Sponsored Legislation
2022 Regular Session
| Instrument | Author | Current Status | Considered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB50 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 533 | ||
| SCHOOLS: Provides for public school choice in certain high school programs. (gov sig) | ||||
| SB73 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 177 | ||
| LOCAL ELECTIONS: Provides for appointments to fill vacancies in local offices under certain circumstances. (gov sig) | ||||
| SB74 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 178 | ||
| ELECTION CODE: Provides relative to the qualification of poll watchers. (gov sig) | ||||
| SB96 | HEWITT | Withdrawn from the files of the Senate - prior to introduction | ||
| FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides relative to the Community and Family Support System Fund. (8/1/22) | ||||
| SB98 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 128 | ||
| HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Provides relative to the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) | ||||
| SB190 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 541 | ||
| TEACHERS: Establishes the Computer Science Education Act. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | ||||
| SB191 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 502 | ||
| TOPS: Provides relative to high school core curriculum requirements. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | ||||
| SB193 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 303 | ||
| REDISTRICTING: Provides for the reapportionment plans of school boards. (gov sig) | ||||
| SB194 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 83 | ||
| HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to the membership of the Louisiana Health Works Commission. (8/1/22) | ||||
| SB195 | HEWITT | Substitute adopted on the Senate floor. Became SB496 | ||
| NURSES: Provides relative to safe harbor protections for nurses. (8/1/22) | ||||
| SB203 | HEWITT | Vetoed by the Governor | ||
| FUNDS/FUNDING: Creates an education savings account for certain students reading below grade level. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | ||||
| SB224 | HEWITT | Vetoed by the Governor | ||
| LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Provides for remote operations of the legislature during a gubernatorially declared state of emergency. (gov sig) | ||||
| SB225 | HEWITT | Subject to call - House final passage | ||
| LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Constitutional Amendment to provide for remote operations of the legislature during a declared emergency. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) | ||||
| SB258 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 286 | ||
| EMERGENCY POWERS: Provides relative to voting and the holding of elections impaired as the result of a declared emergency or disaster. (8/1/22) | ||||
| SB259 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 542 | ||
| STATE AGENCIES: Provides reporting requirements for certain state agencies that administer certain federal and state social service or financial assistance programs. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | ||||
| SB260 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 242 | ||
| FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides relative to the Community and Family Support System Fund. (8/1/22) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | ||||
| SB267 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 543 | ||
| LOBBYING: Requires disclosure of whether required ethics training has been completed upon registration. (gov sig) | ||||
| SB288 | HEWITT | Pending Senate and Governmental Affairs | ||
| COURTS: Constitutional Amendment to increase the composition of the Louisiana Supreme Court from six to eight associate justices. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (OR +$250,000 GF EX See Note) | ||||
| SB292 | HEWITT | Pending Senate Environmental Quality | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: Provides for regulation of greenhouse emissions. (8/1/22) | ||||
| SB308 | HEWITT | Pending Senate and Governmental Affairs | ||
| REDISTRICTING: Provides for redistricting of the Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA5s4)(see Act) | ||||
| SB309 | HEWITT | Pending Senate and Governmental Affairs | ||
| REDISTRICTING: Provides for redistricting of the Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA5s4)(See Act) | ||||
| SB333 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 592 | ||
| STATE AGENCIES: Provides relative to boards and commissions. (gov sig) | ||||
| SB388 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 548 | ||
| ABORTION: Prohibits the sale of certain abortion-inducing drugs without a prescription and provides for criminal penalties. (8/1/22) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | ||||
| SB488 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 269 | ||
| TAX/AD VALOREM: Authorizes millage rate increases in certain parishes. (8/1/22) (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note) | ||||
| SB493 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 319 | ||
| LOCAL AGENCIES: Provides relative to certain drainage districts. (8/1/22) | ||||
| SB496 | HEWITT | Withdrawn from the files of the Senate | ||
| HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to healthcare facility patient safety policies. (8/1/22) | ||||
| SCR12 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| MINERALS: Requests halt in actions that cancel or delay offshore oil and natural gas lease sales. | ||||
| SR4 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 23, 2022, as NASA Day at the state capitol. | ||||
| SR129 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| NURSES: Requests the Nursing Supply and Demand Council to study and make recommendations to improve statewide nurse retention in response to the nursing workforce shortage. | ||||
| SR130 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Wednesday, May 18, 2022, as Film Day at the state capitol. | ||||
| SR147 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| PUBLIC MEETINGS: Creates the Public Entity Remote Operations Task Force. | ||||
| SR153 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| COMMENDATIONS: To commend and congratulate Philanthropic Educational Organization for 100 years of service and to welcome members to the 75th state convention in June 2022. | ||||
