39 bills pending
Members
π₯ Robby Carter (D)
π₯ Kathy Edmonston (R)
Pending Bills
HB26: Provides relative to legal holidays in recognition of the Washington Parish Free Fair
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: John Wyble (R)
HB27: Provides relative to the release of inmates during a declared disaster
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: π€ Jay Galle (R)
Prohibits the release of inmates during a declared state of emergency without a court order.
FACILITIES SHOULD HAVE SOME LOCAL AUTONOMY TO RELEASE/FURLOUGH NON-VIOLENT OFFENDERS WHO HAVE ADEQUATE MEANS AND HOUSING DURING DISASTERS.
HB60: Provides relative to healthcare facilities operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs for war veterans (OR INCREASE SG RV See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: π€ Jay Galle (R)
Provides for the eligibility of nonveterans, National Guard, or reservists who were not called to duty under Title 10 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) to use state war veterans healthcare facilities.
HB63: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the mandatory retirement of judges (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: π€ Kyle Green (D)
Removes the age limitation for judges to serve in the office of judge and provides that a judge shall not remain in office after reaching his maximum retirement compensation.
HB64: Provides relative to legal representation of sovereign interests of the state (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: π‘οΈ Mike Johnson (R)
Provides specific authority to the attorney general with respect to the representation of the sovereign interests of the state.
HB66: Provides relative to qualifications for participation in the Employee Insurance Fund for the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office (OR NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Troy Romero (R)
LOCAL AUTONOMY / LEGISLATIVE CARVE OUT: Specifies the requirements for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs who retire and become eligible for payment of group insurance premium costs from the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office.
HB80: Provides relative to first responders
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Jason DeWitt (R)
Expands the definition of "first responder" to include electrical linemen and defines "electrical lineman".
HB96: Adds the U.S. Space Force to various statutory definitions of U.S. Armed Forces
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Alonzo Knox (D)
NO OBVIOUS ISSUES
HB113: Provides relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages in Washington Parish
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: John Wyble (R)
LOCAL BILL / LEGISLATIVE CARVE OUT
Loosen regulation. Allow for more local autonomy WITHOUT having to get legislative approval.
HB116: Provides relative to the Louisiana Military Family Assistance Fund (OR SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Peter Egan (R)
EXPANDS THE USE OF A SPECIALIZED FUND. ISN'T THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF OUR LEGISLATURE TO ELIMINATE SPECIALIZED FUNDS?
Further authorizes money in the fund for payment for burial fees and costs for deceased indigent veterans or retirees and for payment of sums necessary for expenses of eligible beneficiaries
HB123: Provides relative to deferral of costs and fees associated with electronic filing requirements (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Josh Carlson (R)
Removes the 30-day period within which to pay the deferred court costs and further provides that when a judgment is rendered against the state, political subdivision, or agent, officer, or employee thereof, the costs shall not be payable to the clerk of court until the judgment becomes final and definitive.
HB134: Provides relative to the marshal of the city court of Lake Charles
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Wilford Carter (D)
LOCAL BILL. EXPANDS LEGISLATIVE CARVE OUT. EXPANDS GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENT SPENDING.
There is an expansion of Marshal's Offices across the state. We see it in Lafayette. The Marshal is no longer performing his essential job function and is more focused on community outreach, etc.
Adds community policing as an additional source of compensation for a deputy marshal.
HB155: Provides for a statewide revision of court reporter fees (OR INCREASE LF RV See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Nicholas Muscarello (R)
LENGTHY
HB189: Provides relative to certain retirees of the East Carroll Parish Sheriff's Dept. (OR NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Travis Johnson (D)
HB249: Provides relative to the use of court costs and civil filing fees in the City Court of Alexandria (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Jason DeWitt (R)
HB273: Establishes the official state children's book
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Annie Spell (R)
HB303: Creates the Fugitive Apprehension Unit within the office of the attorney general (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Mike Bayham (R)
EXPANDS GOVERNMENT
HB307: Requires individuals requesting public assistance who are not United States citizens be reported to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Chance Henry (R)
WHO CARES IF IT IS PROHIBITED BY FEDERAL LAW?
HB310: Provides relative to filings in civil and criminal courts
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: π€ Jerome Zeringue (R)
EFFFICIENCY?
HB361: Provides relative to the payment of insurance premium costs by the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office (OR NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Neil Riser (R)
HB387: Provides relative to care for nonveterans
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: π€ Kellee Dickerson (R)
EXTENDS CARE to non-Veteran residents
HB409: Provides relative to court commissioners of the 19th JDC
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: π€ Vanessa Caston Lafleur (D)
HB412: Provides relative to alternative nicotine products
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Troy Romero (R)
HB468: Provides relative to the Civilian Honor Medal Program (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Daryl Adams (D)
Co-sponsors: π€ Lauren Ventrella (R)
DID YOU JUST WASTE A BILL ON THIS, AT THIS TIME?
HB481: Provides relative to limitations on the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage permits
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Tammy Phelps (D)
HB545: Provides relative to certain pretrial intervention or diversion programs
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Adrian Fisher (D)
HB546: Provides with respect to the issuance of alcoholic beverage permits (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Alonzo Knox (D)
RIPE FOR CORRUPTION. WHY should a LEGISLATOR have any purview OVER A WHETHER a specific permit is issued. MAKE THE RULES AND ALLOW THEM tO BE ENFORCED.
HB563: Provides relative to manufacturing brewers
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: π€ Jeremy LaCombe (R)
HB569: Provides relative to the Judicial Compensation Commission (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: π€ Jacob Braud (R)
HR30: Designates the city of Opelousas as the Horse Capital of Louisiana
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-16
Author: Rhonda Butler (R)
HB644: Provides for the assessment of a fee for filing civil and criminal matters
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-04-23
Author: π€ Chad Brown (D)
TIES UP REVENUE
HCR32: Continues and reestablishes the Judicial Security Task Force as established by House Concurrent Resolution No. 40 of the 2024 Regular Session
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-05-05
Author: Delisha Boyd (D)
HCR50: Authorizes and directs the legislative auditor to study the efficiency, financial accountability, and effectiveness of the state Supreme Court, courts of appeals, and district courts
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-05-19
Author: π€ Jerome Zeringue (R)
HCR63: Urges and requests the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to study the benefits of clarifying the data law enforcement officers must collect during certain traffic stops
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-05-22
Author: Denise Marcelle (D)
HCR74: Requests that the Louisiana Supreme Court develop rules that prohibit judges from attending campaign events for other elected officials
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-05-28
Author: π₯ Robert Carter (D)
HR254: Designates the Village of Cankton as the Accordion Capital of Louisiana
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-05-29
Author: Julie Emerson (R)
HR258: Requests the administration of President Donald Trump to ensure the passage of the Major Richard Star Act to provide that combat wounded, medically retired service members receive their entitlements
Last Action: Read by title, rules suspended, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-06-02
Author: Charles Owen (R)
HR267: Memorialize congress to adequately fund law enforcement and emergency responders in parishes where the Kisatchie National Forest is located
Last Action: Read by title, rules suspended, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-06-02
Author: Gabe Firment (R)
HR272: Provides for a study of court reporter per-page transcription rates in Louisiana and a study of digital court reporting as an alternative to traditional reporting
Last Action: Read by title, rules suspended, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Date: 2025-06-02
Author: Nicholas Muscarello (R)
LOCAL AUTONOMY: Extends the legal holiday of the Washington Parish Free Fair.