Regina Barrow — Senate - District 15
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SB86: Constitutional amendment to remove the mandatory retirement age for judges. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (1/1/27)
Last Action: Reconsidered. Read by title; returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
Date: 2025-05-07
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SB87: Provides relative to notices of warrant of arrest of a person who fails to appear in court after release on bail. (8/1/25)
Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Date: 2025-06-20
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SENATE floor amendment technical
SENATE committee amendment 1 [LINK] On page 1, line 14, after "bond" insert ", provided that the clerk of court has received the information necessary for service"
Proposes amendments to Article 334 of the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure concerning bail procedures.
Key changes:
- Notification Requirement Expansion: Currently, when an arrest warrant is issued due to a defendant's failure to appear in court after being released on bail, the clerk of court must notify the prosecuting attorney, the defendant, the bail agent or bondsman, and the personal surety. The bill adds that the clerk must also notify the cash depositor who posted the bond.
- Release from Obligations: Under existing law, if the clerk fails to notify the commercial surety within 60 days, the surety is released from all obligations under the bail undertaking. The bill extends this provision to cash depositors, meaning that if the clerk does not send the required notice to the cash depositor within 60 days, the depositor is also released from all obligations.
These amendments aim to ensure all parties involved in the bail process are adequately informed and clarify consequences for failing to provide timely notice.
SB91: Provides relative to court costs in suits involving the state and state agencies in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. (2/3-CA7s2.1(A)) (8/1/25) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
Pending: 🏛 Finance 36 📅 Not Scheduled
Changes to the deferral of court costs for the state and its agencies in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. Currently, the state and its subdivisions can temporarily defer court costs in judicial proceedings. This bill seeks to limit this deferral privilege specifically to the state and its departments listed in R.S. 36:4(A) when filing in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. Additionally, these entities would be required to deposit an advance filing fee of $200 with the court. The bill also amends provisions related to suits initiated by the attorney general for the protection of state interests, aligning the deferral of court costs with the proposed changes and maintaining the exemption from providing security bonds in legal proceedings.
SB180: Provides for a pioneering STEM technology program known as "Farm-Ed". (8/1/25) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2025-05-27
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
Pending: 🏛 Finance 36 📅 Not Scheduled
Creates a pilot program called “Farm-Ed” to promote agricultural STEM education in Louisiana schools.
Key Provisions:
- Directs BESE and the Department of Education to establish the Farm-Ed pilot program.
- Provides for use of controlled environment grow chambers and related curriculum in K–12 classrooms.
- Requires development of rules to select participating schools and allocate available funding.
- Program to be implemented as funding becomes available.
- Effective August 1, 2025.
SB224: Provides for the creation of the Parish Preservation Act. (8/1/25)
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
Pending: 🏛 Local & Municipal Affairs 6 📅 Not Scheduled
Creates the Parish Preservation Act, requires a public report and meeting before a municipality may change allocation of parish tax revenue that would reduce a consolidated parish government’s general fund by more than 5%. Applies only to parishes with populations between 445,000 and 460,000. Reports must detail anticipated impacts on service delivery, municipal plans, and effects on underserved areas.
Key Provisions:
- Requires public meeting with a report from both the municipality and consolidated parish government.
- Applies when a tax revenue reallocation exceeds 5% of the parish general fund.
- Mandates detailed reporting on service impacts and affected populations.
- Does not override parish plans of government.
Effective August 1, 2025.
SB41: Provides relative to child welfare. (See Act) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2025.
Date: 2025-06-20
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
Co-sponsors: Gerald Boudreaux (D) Joseph Bouie (D) Gary Carter (D) Stewart Cathey (R) Patrick Connick (R) Valarie Hodges (R) Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D) Samuel Jenkins (D) Eddie Lambert (R) W. Jay Luneau (D) Patrick McMath (R) Beth Mizell (R) Edward Price (D) Larry Selders (D) Jeremy Stine (R) Glen Womack (R) Daryl Adams (D) Mike Bayham (R) Stephanie Berault (R) Beth Billings (R) Delisha Boyd (D) Marcus Bryant (D) Kim Carver (R) Tehmi Chassion (D) Emily Chenevert (R) Kellee Dickerson (R) Jessica Domangue (R) Michael Echols (R) Adrian Fisher (D) Stephanie Hilferty (R) Jason Hughes (D) John Illg (R) Steven Jackson (D) Alonzo Knox (D) Ed Larvadain (D) Rodney Lyons (D) Denise Marcelle (D) Wayne McMahen (R) Shaun Mena (D) Candace Newell (D) Tammy Phelps (D) Annie Spell (R) Sylvia Taylor (D) Joy Walters (D)
...and 39 more.
