Light day Monday because of GOP fundraiser called the “Elephant Stomp” ISSUES TO WATCH MONDAY Discussion of the effects of and potential changes to Act 312 that outlines procedures for legacy lawsuits in Senate Natural Resources committee. Several important retirement … Continue reading
The Louisiana House overwhelmingly agreed Thursday that habitual offenders should be given the opportunity to be released from prison. State Rep. Patricia Smith, D-Baton Rouge, said House Bill 543 would create hope for inmates serving life sentences for repeated … Continue reading
One of Gov. Bobby Jindal’s education bills was sent to a Louisiana House-Senate negotiating committee Thursday morning to work out differences over one issue. The legislation is House Bill 969, which has been passed in slightly difference versions by the … Continue reading
House convenes at 9:00 a.m. Senate convenes at 9:00 a.m. HOUSE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Agriculture. At adjournment in Committee Room 3. Agenda includes: SB148 Provides relative to changes in the Agricultural Commodity Dealer and Warehouse Law and repeals certain provisions … Continue reading
A bill aimed at strengthening anti-bullying rules for public schools was shelved by its sponsor Wednesday after a House panel made major changes in the measure. State Rep. Patricia Smith, D-Baton Rouge and sponsor of the proposal, said that an … Continue reading
ISSUES TO WATCH WEDNESDAY HB407 on bully in public schools in House Education. HB867 to authorize an agreement between University Medical Center in Lafayette and the Lafayette Parish School System to develop a pilot program for school-based helath and wellness … Continue reading
The Louisiana House Tuesday embraced an updated version of legislation that aims to restrict Internet use for convicted sex offenders whose crimes involved children. Dubbed the Facebook bill, the legislation cleared the House on a 97-1 vote. House Bill 620 … Continue reading
A committee of Louisiana’s top school board voted Tuesday morning to modify the way public school teachers will be evaluated. The previous plan called for teachers to be rated on a scale of 1 to 5. Under the change, teachers … Continue reading
ISSUES TO WATCH TUESDAY HB620 to extend ban on sex offenders using social networking websites up for debate and vote by the full House. Public testimony concerning appropriations proposed in House Bill 1, which outlines ordinary operating expenses in House … Continue reading
State Sen. Bob Kostelka, R-Monroe, has questions Monday about House Bill 969, which would allow tax rebates for individuals and firms who make donations to help finance tuition for some low-income students to attend private and parochial schools. State Sens. … Continue reading