 Richardson DISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD SI GOV 170Creates the Hampton Village Crime Prevention and Improvement District within East Baton Rouge ParishHB108 Hoffmann BOARDS/COMMISSIONS SI GOV 47Provides relative to the membership of the Louisiana Health Works CommissionHB109 Champagne ANIMALS/LIVESTOCK SI GOV 8Repeals provisions relative to the production and marketing of livestockHB110 Champagne ANIMALS SI GOV 9Changes the name of a certain animal diseaseHB111 Guillory, M PROPERTY/PUBLIC SI GOV 48Authorizes the transfer of state land to the city of EuniceHB112 Connick CIVIL/APPEALS SI GOV 171Provides for the preparation of the record for civil appealsHB113 Schexnayder AMUSEMENTS/FIREWORKS SI GOV 10Establishes a nonresident fireworks retailer permit and increases the maximum fine for operating without apermitHB117 Burns, Henry MTR VEHICLE/COMMERCIAL SI GOV 377Prohibits commercial motor vehicle drivers who have been issued certain waivers from driving commercialmotor vehicles for public utilitiesHB119 Lopinto CORRECTIONS SI GOV 11

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Provides relative to the assessment and collection of certain parole and probation feesHB120 Lopinto CORRECTIONS SI GOV 172Provides relative to executions of death sentencesHB121 Lopinto CORRECTIONS SI GOV 241Revises provisions of law regarding conditions of paroleHB122 Lopinto CORRECTIONS SI GOV 173Allows DPS&C to house certain persons prior to conviction or sentencing under certain circumstancesHB123 Lopinto CORRECTIONS SI GOV 117Provides for restitution for expenses incurred from an escape or attempted escape from any place where anoffender is legally confinedHB124 Edwards MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES SI GOV 484Creates the Korean Defense Service license plateHB126 Dixon LIABILITY SI GOV 573Limits civil liability of the members of the Workers' Compensation Advisory CouncilHB131 Broadwater MUNICIPAL SI GOV 49Provides relative to public hearings held by municipal governing authorities regarding zoning regulations andrestrictionsHB132 Ligi CIVIL/PROCESS SI GOV 242Provides relative to service of process on attorneysHB134 Fannin APPROPRIATIONS/ANCILLARY SI GOV 43Provides for ancillary expenses of state governmentHB136 Lopinto CRIME/BATTERY SI GOV 174Adds federal law enforcement officers to the definition of "police officer" relative to the crime of battery of apolice officerHB138 Lopinto SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY SI GOV 50Makes technical corrections to sex offender registration and notification provisionsHB141 St. Germain ETHICS/FINANCIAL DISCLOS SI GOV 574Provides relative to deadlines and time periods for certain filings and notices relative to financial disclosurestatementsHB143 Gisclair PROPERTY/PUBLIC SI GOV 51Authorizes the transfer of property in Lafourche Parish to the Greater Lafourche Port CommissionHB144 Ponti SECURITIES SI GOV 52Corrects a reference in the Louisiana Securities LawHB145 Bishop, Wesley DISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD SI GOV 575Creates the North Kenilworth Improvement and Security District in Orleans ParishHB146 Greene GAMING SI GOV 175Amends provisions of law regarding the methods of wagering at gaming facilitiesHB149 Burns, Henry SCHOOLS SI GOV 378Defines the terms "elementary school", "middle school", "junior high school", and "high school" for purposesof general school lawHB150 Ritchie INSURANCE/HMO SI GOV 54

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Clarifies the minimum capital and surplus requirements for health maintenance organizationsHB152 Anders AGRI COMMODITY DEALER SI GOV 12Provides relative to cotton merchant licensesHB153 Anders AGRICULTURE SI GOV 14Provides for an organic certification cost-share rebate programHB154 Thibaut INSURANCE/POLICIES SI GOV 55Provides relative to policy refundsHB156 Simon HEALTH SI GOV 243Provides for requirements of educational services within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramHB158 Badon CRIMINAL/BAIL SI GOV 118Provides for the maximum bond which can be set in the Municipal Court of New OrleansHB160 Ritchie INSURANCE COMMISSIONER SI GOV 56Requires certain additional insurers to pay an annual financial regulation fee assessed by the commissionerof insuranceHB161 Ritchie EMBALMERS/FUNERAL DIRECT SI GOV 176Establishes a continuing education program for embalmers and funeral directorsHB162 Gisclair MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 379Requires drivers to use headlights when driving through a tunnelHB164 Burford ANIMALS/LIVESTOCK SI GOV 177Expands the duties of livestock brand inspectorsHB166 Leger CHILDREN/ABUSE SI GOV 380Establishes that coaches are mandatory reporters for purposes of child abuseHB167 Dixon CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE SI GOV 696Provides for the administration of the Innocence Compensation FundHB168 Thierry FUNDS/FUNDING SI GOV 576Provides relative to the St. Landry Parish Excellence FundHB169 Henry RECORDS/RECORDATION SI GOV 178Provides with respect to certificates of encumbrancesHB170 Henry MORTGAGES SI GOV 179Provides with respect to the erasure or cancellation of mortgages discharged in bankruptcyHB171 Anders AGRICULTURE SI GOV 15Provides relative to the regulations on sale of fertilizersHB172 Dixon DENTISTRY SI GOV 485Amends provisions of the Dental Practice Act relative to sedation of dental patientsHB176 Anders AGRICULTURE SI GOV 16Clarifies the minimum deficiency assessment and inspection fee for commercial feedsHB177 Anders AGRICULTURE SI GOV 17Provides for a tonnage fee for agricultural liming materialsHB178 Ponti ECONOMIC DEVELOP/DEPT SI GOV 57

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Extends confidentiality to any proprietary or trade secret information submitted for economic developmentpurposesHB179 Leger HISTORIC PRESERVATION SI GOV 697Changes an exemption from laws relative to historic preservation districts and landmark commissions in NewOrleans and provides for membership of the Battle of New Orleans Bicentennial CommissionHB181 Geymann DISTRICTS/FIRE PROTECT SI GOV 58Increases the membership of the governing board of the Beauregard Parish Fire Protection District No. 2HB188 Broadwater UNEMPLOYMENT COMP SI GOV 381Provides with respect to the disqualification of unemployment compensation benefitsHB190 Greene CRIMINAL/BAIL SI GOV 59Provides relative to notice provided to a commercial surety upon a judgment of bond forfeitureHB191 Greene CRIMINAL/JURIES SI GOV 119Authorizes courts to impanel one or more additional grand juriesHB193 Reynolds INSURANCE COMMISSIONER SI GOV 60Provides relative to compensation of personnel employed by the commissioner of insurance to conductexaminations of insurersHB197 Burns, Henry MTR VEHICLE/SEAT BELTS SI GOV 244Requires all occupants of a motor vehicle to wear safety beltsHB202 Richardson JUVENILE PROCEDURE SI GOV 698Provides relative to jurisdiction over certain juvenile proceedingsHB203 Leger GAMING/REVENUE SI GOV 863Deletes quarterly payment requirements of the casino support services contractHB205 Berthelot MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES SI GOV 18Authorizes the use of prestige license plates on certain trucksHB206 Jackson, G ETHICS/NEPOTISM SI GOV 699Provides relative to nepotism exceptions involving certain health professionalsHB208 Ponti PUBLIC RECORDS SI GOV 180Repeals the termination date of an exception to the Public Records Law which provides for the confidentialityof certain Dept. of Economic Development records pertaining to negotiations with private entitiesHB209 Foil ELECTION CODE SI GOV 577Provides relative to hours polls are required to be open on election dayHB215 Smith, Patricia CRIMINAL/VICTIMS SI GOV 245Provides relative to victim and offender communicationsHB216 Harrison FISHING/COMMERCIAL SI GOV 61Authorizes the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries to issue certain commercial fish licenses via the InternetHB217 Pugh DISTRICTS/SEWERAGE SI GOV 62Provides relative to per diem paid to members of the governing board of the Tangipahoa Parish SewerageDistrict No. 1HB219 Willmott CRIME SI GOV 120Increases the value of the contract for home improvement or the amount of damage caused by homeimprovement fraud to be consistent with theft provisions

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HB220 Bishop, Wesley WEAPONS/FIREARMS SI GOV 382Amends penalty provisions for reckless discharge of a firearm at a paradeHB222 Bishop, Wesley WEAPONS/FIREARMS SI GOV 383Provides with respect to prior offenses regarding the illegal carrying of weapons HB224 Armes CHILDREN/SUPPORT SI GOV 64Provides relative to enforcement of child support by income assignmentHB225 Lorusso TAX/AD VALOREM TAX SI GOV 65Removes certain water transportation companies from the definition of public service property for purposesof assessmentHB227 Schroder CHILDREN/SUPPORT SI GOV 66Provides with respect to child support enforcementHB228 Smith, Patricia CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE SI GOV 181Authorizes the earning of additional good time by certain habitual offenders for participation in certainrehabilitation and treatment programsHB229 Thibaut INSURERS SI GOV 67Authorizes domestic insurers to invest in certain master limited partnershipsHB230 Thibaut HUNTING SI GOV 68Provides for weapons used during primitive firearms seasonHB231 Ligi CRIME/MISDEMEANOR SI GOV 700Prohibits the sale of dogs and cats at certain public locationsHB234 Hodges MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES SI GOV 246Creates a prestige license plate to save the honeybeeHB236 Hodges CURRICULA SI GOV 384Provides relative to Internet and cell phone safety instruction in public schoolsHB237 Thompson, J CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE SI GOV 69Provides with respect to criminalistics laboratoriesHB242 Harris CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL SI GOV 247Provides relative to the position of deputy chief of police in the city of AlexandriaHB245 Harrison FISHING SI GOV 70Removes the sunset date for deposits from the Fishermen's Gear Compensation Fund to the UnderwaterObstruction FundHB248 Richard CRIMINAL/SENTENCING SI GOV 71Provides with respect to the Lafourche Parish Pretrial Home Incarceration ProgramHB249 Thompson, J SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY SI GOV 385Provides relative to sex offender notification requirementsHB250 Anders DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL SI GOV 72Provides relative to the Concordia Economic and Industrial Development DistrictHB252 Ponti DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT SI GOV 248Provides relative to the Broadmoor Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge ParishHB253 Foil DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT SI GOV 701

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Provides for the creation of a crime prevention and improvement district in the Mayfair Park, Mayfair ParkEast, and Mayfair Heights subdivisions in East Baton Rouge ParishHB254 Brossett DISTRICTS/SPECIAL SI GOV 182Creates the Gentilly Terrace and Gardens Security District in Orleans ParishHB255 Leger PUBLIC PROPERTY SI GOV 74Authorizes the transfer of specified property by the Orleans Parish School BoardHB269 Barrow CHILDREN/FOSTER CARE SI GOV 249Provides relative to education of children in foster careHB271 Lopinto GAMBLING/RIVERBOAT SI GOV 447Amends provisions of law regarding inspection of riverboatsHB273 Thompson, J SCHOOLS/HIGH SCHOOL SI GOV 183Provides relative to the membership of the College and Career Readiness CommissionHB274 Foil PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION SI GOV 702Provides relative to expropriationHB279 Simon DISTRICTS/HOSPITAL SERVC SI GOV 703Removes certain restrictions relative to contracting, ownership interests, and employment applicable tomembers and former members of the board of commissioners of the St. Tammany Parish Hospital ServiceDistrict No. 1HB281 Greene JUDGES SI GOV 184Provides authority for federal judges to perform marriage ceremoniesHB285 Broadwater TREASURER SI GOV 75Provides with respect to the weighted average maturity of securities purchased as authorized investments bythe state treasurerHB292 Pugh SCHOOLS/BOARDS SI GOV 386Requires local option elections in local school districts on term limits for school board membersHB293 Harrison BUS DRIVERS SI GOV 704Limits applicability of laws relative to a school bus operator becoming a regular and permanent employee ofthe employing school board and provides relative to removal of certain operatorsHB295 Bishop, Wesley EMPLOYMENT SI GOV 486Prohibits disqualification or ineligibility to practice a licensed trade or profession solely because of a priorcriminal record, unless a conviction directly relates to the position soughtHB296 Leger PUBLIC CONTRACTS SI GOV 185Provides relative to consulting services ancillary to data processing procurementHB298 Broadwater WORKERS COMPENSATION SI GOV 76Provides with respect to provider communication in workers' compensation claimsHB300 Leger TAX/INCOME TAX SI GOV 186Authorizes the addition of a donation to the American Red Cross as a "check off" on the individual income taxreturn formHB302 Dixon TAX/AD VALOREM TAX SI GOV 77Authorizes the collector to accept quarterly payments of estimated property taxes in Rapides ParishHB308 Thierry INSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE SI GOV 78Repeals provisions relative to unfair trade practices involving automobile insurance

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HB309 James DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT SI GOV 187Creates the Park Forest Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge ParishHB310 Ponti MTR VEHICLE/DISMANTLERS SI GOV 250Provides relative to the issuance of permits to dismantle motor vehicles which are more than 15 years oldHB311 Leger CONDOMINIUMS SI GOV 79Authorizes alternative forms of insurance to satisfy the requirement that condominium associations carry afidelity bondHB313 James LEGISLATIVE AGCY/LAW INST SI GOV 188Provides relative to the council of the La. State Law InstituteHB314 Berthelot BOARDS/COMMISSIONS SI GOV 251Provides for the abolition of certain boards and commissionsHB315 Havard COURTS/DISTRICT SI GOV 189Provides for the determination of court reporter fees for transcriptions in the 20th JDCHB317 Gisclair PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS SI GOV 487Authorizes the use of salvage material in coastal protection and restoration projectsHB319 Montoucet ASSESSORS SI GOV 448Provides relative to the salary of the assessor in Lafayette ParishHB320 Danahay LIBRARIES SI GOV 80Provides relative to the disposition of surplus library books by the Calcasieu Parish LibraryHB321 Fannin ETHICS/CODE SI GOV 488Exempts certain uncompensated public servants from mandatory ethics education and training requirementsin the Code of Governmental EthicsHB324 Danahay HIGHWAYS SI GOV 121To designate a portion of Highway 12 as the "Purple Heart Recipient Highway"HB325 Arnold INDIGENT DEFENSE SI GOV 578Increases the special cost assessed in criminal cases in each judicial district court for the district indigentdefender fundHB326 Willmott MENTAL HEALTH SI GOV 489Authorizes certain health professionals to execute an emergency certificate for admission to a treatmentfacility of a minor suffering from mental illness or substance abuseHB335 Lorusso DISTRICTS/SPECIAL SI GOV 490Relative to the New Orleans City Park Taxing District, provides with respect to procedures relative to use ofstate sales tax increments for tax increment financingHB338 Johnson SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY SI GOV 705Authorizes the use of truth verification examinations for certain sex offendersHB346 Chaney PROPERTY/PUBLIC SI GOV 190Provides for an exchange of property in Ouachita ParishHB349 Dixon DENTISTRY SI GOV 491Amends the Dental Practice ActHB350 Arnold CIVIL/PROCEDURE SI GOV 19Provides relative to rights of reimbursement in eviction cases