| SR178 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| HEALTH CARE: Acknowledges the right of parents to decide whether to vaccinate a child for COVID-19 and the role of the state in providing information to allow parents to make an informed decision. | ||||
| SR201 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT: Requests the Dept. of Civil Service to consult with and advise the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans and LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport regarding participation in the state employee leave transfer program. | ||||
2022 First Extraordinary Session
| Instrument | Author | Current Status | Considered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB5 | HEWITT | Vetoed by the Governor | ||
| REDISTRICTING: Provides for redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (Item #3) | ||||
| SB15 | HEWITT | Subject to call - House final passage | ||
| COURTS: Provides for redistricting of the Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA5s4) (Item #6) | ||||
2021 Regular Session
| Instrument | Author | Current Status | Considered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB124 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 224 | ||
| GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION: Requires the playing or singing of the national anthem prior to certain athletic contests. (8/1/21) | ||||
| SB173 | HEWITT | Subject to call - House final passage | ||
| TAX/TAXATION: Provides relative to the administration of the Motion Picture Production Tax Credit. (gov sig) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) | ||||
| SB184 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 49 | ||
| SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the appointment of members to the nominating committee for the board of commissioners of St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 2. (8/1/21) | ||||
| SB213 | HEWITT | Pending Senate Finance | Considered 5/3/21 | |
| GAMING: Provides for a referendum election in St. Tammany Parish relative to riverboat gaming. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE RV See Note) | ||||
| SB221 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 480 | ||
| VOTERS/VOTING: Provides relative to voting systems. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | ||||
| SB222 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 438 | ||
| SCHOOLS: Provides relative to early literacy. (8/1/21) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | ||||
| SB235 | HEWITT | Pending Senate and Governmental Affairs | Considered 5/5/21 | |
| POLITICAL PARTIES: Provides for a closed party primary system for congressional elections. (gov sig) (OR +$5,500,000 GF EX See Note) | ||||
| SCR34 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| COASTAL RESOURCES: Requests the Department of Natural Resources, office of coastal management, to review permitting cycle times and to make recommendations to expedite the permitting process. | ||||
| SCR83 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Re-establishes the Lower Pearl River Basin task force. | ||||
| SR27 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Pope John Paul II High School boys soccer team for winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division IV state championship. | ||||
| SR28 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| COMMENDATIONS: Commends Coach Jesse "Jay" Carlin III on his election to the Louisiana High School Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. | ||||
| SR90 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates the month of May 2021 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in Louisiana. | ||||
| SR107 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| TANF: Requests the legislative auditor to conduct an efficiency audit of the Department of Children and Family Services' administration of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. | ||||
| SR132 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the privatization of ferry operations throughout the state. | ||||
| SR133 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| EARLY CHILDHOOD ED: Requests the state Department of Education to recreate the Louisiana Early Literacy Commission to study and make recommendations relative to improving reading proficiency for certain students. | ||||
| SR140 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Teacher of the Year from schools in Senate District 1 on "Teacher of the Year Day" in the Louisiana Senate. | ||||
2020 Second Extraordinary Session
| Instrument | Author | Current Status | Considered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB5 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 29 | ||
| PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Authorizes Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District to apply for designation as a foreign trade zone. (gov sig) (Item #47) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) | ||||
| SB7 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 51 | ||
| PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides relative to the Louisiana International Deep Water Gulf Transfer Terminal Authority. (gov sig) (Item #50) | ||||
| SB10 | HEWITT | Withdrawn from the files of the Senate | ||
| ETHICS: Provides for certain exceptions from Code of Governmental Ethics. (gov sig) (Item #48) | ||||
| SB17 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 2 | ||
| ENGINEERS: Provides relative to the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. (1/1/21) (Item #32) | ||||
| SB20 | HEWITT | Vetoed by the Governor | ||
| EMERGENCY POWERS: Provides relative to voting and the holding of elections impaired as the result of a declared emergency or disaster. (1/1/21) (Item #5) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | ||||
| SB21 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 33 | ||
| CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT: Provides for revisions to the fee structure and oversight of the in-service training and educational programs for state employees by the Department of State Civil Service. (1/1/21) (Item #52) (EN NO IMPACT OF RV See Note) | ||||
| SB22 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 9 | ||
