Sponsored Legislation

SB32

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 221

HOSPITALS:  Provides relative to the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 2. (8/1/18) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)

SB77

HEWITT

Pending Senate Health and Welfare

MEDICAID:  Provides relative to opportunities to promote work and community engagement among Medicaid recipients. (8/1/18)

SB127

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 233

CREDIT:  Prohibits credit reporting agencies from charging a fee to place, reinstate, temporarily lift, or revoke a security freeze. (gov sig)

SB133

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 357

PUBLIC RECORDS:  Provides relative to documents submitted to the Louisiana State Fire Marshal. (8/1/18) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)

SB182

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 651

FISCAL CONTROLS:  Provides relative to the Medicaid Subcommittee of the Health and Social Services Estimating Conference. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

SB208

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 484

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE:  Provides relative to bail after conviction. (gov sig)

SB300

HEWITT

Pending Senate Health and Welfare

HEALTH CARE:  Provides relative to tasks performed by direct service workers. (8/1/18)

SB314

HEWITT

Pending Senate Judiciary B

Considered 4/17/18

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:  Allows native wineries to sell at wholesale. (8/1/18)

SB347

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 665

FUNDS/FUNDING:  Provides relative to funding for waiver services for individuals with developmental disabilities. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)

SB382

HEWITT

Pending Senate Judiciary A

Considered 4/17/18

MOTOR VEHICLES:  Provides relative to safety belts. (8/1/18)

SB400

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 612

FUNDS/FUNDING:  Provides for certain funds in the state treasury and the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Dedicated Fund Review Subcommittee of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)

SB404

HEWITT

Pending Senate and Governmental Affairs

Considered 4/18/18

EMPLOYMENT:  Provides relative to sexual harassment prevention policies and training for public servants. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

SB445

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 572

STATE AGENCIES:  Provides relative to reports required of the executive branch by statute or resolution. (7/1/18) (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)

SB549

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 675

MOTOR VEHICLES:  Provides for military surplus motor vehicles. (8/1/18)

SCR86

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COASTAL RESOURCES:  Requests the oil and gas industry in Louisiana to support the construction of the Louisiana Geological Survey Coastal Geohazards Atlas by providing access to interpretations from 3-D seismic data.

SR3

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women and welcomes its members to the state capitol.

SR84

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH:  Recognizes the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell and designates April 15-21 as Junior Auxiliary Week at the Louisiana Senate.

SR87

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends and recognizes Alyssa Carson on her many accomplishments.

SR102

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends LSU Health New Orleans for its dedication to forming, promoting, and sustaining STEM programs.

SR122

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends Anthony Alfred for his service to the St. Tammany Parish School Board and to the community.

SR123

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends Ray Dupuy, posthumously, for his service to the Slidell Police force and community.

SR124

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends Kevin L. Dupuy for his service to the Slidell Police Department and community.

SR125

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends Willie B. Jeter for his years of service to the St. Tammany Parish schools and community.

SR126

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends Charlie "Coach" Bowman for his service with St. Tammany Parish School Board and to the community.

SR136

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends Dennis S. Cousin for his service to the St. Tammany Parish School Board and the community.

SR137

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends Charlie "Coach" Bowman for his service with St. Tammany Parish School Board and to the community.

SR138

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends and recognizes registered nurses as a valuable resource and celebrates their accomplishments.

SR156

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends and recognizes Alyssa Carson on her many accomplishments.

SR165

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH:  Designates Thursday, May 3, 2018, as "NASA Day" at the state capitol and commends NASA and the Michoud Assembly Facility on their significant accomplishments which have positively impacted the United States and this state.

SR220

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Recognizes and commends the Louisiana teams that participated in the 2018 FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas.

SB15

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 42

LEVEES:  Repeals provision that prohibits a commissioner of the St. Tammany Levee, Drainage and Conservation District, whose term is expired, from continuing to serve or vote. (gov sig)

SB157

HEWITT

Pending Senate Education

TOPS:  Provides relative to TOPS award amounts. (gov sig)

SB187

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 387

FISCAL CONTROLS:  Provides for establishment of a pilot evidence-based budget proposal process for mental health programs administered by the Louisiana Department of Health. (7/1/17) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

SB188

HEWITT

Pending Senate Health and Welfare

Considered 5/3/17

MEDICAID:  Provides relative to Medicaid recipient work requirements. (8/1/17) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

SB225

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 392

CURRICULA:  Creates the Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Advisory Council (LaSTEM). (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

SB226

HEWITT

Pending Senate Finance

Considered 5/15/17

FUNDS/FUNDING:  Eliminates certain statutory dedications and eliminates certain dedications of certain funds. (7/1/17) (OR +$839,887,403 GF RV See Note)

SCR17

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends the Slidell Republican Women's Club on its 50th anniversary.