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HB352 Burford INSURANCE/GROUP-SHERIFFS SI GOV 252Creates a fund to pay group insurance premiums for retired sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in DeSoto ParishHB353 Lopinto SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY SI GOV 191Implements 1,000-feet residency and presence restrictions for certain convicted sex offenders relative tochild care facilitiesHB354 Cromer EMPLOYMENT/AGENCIES SI GOV 387Provides relative to registration and regulation of Professional Employer Organizations by the Dept. ofInsurance and the La. Workforce CommisionHB355 Pope COURTS/CITY SI GOV 81Authorizes an increase in fees for criminal bonds posted in the Denham Springs City CourtHB357 Brown, Terry JUDGES/JUSTICE OF PEACE SI GOV 253Provides for the territorial jurisdiction and election districts of the justice of the peace courts and constablesin LaSalle ParishHB359 Pierre INSURANCE DEPARTMENT SI GOV 192Provides relative to the section of insurance fraud within the Dept. of InsuranceHB361 Ponti NOTARIES SI GOV 492Provides relative to notariesHB362 Jackson, K HEALTH SI GOV 706Allows automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in high schools that participate in interscholastic athleticsunder certain circumstancesHB365 Bishop, Stuart ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES SI GOV 707Requires candidates for certain offices to receive certify receipt of ethics education and training within threedays of qualifyingHB367 Leger PUBLIC CONTRACTS SI GOV 493Provides relative to construction managers or third-party consultants employed by a public entityHB368 Thompson, J CIVIL/ACTIONS SI GOV 449Provides with respect to motions to strikeHB369 Foil COMMERCIAL LAWS/LA.(UCC) SI GOV 450Provides relative to Chapter 9 of the La. Commercial LawsHB370 Hoffmann DISTRICT ATTORNEYS SI GOV 579Authorizes a district attorney to convene a multidisciplinary team in cases involving pregnant women whotest positive for controlled dangerous substancesHB371 St. Germain TELECOMMUNICATIONS SI GOV 82Provides with respect to the Telephone Solicitation Relief ActHB372 Burns, Tim SUNSET LAW SI GOV 122Re-creates the Dept. of StateHB373 Burns, Tim SUNSET LAW SI GOV 494Re-creates the Department of State Civil ServiceHB374 Armes MTR VEHICLE/INSPECTION SI GOV 254Changes time limitations on issuance of permits for official inspection stationsHB377 Robideaux TAX RETURN SI GOV 580

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Provides relative to credits and overpayments for partnerships filing composite returnsHB384 Danahay PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS SI GOV 388Provides for shallow-draft ports to lease certain property without the necessity of public bidHB385 Moreno ELECTION CODE SI GOV 451Provides relative to registration and voting by certain displaced registrantsHB386 Ponti CONTRACTORS/CONSTRUCTION SI GOV 193Provides relative to home improvement contractingHB389 Schroder CHILDREN/DCFS SI GOV 255Makes technical corrections to provisions relative to child support enforcement functions of DCFSHB400 Foil CIVIL/PROCEDURE SI GOV 194Provides relative to consolidation for trialHB401 Gisclair FISHING/SHRIMP SI GOV 83Provides relative to the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission's powers to manage and control the taking ofshrimp including bait shrimpHB402 Edwards COURTS SI GOV 452Relative to the 21st Judicial District Court's Judicial Expense FundHB405 Danahay JUDGMENTS SI GOV 20Provides for affidavits of distinction relative to judgments and judgment debtorsHB406 Greene FISHING/RECREATIONAL SI GOV 84Authorizes the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to establish recreational reefs where oyster harvest isprohibitedHB410 Fannin PARISH/JACKSON SI GOV 389Provides relative to the membership on and powers of the board of commissioners of a recreation district inJackson ParishHB411 Abramson PUBLIC PROPERTY SI GOV 708Provides relative to the sale of educational facilities and property in Orleans ParishHB412 Johnson TAX/HOTEL OCCUPANCY SI GOV 390Statutorily substitute the city of Bunkie, in lieu of a certain population range, as the taxing authorityauthorized to levy and collect a hotel occupancy taxHB413 Harrison WATER/DRINKING WATER SI GOV 495Authorizes the Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration to assist the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water Districtand gives the district authority over activities on the banks of Bayou LafourcheHB414 Barrow TOURISM/COMMISSION SI GOV 256Changes the name of the Baton Rouge Area Convention and Visitors BureauHB421 St. Germain TRANSPORTATION DEPT SI GOV 496Provides relative to the promulgation, publishing, and effective date of regulations of the Dept. ofTransportation and DevelopmentHB422 St. Germain TRANSPORTATION DEPT SI GOV 195Provides for time in which DOTD can issue addenda prior to the advertised time for opening of bidsHB425 Brossett MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES SI GOV 391Creates a special "For Hire" license plate for use in the city of New Orleans

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HB426 Morris, Jay COURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE SI GOV 392Provides relative to venue in justice of the peace courtsHB430 Brossett LOCAL AGENCIES SI GOV 196Authorizes the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority to purchase adjudicated properties located within itsterritorial jurisdiction from political subdivisions of the stateHB431 Garofalo FISHING/OYSTERS SI GOV 85Extends the application period for an oyster seed ground vessel permitHB432 Lopinto CORRECTIONS SI GOV 123Repeals the statutory authority for the La. Risk Review PanelHB433 Greene JUVENILE PROCEDURE SI GOV 124Amends procedures relative to adjudication hearings for juvenile offenders charged with crimes of violenceHB435 Lorusso HIGHER EDUCATION SI GOV 581Provides that certain military veterans shall be considered residents of Louisiana for tuition purposes atpublic institutions of postsecondary educationHB436 Harrison CURRICULA SI GOV 393Requires instruction on the Founding Principles of the U.S. to be integrated into the high school Americanhistory and civics coursesHB439 Abramson WILLS/TESTAMENTS SI GOV 125Repeals the statutory authorization for the designation of an attorney in a testamentHB441 Abramson FAMILY VIOLENCE SI GOV 197Provides relative to the issuance of abuse prevention ordersHB445 Lopinto GAMBLING/VIDEO POKER SI GOV 709Authorizes video draw poker device owners to hold franchise payments in trust until franchise payment isremitted to the stateHB446 Lopinto GAMBLING/CHARITABLE SI GOV 710Prohibits certain persons associated or affiliated with charitable gaming licensees from benefitting from netgaming proceedsHB447 Lopinto GAMBLING/RIVERBOAT SI GOV 711Removes antiquated references to the Riverboat Gaming CommissionHB450 Abramson PRIVILEGES/LIENS SI GOV 394Provide for a one-year time limitation within which to file a suit to enforce a Private Works Act privilegeHB452 Abramson MORTGAGES SI GOV 712Provides for the deletion of inscriptions on mortgage certificatesHB453 Abramson PROPERTY SI GOV 395Provides with respect to the form of notice of seizure in judgment debtor casesHB455 Abramson DIVORCE SI GOV 582Provides with respect to responsibilities and obligations of certain banks when served with an injunctive ortemporary restraining order in domestic mattersHB456 Burrell LOCAL GOVERNMENT SI GOV 86Relative to revision of local government laws pursuant to HCR No. 218 of the 2009 R.S., repeals certainobsolete or ineffective provisionsHB457 Jackson, K CRIMINAL/VICTIM COMP SI GOV 396

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Provides relative to crime victims reparationsHB459 Abramson CIVIL/PROCEDURE SI GOV 257Provides relative to motions for summary judgmentHB462 Abramson CIVIL/VENUE SI GOV 126Provides relative to venue for foreign corporations and limited liability companiesHB464 Abramson CIVIL/ACTIONS SI GOV 713Provides relative to civil procedureHB466 Abramson PROPERTY SI GOV 258Provides for revision of Civil Code articles relative to the rent of lands and annuitiesHB467 Abramson EXECUTORY PROCESS SI GOV 127Provides relative to notice of executory processHB468 Abramson PROPERTY/SERVITUDES SI GOV 739Provides for utilities in the right of passage for enclosed estatesHB469 Abramson RECORDS/RECORDATION SI GOV 740Provides with respect to property held in a trustHB470 Abramson NOTARIES SI GOV 397Expands the list of notaries having authority to execute corrective actsHB474 Abramson CIVIL/PROCEDURE SI GOV 741Provides for the continuous revision of the Code of Civil ProcedureHB476 Abramson TRUSTS SI GOV 742Provides for the revision of the La. Trust CodeHB478 Gisclair PORTS/GRAND ISLE SI GOV 583Changes the boundaries set aside for seafood production researchHB480 Barrow DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT SI GOV 584Creates the Glen Oaks Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge ParishHB481 Williams, P CHILDREN/SUPPORT SI GOV 87Clarifies state law regarding unemployment insurance collections relative to child support overpayments toalign with federal lawHB485 Thierry TRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS SI GOV 259Revises penalty provisions regarding overtaking and passing school busesHB486 Burns, Henry WILDLIFE & FISHERIES DEP SI GOV 128Provides relative to expenditure of the funds received from the sale of Wild La. StampsHB491 Danahay PUBLIC OFFICIALS SI GOV 4Provides relative to the filing of the oath of office for certain officialsHB492 Huval INSURANCE/PROPERTY SI GOV 198Provides relative to reinstatement of property insurance policiesHB497 Barras TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION SENT SEC 869(Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes the city of New Iberia to grant contracts for the exemption ofproperty annexed by the city

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HB498 Dixon WORKERS COMPENSATION SI GOV 88Provides for access to data from workers' compensation insurers for fraud detectionHB499 Burns, Henry MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC SI GOV 398Provides for drivers' licenses issued to veteransHB503 Arnold TRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS SI GOV 497Provides for jurisdiction with respect to certain traffic violationsHB504 Dove ENERGY/DRILLING UNITS SI GOV 743Provides relative to pooling of ultra deep drilling structuresHB507 Ponti ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SI GOV 498Increases the maximum gross receipts threshold for the La. Initiative for Small Entrepreneurships (HudsonInitiative) and the Veteran InitiativeHB508 Ponti MORTGAGES SI GOV 199Provides relative to the La. S.A.F.E. Residential Mortgage Lending ActHB509 Lorusso ELECTION OFFENSES SI GOV 585Prohibits certain conduct relative to the withdrawal from an election of a candidate for public officeHB510 Burford JUDGES/JUSTICE OF PEACE SI GOV 260Provides for the territorial jurisdiction and election districts of the justice of the peace courts and constablesin DeSoto ParishHB511 Leger PUBLIC RECORDS SI GOV 586Provides for the application of the Public Records Law to certain records relative to archeological dig sitesHB512 Moreno EVIDENCE SI GOV 158Prohibits the notification of administrative sanctions form from being introduced as evidenceHB513 Greene INSURANCE DEPARTMENT SI GOV 89Provides relative to the Bail Bond Apprentice Program within the Dept. of InsuranceHB518 Lopinto PARDON/PAROLE SI GOV 714Merges the functions and duties of the Board of Parole into the Board of Pardons and creates a committee onparole which shall be part of the Board of PardonsHB521 Moreno COURTS SI GOV 399Expands the workforce development sentencing program to include additional judicial districtsHB524 Burns, Tim BOARDS/COMMISSIONS SENT SEC 870(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to membership of constitutional boards and commissions withmembers from congressional districtsHB526 Montoucet SUPPLEMENTAL PAY SI GOV 453Waives the one-year service requirement for eligibility for state supplemental pay for firefighters ordered toactive military duty prior to completion of one year of serviceHB529 Barrow ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE SI GOV 744Requires an agency to send notice of certain rules to each member of the legislature under certaincircumstancesHB532 Morris, Jim WATER/RESOURCES SI GOV 261Extends the opportunity for the state to enter into cooperative agreements for the sale of surface waterHB533 Hodges DWI SI GOV 262

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Revises implied consent law to change term "machine" to "instrument"HB534 Williams, A UNEMPLOYMENT COMP SI GOV 263Provides for the suspension of certain licenses to persons who owe overpayment obligations ofunemployment compensation benefitsHB535 Morris, Jay CIVIL/OBLIGATIONS SI GOV 400Provides relative to obligations secured by mortgages or privilegesHB539 Smith, Patricia LABOR SI GOV 21Provides with respect to the La. Workforce Investment CouncilHB541 St. Germain FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL SI GOV 745Provides for fire marshal review of plans and specifications for health care facilities and residential livingoptionsHB543 Smith, Patricia PAROLE SI GOV 401Provides for parole eligibility for certain offenders sentenced to life imprisonment if certain conditions are metHB544 Montoucet MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC SI GOV 746Requires a licensed driver who OMV has reason to believe to be unqualified to drive to submit to the writtenand skills testHB545 Pearson HOSPITALS SI GOV 264Provides relative to investments made by hospital service districtsHB556 Lopinto SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY SI GOV 200Provides relative to changes to sex offender registration informationHB557 Hensgens HUNTING SI GOV 90Authorizes the taking of certain nuisance animalsHB558 Lopinto SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY SI GOV 129Provides relative to sex offender registration and notificationHB564 Johnson INSURANCE CLAIMS SI GOV 91Provides relative to prompt payment of long-term care insurance claimsHB565 Dove SUNSET LAW SI GOV 265Re-creates the Dept. of Natural ResourcesHB566 Brossett SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY SI GOV 402Provides relative to persons convicted of crimes against nature by solicitationHB568 Bishop, Wesley TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL-EXEM SI GOV 266Provides for a local sales and use tax exemption for sales of certain property to the "St. Bernard Project,Inc."HB569 Hunter INSURANCE CLAIMS SI GOV 201Clarifies terms relative to duties to report insurance fraudHB570 Montoucet HUNTING/ALLIGATORS SI GOV 267Requires certain information relative to shipments of alligator parts or skins and exempts from the PublicRecords Act certain records held by the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries relative to specific shipments ofalligator parts or skinsHB571 St. Germain NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT SI GOV 92Provides relative to appointments to the Atchafalaya Basin Research and Promotion Board and the technicaladvisory group