| VOTERS/VOTING: Provides for preparation and counting of absentee and early voting ballots. (gov sig) (Item #5) (EN +$82,800 GF EX See Note) | ||||
| SB39 | HEWITT | Vetoed by the Governor | ||
| LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Provides for remote operations of the legislature during a gubernatorially declared state of emergency. (gov sig) (Item #25) (EN GF EX See Note) | ||||
| SB40 | HEWITT | Failed Senate final passage | ||
| LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Constitutional Amendment to provide for remote operations of the legislature during a declared emergency. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (Item #5) | ||||
| SB49 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 55 | ||
| PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides for the issuance of bonds by the Louisiana International Deep Water Gulf Transfer Terminal Authority. (gov sig) (Item #49) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | ||||
| SCR4 | HEWITT | Withdrawn from the files of the Senate | ||
| COMMENDATIONS: Commends Eugene Lussen on the celebration of his 100th birthday. | ||||
| SCR13 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| COMMENDATIONS: Commends Eugene Lussan on the celebration of his 100th birthday. | ||||
2020 First Extraordinary Session
| Instrument | Author | Current Status | Considered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB9 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 36 | ||
| EVIDENCE: Provides relative to safety belts. (Item #40) (1/1/21) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | ||||
| SB17 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 19 | ||
| TAX/TAXATION: Provides relative to the Angel Investor Tax Credit Program. (Item #19) (8/1/20) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) | ||||
| SB25 | HEWITT | Pending Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs | Considered 6/15/20 | |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Authorizes certain retail businesses to participate in the Enterprise zone incentive program. (Item #18) (7/1/20) (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note) | ||||
| SB26 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 23 | ||
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Provides for an extension of the application deadline for the Quality Jobs Program. (Item #18) (7/1/20) (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note) | ||||
| SR50 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| COMMENDATIONS: Commends Leo Joseph Casanave on the occasion of his retirement from the St. Tammany Parish School System after 53 years of service as a math and science teacher and counselor. | ||||
2020 Regular Session
| Instrument | Author | Current Status | Considered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB12 | HEWITT | Pending Senate Judiciary A | ||
| TRAFFIC: Provides relative to safety belts. (8/1/20) | ||||
| SB27 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 207 | ||
| SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides relative to board appointments and powers and duties of the Harbor Center District. (gov sig) | ||||
| SB88 | HEWITT | Pending Senate and Governmental Affairs | Considered 5/6/20 | |
| ATTORNEYS: Provides for evaluations of attorney advertisements to be subject to the Public Records Law. (8/1/20) | ||||
| SB125 | HEWITT | Pending Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs | Sched. for 3/17/20 | |
| ENGINEERS: Provides relative to the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. (8/1/20) | ||||
| SB154 | HEWITT | Pending Senate Transportation, Highways, and Public Works | ||
| PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Authorizes Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District to apply for designation as a foreign trade zone. (8/1/20) | ||||
| SB166 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 347 | ||
| FISCAL CONTROLS: Provides for forecasting of the Medicaid program. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | ||||
| SB193 | HEWITT | Pending Senate and Governmental Affairs | Sched. for 3/18/20 | |
| ETHICS: Provides for certain exceptions from Code of Governmental Ethics. (8/1/20) | ||||
| SB194 | HEWITT | Pending Senate Judiciary A | ||
| JUDGES: Requires judges to file personal financial disclosure forms as a public record. (gov sig) | ||||
| SB214 | HEWITT | Pending Senate Transportation, Highways, and Public Works | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides relative to ignition interlock device requirement for DWI offenders to be issued a restricted driver's license. (8/1/20) | ||||
| SB234 | HEWITT | Pending Senate Transportation, Highways, and Public Works | ||
| PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides for the issuance of bonds by the Louisiana International Gulf Transfer Terminal Authority. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note) | ||||
| SB273 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 117 | ||
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Provides for registration with secretary of state by managed service providers servicing public bodies. (See Act) (EN +$48,000 GF EX See Note) | ||||
| SB275 | HEWITT | Withdrawn from the files of the Senate | ||
| COASTAL RESOURCES: Provides relative to the coastal management program, designees of the secretary, and prohibition of certain contracts. (8/1/20) | ||||
| SB306 | HEWITT | Pending Senate Natural Resources | ||
| WILD REFUGES/PRESERVES: Provides for certain ecological tours traversing wildlife management areas. (8/1/20) | ||||
| SB308 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 119 | ||
| FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides relative to the Dedicated Fund Review Subcommittee of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget. (7/1/20) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | ||||
| SB321 | HEWITT | Pending Senate Transportation, Highways, and Public Works | ||
| PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides relative to the Louisiana International Deep Water Gulf Transfer Terminal. (8/1/20) | ||||
| SB353 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 61 | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL: Provides for carbon sequestration. (8/1/20) | ||||