Pending: 👨⚖️ Floor Vote 📅 Tomorrow Mon, Mar 23 at 4:30 PM
SENATE floor amendment set 1703 [LINK] clarify supervision requirements for young children, allowing exceptions during special circumstances, restroom visits by children five and older without staff, and immediate cleaning after toileting accidents. They also require state agencies, especially the Department of Children and Family Services, to quickly notify the child ombudsman of child deaths under their care or previously reported for abuse or neglect, and make various technical wording adjustments.
SENATE floor amendments technical
SENATE committee amendments [LINK] refine language in Louisiana’s child abuse registry law by replacing “placement” with “recordation,” clarifying that provisions apply to names entered on or after August 1, 2018 or 2025, and adjusting agency responsibilities for investigations based on the victim-perpetrator relationship and remove redundant paragraphs.
Aims to enhance child protection in Louisiana educational settings. Key points:
- Prohibits employment or licensing of individuals listed on the state abuse registry in child care or school positions.
- Requires licensure for all nonpublic prekindergarten programs and establishes uniform safety standards.
- Mandates annual child abuse reporting training for educators and child care providers.
- Requires immediate reporting and prompt law enforcement investigation of suspected sexual abuse in schools.
- Allows parents of victims to seek damages, including medical expenses and tuition reimbursement.
Overall, the bill strengthens child welfare and safety measures in educational environments.
SCR1: Invites the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
Last Action: Received from the House without amendments.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SCR17: Celebrates the 29th Annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference and recognizes its founders, Dot Thibodeaux and Danna Spayde, for their dedication, support, and inspiration to grandfamilies across Louisiana.
Last Action: Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2025-05-07
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
Co-sponsors: Jack McFarland (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
SCR42: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Melvin Lee "Kip" Holden on the occasion of his passing.
Last Action: Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/30/2025.
Date: 2025-06-01
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
Co-sponsors: Mark Abraham (R) Robert Allain (R) Adam Bass (R) Gerald Boudreaux (D) Joseph Bouie (D) Gary Carter (D) Stewart Cathey (R) Patrick Connick (R) Royce Duplessis (D) Rick Edmonds (R) Franklin Foil (R) Jimmy Harris (D) Cameron Henry (R) Bob Hensgens (R) Valarie Hodges (R) Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D) Samuel Jenkins (D) Eddie Lambert (R) Gregory Miller (R) Thomas Pressly (R) Edward Price (D) Jeremy Stine (R)
...and 17 more.
📅 Not Scheduled
SCR62: Creates a statewide task force to study and make recommendations on implementing a comprehensive plan to address property blight within the state.
Last Action: Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
Date: 2025-06-12
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
Co-sponsors: Beth Billings (R) Kim Carver (R) Tehmi Chassion (D) Vincent Cox (R) Jessica Domangue (R) Barbara Freiberg (R) Steven Jackson (D) Alonzo Knox (D) Denise Marcelle (D) Pat Moore (D) Candace Newell (D) Joseph Stagni (R)
...and 7 more.
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SR1: Resolves that a committee be appointed to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened and organized and is prepared to transact business.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR109: Recognizes May 5, 2025, as Louisiana Firefighter's Appreciation Day.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/22/2025.
Date: 2025-05-27
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
Co-sponsors: Caleb Kleinpeter (R) Larry Selders (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR113: Commends and congratulates the members of the Baton Rouge Fire Department for winning the 2025 Pensacola Beach Firefighters Challenge.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/22/2025.
Date: 2025-05-27
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR120: Requests the Senate Committee on Finance, or a subcommittee thereof, to study and make recommendations on court costs in suits involving the state and political subdivisions in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
Date: 2025-06-12
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR132: Requests the office of juvenile justice to provide specific information in a report to the Senate committees on Finance and Judiciary B relative to complaints, investigations, and litigation at secure and non-secure care facilities under the jurisdiction of the office of juvenile justice, youth services.