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HB577 Lopinto CHILDREN/ABUSE SI GOV 268Provides relative to the reporting of child abuseHB578 Danahay ELECTIONS SI GOV 93Provides relative to early voting at additional locationsHB579 Ortego CULTURE/FRENCH SI GOV 202Provides relative to the official working language and certain designations of the Council for the Developmentof French in La. (CODOFIL)HB580 Abramson PUBLIC MEETINGS SI GOV 747Provides for the posting of the notice of a meeting of a public body on the official website of the public bodyHB581 Leger CRIMINAL/BAIL SI GOV 748Provides for the reinstatement of bail in certain casesHB584 St. Germain MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 403Defines peace officer in provisions regarding requirements for vehicle identification number inspectionsHB585 St. Germain INSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE SI GOV 749Requires proof of financial responsibility and notice of cancellation or termination to be submittedelectronicallyHB586 St. Germain MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC SI GOV 750Increases the age by which a person must submit a signed statement attesting to supervised driving practicewhen issued a Class "E" driver's license for the first timeHB587 St. Germain MTR VEHICLE/COMMERCIAL SI GOV 203Provides relative to the disqualification of commercial motor vehicle driversHB588 St. Germain MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES SI GOV 94Extends the time for which special temporary registration plates or markers are validHB589 St. Germain MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 751Provides relative to third-party testersHB590 St. Germain VETERANS SI GOV 95Exempts veterans from the payment of fees for special identification cardsHB591 Simon HEALTH/HEAD INJURIES SI GOV 269Transitions certain functions of the Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Board to DHHHB592 Morris, Jay COURTS/DISTRICT SI GOV 270Provides for special divisions or sections in district courtsHB594 Lopinto CRIMINAL/DISCOVERY SI GOV 404Provides relative to discovery procedures for certain evidence in certain criminal proceedingsHB595 Cromer INSURANCE SI GOV 271Provides for technical recodification of certain provisions of the La. Insurance CodeHB596 St. Germain BOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS SI GOV 752Creates the Towed and Stored Vessel ActHB600 Norton CRIME SI GOV 454Creates the crime of failure to report a missing or deceased childHB602 Chaney ANIMALS SI GOV 204

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HB602 Chaney ANIMALS SI GOV 204Adds certain powers to the Board of Animal HealthHB615 St. Germain TRANSPORTATION DEPT SI GOV 753Revises names of offices within DOTDHB616 Anders CRIME/FELONIES SI GOV 405Creates the crime of filing a false lien against a court or law enforcement officerHB618 Abramson CIVIL/PROCEDURE SI GOV 754Provides relative to admissions of liability for environmental damageHB620 Thierry SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY SI GOV 205Provides for the unlawful use of a social networking websiteHB623 St. Germain RAILROADS SI GOV 406Requires DOTD to provide notification to landowners about crossing closuresHB624 Chaney INSURANCE DEPARTMENT SI GOV 96Requires registration of certain appraisers with the Department of InsuranceHB631 Lorusso STUDENTS SI GOV 587Provides relative to eligibility of certain students from military families to participate in interscholasticathleticsHB633 St. Germain MTR VEHICLE/COMMERCIAL SI GOV 130Provides relative to Weigh-In-Motion SystemHB634 Huval INSURANCE/HMO SI GOV 206Provides relative to certain fees for health maintenance organizationsHB639 Williams, P DENTISTRY SI GOV 407Provides relative to the identification, monitoring, assistance, and treatment of dentists and dental hygienistssuffering from mental illness, physical deficiencies, or substance abuseHB640 Jackson, G CULTURE/REC/TOUR DEPT SI GOV 97Re-creates the Dept. of Culture, Recreation and TourismHB643 Montoucet FUNDS/FUNDING SI GOV 131Provides relative to the Alligator Resource FundHB650 Williams, P TAX/INCOME-INDIV/RETURN SI GOV 132Creates an individual income tax return checkoff for donations to the establishment and operation of a centerof excellence for autism spectrum disorderHB651 Lambert FISHING/DEVICES SI GOV 133Provides for uniformity for fishing gear authorized to be used on certain freshwater lakesHB652 Leger PUBLIC CONTRACTS SI GOV 755Authorizes ports to use the design-build method on certain construction projectsHB656 Dove COASTAL RES/COASTAL ZONE SI GOV 588Redraws the line for the coastal zone boundaryHB657 Leger PUBLIC LANDS/STATE SI GOV 589Provides with respect to the qualifications of the state archaeologistHB660 Bishop, Stuart COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS SI GOV 272Provides relative to certain misleading solicitations by nongovermental entities which imply certain state

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governmental connectionsHB663 Ritchie CEMETERIES SI GOV 98Makes various changes to the provisions governing cemetery authorities and merchandise trust fundsHB668 St. Germain MTR VEHICLE/COMMERCIAL SI GOV 408Provides relative to certifications made by persons applying for CDL licenseHB674 Robideaux TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION SENT SEC 871(Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes the granting of ad valorem tax exemption contracts by the Board ofCommerce and Industry for certain businessesHB680 St. Germain TRANSPORTATION DEPT SI GOV 409Provides relative to topographical mappingHB684 Pylant DISTRICTS/FIRE PROTECT SI GOV 273Provides with respect to service charges imposed by fire protection districts in Franklin ParishHB687 Greene HEALTH CARE/RECORDS SI GOV 756Provides with respect to health care recordsHB693 Cromer INSURANCE/HEALTH SI GOV 410Provides for parity for orally administered anti-cancer medicationsHB694 Robideaux TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION SI GOV 499Establishes a program to authorize the granting of ad valorem tax exemption contracts by the Board ofCommerce and Industry for certain businessesHB696 St. Germain MTR VEHICLE/COMMERCIAL SI GOV 455Provides for the testing and licensing of commercial motor vehicle drivers and third parties who givecommercial motor vehicle driving tests and examinationsHB698 Anders STATE EMPLOYEE/LEAVE SI GOV 590Adds compensatory time to the type of leave which may be transferred for purposes of the Crisis Leave PoolHB701 Garofalo LEVEES SI GOV 757Provides relative to employment and deployment of police from the levee districts within the Southeast La.Flood Protection Authority - EastHB705 Hoffmann SCHOOLS/BOARDS SI GOV 591Provides relative to the reporting of certain electronic communication between an employee at a publicelementary or secondary school and a student enrolled at that school HB706 Berthelot MUNICIPAL/LAWRASON ACT SI GOV 274Provides relative to the authority granted to the mayor pro tempore and other persons to perform the dutiesof the mayor in his absenceHB707 Schroder STUDENT/ASSESSMENT SI GOV 275Provides relative to student assessment and statewide education standardsHB710 Barrow CAMPAIGN FINANCE SI GOV 411Changes the threshold to require certain candidates to file campaign finance reportsHB711 Pugh ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES SI GOV 758Provides for the requirements of the notice of candidacy by additionally requiring a candidate for major ordistrict office to certify that he has filed any campaign finance reports previously due and provides for thefiling of vacancies on parish executive committeesHB715 Leger SECRETARY OF STATE SI GOV 412

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Authorizes the secretary of state to charge a fee for filing franchise applications and issuing certificates tothose offering cable or video serviceHB718 Bishop, Wesley INDIGENT DEFENSE SI GOV 413Increases penalties for safety belt violations in Orleans Parish with proceeds funding indigent defenseHB720 Leger CONTRACTS SI GOV 414Establishes the La. First Hiring Act to promote the hiring of residents of La.'s coastal parishes for publicworks projects for coastal restoration and protectionHB721 Moreno JUDGMENTS/CIVIL SI GOV 456Provides for a fee paid to the attorney general from tobacco product manufacturers for certificationHB729 Robideaux TAX/CORP INCOME SI GOV 415Extends the single sales factor for computation of corporate income and franchise taxes for manufacturing ormerchandising to other qualified businesses through establishment of the Corporate Tax ApportionmentProgramHB732 Burns, Henry MILITARY AFFAIRS SI GOV 276Provides for licensure of individuals with military training and their spousesHB737 Broadwater WORKERS COMPENSATION SI GOV 99Provides with respect to death benefits to living descendantsHB741 Broadwater STATE AGENCIES SI GOV 500Provides with respect to collection policy and procedure used by all state agenciesHB746 Chaney STATE SYMBOL SI GOV 134Designates the pirogue as the official state boatHB748 Ponti ENGINEERS SI GOV 100Creates an exception to the engineering licensing provisions for the practice of evaluation of oil and gasresourcesHB754 Robideaux TAX/TAX REBATES SI GOV 800Authorizes the secretary of DED to enter into state sales and use tax rebate contracts with procurementprocessing companies which recruit purchasing companies to La.HB756 Abramson PUBLIC RECORDS SI GOV 801Exempts certain materials of higher education boards and institutions and legislative communications fromdisclosure under the Public Records LawHB759 Landry, Nancy CRIME SI GOV 207Creates the crime of female genital mutilationHB761 Honore SCHOOLS/FOOD PROGRAMS SI GOV 416Provides relative to the administration of nutrition programs at LSU and Southern lab schoolsHB763 St. Germain PUBLIC RECORDS SI GOV 101Provides relative to retention and disposal of records of a clerk of courtHB764 Abramson CIVIL/OBLIGATIONS SI GOV 277Provides relative to counterlettersHB766 Ligi MALPRACTICE/MEDICAL SI GOV 802Provides relative to the Patient's Compensation Fund and its administration by the Patient's CompensationFund Oversight BoardHB767 Jackson, G REAPPORTIONMENT/JUDGES SI GOV 457

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Provides for the composition of the 24th Judicial District CourtHB768 Burns, Tim CONGRESS/DISTRICTS SI GOV 803Provides with respect to membership on various boards, commissions, and entities that is based oncongressional districtsHB771 Foil INSURANCE/HEALTH SI GOV 208Provides relative to the mandate for coverage of diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disordersHB777 Foil COURTS/CITY SI GOV 209Increases the jurisdictional limit for small claims divisions of city courtsHB781 Pylant DWI SI GOV 592Authorizes the use of multiple chemical testsHB783 Fannin BONDS/STATE SI GOV 135Authorizes the issuance of bonds secured by monies in the State Highway Improvement FundHB784 Richard PUBLIC RECORDS SI GOV 593Provides an exemption from public records law for certain documents, electronic storage devices, and thecontents of electronic storage devices used by court reportersHB788 St. Germain PROPERTY SI GOV 594Provides relative to the annexation of property by municipalitiesHB790 Lopinto CRIME SI GOV 210Amends provisions of law regarding criminal street gangsHB801 Montoucet CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL SI GOV 595Provides relative to the reemployment of employees who have resigned or retired from the classified servicedue to injuryHB804 James MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 136Makes changes in the provisions regulating used motor vehiclesHB805 Ponti PUBLIC SERVICE COMN SI GOV 804Provides with respect to the regulation of motor carriersHB809 Havard PROPERTY/PUBLIC SI GOV 102Authorizes the transfer of land in East Feliciana ParishHB810 James STATE EMPLOYEES SI GOV 501Authorizes payroll deductions for nonprofit organizations or associationsHB814 Hill MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES SI GOV 22Creates the Forestry Prestige License PlateHB815 Jackson, K AGRICULTURE SI GOV 211Provides with respect to applications for licenses, permits, or certificatesHB818 St. Germain BOARDS/COMMISSIONS SI GOV 596Creates the La. Fire and Emergency Training Commission to provide advice and guidance to LSU in theconduct of firemen's training programsHB822 Fannin FUNDS/FUNDING SI GOV 597Provides for the transfer and deposit of monies among state funds HB824 Ponti UTILITIES SI GOV 103

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Provides for changes to the La. Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention LawHB826 Hazel CRIMINAL/RECORDS SI GOV 104Makes a technical correction to the provision regarding the expungement or destruction of arrest andprosecution records of a sex offenderHB827 Hazel CRIME SI GOV 137Amends the crime of escape to include home incarcerationHB831 Hazel PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS SI GOV 598Provides relative to the exclusion of certain contractors from bidding on public projectsHB832 Hazel MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES SI GOV 105Creates the Town of Ball 40th Anniversary Prestige License PlateHB835 Miller BONDS/COMMISSION SI GOV 212Provides that the State Bond Commission shall establish an online database for posting notices for bondvalidation suitsHB836 Hazel CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE SI GOV 106Provides relative to the appearance by the Board of Pardons at certain sentencing hearingsHB838 Champagne FUNDS/FUNDING SI GOV 805Requires that monies received from violations of certain federal and state laws associated with theDeepwater Horizon oil spill be deposited into the Coastal Protection and Restoration FundHB839 Henry MTR VEHICLE/TOWING SI GOV 806Provides with respect to the towing of motor vehiclesHB843 Lorusso DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT SI GOV 417Provides relative to the purpose, governance, and funding of the Lake Vista Crime Prevention District inOrleans ParishHB844 Jackson, K FORESTRY SI GOV 458Provides relative to forests and forestryHB846 Simon MENTAL HEALTH SI GOV 418Establishes principles for the state mental health systemHB849 Talbot INSURANCE SI GOV 419Provides relative to reinsuranceHB852 Burns, Tim ELECTION CODE SI GOV 138Makes revisions to the Election CodeHB856 Honore COLLEGES/SOUTHERN U SI GOV 420Authorizes a tuition increase at Southern University Laboratory SchoolHB857 Johnson MOTOR CARRIERS SI GOV 807Provides for minimum liability coverage for passenger vans used to transport railroad workersHB861 Simon CHILD DAY CARE SI GOV 599Provides relative to penalties imposed on child care facilities and child-placing agencies which violate termsof licensure and individuals or entities that operate without or in violation of a license.HB866 Abramson HEALTH CARE SI GOV 600Provides relative to informed consent for medical treatment and creates the La. Medical Disclosure PanelHB867 Ortego HEALTH SI GOV 421