| SB358 | HEWITT | Pending Senate and Governmental Affairs | ||
| CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT: Provides for revisions to the fee structure and oversight of the in-service training and educational programs for state employees by the Department of State Civil Service. (8/1/20) (OR NO IMPACT See Note) | ||||
| SB466 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 302 | ||
| PUBLIC MEETINGS: Provides for holding meetings electronically during certain emergencies or disasters. (gov sig) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | ||||
| SB485 | HEWITT | Substitute adopted on the Senate floor. Became SB518 | ||
| LOCAL AGENCIES: Provides relative to the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 2. (8/1/20) | ||||
| SB491 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 303 | ||
| LIABILITY: Limits liability of persons who provide relief or recovery equipment or services during a declared state emergency. (gov sig) | ||||
| SB518 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 365 | ||
| LOCAL AGENCIES: Provides relative to the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 2. (gov sig) | ||||
| SCR7 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| COASTAL RESOURCES: To urge and request certain officials and local governments to dismiss coastal lawsuits. | ||||
| SCR26 | HEWITT | Pending Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs | ||
| TAX/FRANCHISE/CORPORATE: Suspends corporate franchise tax for the 2021 tax year. (OR -$412,600,000 GF RV See Note) | ||||
| SCR29 | HEWITT | Pending Senate and Governmental Affairs | ||
| CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to call a convention to amend the constitution to establish term limits for members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate. | ||||
| SCR32 | HEWITT | Pending Senate and Governmental Affairs | ||
| LOCAL AGENCIES: Suspends legal requirements to ensure the continued operation of local government. | ||||
| SCR51 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: To extend the termination date for the Lower Pearl River Basin task force until April 1, 2022. | ||||
| SCR55 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| VOTERS/VOTING: Establishes the Closed Party Primary Task Force to study the necessary steps to develop a closed party primary election system applicable at the federal, state, and local levels beginning with the 2022 congressional elections. | ||||
| SCR56 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| FISH/FISHING: Requests CPRA and the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries to cooperate in developing projects and programs to enhance the oyster industry. | ||||
| SCR57 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| ATTORNEYS: Requests the Louisiana Supreme Court and the Louisiana State Bar Association to implement a lawyer advertisement review recognition program. | ||||
| SCR61 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| ABORTION: Recognizes May 2020 as Louisiana Abortion Recovery Awareness Month and commends pro-life groups for their service to women suffering from abortion related trauma. | ||||
| SR24 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| COMMENDATIONS: Commends Leadership Northshore and welcomes the 2020 Class. | ||||
| SR28 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| COMMENDATIONS: Commends Joseph Michael Srofe Jr on earning the rank of Eagle Scout. | ||||
| SR39 | HEWITT | Pending Senate and Governmental Affairs | ||
| SENATE: Amends Senate rules to permit members to vote via video or other electronic means during a declared emergency. | ||||
| SR45 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| SENATE: Amends Senate rules to permit members to vote via video or other electronic means during a declared emergency. | ||||
| SR55 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| SENATE: Directs the executive branch agencies under jurisdictional oversight of the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee to continue to submit statutorily mandated reports until such time as the mandate is specifically amended or repealed. | ||||
2019 Regular Session
| Instrument | Author | Current Status | Considered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB35 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 182 | ||
| SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the change in name of the the Northshore Harbor Center District. (8/1/19) | ||||
| SB51 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 45 | ||
| HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to the qualifications for certified medication attendants. (8/1/19) | ||||
| SB148 | HEWITT | Pending Senate Judiciary A | Considered 5/7/19 | |
| TRAFFIC: Provides relative to safety belts. (8/1/19) | ||||
| SB171 | HEWITT | Vetoed by the Governor | ||
| STATE AGENCIES: Provides relative to reports required of boards or commissions authorized to issue a license, permit, or certificate. (6/30/19) | ||||
| SB181 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 404 | ||
| FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides relative to the classification, revision, dedication, or repeal of certain funds in the state treasury. (7/1/19) (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note) | ||||
| SB182 | HEWITT | Signed by the Governor - Act 413 | ||
| SUITS AGAINST STATE: Provides for the participation of a sexual harasser in a settlement or judgment in a sexual harassment claim. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE OF EX See Note) | ||||
| SCR16 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Requests the La. Department of Health to add Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) to the state's newborn screening panel. | ||||
| SCR46 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Thursday, May 9, 2019, as LFCA Fire Chiefs Day at the state capitol. | ||||
| SCR96 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| BUDGET PROCEDURE: Urges and requests the Revenue Estimating Conference to consider including all dedicated funds and fees and self-generated revenues in the projection of money available for appropriation in the long-range forecast. | ||||
| SCR114 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Re-establishes the Lower Pearl River Basin task force. | ||||
