Brach Myers — Senate - District 23
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SB142: Provides relative to the classified police service in the city of Lafayette. (2/3 - CA10s18) (7/1/25)
Last Action: Effective date 7/1/2025.
Date: 2025-06-11
Author: Brach Myers (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
SB199: Provides for the authority of the Department of Insurance in instances of fraud. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
Date: 2025-05-07
Author: Brach Myers (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
Clarifies that the Department of Insurance may take enforcement action against unlicensed individuals or entities engaged in the business of insurance if they commit unfair trade practices. Defines "business of insurance" broadly and authorizes the commissioner to act without formal hearing procedures for unlicensed parties. Allows electronic delivery of notices and preserves the right of aggrieved persons to seek legal remedies.
Effective upon governor’s signature.
SB78: Provides relative to drug paraphernalia. (gov sig)
Last Action: Effective date 6/8/2025.
Date: 2025-06-08
Author: Brach Myers (R)
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion (D)
Pending: 👨⚖️ Floor Vote 📅 Mon, Jun 1 at 9:30 AM
SENATE floor amendment [LINK] adopted clarifies that "drug paraphernalia" shall not include any of the various testing equipment used to test for dangerous controlled substances, gives definitions.
SENATE committee amendment technical
Proposes an amendment to R.S. 40:1021(B) concerning the definition of "drug paraphernalia." Currently, the law exempts rapid fentanyl test strips and similar devices intended to detect fentanyl or its analogues from being classified as drug paraphernalia. The proposed amendment seeks to broaden this exemption to include any testing equipment or devices designed solely to determine the presence of any controlled substance, chemical, or compound that can cause physical harm or death.
SB69: Provides for hunting and fishing licenses. (8/1/25) (EN -$1,302,912 SD RV See Note)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2025.
Date: 2025-06-11
Author: Brach Myers (R)
Co-sponsors: Mark Abraham (R) Regina Barrow (D) Gerald Boudreaux (D) Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D) Samuel Jenkins (D) Caleb Kleinpeter (R) Patrick McMath (R) Blake Miguez (R) Gregory Miller (R) Beth Mizell (R) Larry Selders (D) Jeremy Stine (R) Kirk Talbot (R) Tehmi Chassion (D) Alonzo Knox (D)
...and 10 more.
📅 Not Scheduled
SENATE committee amendments technical
Proposes amendments to Louisiana's hunting and fishing license regulations, focusing on benefits for disabled veterans, seniors, and retired or honorably discharged military personnel.
Key provisions:
- Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation Escrow Account:
- The bill clarifies that donations in this account must be used exclusively to purchase hunting and fishing licenses for disabled veterans.
- Up to 10% of funds may cover administrative costs.
- Unspent funds will remain in the account at the end of each fiscal year.
- Funds can also purchase commemorative durable hard cards with licensing information for disabled veterans.
- Senior/Retired Military/Honorably Discharged Veteran Hunting and Fishing License:
- Seniors:
- Residents turning 60 before June 1, 2000, can obtain an annual license at no cost.
- Residents turning 60 between June 1, 2000, and May 31, 2022, can obtain an annual license for $5.
- Residents turning 65 on or after June 1, 2027, can obtain an annual license for $20.
- Retired or Honorably Discharged Military Members:
- Retired U.S. Armed Forces members, including Louisiana Army National Guard or Air National Guard, who were born in Louisiana or are residents, can obtain an annual license for $20.
- Honorably discharged resident members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Louisiana National Guard, are also eligible.
- Applicants must provide identification and proof of eligibility, such as a DD-214 or NGB-22 form, to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
SB70: Provides relative to remote patient monitoring services. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Effective date 6/11/2025.
Date: 2025-06-11
Author: Brach Myers (R)
Co-sponsors: Gregory Miller (R) Stephanie Berault (R) Rhonda Butler (R) Tehmi Chassion (D) Kellee Dickerson (R) Peter Egan (R) Adrian Fisher (D) Jason Hughes (D) Mandie Landry (D) Wayne McMahen (R) Joseph Stagni (R)
...and 6 more.
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IS THIS A MEDICAID EXPANSION? Or does it save money? Is there a financial impact and to whom?
Proposes changes to the qualifications for patients to participate in remote patient monitoring services.
Under current law, patients must meet any two of the following criteria:
- Diagnosis of one or more chronic conditions.
- A recent history of costly service use due to chronic conditions, evidenced by two or more hospitalizations, including emergency room visits, in the last 12 months.
- A recommendation from the patient's healthcare provider for disease management services through remote patient monitoring.
The proposed bill seeks to modify these requirements by allowing patients to qualify if they have a healthcare provider's recommendation for remote patient monitoring and meet one of the following criteria:
- Diagnosis of one or more chronic conditions.
- A recent history of costly service use due to chronic conditions, evidenced by two or more hospitalizations, including emergency room visits, in the last 12 months.
- Being a pregnant or postpartum woman diagnosed with conditions related to pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or gestational hypertension.
- Being an infant requiring neonatal intensive care, including care necessitating a tracheostomy tube or nasogastric tube.