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Authorizes a cooperative endeavor between University Medical Center in Lafayette and the Lafayette ParishSchool System to develop a pilot program for coordinated school health and wellness centersHB873 Arnold TRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS SI GOV 502Authorizes the Traffic Court of New Orleans to exercise appellate jurisdiction in de novo appeals for violationsfrom a traffic camera citationHB878 Bishop, Stuart ELECTIONS/ABSENTEE VOTE SI GOV 213Repeals a requirement that the registrar of voters compile and post a list of certain information concerningpersons who have applied to vote prior to election dayHB882 Howard HIGHWAYS SI GOV 24Designates a highwayHB883 Burns, Henry HIGHER ED/BD REGENTS SI GOV 278Authorizes the Board of Regents to increase licensure fee for postsecondary, academic degree-grantinginstitutions operating in La.HB887 Johnson ANIMALS SI GOV 214Imposes a regulatory fee on alternative livestock programsHB894 Burns, Tim ELECTIONS SI GOV 139Provides relative to electionsHB896 Dove COASTAL RES/COASTAL ZONE SI GOV 601Provides for the respective responsibilities of the Department of Transportation and Development and theCoastal Protection and Restoration Authority in the coastal areaHB898 Robideaux TAX RETURN SI GOV 107Requires all withholding tax returns to be filed quarterlyHB900 Dixon PARISH/RAPIDES SI GOV 422Authorizes the governing authority of Rapides Parish to provide zoning regulations and restrictions in RapidesParish Police Jury District DHB904 Hunter LIABILITY SI GOV 423Provides for limitation of liability of schools, churches, and civic organizations for damages from donated foodHB906 Gaines PLANNING/ZONING-LOCAL SI GOV 602Provides relative to the membership of the zoning board of adjustment in certain parishesHB907 Jackson, K FORESTRY SI GOV 808Provides relative to forests and forestryHB911 Foil SCHOOLS/CHOICE SI GOV 424Provides relative to the School Choice Pilot Program for Certain Students with ExceptionalitiesHB912 Landry, Nancy ADOPTION SI GOV 603Provides procedures for intrafamily adoptionsHB916 St. Germain COASTAL COMMISSION SI GOV 604Renames the state entities responsible for coastal protection and restorationHB917 Brossett ELECTIONS/ABSENTEE VOTE SI GOV 140Provides relative to absentee voting by mailHB918 Guinn WATERWAYS/SALT INTRUSION SI GOV 809Provides for the imposition of fines and penalties upon persons who tamper with water control structuresowned by the state

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HB923 Ponti MASSAGE THERAPISTS SI GOV 605Provides with respect to the La. Massage Therapists and Massage Establishment ActHB924 Bishop, Wesley DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL SI GOV 606Creates the Downman Road Economic Development District in Orleans ParishHB926 Simon STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP SI GOV 108Relative to TOPS, specifies circumstances under which an award applicant's ACT/SAT test score can besubmitted to and considered by the program's administering agency after statutorily established submissiondeadlinesHB929 Miller NOTARIES SI GOV 279Provides with respect to notariesHB931 Bishop, Stuart WORKERS COMPENSATION SI GOV 141Provides for employer reporting of injury dataHB932 Anders LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS SI GOV 280Provides with respect to financial security for survivors of certain law enforcement officersHB936 Danahay MILITARY AFFAIRS SI GOV 810Creates the La. Military Advisory CouncilHB937 Robideaux TAX/TAX REBATES SI GOV 503Creates the Corporate Headquarters Relocation Program which authorizes a rebate for certain costs relatedto the relocation of certain corporate headquarter projectsHB940 Abramson SEIZURES/SALES SI GOV 504Provides with respect to notice of seizuresHB941 Abramson PRIVILEGES/LIENS SI GOV 425Provides with respect to the Private Works ActHB942 Burns, Tim ETHICS SI GOV 607Provides relative to enforcement of the provisions of law under the jurisdiction of the Board of EthicsHB945 Burns, Henry STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP SI GOV 215Extends TOPS eligibility for certain students who reenlist in the U.S. Armed Forces and maintain continuousactive dutyHB948 Seabaugh EVIDENCE SI GOV 505Provides relative to the admissibility of certain evidenceHB950 Burns, Tim ETHICS SI GOV 608Provides relative to the enforcement of provisions of law under the jurisdiction of the Board of EthicsHB952 Brossett MENTAL HEALTH SI GOV 506Establishes the Mental and Behavioral Health Services Preservation ActHB954 Danahay LEGISLATION SI GOV 811Provides for technical corrections to various provisions of the La. Revised StatutesHB955 Burns, Tim CAMPAIGN FINANCE SI GOV 609Provides relative to enforcement of certain provisions of the Campaign Finance Disclosure ActHB956 Badon DISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD SI GOV 426Authorizes the levy and collection of a parcel fee within the area of the East New Orleans Neighborhood

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Advisory CommissionHB957 Edwards MINERALS SI GOV 812Provides for the disclosure of the composition of hydraulic fracturing fluidsHB958 Robideaux TAX/TAX REBATES SI GOV 507Creates the Competitive Projects Payroll Incentive Program which grants rebates to certain qualifyingbusinessesHB960 Johnson COURTS SI GOV 813Authorizes additional court costs for criminal matters in the 12th Judicial District Court and the 22nd JudicialDistrict CourtHB969 Talbot TAX/TAX REBATES SI GOV 25Authorizes a rebate for taxpayers who donate to certain school tuition organizationsHB974 Carter TEACHERS SI GOV 1Provides relative to teacher tenure, pay-for-performance, and evaluationsHB976 Carter SCHOOLS/CHOICE SI GOV 2Provides relative to the Student Scholarships for Educational Excellence Program, parent petitions for certainschools to be transferred to the RSD, charter school authorizers, and course providersHB977 Burns, Henry MILITARY AFFAIRS SI GOV 281Provides relative to needs-based claims requirements as determined by the La. Military Family AssistanceBoardHB980 Mack CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE SI GOV 216Provides relative to warrants for arrest on indictments or bills of informationHB982 Barrow JUVENILES SI GOV 814Provides relative to the standards, licensing, and disclosure requirements of juvenile detention facilitiesHB984 Williams, A SHERIFFS SI GOV 109Expands the scope of restitution recoverable from offenders housed in local correctional facilitiesHB986 Hazel RETIREMENT BENEFITS SI GOV 427Provides for the distribution of benefits from the Firefighters' Retirement System to a trust for a childHB989 Huval INSURANCE/HEALTH SI GOV 217Provides for release of certain group information to the group policyholder or his agent prior to renewal of agroup policyHB994 Lopinto CRIMINAL/SENTENCING SI GOV 110Provides with respect to the calculation of the "good time" diminution of sentence for certain offendersHB996 Hoffmann PUBLIC CONTRACTS SI GOV 142Clarifies the application of E-VerifyHB998 Jackson, G LOCAL FINANCE SI GOV 282Provides relative to investments by political subdivisionsHB1006 Pylant INSURANCE/GROUP-SHERIFFS SI GOV 111Provides relative to the payment of insurance premiums for retirees of the Franklin Parish Sheriff's OfficeHB1010 Arnold JUDGES SI GOV 815Provides relative to furniture and equipment purchased or owned by the courts of appeal and the districtcourts

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HB1011 Price COURTS/MAYORS SI GOV 428Authorizes an increase in automobile expenses for certain judgesHB1013 Danahay RETIREMENT/STATEWIDE SYS SI GOV 218Provides for the duties of the sheriffs and other tax collectors and the legislative auditor relative to amount oftax collections to be remitted to certain public retirement systemsHB1014 Hoffmann REAL ESTATE/APPRAISERS SI GOV 429Provides relative to real estate appraisalsHB1016 Pope CHILD DAY CARE SI GOV 430Provides for duties of the Dept. of Children and Family Services relative to licensure of day care centers andfacilitation of the La. Advisory Council on Child Care and Early EducationHB1020 Danahay ELECTIONS/BOND & TAX SI GOV 283Requires, for certain elections, that notice to the public be given and records be kept relating to theremittance of portions of tax collections to specified retirement systems in accordance with lawHB1025 Pope HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS SI GOV 431Provides for assessments, a self-reporting waiver, and the extension of protected actions andcommunications applicable to the allied practitioner health programHB1026 Lopinto PARDON/PAROLE SI GOV 159Amends parole eligibility provisions applicable to certain offendersHB1028 Hoffmann MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES SI GOV 284Provides for the advertisement of the availability of certain license platesHB1029 Ponti HOUSING/MANUFACTURED SI GOV 112Provides relative to warranties for manufactured and modular housingHB1036 Brossett ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS SI GOV 816Authorizes an increase in compensation of absentee by mail and early voting commissioners for certainelectionsHB1041 Dove PROPERTY/PUBLIC SI GOV 285Provides for the transfer of certain property in Terrebonne ParishHB1043 Burns, Henry FUNDS/FUNDING SI GOV 508Dedicates certain monies to the New Opportunities Waiver FundHB1044 Kleckley LEGISLATIVE EXPENSES SI GOV 73Makes appropriations for the expenses of the legislature for FY 2012-2013HB1045 Seabaugh LIABILITY SI GOV 509Provides for defense and indemnification of state officers and employeesHB1048 Pope RETIREMENT/TEACHERS SI GOV 510Provides for the maintenance of tax qualification status for the Teachers' Retirement System of La.HB1049 Bishop, Stuart JUDGES SI GOV 286Provides authority for federal judges to perform marriage ceremoniesHB1050 Ritchie RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL SI GOV 511Provides for tax qualification status of the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement SystemHB1051 Smith, Patricia DISTRICTS/DOWNTOWN DEVEL SI GOV 432Provides relative to the Downtown Development District of the city of Baton Rouge

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HB1053 Garofalo MTR VEHICLE/TOWING SI GOV 512Repeals the prohibition on the impoundment of motor vehicles in certain circumstancesHB1054 Hill HIGHWAYS SI GOV 513Provides for the designation of certain bywaysHB1058 Fannin APPROPRIATIONS SI GOV 63Appropriates funds for the expenses of the Louisiana Judiciary for Fiscal Year 2012-2013HB1059 Fannin APPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML SI GOV 53Provides for supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011-2012HB1061 Ortego FUELS SI GOV 433Authorizes the use of automatic liquefied petroleum gas dispensing devicesHB1063 Simon ARCHITECTS SI GOV 514Provides relative to the practice of architecture through firmsHB1064 Hoffmann RETIREMENT/DISTRICT ATTY SI GOV 515Provides relative to the District Attorneys' Retirement SystemHB1065 Broadwater COMMERCE SI GOV 434Provides with respect to certain mergers in regard to the updating of professional licensesHB1067 St. Germain ENVIRONMENT/WASTE SITES SI GOV 817Provides for reimbursement for processing waste tiresHB1068 Lopinto CRIMINAL/SENTENCING SI GOV 160Provides sentencing options with respect to certain offensesHB1072 Henry TAX/TAX REBATES SI GOV 219Broadens eligibility for the Quality Jobs Program for the granting of rebates to certain franchises of theNational Basketball AssociationHB1082 Thibaut ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMT SI GOV 287Provides relative to the required number and location of public restrooms in Class A-General retailestablishmentsHB1083 Pylant WORKERS COMPENSATION SI GOV 610Provides relative to the forfeiture of certain benefits while incarceratedHB1086 Seabaugh HEALTH/DEATH-DYING SI GOV 715Provides for general application of laws relative to medical consent and declarations concerninglife-sustaining proceduresHB1088 Henry SCHOOLS SI GOV 288Provides for the establishment and administration of a targeted coordinated school health program for thepurpose of reducing childhood obesity and a grant program to assist public school governing authorities withimplementationHB1090 Ligi ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE SI GOV 289Provides relative to methods of giving notice of decisions and orders in administrative adjudicationproceedingsHB1091 Fannin REVENUE SHARING SI GOV 516Provides for revenue sharing distribution for Fiscal Year 2012-2013HB1092 Fannin REVENUE DEPARTMENT SI GOV 818

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Authorizes the Dept. of Revenue to make payment of tax refunds by means of a debit card at the option ofthe taxpayer and prohibits the use of the debit cards in gaming establishmentsHB1096 Billiot TAX/SALES & USE SI GOV 435Re-creates the Louisiana Tax Free Shopping ProgramHB1097 Champagne DISTRICTS/FIRE PROTECT SI GOV 611Provides relative to the per diem paid to members of Vermilion Parish Fire Protection District No. 7HB1098 Champagne SALES/TOBACCO LICENSE SI GOV 143Establishes one permit for tobacco retail dealers by eliminating the tobacco registration certificateHB1102 Ligi REVENUE DEPARTMENT SI GOV 459Authorizes the disclosure of certain taxpayer information to the La. Clerks of Court AssociationHB1103 Leger DISTRICTS/SPECIAL SI GOV 819Provides relative to the La. Sports and Entertainment DistrictHB1105 Jackson, K DISTRICTS/RECREATION SI GOV 820Provides relative to recreational districts located in certain parishesHB1109 Price SCHOOLS/BOARDS SI GOV 436Authorizes school boards to sell used personal computing devices to students or their parents or guardiansHB1111 Thibaut RACING/HORSE SI GOV 517Describes hospital and medical benefits for permittees licensed to race horsesHB1112 St. Germain MTR VEHICLE/REGISTRATION SI GOV 518Provides for submission of photo identification when registering a motor vehicleHB1113 Johnson PUBLIC RECORDS SI GOV 460Exempts the La. Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners from certain provisions of PublicRecords LawHB1116 Badon CRIME SI GOV 437Increases the minimum mandatory sentence for second offense domestic abuse batteryHB1117 Billiot PROPERTY/PUBLIC SI GOV 821Provides relative to the reversion of title to public property no longer needed for public purpose in certainparishesHB1120 Lambert TAX/SALES & USE SI GOV 438Use and administration of resale certificates for the local sales and use tax exclusion for sales for resaleHB1121 James EMPLOYMENT SI GOV 822Provides for access to employee recordsHB1125 Broadwater LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS SI GOV 519Provides with respect to the issuance of subpoenas directing the testimony of former legislators regardingmatters of legislative speech and debateHB1128 Ponti FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS SI GOV 220Makes changes to various licensing renewal dates within the regulation of the Office of Financial InstitutionsHB1129 Hodges PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS SI GOV 823Revises public bid provisions to include certain exceptions for certain letting authoritiesHB1130 Cromer INSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE SI GOV 824