| SR92 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, April 30, 2019, as Tourism Day at the state capitol and expresses appreciation and support to the efforts of the Louisiana Office of Tourism. | ||||
| SR104 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| COMMENDATIONS: Commends Kid Energy USA on their efforts to educate children on safety and awareness in the petroleum industry. | ||||
| SR108 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 8, 2019, as NASA Day at the state capitol. | ||||
| SR111 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| COMMENDATIONS: Commends Leadership Northshore and welcomes the 2019 class to the state capitol. | ||||
| SR158 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| COMMENDATIONS: Commends and recognizes the Louisiana teams that participated in the 2019 FIRST Robotics Season. | ||||
| SR183 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Wednesday, June 5, 2019, as St. Bernard Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | ||||
| SR230 | HEWITT | Sent to the Secretary of State | ||
| COMMENDATIONS: Commends Lena R. Torres for her many years of public service. | ||||
2018 Regular Session
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Instrument |
Author |
Current Status |
Considered |
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SB32 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 221 |
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HOSPITALS: Provides relative to the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 2. (8/1/18) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) |
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SB77 |
HEWITT |
Pending Senate Health and Welfare |
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MEDICAID: Provides relative to opportunities to promote work and community engagement among Medicaid recipients. (8/1/18) |
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SB127 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 233 |
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CREDIT: Prohibits credit reporting agencies from charging a fee to place, reinstate, temporarily lift, or revoke a security freeze. (gov sig) |
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SB133 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 357 |
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PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides relative to documents submitted to the Louisiana State Fire Marshal. (8/1/18) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note) |
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SB182 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 651 |
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FISCAL CONTROLS: Provides relative to the Medicaid Subcommittee of the Health and Social Services Estimating Conference. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note) |
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SB208 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 484 |
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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to bail after conviction. (gov sig) |
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SB300 |
HEWITT |
Pending Senate Health and Welfare |
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HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to tasks performed by direct service workers. (8/1/18) |
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SB314 |
HEWITT |
Pending Senate Judiciary B |
Considered 4/17/18 |
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Allows native wineries to sell at wholesale. (8/1/18) |
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SB347 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 665 |
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FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides relative to funding for waiver services for individuals with developmental disabilities. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) |
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SB382 |
HEWITT |
Pending Senate Judiciary A |
Considered 4/17/18 |
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MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides relative to safety belts. (8/1/18) |
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SB400 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 612 |
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FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides for certain funds in the state treasury and the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Dedicated Fund Review Subcommittee of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) |
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SB404 |
HEWITT |
Pending Senate and Governmental Affairs |
Considered 4/18/18 |
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EMPLOYMENT: Provides relative to sexual harassment prevention policies and training for public servants. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
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SB445 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 572 |
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STATE AGENCIES: Provides relative to reports required of the executive branch by statute or resolution. (7/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note) |
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SB549 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 675 |
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MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for military surplus motor vehicles. (8/1/18) |
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SCR86 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COASTAL RESOURCES: Requests the oil and gas industry in Louisiana to support the construction of the Louisiana Geological Survey Coastal Geohazards Atlas by providing access to interpretations from 3-D seismic data. |
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SR3 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women and welcomes its members to the state capitol. |
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SR84 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell and designates April 15-21 as Junior Auxiliary Week at the Louisiana Senate. |