SCR18

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS:  Commends the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council and its grassroots advocacy network, LaCAN, and designates April 26, 2017, as Disability Rights Day in Louisiana.

SCR19

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends Randy K. Haynie on receipt of the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award.

SCR20

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS:  Designates the first week of December as Shop Local Artists Week in Louisiana.

SCR91

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends Leo Casanave for over fifty years of service to the St. Tammany Parish School System as a math and science teacher and counselor.

SR37

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

SENATE:  Recognizes the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell and designates April 2-8, 2017, as "Junior Auxiliary Week" at the Louisiana Senate.

SR66

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

SENATE:  Designates Thursday, May 4, 2017, as "NASA Day" at the state capitol and extols the accomplishments of NASA and the technical and scientific contributions made to the state and nation.

SR135

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Recognizes the Louisiana teams that participated in the 2017 FIRST Championship.

SR163

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT:  Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to provide certain data on able-bodied Medicaid recipients.

SR174

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

FUNDS/FUNDING:  Requests the Senate Fiscal Affairs staff to report annually information relative to state funds distributed to local government entities.

SR175

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

FUNDS/FUNDING:  Requests the Senate Fiscal Affairs staff to report annually information relative to certain statutory dedications.

SR219

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS:  Creates the Lower Pearl River Basin task force to study the conditions, needs, issues, and funding relative to flood protection and preservation of the Lower Pearl River Basin, and to recommend any action or legislation that the task force deems necessary or appropriate.

SB213

HEWITT

Withdrawn from the files of the Senate - prior to introduction

TAX/SALES:  Constitutional amendment to provide for centralized collection of local sales and use taxes. (2/3-CA13s1(A))

SB283

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 616

MILITARY AFFAIRS:  Provides for application by certain military personnel to be certified as a licensed professional engineer in Louisiana. (8/1/16)

SB284

HEWITT

Pending Senate Health and Welfare

Considered 3/22/16

COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS:  Prohibits the sale of infant formula or baby food that is stored in plastic containers, jars, or cans that contain bisphenol-A. (8/1/16)

SB443

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 586

FISCAL CONTROLS:  Provides for mandatory meetings of the Health and Social Services Estimating Conference for purposes of developing budget recommendations for the Medicaid program. (8/1/16) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

SB445

HEWITT

Pending Senate Transportation, Highways, and Public Works

Considered 4/14/16

MOTOR VEHICLES:  Provides relative to driver education. (8/1/16)

SB446

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 619

POSTSECONDARY ED:  Requires the Board of Regents to conduct a comprehensive review of the postsecondary needs of the state and each of its regions. (See Act) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

SB466

HEWITT

Signed by the Governor - Act 537

HOSPITALS:  Provides a procedure for the LSU Board of Supervisors and the commissioner of administration to seek approval from the JLCB and the legislature to proceed with the sale of a hospital. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

SCR84

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS:  Requests the division of administration to provide a report of all of the reports required of the executive branch by statute or resolution.

SCR92

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS:  Designates Thursday, May 5, 2016, as "NASA Day" at the state capitol and commends NASA and the Michoud Assembly Facility on the significant technical and scientific accomplishments made by them which have positively impacted the United States and the state of Louisiana.

SR36

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

SENATE:  In recognition of 50 years of service, designates the week of April 3 through April 9, 2016, as "Junior Auxiliary Week" at the Louisiana Senate.

SR88

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends Margaret Narcisse Laurant upon the occasion of her ninetieth birthday.

SR91

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

COMMENDATIONS:  Commends Shirley Wilkins for community service in providing college scholarships for area students and promoting awareness of the effects of drinking and driving.

SR116

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

FEDERAL PROGRAMS:  Requests the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to maintain region-wide leasing in the Gulf of Mexico in the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program without any further exclusions or restrictions.

SR123

HEWITT

Sent to the Secretary of State

WATER/WATERWAYS:  Re-creates the Lower Pearl River Basin Ecosystem Study Commission.