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Provides for electronic display of proof of insuranceHB1131 Pearson RETIREMENT/TEACHERS SI GOV 716Relative to the Teachers' Retirement System of La., provides for calculation of individualized contributionratesHB1135 Billiot HIGHWAYS SI GOV 520Clarifies the method of driving on certain types of highwaysHB1143 Landry, Nancy PUBLIC MEETINGS SI GOV 461Provides relative to meeting agendasHB1144 Leger COURTS SI GOV 825Provides relative to courts in Orleans ParishHB1145 Foil CIVIL/PROCEDURE SI GOV 290Provides with respect to notice of appealsHB1148 Armes PRIVATE SECURITY SI GOV 439Provides relative to the regulation of private securityHB1150 Hunter CIVIL/PLEADINGS SI GOV 826Provides with respect to facsimile filingsHB1154 Thompson, J MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES SI GOV 440Creates the "Public Schools" prestige license plateHB1164 Hazel ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMT SI GOV 291Provides relative to qualifications for retail permitsHB1168 Burns, Tim CIVIL/PROCESS SI GOV 521Provides with respect to service of process in civil mattersHB1173 Carter SCHOOLS SI GOV 441Provides relative to the state special schoolsHB1174 Danahay RETIREMENT/STATE-STWIDE SI GOV 522Establishes "Hazardous Duty" and "Non-Hazardous Duty" subplans in the Municipal Police Employees'Retirement System for new hires after Dec. 31, 2012HB1177 Harrison INSURANCE DEPARTMENT SI GOV 612Provides relative to training of insurance producers selling annuity productsHB1178 Leger CORPORATIONS SI GOV 442Provides relative to benefit corporationsHB1187 Richardson SECONDHAND DEALERS SI GOV 292Provides for the purchase of used or secondhand goodsHB1188 Anders FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS SI GOV 827Provides for the Scrap Metal Recycler LawHB1189 Hodges INSURANCE SI GOV 828Provides for car carrier insurance requirementsHB1190 Dove FISHING/OYSTERS SI GOV 293Provides relative to alternative oyster culture

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HB1191 Thibaut INSURANCE DEPARTMENT SI GOV 294Provides relative to holding companiesHB1192 Barras NOTARIES SI GOV 829Provides with respect to notariesHB1194 Barrow SCHOOLS/HIGH SCHOOL SI GOV 295Provides relative to the performance of community service by high school studentsHB1195 Jackson, K INSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE SI GOV 221Provides for deductible reimbursement by uninsured motoristsHB1196 Pearson INSURANCE/HEALTH SI GOV 830Provides relative to continuation of coverage for spouses and dependentsHB1197 Fannin SHERIFFS SI GOV 296Provides relative to the filling of a vacancy in the office of sheriff under certain circumstancesHB1199 Jackson, K AGRICULTURE SI GOV 222Repeals provisions relative to the labeling of organic foodHB1200 Brown, Terry PUBLIC WORKS SI GOV 443Authorizes DOTD to transfer property destined to be demolished for public worksHB1201 Moreno CRIME SI GOV 223Provides relative to the unlawful participation in a child-related businessHB1202 Pearson RETIREMENT/DISTRICT ATTY SI GOV 523Relative to the District Attorneys' Retirement SystemHB1205 Johnson CHILDREN/SUPPORT SI GOV 444Provides for the transfer of a child support obligation to a caretakerHB1208 Thompson, J CHILDREN/SUPPORT SI GOV 613Provides relative to suspension of licenses for failure to pay child support obligationsHB1209 Richard STUDENT/SCH ATTENDANCE SI GOV 831Provides relative to alternative education programs for suspended or expelled studentsHB1210 Huval ETHICS/CODE SI GOV 864Provides ethics exceptions to allow insurance producers providing certain insurance functions and services togovernmental entities to receive compensation from other sourcesHB1211 St. Germain EMERGENCY/ENVIRONMENTAL SI GOV 832Provides relative to the Oil Spill Coordinators responsibilitiesHB1212 St. Germain TRANSPORTATION DEPT SI GOV 865Provides relative to the Crescent City Connection BridgeHB1213 Ortego PROCUREMENT SI GOV 833Provides with respect to the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles for the state fleetSB2 Guillory, E RETIREMENT SYSTEMS SI GOV 224Provides for attendance of legislative staff at certain executive sessions of public retirement boards. (gov sig)SB4 Morrell CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 614Criminalizes the failure to report the sexual abuse of a child. (gov sig)

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SB7 Guillory, E MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RET SI GOV 524Provides for a 60 month final compensation for all active employees. (7/1/12)SB9 Guillory, E MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RET SI GOV 717Provides relative to employee contributions. (7/1/12)SB10 Guillory, E RETIREMENT SYSTEMS SI GOV 225Provides for clarification of valuation method application. (6/30/12)SB11 Guillory, E PAROCHIAL EMPLOYEES RET SI GOV 226Provides for definition of terms. (6/30/12)SB12 Guillory, E REGISTRAR OF VOTERS RET SI GOV 525Provides for a 60-month average compensation for active employees. (7/1/12)SB14 Guillory, E REGISTRAR OF VOTERS RET SI GOV 526Provides relative to the calculation of benefits. (7/1/12)SB16 Cortez RETIREMENT SYSTEMS SI GOV 718Provides for education for trustees of certain public retirement system boards and provides relative toregaining membership in defined benefit plan in LASERS after electing optional retirment plan. (8/31/12)SB18 Guillory, E STATE POLICE RET FUND SI GOV 227Provides for technical corrections. (8/1/12)SB19 Cortez TEACHERS RETIREMENT SI GOV 297Provides relative to the Teachers' Retirement System of La. and provides relative to rehired retirees. (2/3 -CA 10s29(F)) (7/1/12)SB20 Cortez TEACHERS RETIREMENT SI GOV 228Allows retired adjunct professors to avoid benefit suspension during reemployment, subject to an earningslimitation. (7/1/12) (2/3 - CA 10s29(F))SB21 Guillory, E LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS SENT SEC 872Constitutional amendment to provide for prefiling and notice deadlines for bills affecting public retirementsystems. (2/3-CA13s1(A))SB22 Guillory, E SHERIFFS SI GOV 527Provides for membership of part-time employees. (6/30/12)SB24 Guillory, E REGISTRAR OF VOTERS RET SI GOV 229Provides for compliance with federal tax qualification requirements. (6/30/12)SB31 Heitmeier TEACHERS RETIREMENT SI GOV 298Provides for purchase of service credit and membership in the Teachers' Retirement System. (7/1/12)SB35 Guillory, E SHERIFFS PEN/RELIEF FUND SI GOV 528Provides relative to benefits. (6/30/12)SB36 Guillory, E MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RET SI GOV 529Provides for compliance with federal tax qualification requirements. (6/30/12)SB37 Guillory, E SHERIFFS PEN/RELIEF FUND SI GOV 530Provides for surviving spouse annuities. (6/30/12)SB38 Guillory, E REGISTRAR OF VOTERS RET SI GOV 719Provides for Tier 2 of benefits for persons employed on or after January 1, 2013. (6/30/12)

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SB39 Alario STATE EMPLOYEE RET SI GOV 346Adds Lafitte Area Independent Levee District employees to LASERS. (7/1/12)SB40 Morrish PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT SI GOV 615Extends effectiveness of provisions regarding the insurance fraud investigation unit in the Department ofPublic Safety and Corrections to July 1, 2014. (7/1/2012)SB43 Guillory, E ASSESSORS RETIREMENT SI GOV 230Provides for tax qualification. (7/1/12)SB48 Guillory, E RETIREMENT SYSTEMS SI GOV 113Provides relative to membership on the boards of state retirement systems. (6/30/12)SB49 Guillory, E MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RET SI GOV 720Provides for a second tier of benefits for persons employed on or after 1/1/13. (7/1/12)SB50 Guillory, E SHERIFFS PEN/RELIEF FUND SI GOV 721Provides for permanent benefit increases for retirees of the system. (7/1/12)SB59 Morrell CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 616Provides relative to soliciting minors to engage in certain activities involving controlled dangeroussubstances. (gov sig)SB60 Riser ASSESSORS SI GOV 299Provides relative to the payment of certain insurance premium costs for certain retired assessors andassessors' employees in Caldwell and Lincoln parishes. (8/1/12)SB61 Mills CONTROL DANGER SUBSTANCE SI GOV 347Authorizes the secretary of the Department of Health and Hospitals to issue stop order rules on certaindangerous substances. (8/1/12)SB62 Appel EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SI GOV 617Re-creates the Department of Education. (6/30/12)SB64 Morrish ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SI GOV 300Provides for issuance of certain retail permits. (8/1/12)SB65 Morrish COURTS SI GOV 301Creates an Indigent Transcript Fund for the 38th Judicial District Court. (8/1/12)SB68 Kostelka DISTRICT ATTORNEYS SI GOV 531Allows a district attorney to assess a collection fee of 20% of funds due when the amount payable to thestate or to a crime victim has not been satisfied. (gov sig)SB70 Murray SUCCESSIONS SI GOV 618Provides relative to small succession procedures and effects. (gov sig)SB71 Martiny LAW ENFORCEMENT SI GOV 619Provides for the criminalistics laboratory operated by the sheriff of Jefferson Parish. (8/1/12)SB72 Mills COURTS SI GOV 722Provides with respect to surplus monies in the juror compensation fund and the witness fee fund of the 16thJudicial District Court and the 1st Judicial District Court. (8/1/12)SB75 Kostelka CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 477Creates the crimes of failure to report a missing child and failure to report death of a child. (gov sig)SB77 Gallot MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 348

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Provides that a person who successfully completes the Motorcycle, Safety, Awareness, and Operator TrainingProgram is not required to take a written knowledge test to obtain an "M" endorsement on his driver'slicense. (8/1/12)SB78 Morrish CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 302Amends the definition of illegal carrying of weapons to exclude certain knives. (8/1/12)SB79 Morrish WEIGHTS/MEASURES SI GOV 723Authorizes ready-mixed concrete trucks to exceed maximum allowable gross vehicle weight under certainconditions. (8/1/12)SB80 Cortez LOCAL OFFICIALS SI GOV 303Provides for the powers of the chief of police of Youngsville. (8/1/12)SB82 Buffington FUNDS/FUNDING SENT SEC 873Constitutional amendment to except the Medicaid Trust Fund for the Elderly from certain deficit provisions.(2/3 CA13s1(A))SB84 Martiny ETHICS SI GOV 724Provides with respect to physicians as public servants. (8/1/12)SB86 Buffington SANITARY CODE SI GOV 620Clarifies duties of healthcare providers as it relates to communicable diseases. (gov sig)SB87 Buffington HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT SI GOV 304Re-creates Department of Health and Hospitals. (6/30/12)SB88 Buffington ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE SI GOV 725Requires state agencies to provide notice upon submission of certain reports to the legislature. (1/1/13)SB90 Riser CHILDREN SI GOV 621Provides for new birth certificate after judgment of filiation. (8/1/12)SB91 Smith, John LOCAL EMPLOYEES SI GOV 305Authorizes a constable of a justice of the peace court in Calcasieu Parish to appoint a deputy constable. (8/1/12)SB95 Morrell PROBATION/PAROLE SI GOV 144Authorizes the division of probation and parole to access certain information maintained by pawnbrokers.(8/1/12)SB96 Morrell CRIMINAL RECORDS SI GOV 532Changes the name of the offender tracking systems. (8/1/12)SB97 Morrell SHERIFFS SI GOV 350Creates the LA Sheriff's Executive Management Institute. (8/1/12)SB98 Morrell FIRE PROTECTION SI GOV 349Provides for the expenditure of public funds by any fire protection district, municipal fire department, orvolunteer fire department. (8/1/12)SB99 Gallot VOTERS/VOTING SI GOV 726Allow parish governing authorities to consolidate precincts as soon as all entities in a jurisdiction which usesprecincts for redistricting purposes have completed redistricting. (8/1/12)SB101 Guillory, E CHARITABLE GAMING SI GOV 351Increases the number of days that games of chance may be conducted. (8/1/12)SB103 Nevers POSTSECONDARY ED SI GOV 622

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Limits the number of hours required to earn a baccalaureate degree. (8/1/12)SB104 Nevers POSTSECONDARY ED SI GOV 623Provides relative to postsecondary education articulation and transfer requirements. (gov sig)SB105 Morrell PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT SI GOV 727Provides a monetary penalty for the introduction of contraband into a correctional facility by a visitor.(8/1/12)SB106 Gallot LEGISLATORS SI GOV 728Requires the state to allow legislators to use surplus space in a state building for a legislative office withintheir district. (8/1/12)SB107 Murray VOTERS/VOTING SI GOV 533Provides for consistency of presentation of political party affiliations on voter identification cards, notices ofcandidacy, voter registration cards and precinct registers. (1/1/13)SB109 Morrell FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS SI GOV 26Authorizes the commissioner of the office of alcohol and tobacco control to set permit fees pursuant to theregulations up to a maximum amount. (8/1/12)SB110 Morrell REVENUE DEPARTMENT SI GOV 27Authorizes Alcohol and Tobacco Control to create sanctions for violations related to failing to provideinformation and documentation, with the intent to misstate or suppress, or knowingly supplying falseinformation. (8/1/12)SB111 Johns PUBLIC RECORDS SI GOV 534Authorizes the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy and the office of financial institutions to access expungedrecords under certain circumstances. (8/1/12)SB112 Johns INTERGOVERN RELATIONS SI GOV 352Authorizes sharing of prescription monitoring program information with prescription monitoring programslocated in other states. (8/1/12)SB114 Mills HEALTH CARE SI GOV 353Amends the advance directive statute to conform it with the general consent statute regarding theauthorized persons order of priority. (8/1/12)SB115 Mills HOSPITALS SI GOV 306Provides for immediate suspension of a license for a freestanding inpatient psychiatric hospital. (gov sig)SB116 Mills HEALTH SERVICES SI GOV 231Provides for the naming of certain human services districts. (gov sig)SB117 Morrell CIGARS/CIGARETTES SI GOV 28Prohibits alcoholic beverage licensees from accepting nutritional assistance benefits as payment for alcoholand tobacco products. (8/1/12)SB118 Smith, Gary INSURANCE COMMISSIONER SI GOV 307Grants authority to the La. Insurance Commissioner to promulgate regulations for independent review ofbenefit determinations. (8/1/12)SB119 Morrell SCHOOLS SI GOV 624Provides for administration of auto-injectable epinephrine by a school nurse or trained school employee. (govsig)SB120 Mills BANKS/BANKING SI GOV 29Provides relative to qualified appraisals of immovable property acquired by a bank from a failed or failingbank. (8/1/12)SB121 Kostelka DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SI GOV 535