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SR87 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends and recognizes Alyssa Carson on her many accomplishments. |
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SR102 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends LSU Health New Orleans for its dedication to forming, promoting, and sustaining STEM programs. |
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SR122 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Anthony Alfred for his service to the St. Tammany Parish School Board and to the community. |
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SR123 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Ray Dupuy, posthumously, for his service to the Slidell Police force and community. |
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SR124 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Kevin L. Dupuy for his service to the Slidell Police Department and community. |
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SR125 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Willie B. Jeter for his years of service to the St. Tammany Parish schools and community. |
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SR126 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Charlie "Coach" Bowman for his service with St. Tammany Parish School Board and to the community. |
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SR136 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dennis S. Cousin for his service to the St. Tammany Parish School Board and the community. |
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SR137 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Charlie "Coach" Bowman for his service with St. Tammany Parish School Board and to the community. |
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SR138 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends and recognizes registered nurses as a valuable resource and celebrates their accomplishments. |
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SR156 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends and recognizes Alyssa Carson on her many accomplishments. |
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SR165 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Thursday, May 3, 2018, as "NASA Day" at the state capitol and commends NASA and the Michoud Assembly Facility on their significant accomplishments which have positively impacted the United States and this state. |
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SR220 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes and commends the Louisiana teams that participated in the 2018 FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas. |
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2017 Regular Session
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Instrument |
Author |
Current Status |
Considered |
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SB15 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 42 |
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LEVEES: Repeals provision that prohibits a commissioner of the St. Tammany Levee, Drainage and Conservation District, whose term is expired, from continuing to serve or vote. (gov sig) |
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SB157 |
HEWITT |
Pending Senate Education |
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TOPS: Provides relative to TOPS award amounts. (gov sig) |
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SB187 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 387 |
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FISCAL CONTROLS: Provides for establishment of a pilot evidence-based budget proposal process for mental health programs administered by the Louisiana Department of Health. (7/1/17) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) |
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SB188 |
HEWITT |
Pending Senate Health and Welfare |
Considered 5/3/17 |
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MEDICAID: Provides relative to Medicaid recipient work requirements. (8/1/17) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
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SB225 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 392 |
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CURRICULA: Creates the Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Advisory Council (LaSTEM). (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) |
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SB226 |
HEWITT |
Pending Senate Finance |
Considered 5/15/17 |
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FUNDS/FUNDING: Eliminates certain statutory dedications and eliminates certain dedications of certain funds. (7/1/17) (OR +$839,887,403 GF RV See Note) |
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SCR17 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Slidell Republican Women's Club on its 50th anniversary. |
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SCR18 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Commends the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council and its grassroots advocacy network, LaCAN, and designates April 26, 2017, as Disability Rights Day in Louisiana. |
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SCR19 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Randy K. Haynie on receipt of the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. |
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SCR20 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Designates the first week of December as Shop Local Artists Week in Louisiana. |
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SCR91 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Leo Casanave for over fifty years of service to the St. Tammany Parish School System as a math and science teacher and counselor. |
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SR37 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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SENATE: Recognizes the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell and designates April 2-8, 2017, as "Junior Auxiliary Week" at the Louisiana Senate. |