The bill aims to expand access to remote patient monitoring services to additional patient groups, specifically pregnant or postpartum women with certain conditions and infants needing intensive neonatal care. The proposed changes would become effective upon the governor's signature or upon the lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
SB98: Increases the penalties for the retail sale of nitrous oxide. (8/1/25)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2025.
Date: 2025-06-08
Author: Brach Myers (R)
Co-sponsors: Kirk Talbot (R) Vincent Cox (R) Jessica Domangue (R) Kathy Edmonston (R) Barbara Freiberg (R) Dodie Horton (R) Steven Jackson (D) Alonzo Knox (D) Laurie Schlegel (R) Annie Spell (R) Joseph Stagni (R) Sylvia Taylor (D) Debbie Villio (R)
...and 8 more.
📅 Not Scheduled
SENATE floor amendments technical
Amends Louisiana Revised Statute 40:989, addressing the unlawful use and distribution of certain chemical substances, specifically nitrous oxide.
Key Provisions:
- Unlawful Activities: The bill prohibits individuals from inhaling, ingesting, using, or possessing compounds containing butyl nitrite, isobutyl nitrite, secondary butyl nitrite, tertiary butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide (commonly called "laughing gas"), and amyl nitrite ("poppers" or "snappers").
- Exceptions: The legislation provides exceptions for individuals aged 21 and older in specific contexts:
- Prescribed use by licensed medical or dental practitioners.
- Manufacturing processes or industrial operations.
- Use as a propellant in food preparation for restaurant, food service, or houseware products.
- Automotive purposes.
- Rebuttable Presumption: Containers featuring additional flavoring or labeling indicating flavoring create a rebuttable presumption against these exceptions.
- Penalties:
- Individuals violating unlawful use provisions may face fines up to $2,500, imprisonment with or without hard labor for up to one year, or both.
- Entities involved in production, manufacture, possession, sale, or transfer of these substances may be fined up to $25,000, face similar imprisonment terms, or both.
- Businesses holding certificates, permits, or licenses from the commissioner of alcohol and tobacco control face a 30-day suspension upon first violation and revocation upon a second violation.
- Enforcement and Regulations: The Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control is authorized to investigate and enforce these provisions and must develop related rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
The proposed changes become effective August 1, 2025.
SCR28: Recognizes the month of May as Water Safety Awareness Month in Louisiana and to designate May 14th as "Louisiana Water Safety Awareness Day" and commends Mazie's Mission and its founders, Heather and Adam Broussard, for their work in promoting water safety education across the state.
Last Action: Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2025-05-14
Author: Brach Myers (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
SCR60: Requests the Department of Insurance to study and report on the effect of certain legislative actions upon the condition and competitiveness of Louisiana's insurance market.
Last Action: Received from the House with amendments.
Date: 2025-06-12
Author: Brach Myers (R)
Co-sponsors: Adam Bass (R) Gerald Boudreaux (D) Stewart Cathey (R) Mike Reese (R) Daryl Adams (D) Mike Bayham (R) Chad Boyer (R) Josh Carlson (R) Kim Carver (R) Tehmi Chassion (D) Emily Chenevert (R) Barbara Freiberg (R) Brian Glorioso (R) Chance Henry (R) Jack McFarland (R) Dixon McMakin (R) Annie Spell (R) Jeff Wiley (R) John Wyble (R)
...and 14 more.
📅 Not Scheduled
SR105: Designates the month of May as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/16/2025.
Date: 2025-05-19
Author: Brach Myers (R)
Co-sponsors: Robert Allain (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR180: Commends DJ Daniel and his family for their strength and perseverance.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2025-06-10
Author: Brach Myers (R)
Co-sponsors: Mark Abraham (R) Regina Barrow (D) Adam Bass (R) Gerald Boudreaux (D) Joseph Bouie (D) Gary Carter (D) Stewart Cathey (R) Heather Cloud (R) Patrick Connick (R) Royce Duplessis (D) Michael Fesi (R) Jimmy Harris (D) Cameron Henry (R) Bob Hensgens (R) Valarie Hodges (R) Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D) Samuel Jenkins (D) Eddie Lambert (R) W. Jay Luneau (D) Patrick McMath (R) Blake Miguez (R) Gregory Miller (R) Beth Mizell (R) Thomas Pressly (R) Edward Price (D) Mike Reese (R) Larry Selders (D) Jeremy Stine (R) William Wheat (R) Glen Womack (R)
...and 25 more.
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SR65: Commends the Home Care Association of Louisiana for its outstanding achievements and service to the people of Louisiana and to designate Tuesday, May 13, 2025, as Home Care Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2025-05-07
Author: Brach Myers (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
SENATE floor amendments technical
Changes promotion rules and creates a one-year appointment process for the rank of major in the Lafayette Police Department.
Key Provisions:
- Limits use of promotional seniority to lieutenant and captain ranks.
- Establishes a competitive exam and chief’s appointment process for majors.
- Majors serve one-year terms, subject to annual review and possible non-disciplinary demotion without appeal.
- Seniority is retained and continues during service as major.
- Applies only to new or probationary majors as of July 1, 2025.
- Effective July 1, 2025.