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SB121 Kostelka DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SI GOV 535Provides relative to the crime of domestic abuse battery and creates the crime of domestic abuse aggravatedassault. (gov sig)SB122 White SEX OFFENSES SI GOV 536Provides relative to the registration of sex offenders. (gov sig)SB123 Buffington LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS SI GOV 537Designates October 25th, 26th, and 27th as "Care Enough to Wear Pink" days in Louisiana. (8/1/12)SB124 Johns PHARMACISTS SI GOV 625Exempts the Board of Pharmacy, State Board of Nursing and State Board of Social Work Examiners from thelimitations on disciplinary proceedings by professional or occupational boards and commissions. (gov sig)SB126 Murray PUBLIC CONTRACTS SI GOV 354Extends the length of time relative to the utilization of design-build contracts and authorizes the OrleansParish School Board to use design-build contracts. (7/1/12)SB128 Claitor FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS SI GOV 308Provides relative to the Louisiana Professional Geoscience Practice Act. (gov sig)SB130 Crowe CONTROL DANGER SUBSTANCE SI GOV 355Prohibits distribution of products containing Mitragyna speciosa in minors. (gov sig)SB135 Morrell LOCAL ELECTIONS SI GOV 729Changes the dates for certain municipal and parochial elections. (8/1/12)SB138 Allain MOTOR CARRIERS SI GOV 462Provides relative to special permits for vehicles hauling sugarcane. (8/1/12)SB139 Long INSURANCE POLICIES SI GOV 626Provides an exception to the definition of consumer lease.(gov sig)SB140 Alario ASSESSORS SI GOV 114Increases the amount the Jefferson Parish Assessor is allowed for clerical and other expenses. (gov sig)SB145 Mills HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT SI GOV 232Deletes references to supports and services centers and employment service programs within theDepartment of Health and Hospitals that no longer exist. (gov sig)SB146 Long INSURANCE DEPARTMENT SI GOV 309Prohibits public adjuster from acting as an appraiser or umpire pursuant to appraisal if he is adjusting or hasadjusted all or part of a claim or property subject to appraisal. (8/1/12)SB148 Thompson, F AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES SI GOV 145Provides relative to changes in the Agricultural Commodity Dealer and Warehouse Law and repeals certainprovisions related to cooperative marketing agreements. (gov sig)SB149 Thompson, F FARMING SI GOV 146Provides relative to the registration of agricultural liming materials and provides for technical changes. (govsig)SB150 Thompson, F AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT SI GOV 310Provides relative to the membership of certain commissions within the Department of Agriculture andForestry. (gov sig)SB151 Thompson, F PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES SI GOV 147Provides relative to the Pesticide Law and extends pesticide records retention requirements. (gov sig)

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SB152 Broome CHILDREN'S CODE SI GOV 730Provides relative to the presence of the child and caregiver in certain hearings involving foster care andparental rights proceedings. (8/1/12)SB153 Broome CHILDREN SI GOV 627Provides for relocation of the residence of a child. (8/1/12)SB155 LaFleur EARLY CHILDHOOD ED SI GOV 628Authorizes the Dept. of Education to grant waivers for certain LA 4 requirements. (8/1/12)SB156 Murray CHILDREN'S CODE SI GOV 629Provides for academic plan for children committed to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. (govsig)SB157 Adley MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 356Provides for veteran designation on driver's license and identification card. (8/1/12)SB158 Morrell EMPLOYMENT SI GOV 148Provides whistleblower protection to employees who report the sexual abuse of minors. (8/1/12)SB164 Martiny BANKS/BANKING SI GOV 30Provides relative to loans by state banks and limitations on loans.(gov sig)SB167 Smith, Gary INSURANCE POLICIES SI GOV 311Provides for portable electronics insurance policies. (8/1/12)SB169 Allain AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT SI GOV 149Provides relative to the membership and quorum of the La. Strawberry Marketing Board. (gov sig)SB173 Murray COURTS SI GOV 731Provides relative to the Traffic Court of New Orleans. (8/1/12)SB174 Morrell COURTS SI GOV 312Provides relative to appeals by persons from traffic violations enforced by the city of New Orleans' automatedtraffic enforcement system. (8/1/12)SB175 Appel MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 150Provides relative to unauthorized acts of certain persons regulated by the Louisiana Motor VehicleCommission. (8/1/12)SB176 Buffington MALPRACTICE SI GOV 538Provides relative to medical malpractice and acts or omissions arising from do not resuscitate and similarorders. (gov sig)SB177 Adley TAX/AD VALOREM SI GOV 539Provides relative to certain public notice requirements with respect to the levy of additional or increasedmillage rates without voter approval. (8/1/12)SB178 Nevers TOURISM SI GOV 313Renames the Tangipahoa Parish Tourist and Film Commission to the Tangipahoa Parish Tourist Commission.(8/1/12)SB183 Appel MUNICIPALITIES SI GOV 630Prohibits local governing authorities from setting certain height limits on amateur radio antennas. (gov sig)SB187 Dorsey-Colomb CEMETERIES SI GOV 631Provides relative to the collection, analysis and reburial of exposed human skeletal remains from municipaland abandoned cemeteries. (8/1/12)

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SB193 Guillory, E MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 314Provides for prestige license plates for the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. (8/1/12)SB195 Mills CONTROL DANGER SUBSTANCE SI GOV 345Adds certain substances to the list of Schedule I controlled dangerous substances. (gov sig)SB196 Mills CONTROL DANGER SUBSTANCE SI GOV 315Adds Ezogabine as a Schedule V controlled dangerous substance. (8/1/12)SB198 Morrell VIDEO POKER SI GOV 732Provides relative to legislative oversight of certain video draw poker games. (8/1/12)SB199 Kostelka CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 540Creates the crime of illegal transmission of monetary funds.(gov sig)SB200 Morrell ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SI GOV 733Requires owners of certain child-occupied facilities to conduct an inspection for the presence of lead hazards.(8/1/12)SB201 Morrell ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SI GOV 734Requires state and local agencies engaged in lead hazard reduction activities to publish on their Internetwebsite the standards related to those activities. (8/1/12)SB202 Morrish FISH/FISHING SI GOV 541Provides relative to oyster harvesting in Calcasieu Lake. (gov sig)SB203 Kostelka CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 735Provides relative to the crime of monetary instrument abuse.(gov sig)SB204 Morrish CIVIL PROCEDURE SI GOV 632Includes Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation among the entities exempt from furnishing bondsin judicial proceedings and provides relative to rates charged by the corporation in certain parishes. (8/1/12)SB205 Morrish INSURERS SI GOV 633Lowers the minimum capital and surplus requirement for pure captive insurers and removes the prohibitionon providing workers' compensation and employee liability insurance. (8/1/12)SB206 Morrish HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE SI GOV 316Provides for modification and renewability of certain health insurance plan provisions. (gov sig)SB208 Morrish PROPERTY INSURANCE SI GOV 317Adds a representative of the La. Surplus Lines Association and the Deputy Commissioner for ConsumerAdvocacy to the membership of the La. Property and Casualty Commission. (8/1/12)SB211 Morrell ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SI GOV 736Requires child-occupied facilities to disclose lead hazards, lead abatement activities, or lead testing. (8/1/12)SB212 Mills PHARMACISTS SI GOV 233Provides relative to a specific date for the term of appointment of La. Board of Pharmacy members. (gov sig)SB213 Brown, Troy CRIMINAL RECORDS SI GOV 634Adds the La. Department of Insurance as an entity which is allowed to receive expunged records. (8/1/12)SB214 Mills PHARMACISTS SI GOV 357Eliminates the requirements of using written documents to meet certain qualifications and notifications by

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individuals engaging in the practice of pharmacy in Louisiana. (8/1/12)SB215 Mills CHILDREN/FAMILY SERVICES

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Establishes the SNAP Fraud and Abuse Detection and Prevention Fund in the state treasury and providesfunding to enhance fraud and abuse detection and prevention activities related to the Supplemental NutritionAssistance Program. (gov sig)SB216 Mills MENTAL HEALTH SI GOV 636Amends definitions within the Mental Health Counselors Licensing Act. (gov sig)SB218 Johns PHARMACISTS SI GOV 358Authorizes the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy to waive annual renewal requirements for pharmacist licensesand technician certifications for individuals serving in active duty in the military service. (8/1/12)SB219 Johns PUBLIC PROPERTY SI GOV 542Authorizes McNeese State University to transfer certain state property to the Chennault International AirportAuthority. (8/1/12)SB221 Alario TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL SI GOV 5Provides for donations of tax refunds to the Louisiana Association of United Ways/LA 2-1-1 through acheck-off box on state income tax returns. (gov sig)SB224 Riser FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS SI GOV 543Authorizes proof of lifetime hunting, sports fishing, and combination lifetime hunting and sports fishinglicenses, certificate of firearm and hunter education, and certificate of boating safety education on a driverslicense. (8/1/12)SB228 Morrish ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SI GOV 637Provides an exception for certain agricultural materials from the prohibition of outdoor burning. (8/1/12)SB230 Brown, Troy INSURERS SI GOV 359Clarifies definitions and company-action level events relative to risk-based capital for domestic insurers.(8/1/12)SB231 Murray HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE SI GOV 318Provides relative to prior authorization forms. (gov sig)SB232 Broome INSURANCE COMMISSIONER SI GOV 319Permits the commissioner of insurance to issue cease and desist orders for Insurance Code violations.(8/1/12)SB234 Smith, Gary ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SI GOV 463Creates server permits for security personnel for purposes of the Louisiana Responsible Vendor Program.(8/1/12)SB235 Mills HOSPITALS SI GOV 360Authorizes local entities to consult with the Department of Health and Hospitals for technical assistancerelative to funding for health care purposes. (gov sig)SB239 Murray HEALTH CARE SI GOV 759Provides the methods of obtaining informed consent and creates the Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel. (govsig)SB242 Murray INSURANCE PREMIUMS SI GOV 361Provides relative to bail bond license fees in the Orleans Parish. (8/1/12)SB243 Martiny CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 638Creates the crime of failure to report certain felonies. (gov sig)SB247 Long POSTSECONDARY ED SI GOV 760

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SB247 Long POSTSECONDARY ED SI GOV 760Creates the Central La. Technical Community College. (gov sig)SB248 Adley APPOINTED OFFICIALS SI GOV 639Provides for persons eligible for nomination and appointment to the Board of Ethics. (8/1/12)SB249 Long GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION SI GOV 362Re-creates the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. (6/30/12)SB252 Crowe EMPLOYMENT SI GOV 151Provides penalties when an employer fails to timely file a complete and accurate quarterly payroll report forthe purpose of calculating an employer's contribution for unemployment compensation. (8/1/12)SB253 Walsworth STATE AGENCIES SI GOV 640Provides for the office of the inspector general to employ its own legal counsel and obtain legal counsel fromthe attorney general. (gov sig)SB255 Morrell WEAPONS SI GOV 320Increases penalties for the crime of aggravated assault with a firearm. (gov sig)SB256 Martiny CRIMINAL JUSTICE SI GOV 761Provides relative to the treatment of pregnant offenders in custody. (8/1/12)SB257 Amedee ENERGY DEVELOPMENT SI GOV 641Provides relative to the leasing of certain lands for hydrokinetic energy development. (8/1/12)SB258 Appel PRESCRIPTION SI GOV 762Provides relative to peremptive periods for certain actions involving surveying, design, and construction ofimmovables or improvements. (8/1/12)SB261 Nevers CHILDREN SI GOV 763Provides relative to children and awards of visitation to grandparents and others. (gov sig)SB262 Morrell FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS SI GOV 764Provides relative to qualifications of applicants for alcoholic beverage permits. (8/1/12)SB263 Martiny CIVIL PROCEDURE SI GOV 544Provides relative to service of process and the secretary of state. (8/1/12)SB264 Morrell CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES SI GOV 545Provides relative to inmate welfare funds. (8/1/12)SB268 LaFleur STATE DEPARTMENT SI GOV 765Authorizes the Dept. of State to temporarily close certain public facilities and museums when funds are notappropriated or otherwise made available from other sources for the operation. (gov sig)SB270 Perry TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL SI GOV 321Provides for donations of tax refunds to the Friends of Palmetto Island State Park, Inc. through a check-offbox on state income tax returns. (gov sig)SB271 Perry TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL SI GOV 363Provides for donations of tax refunds to the Dreams Come True, Inc., through a check-off box on stateincome tax returns. (gov sig)SB273 Peacock TAX/LOCAL SI GOV 766Authorizes the Louisiana Public Service Commission to require a public utility to include a separate line itemfor franchise fees collected from the utility's customers. (gov sig)SB281 Johns INSURANCE DEPARTMENT SI GOV 642

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Provides for confidentiality of records and reporting of complaints against persons and entities subject tojurisdiction of the Department of Insurance. (gov sig)SB284 Cortez COMMUNITY TECH SYSTEM SI GOV 767Merges certain La.Technical College campuses with South Louisiana Community College. (gov sig)SB285 Adley FUNDS/FUNDING SI GOV 546Dedicates a portion of certain tax receipts for fire protection at Camp Minden. (6/30/12)SB288 Allain AGRICULTURE/FOREST COMR SI GOV 152Authorizes the commissioner of agriculture to employ an executive counsel and assistants. (gov sig)SB289 Allain COASTAL RESOURCES SI GOV 464Authorizes the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to assist the Teche-Vermilion Fresh WaterDistrict. (8/1/12)SB290 Murray POSTSECONDARY ED SI GOV 768Provides relative to the La. Universities Marine Consortium. (8/1/12)SB303 Riser WEAPONS SENT SEC 874Constitutional amendment to provide that the right to keep and bear arms is fundamental and shall not beinfringed and any restrictions on this right shall be subject to a strict scrutiny standard by courts indetermining any violation of the right. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))SB304 Peterson PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS SI GOV 769Names the new UMC/LSU Hospital in New Orleans the "Reverend Avery C. Alexander Academic ResearchHospital". (gov sig)SB306 White DWI SI GOV 547Provides relative to cleansing period for prior DWI convictions. (gov sig)SB308 Murray CIVIL PROCEDURE SI GOV 770Provides relative to service of citation and process upon the state and state agencies. (gov sig)SB309 Donahue EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY SI GOV 643Deletes outdated school improvement plan requirements. (8/1/12)SB312 Cortez LOCAL OFFICIALS SI GOV 644Provides that the position of assistant police chief, relative to the towns of Broussard, Carencro, Scott andYoungsville, shall be in the unclassified service. (8/1/12)SB313 Donahue FUNDS/FUNDING SI GOV 465Provides relative to allocation of monies from the St. Tammany Parish Fund. (7/1/12)SB315 Amedee SUNSET LAW SI GOV 322Re-creates the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. (6/30/12)SB316 Martiny FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS SI GOV 323Provides for the use of a power of attorney at a financial institution. (8/1/12)SB317 Martiny JUVENILE JUSTICE SI GOV 466Provides relative to parole eligibility for certain juveniles. (8/1/12)SB318 Martiny ENGINEERS SI GOV 31Provides relative to minimum requirements for licensure or certification as a professional naval architect ormarine engineer. (gov sig)SB319 Martiny CRIMINAL PROCEDURE SI GOV 771Provides relative to the right to notice of time and place of defendant's required appearance. (8/1/12)