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SR66 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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SENATE: Designates Thursday, May 4, 2017, as "NASA Day" at the state capitol and extols the accomplishments of NASA and the technical and scientific contributions made to the state and nation. |
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SR135 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes the Louisiana teams that participated in the 2017 FIRST Championship. |
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SR163 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to provide certain data on able-bodied Medicaid recipients. |
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SR174 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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FUNDS/FUNDING: Requests the Senate Fiscal Affairs staff to report annually information relative to state funds distributed to local government entities. |
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SR175 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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FUNDS/FUNDING: Requests the Senate Fiscal Affairs staff to report annually information relative to certain statutory dedications. |
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SR219 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Creates the Lower Pearl River Basin task force to study the conditions, needs, issues, and funding relative to flood protection and preservation of the Lower Pearl River Basin, and to recommend any action or legislation that the task force deems necessary or appropriate. |
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2016 Regular Session
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Instrument |
Author |
Current Status |
Considered |
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SB213 |
HEWITT |
Withdrawn from the files of the Senate - prior to introduction |
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TAX/SALES: Constitutional amendment to provide for centralized collection of local sales and use taxes. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) |
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SB283 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 616 |
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MILITARY AFFAIRS: Provides for application by certain military personnel to be certified as a licensed professional engineer in Louisiana. (8/1/16) |
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SB284 |
HEWITT |
Pending Senate Health and Welfare |
Considered 3/22/16 |
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COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Prohibits the sale of infant formula or baby food that is stored in plastic containers, jars, or cans that contain bisphenol-A. (8/1/16) |
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SB443 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 586 |
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FISCAL CONTROLS: Provides for mandatory meetings of the Health and Social Services Estimating Conference for purposes of developing budget recommendations for the Medicaid program. (8/1/16) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
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SB445 |
HEWITT |
Pending Senate Transportation, Highways, and Public Works |
Considered 4/14/16 |
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MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides relative to driver education. (8/1/16) |
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SB446 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 619 |
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POSTSECONDARY ED: Requires the Board of Regents to conduct a comprehensive review of the postsecondary needs of the state and each of its regions. (See Act) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) |
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SB466 |
HEWITT |
Signed by the Governor - Act 537 |
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HOSPITALS: Provides a procedure for the LSU Board of Supervisors and the commissioner of administration to seek approval from the JLCB and the legislature to proceed with the sale of a hospital. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) |
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SCR84 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Requests the division of administration to provide a report of all of the reports required of the executive branch by statute or resolution. |
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SCR92 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Designates Thursday, May 5, 2016, as "NASA Day" at the state capitol and commends NASA and the Michoud Assembly Facility on the significant technical and scientific accomplishments made by them which have positively impacted the United States and the state of Louisiana. |
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SR36 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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SENATE: In recognition of 50 years of service, designates the week of April 3 through April 9, 2016, as "Junior Auxiliary Week" at the Louisiana Senate. |
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SR88 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Margaret Narcisse Laurant upon the occasion of her ninetieth birthday. |
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SR91 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Shirley Wilkins for community service in providing college scholarships for area students and promoting awareness of the effects of drinking and driving. |
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SR116 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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FEDERAL PROGRAMS: Requests the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to maintain region-wide leasing in the Gulf of Mexico in the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program without any further exclusions or restrictions. |
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SR123 |
HEWITT |
Sent to the Secretary of State |
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WATER/WATERWAYS: Re-creates the Lower Pearl River Basin Ecosystem Study Commission. |
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