Modifies the requirements for seafood dealer receipts in Louisiana. It amends R.S. 56:306.5(B) to mandate that wholesale and retail seafood dealers must transmit commercial receipt forms to commercial fishermen within 24 hours of a transaction, rather than immediately at the time of sale. The bill maintains existing record-keeping requirements, including dealer and fisherman details, species information, and permit numbers, but extends the timeframe for compliance.

The law is set to take effect on August 1, 2025.

SENATE committee amendments subject the campaign displays to school board policy. Also adds these provisions shall not create an exception to the prohibited acts during early voting or Election Day.

Amends R.S. 18:1470 to modify rules regarding political campaign advertising on public property, specifically allowing paid campaign signs on public school athletic facilities.

1. General Prohibition on Political Advertising (Section 1, R.S. 18:1470(A)):

• Current Law: Prohibits the erection, display, or posting of political campaign signs on any publicly owned property, rights of way, or public utility poles/stanchions.
• Proposed Change: Retains this broad prohibition but introduces an exception under Subsection B.

1. Exception for School Athletic Facilities (Section 1, R.S. 18:1470(B)):

• Proposed Law: Permits political campaign signs to be erected, displayed, or posted on public school athletic fields or gymnasiums if the political candidate or campaign pays for the placement.
• Scope: Limited to these specific school facilities; does not extend to other public school property (e.g., classrooms or administrative buildings).

1. Effective Date:

• The Act takes effect on August 1, 2025, allowing time for schools and campaigns to adjust to the new rule.

Guts Louisiana’s strict ban on political advertising on public property by carving out an exception for campaign signs on public school athletic fields and gymnasiums, provided the candidate or campaign covers the cost.

On the recommendation of the Louisiana State Law Institute, proposes the enactment of Civil Code Article 1519.1 to address the enforceability of penalty clauses in juridical acts related to donations, successions, and trust administrations. Specifically, the bill states that any provision penalizing a person for legally challenging such acts is unenforceable if, at the time of the challenge, there was a factual basis leading a reasonable person to believe the challenge had a substantial likelihood of success. This measure aims to balance the donor's interest in preventing frivolous lawsuits with the donee's right to ensure the legitimacy of donations. The bill aligns with modern approaches in other U.S. jurisdictions, as reflected in the Uniform Probate Code and the Restatement (Third) of Property. The proposed effective date for this legislation is August 1, 2025.