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SB320 Martiny PHYSICIANS SI GOV 772Provides for the use of the title of "Doctor" or the abbreviation "Dr." by certain healthcare providers.(8/1/12)SB324 Perry COURTS SI GOV 467Provides an automobile expense allowance for the Vermilion Parish clerks of court in the parishes ofCameron, East Feliciana, Franklin, St. Charles, Vermilion, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana. (8/1/12)SB326 Broome LOANS SI GOV 234Requires the commissioner of the office of financial institutions to compile certain information from licenseesunder the Louisiana Deferred Presentment and Small Loan Act. (8/1/12)SB327 Broome HOSPITALS SI GOV 645Provides that hospitals offer certain immunizations to inpatients 65 years of age or older. (8/1/12)SB329 Morrell CRIMINAL PROCEDURE SI GOV 773Prohibits release on own recognizance for certain offenses. (8/1/12)SB330 Ward CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 646Criminalizes the act of performing an abortion where the abortionist is not a licensed physician. (8/1/12)SB334 Claitor STATE AGENCIES SI GOV 32Provides for legislative members to the State Board of Commerce and Industry. (gov sig)SB337 Amedee TAX/AD VALOREM SENT SEC 875Constitutional amendment to provide for the property tax exemption for certain disabled veterans to apply tothe spouses of such veterans if the veterans passed away prior to the enactment of the exemption. (1/1/13)SB338 Appel PUBLIC CONTRACTS SI GOV 647Provides for time period between award and execution of certain public works contracts. (7/1/12)SB341 Claitor HUNTERS/HUNTING SI GOV 364Provides relative to firearm and hunter education. (8/1/12)SB345 Morrish HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE SI GOV 648Provides with respect to denial of dental benefit claims. (8/1/12)SB352 Murray FUNDS/FUNDING SI GOV 548Establishes the Major Events Fund as a special fund in the state treasury. (7/1/12)SB353 Murray LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS SI GOV 324Designates the month of March as Irish-American Heritage Month. (8/1/12)SB354 Amedee ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE SI GOV 549Provides for electronic reporting of rule changes to legislative oversight committees. (8/1/12)SB355 Amedee PUBLIC LANDS SI GOV 325Authorizes the transfer of certain state properties. (gov sig)SB360 Martiny COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS SI GOV 326Provides for distribution and sale of marine products, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and recreationalvehicles. (8/1/12)SB361 Morrell SPECIAL DISTRICTS SI GOV 649Provides relative to 9-1-1 fees for the Orleans Communication District. (8/1/12)SB366 Morrell ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SI GOV 34Provides relative to certain forms submitted with alcoholic beverage permit applications. (8/1/12)

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SB367 Riser WORKERS' COMPENSATION SI GOV 235Provides for medical examinations in workers' compensation cases. (8/1/12)SB370 Crowe WILDLIFE RESOURCES SI GOV 550Creates a permit for the entertainment industry for the possession or transportation of certain wildlife. (8/1/12)SB371 Heitmeier HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT SI GOV 650Provides authority for the Department of Health and Hospitals to create an upper payment limit mechanismfor outpatient behavioral health services for Medicaid recipients under the age of twenty-one. (gov sig)SB375 Smith, Gary FUNDS/FUNDING SI GOV 153Provides relative to the Louisiana Fur Public Education and Marketing Fund. (8/1/12)SB376 Smith, Gary MOTOR CARRIERS SI GOV 551Provide for notice to motor carriers of a violation of provisions regarding transportation of hazardous waste.(8/1/12)SB377 Smith, Gary SEX OFFENSES SI GOV 552Provides for reporting changes of name, address, and other information by certain offenders required toregister with law enforcement officials. (8/1/12)SB378 Mills PHARMACISTS SI GOV 651Authorizes a pharmacist in a primary health professional shortage area to administer certain vaccines. (/8/1/12)SB381 Broome STATE AGENCIES SI GOV 553Changes the name of the Louisiana Serve Commission to the Volunteer Louisiana Commission. (8/1/12)SB384 Riser SUNSET LAW SI GOV 6Re-creates the Louisiana Department of Revenue. (6/30/12)SB386 Ward WORKERS' COMPENSATION SI GOV 652Provides for payment of medical benefits within 30 days rather than 60 days contingent upon medicalproviders' adoption and utilization of electronic billing rules and regulations. (8/1/12)SB387 Ward HUNTERS/HUNTING SI GOV 327Provides for the positive evidence of sex identification of deer and turkey. (8/1/12)SB389 Martiny GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS SI GOV 653Requires the attorney general to regulate sweepstakes promotions and provides certain requirements andprocedures. (8/1/12)SB391 Riser HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE SI GOV 774Exempts La. Medicaid programs from insurers who may be taxed by a municipal or parochial corporation.(7/1/12)SB394 Smith, Gary INSURERS SI GOV 468Changes the insurer rehabilitation, liquidation, and conservation provisions. (8/1/12)SB395 White SPECIAL DISTRICTS SI GOV 654Creates the Carmel Acres Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish. (8/1/12)SB396 Crowe PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS SI GOV 775Provides for changes in the board membership of the Louisiana International Gulf Transfer and TerminalAuthority. (gov sig)SB397 Gallot TAX/AD VALOREM SI GOV 554Provides relative to the cancellation of an assessment for closed and inactive businesses.

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Provides relative to the cancellation of an assessment for closed and inactive businesses.SB399 White UTILITIES SI GOV 328Provides relative to the powers and bylaws of electric cooperatives. (8/1/12)SB403 Morrell CRIMINAL RECORDS SI GOV 776Provides relative to expungement of certain records. (8/1/12)SB404 Martiny PUBLIC CONTRACTS SI GOV 655Provides relative to contracts by public entities. (8/1/12)SB405 Buffington LOCAL EMPLOYEES SI GOV 656Creates position of chief of administration of fire department. (8/1/12) (2/3-CA10s17)SB407 Murray LOCAL AGENCIES SI GOV 329Provides for the fixing of rates to be charged users of the sewer system by the New Orleans Sewerage andWater Board. (gov sig)SB408 Murray LOCAL AGENCIES SI GOV 777Extends the authorization for the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to use design-build contracts foran additional year. (gov sig)SB410 Claitor SPECIAL DISTRICTS SENT SEC 876Constitutional amendment to establish certain requirements prior to legislatively creating certain specialdistricts. (2/3-CA13s1(A))SB412 Claitor COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES SI GOV 657Authorizes colleges and universities to enter into property leases with businesses to be located in areasdesignated as a business incubator or research park. (8/1/12)SB417 Riser ELECTION CODE SI GOV 778Provides relative to qualifying for an election for certain candidates serving in the U.S. armed forces andstationed or deployed outside of the United States. (gov sig)SB420 Martiny MOTOR CARRIERS SI GOV 780Provides relative to certain motor carrier transportation contracts and certain construction contracts.(8/1/12)SB421 Donahue FUNDS/FUNDING SI GOV 555Provides for local population estimates relative to distribution of monies in the Two Percent Fire InsuranceFund. (7/1/12)SB422 Claitor ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE SI GOV 781Provides relative to legislative review of emergency rules or fees. (gov sig)SB423 Claitor COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS SI GOV 782Provides relative to officers and employees of an entity and conspiracy in restraint of trade or commerce.(8/1/12)SB427 Kostelka CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 556Revises the definition of "pattern of criminal gang activity". (gov sig)SB429 Nevers CIVIL PROCEDURE SI GOV 557Provides relative to motions for judgment on offers of judgment and time periods (8/1/12)SB430 Murray WORKERS' COMPENSATION SI GOV 783Extends developmental injury prescription exception from two years to up to three years from date ofaccident. (8/1/12)SB434 Peterson PUBLIC DEFENDER SI GOV 330

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Provides relative to the judicial district indigent defender fund in Orleans Parish. (7/1/12)SB435 Broome COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS SI GOV 154Requires National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline information to be posted at certainestablishments, truck stops, and rest stops. (8/1/12)SB436 Long WATER/WATERWAYS SI GOV 784Requires the Sabine River Authority to obtain legislative committee and certain local government approvalfor out-of-state water sales. (8/1/12)SB449 Martiny BANKS/BANKING SI GOV 35Provides relative to privileged bank documents. (8/1/12)SB454 LaFleur LEASES SI GOV 785Provides for the leasing and ratification of certain leases of school lands and sixteenth section lands. (govsig)SB456 Amedee SPECIAL DISTRICTS SI GOV 365Creates a multi-jurisdictional board of commissioners to support and promote the operation of a juveniledetention facility. (gov sig)SB457 Perry COURTS SI GOV 331Provides relative to the jurisdiction of certain city courts. (8/1/12)SB458 LaFleur TUITION SI GOV 658Provides relative to START education savings accounts and for definitions with respect thereto. (gov sig)SB461 Walsworth SCHOOLS SI GOV 659Provides relative to limitations on class size. (8/1/12)SB462 Amedee CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES SI GOV 366Delays licensure requirement for juvenile dentention facilities. (8/1/12)SB467 Broome CHILDREN'S CODE SI GOV 660Provides relative to grounds for initiating proceedings for a family in need of services. (8/1/12)SB468 Allain FISH/FISHING SI GOV 469Provides exceptions for certain saltwater fish used as bait. (8/1/12)SB472 Murray UNEMPLOYMENT COMP SI GOV 786Prohibits certain employees from being classified as independent contractors. (2/3-CA 7s2.1(A)) (8/1/12)SB475 Dorsey-Colomb TAX/TAXATION SI GOV 787Provides for performance based tax rebates by local governmental subdivisions for musical or otherentertainment events held in public facilities under certain conditions. (7/1/12) SB481 Perry CRIMINAL PROCEDURE SI GOV 558Provides relative to discovery procedures for certain evidence in certain criminal proceedings. (gov sig)SB483 Perry MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 661Allows golf carts to be driven by licensed and insured drivers on the roadways of Palmetto Island State Park.(8/1/12)SB485 Perry CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 662Provides relative to certain offenses committed when operating a vehicle while intoxicated. (gov sig)SB486 Perry MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 663Provides relative to reinstatement of driving privileges under certain circumstances for persons convicted ofcertain offenses involving operating a vehicle while intoxicated. (gov sig)

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SB488 Perry MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 470Provides relative to eligibility for a restricted license by persons convicted of certain crimes involvingoperating a vehicle while intoxicated. (gov sig)SB489 Perry MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 559Provides relative to hearing procedures following revocation or denial of driver's license. (8/1/12)SB494 Appel SCHOOLS SI GOV 788Provides relative to teacher selection and the granting of extended sick leave and sabbatical leave forteachers and other school employees. (gov sig)SB495 Long WATER QUALITY SI GOV 471Revises the membership and powers and duties of the Ground Water Resources Commission. (8/1/12)SB496 Perry MUNICIPALITIES SI GOV 332Provides relative to the authority of the chief of police for the city of Kaplan and the position of assistant tothe chief of police. (8/1/12)SB500 Buffington HEALTH SERVICES SI GOV 789Amends the emergency medical services provisions. (gov sig)SB502 Claitor WATER QUALITY SI GOV 790Requires annual reports from certain special districts regarding its groundwater resources. (gov sig)SB506 Claitor CIVIL PROCEDURE SI GOV 664Provides relative to staying discovery in civil proceedings for cause shown by district attorney or defendant ina related criminal matter. (8/1/12)SB507 Morrell STUDENTS SI GOV 665Permits student athletes to participate in certain soccer camps or soccer showcase opportunities. (gov sig)SB509 Claitor CIVIL PROCEDURE SI GOV 666Provides relative to service of citation by certified mail in justice of the peace courts. (8/1/12)SB513 Crowe ADMINISTRATION DIVISION SI GOV 560Provides relative to the Department of Economic Development or the office of entertainment industrydevelopment from certifying certain film projects. (8/1/12)SB516 Crowe COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS SI GOV 791Provides that persons with ownership interest in certain business entities be notified before changes aremade in the records of the secretary of state. (8/1/12)SB519 Martiny JUVENILES SI GOV 792Provides relative to confidentiality of juvenile delinquency proceedings. (8/1/12)SB520 Broome WORKERS' COMPENSATION SI GOV 793Provides for death benefit awards to dependent children of deceased employee. (8/1/12)SB521 Johns EMPLOYMENT SI GOV 667Prohibits a parish or municipality from establishing a mandatory, minimum number of employee vacation orsick leave days. (8/1/12)SB523 Heitmeier LEVEES SI GOV 472Provides relative to funding of the Algiers Levee District and the Orleans Levee District from tax proceeds.(gov sig)SB524 Heitmeier MUNICIPALITIES SI GOV 794Provides relative to annexation of public roads by a municipality. (8/1/12)

