The Louisiana House endorsed Gov. Bobby Jindal’s proposal to move to a 401(k)-type pension plan for future state employees Wednesday night, amid criticism that it does not provide enough retirement security. The legislation had stalled on Tuesday after the House … Continue reading
A bill that would ban handheld cell phones while driving passed the state House of Representatives Wednesday afternoon. The measure, which next faces action in the Senate, won House approval 59-29. Similar bills have cleared the House in the past … Continue reading
East Baton Rouge Parish would be able to create an automobile rental tax district under legislation approved Wednesday afternoon in the Louisiana House that could generate dollars for the arts and local government. The House voted 92-4 for the legislation … Continue reading
Over the objections of prosecutors, a Louisiana House committee advanced legislation that would strengthen gun rights in the state. Senate Bill 303 by state Sen. Neil Riser, R-Columbia, would call for a tougher legal hurdle to restrict the right to … Continue reading
Legislation that would require the Pardon Board to reflect the racial, gender, economic and geographic features of the state’s population died Wednesday in a Louisiana House committee. The House Committee on the Administration of Criminal Justice voted 7-4 in favor … Continue reading
A state Senate committee killed legislation Wednesday morning that would have cut one hour off election day voting. The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee deadlocked 4-4 on the measure pushed by Secretary of State Tom Schedler and opposed by labor … Continue reading
Legislation that would prevent Louisiana’s colleges from using private and nonprofit donations in any way other than for their intended purpose stalled in the legislature’s House Education Committee Wednesday morning. Sponsor Thomas Carmody Jr., R-Shreveport, said the issue arose out … Continue reading
House convenes at 2:00 p.m. Senate convenes at 1:00 p.m. HOUSE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Criminal Justice. 9:30 a.m. in Committee Room 6. Agenda includes: HB130 Provides for qualifications of members of the Board of Pardons. HB283 Provides relative to … Continue reading