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: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR147: Commends each Teacher of the Year from schools in Senate District 15 for exemplary and dedicated service on Teacher of the Year 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 on 5/30/2025.
Date: 2025-06-01
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR162: Requests the Division of Administration's Office of Technology Services to convene a working group that includes every state agency with responsibility for child safety, welfare, and protection.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/5/2025.
Date: 2025-06-08
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR171: Continues the Task Force on the Regulation of Community-Based Residential Settings.
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: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR172: Urges and requests the Select Committee on Women and Children of the Senate to study a parent's right to equal custodial periods with the child.
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: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR175: To commend and congratulate Loren Sullivan, Verbon Muhammad, Sydney Cuillier, Ashley Lovelace, and Erich White, know as "The Dream Team", on earning an Emmy Award.
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: Regina Barrow (D)
Co-sponsors: Mark Abraham (R) Robert Allain (R) Gerald Boudreaux (D) Joseph Bouie (D) Gary Carter (D) Stewart Cathey (R) Patrick Connick (R) Royce Duplessis (D) Rick Edmonds (R) Michael Fesi (R) Franklin Foil (R) Cameron Henry (R) Valarie Hodges (R) Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D) Samuel Jenkins (D) Caleb Kleinpeter (R) W. Jay Luneau (D) Blake Miguez (R) Edward Price (D) Mike Reese (R) Larry Selders (D) Jeremy Stine (R) William Wheat (R) Glen Womack (R)
...and 19 more.
📅 Not Scheduled
SR178: To direct the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a study and report on road hazards on state highways and their impact on Louisiana residents.
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: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR193: Establishes the Task Force on Child Abuse Investigation Processes.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
Date: 2025-06-12
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR194: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to review and provide certain information to the Senate regarding Medicaid managed care contracts.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
Date: 2025-06-12
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR196: Requests the Louisiana State Police to study and make recommendations to improve driving.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
Date: 2025-06-12
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR197: Creates the Baton Rouge SWOT Analysis Study Commission.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
Date: 2025-06-12
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR198: To express strong relations between the state of Louisiana in the United States and the Bantu kingdom of Buganda in Uganda.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
Date: 2025-06-12
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR2: Resolves that a committee be appointed to act with a similar house committee to notify the governor that the legislature has convened and organized and is prepared to receive his communications.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR202: Creates a task force to study the effectiveness of technology and research parks and to make recommendations on its findings.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
Date: 2025-06-12
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR203: Commends and congratulates Wiley Brazier V on his accomplishments.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
Date: 2025-06-12
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR210: Recognizes the month of June as "African-American Music Appreciation 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 6/13/2025.
Date: 2025-06-12
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
Co-sponsors: Gerald Boudreaux (D) Joseph Bouie (D) Gary Carter (D) Stewart Cathey (R) Patrick Connick (R) Royce Duplessis (D) Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D) Samuel Jenkins (D) Patrick McMath (R) Gregory Miller (R) Beth Mizell (R) John Morris (R) Brach Myers (R) Robert Owen (R) Edward Price (D) Glen Womack (R)
...and 11 more.
📅 Not Scheduled
SR211: Requests appointment of a committee to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate is ready to adjourn sine die.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.
Date: 2025-06-12
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR44: Designates Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Coca-Cola Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends Coca-Cola UNITED for its outstanding legacy, economic impact, and enduring commitment to the people and communities of Louisiana.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2025-04-28
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR5: Commends Arch-Bishop/Dr. Joyce Turner Keller for her twenty-four years of commitment to combating HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/17/2025.
Date: 2025-04-22
Author: Regina Barrow (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
SENATE committee amendments [LINK] narrow the bill’s scope by removing provisions that added a new constitutional article and eliminated all references to public employees. Removes all provisions related to mandatory retirement for public employees. The bill now only addresses public officers, such as judges. The amendments also delay the bill’s effective dates by one year.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
Proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate the mandatory retirement age for judges and to prohibit age-based restrictions for holding public office or public employment in Louisiana. Currently, the Louisiana Constitution mandates that judges retire upon reaching the age of 70. This bill seeks to repeal that requirement, allowing judges to serve beyond their 70th birthday. Additionally, the proposed amendment would ensure that no individual is denied the right to hold public office or public employment solely based on age. If passed, this amendment would be presented to voters in a statewide election on November 15, 2025, and would take effect on January 1, 2026.