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SB525 Allain MINERALS SI GOV 795Requires notice be provided to certain landowners affected by certain drilling operations. (8/1/12)SB526 Erdey LAW ENFORCEMENT SI GOV 668Provides relative to scholarships for children of state investigators killed in the performance of duty. (gov sig)SB531 Peacock TRESPASS SI GOV 561Provides for forfeiture of and payment to landowners for wildlife killed in the course of trespass on privateproperty. (8/1/12)SB535 Johns COURTS SI GOV 333Expands jurisdiction of the mayor's court in the town of Westlake. (8/1/12)SB536 Peterson PROBATION/PAROLE SI GOV 669Provides relative to probation and parole supervision fees. (8/1/12)SB538 White SAFETY REGULATIONS SI GOV 562Provides relative to the Commercial Building Energy Conservation Code. (8/1/12)SB549 Mills FUNDS/FUNDING SI GOV 367Provides for appropriations from the St. Martin Parish Enterprise Fund to be made to the St. Martin Parishgovernment for tourism and economic development. (gov sig)SB553 Claitor CRIMINAL PROCEDURE SI GOV 670Provides for procedures relative to sobriety court programs. (8/1/12)SB555 Adley MINERALS SI GOV 779Provides for the remediation of oilfield sites and exploration and production sites. (8/1/12)SB556 Erdey TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL SI GOV 155Provides for donations of tax refunds to the Alliance for the Advancement of End of Life Care through acheck-off box on state income tax returns.(gov sig)SB557 Erdey MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 334Provides relative to special prestige license plate for Boy Scouts of America. (8/1/12)SB559 Erdey AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE SI GOV 368Requires proof of financial responsibility and notice of cancellation or termination to be submittedelectronically. (8/1/12)SB562 Perry SPECIAL DISTRICTS SI GOV 796Provides relative to the tax upon the occupancy of hotel rooms, motel rooms, and overnight campingfacilities levied and collected by the Abbeville Film and Visitors Commission District. (gov sig)SB563 White SCHOOLS SI GOV 797Creates and provides for the Southeast Baton Rouge Community School Board and school system in EastBaton Rouge Parish. (See Act)SB564 Gallot SPECIAL DISTRICTS SI GOV 798Creates the Grambling Legends Square Taxing District within Lincoln Parish. (gov sig)SB565 Dorsey-Colomb CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 799Prohibit death row inmate from selling items produced by him. (gov sig)SB572 Morrell WEAPONS SI GOV 335Prohibits the purchase of firearms or ammunition with the intent of transferring such items illegally. (8/1/12)SB575 Morrell VIDEO POKER SI GOV 161

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Provides with respect to the Video Draw Poker Devices Control Law. (8/1/12)SB581 Appel EARLY CHILDHOOD ED SI GOV 3Provides for the La. Early Childhood Education Act. (gov sig)SB582 Gallot MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 473Provides relative to handlebars on motorcycles. (8/1/12)SB583 Gallot PUBLIC PROPERTY SI GOV 236Authorizes the commissioner of administration to transfer certain property in Lincoln Parish to GramblingState University and to Louisiana Tech University. (8/1/12)SB589 LaFleur SPECIAL DISTRICTS SI GOV 671Provides relative to the Evangeline-Ville Platte Recreation District. (8/1/12)SB590 Alario FUNDS/FUNDING SI GOV 834Provides relative to the elimination of certain special funds in the state treasury. (7/1/12)SB594 Brown, Troy SCHOOLS SI GOV 672Authorizes local school boards to provide transportation to certain students attending certain technicalcolleges. (8/1/12)SB595 Crowe PUBLIC RECORDS SI GOV 835Creates the "Business Identity Theft Prevention Act". (1/1/13)SB596 Kostelka EVIDENCE SI GOV 563Provides an exemption from subpoena for judges and commissioners of Article V courts. (gov sig)SB599 Adley TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT SI GOV 866Provides relative to termination of the Crescent City Connection Division of the DOTD. (See Act)SB600 Perry TOURISM SI GOV 673Provides for the levy, collection, allocation, and use of certain taxes collected by the Vermilion Parish TouristCommission. (gov sig)SB601 Buffington MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 674Provides relative to motor vehicle inspections. (9/1/12)SB604 Smith, Gary UNEMPLOYMENT COMP SI GOV 675Provides relative to the eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits. (8/1/12)SB605 Gallot TAX/AD VALOREM SI GOV 836Provides for procedures and notifications required for tax sales. (8/1/12)SB610 Riser TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL SI GOV 7Provides relative to the uniformity of distribution dates for donations to donees. (6/30/12)SB612 Johns EMPLOYMENT SI GOV 837Provides relative to the employment of minors. (8/1/12)SB614 Adley MILITARY AFFAIRS SI GOV 156Provides relative to need-based claims requirements as determined by the Louisiana Military FamilyAssistance Board. (8/1/12)SB615 Appel LOCAL AGENCIES SI GOV 838Provides relative to the records and subpoena powers of certain local ethics entities. (gov sig)SB616 Morrell CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 839

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Prohibits automated sales suppression devices. (8/1/12)SB617 Donahue SPECIAL DISTRICTS SI GOV 336Changes the composition of the board of commissioners of the St.Tammany Parish Development District.(8/1/12)SB621 Murray CIVIL PROCEDURE SI GOV 337Provides relative to the Municipal Court of New Orleans. (8/1/12)SB622 Amedee LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SI GOV 338Authorizes the lieutenant governor to perform the duties, functions and responsibilities of the secretary ofculture, recreation and tourism. (8/1/12)SB623 LaFleur SEX OFFENSES SI GOV 840Provides relative to basic rights of victims and witnesses of certain sex offenses. (gov sig)SB624 Murray CLERKS OF COURT RET SI GOV 564Provides relative to reemployment of retirees. (6/30/12)SB625 Murray COURTS SI GOV 474Provides relative to the consolidation of courts in Orleans Parish. (See Act)SB626 Smith, John SPECIAL DISTRICTS SI GOV 339Transfers the ownership and management of the Beauregard Parish Covered Arena to the Beauregard Parishpolice jury. (See Act)SB627 Broome SPECIAL DISTRICTS SI GOV 340Creates the Live Oak Trace Subdivision Crime Prevention and Improvement District in the city of Zachary.(gov sig)SB628 Buffington HEALTH SERVICES SI GOV 676Provides relative to licensure of level 4 adult residential care providers. (8/1/12)SB630 Morrell LOCAL AGENCIES SI GOV 341Authorizes a fixed rate for emergency telephone service charges in St. Bernard Parish. (8/1/12)SB631 Long CHIROPRACTORS SI GOV 565Authorizes the Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners to obtain criminal background checks on anylicensee or applicant. (8/1/12)SB632 Martiny SPECIAL DISTRICTS SI GOV 342Provides relative to the Jefferson Parish Communication District's authority to contract for and fund certainservices. (gov sig)SB633 Johns CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 677Provides for the crime of unauthorized use of supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits andpenalties. (1/1/13)SB634 Morrish MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 566Provides relative to the operation of a motor vehicle issued a reconstructed title as a motor carrier ofpassengers or as a public carrier vehicle.(10/15/12)SB635 LaFleur FUNDS/FUNDING SI GOV 841Allows BESE to expend La. Quality Education Support Fund monies to utilize peer-review consultants forprogram review. (8/1/12)SB637 Murray HEALTH SERVICES SI GOV 678Amends the Polysomnographic Practice Act. (8/1/12)SB638 Martiny SECURITIES SI GOV 36

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SB638 Martiny SECURITIES SI GOV 36Provides relative to securities. (gov sig)SB639 Martiny HOMICIDE SI GOV 679Provides for the crime of first degree murder. (8/1/12)SB640 Alario PUBLIC MEETINGS SI GOV 37Provides relative to attendance of an economist principal at a session or meeting of the Revenue EstimatingConference under certain circumstances. (2/3 - CA 7s10(A)) (gov sig)SB642 Broome LAW ENFORCEMENT SI GOV 343Permits city marshals and city constables to provide police manpower and equipment to a police departmentor sheriff's office, upon request, during an emergency or special event. (8/1/12)SB644 Donahue INSURERS SI GOV 680Provides for self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements doing business in the state. (gov sig)SB645 Thompson, F POSTSECONDARY ED SI GOV 681Merges certain La.Technical College campuses with Louisiana Delta Community College. (gov sig)SB646 Thompson, F AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT SI GOV 157Provides relative to Boll Weevil Eradication assessments. (7/1/12)SB652 Claitor LOTTERIES SI GOV 567Provides relative to the content of annual budget reports to be submitted to the Joint Legislative Committeeon the Budget by the Louisiana Lottery Corporation. (7/1/12)SB653 Mills LOCAL AGENCIES SI GOV 568Provides for the use of the tax proceeds of a sales tax district in Breaux Bridge. (gov sig)SB657 Long DISTRICT ATTORNEYS RET SI GOV 237Provides relative to the membership of the board of trustees of the District Attorneys' Retirement System.(7/1/12)SB659 Martiny CRIMINAL PROCEDURE SI GOV 842Makes revisions to Code of Criminal Procedure relative to discovery. (8/1/12)SB661 Johns PUBLIC PROPERTY SI GOV 569Authorizes Chennault Airport Authority to sell property to the city of Lake Charles. (See Act)SB667 Smith, Gary MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 475Provides relative to driver education.(8/1/12)SB669 Ward HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE SI GOV 843Provide with respect to eye or vision care services provided by choice of practitioners under medical eye careor vision care benefit plans. (8/1/12)SB670 LaFleur LIABILITY INSURANCE SI GOV 844Requires liability insurance for charter boat fishing guides and charter vessels. (8/1/12)SB676 Crowe UNEMPLOYMENT COMP SI GOV 344Provides for overpayment of benefits and the recovery thereof. (CA-7s2.1(A)) (8/1/12)SB680 Erdey TAX/AD VALOREM SI GOV 682Removes specific authority of the Louisiana Tax Commission to appoint a secretary. (gov sig)SB683 Smith, Gary SPECIAL DISTRICTS SI GOV 683Requires request from Sunset Drainage District board of commissioners before St. Charles Parish Councilmay begin process for becoming district's governing authority. (gov sig)

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SB685 Long SCHOOLS SI GOV 845Requires the parents or guardians of public school children to attend or participate in at least oneparent-teacher conference per year. (8/1/12)SB686 Adley CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 846Provides relative to the crime of obscenity relating to the intentional transmission of sexually explicitmaterials. (8/1/12)SB693 Morrell CONTRACTS SI GOV 684Provides relative to motor carrier transportation contracts and construction contracts. (gov sig)SB696 Walsworth LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES SI GOV 847Provides relative to signature required on certain checks issued by the Senate. (7/1/12)SB698 Morrish PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS SI GOV 848Provides relative to the powers and authority of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District. (2/3-CA6s43(2)) (gov sig)SB702 Heitmeier PUBLIC PROPERTY SI GOV 867Provides for the transfer of certain state property in Orleans Parish. (gov sig)SB706 Gallot PUBLIC RECORDS SI GOV 849Provides for the confidential character of tax records and persons and entities authorized to share or befurnished such information. (8/1/12)SB707 Amedee PUBLIC RECORDS SI GOV 850Excepts certain records obtained by the legislature for the purpose of election, confirmation, or approvalfrom the provisions of public records law. (8/1/12)SB708 Broome ABORTION SI GOV 685Requires that notice and election form be provided to, the fetal heartbeat be made audible to, andultrasound images be displayed for review by, a pregnant woman prior to an abortion. (8/1/12)SB712 LaFleur SCHOOLS SI GOV 851Establishes an exploratory committee to develop a plan regarding the establishment of an internationallanguage immersion school at ULL. (gov sig)SB714 Broome HOUSING SI GOV 686Provides relative to the Louisiana Housing Corporation Act. (8/1/12)SB723 Appel ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SI GOV 687Creates the Louisiana International Commerce Initiative. (gov sig)SB725 Gallot SPECIAL DISTRICTS SI GOV 688Provides for inclusion of certain areas of incorporated municipalities into a parish-wide economic andindustrial development district wherein certain unincorporated areas are excluded. (8/1/12)SB729 Claitor ETHICS SI GOV 689Provides for an exception to the prohibition of contractual agreements for any contract with any planproviding Medicaid services to Medicaid recipients, the early steps program, or a contract with the early stepsprogram provider. (gov sig)SB730 Thompson, F SPECIAL DISTRICTS SI GOV 570Creates the Bunches Bend Protection District for the purpose of repairing, improving, and maintaining theWilson Point Levee System in the Bunches Bend area. (gov sig)SB733 Chabert SEAFOOD SI GOV 852Provides for the membership and powers and duties of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and MarketingBoard. (8/1/12)

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SB738 Morrell HOMICIDE SI GOV 690Provides relative to a claim of self-defense. (gov sig)SB745 Nevers SCHOOLS SI GOV 691Provides for consolidation of two or more school systems. (8/1/12)SB746 Peacock LIMIT LIABILITY COMPANY SI GOV 476Provides relative to the manner of converting the state of organization of domestic and foreign limitedliability companies. (1/1/13)SB748 Morrish ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SI GOV 853Provides for the reportable release of natural gas from distribution lines. (8/1/12)SB750 Broome ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE SI GOV 854Requires the consideration of certain poverty impact issues and issuance of a poverty impact statement priorto the adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules by a state agency. (1/1/13)SB751 Morrish MOTOR VEHICLES SI GOV 855Provides relative to regional recreational product shows and the membership of the Louisiana Motor VehicleCommission. (7/1/12)SB752 Peterson MUNICIPALITIES SI GOV 692Authorizes municipalities to enact ordinances relative to abandoned properties. (10/1/12)SB753 Erdey CRIME/PUNISHMENT SI GOV 693Provides relative to the unlawful presence of certain sex offenders in or around public libraries. (1/1/13)SB754 Mills ETHICS SI GOV 737Provides exceptions to the prohibition of a public servant from doing business with a person who has abusiness relationship with the agency of the public servant to allow members of the Greater Baton RougePort Commission and related persons to enter into certain transactions. (gov sig)SB756 Mills PHARMACISTS SI GOV 856Provides relative to pharmacy records audits. (1/1/13)SB757 Martiny SECURITIES SI GOV 369Provides relative to the registration of securities subject to certain laws or practices. (8/1/12)SB758 Mills HOSPITALS SI GOV 857Provides for a healthcare service district within Department of Health and Hospitals' Region IV. (8/1/12)SB759 Nevers STUDENTS SI GOV 858Provides relative to the care of students with diabetes. (gov sig)SB761 Morrell JUVENILES SI GOV 859Provides that certain data may be reported in certain special juvenile courts. (8/1/12)SB763 Donahue WORKERS' COMPENSATION SI GOV 860Provides relative to the workers' compensation law. (8/1/12)SB764 Ward STUDENTS SI GOV 861Prohibits bullying at schools or school-sponsored events. (gov sig)SB765 Morrish INSURANCE CLAIMS SI GOV 862Creates the Sledge Jeansonne Louisiana Insurance Fraud Prevention Act. (8/1/12)SB766 Alario CHILDREN SI GOV 738Provides for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. (8/1/12)

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