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OFFICIAL JOURNALOF THESENATEOF THESTATE OF LOUISIANA_______FORTIETH DAY'S PROCEEDINGS_______Thirty-Fourth Regular Session of the LegislatureUnder the Adoption of theConstitution of 1974_______Senate ChamberState CapitolBaton Rouge, LouisianaMonday, June 9, 2008The Senate was called to order at 2:20 o'clock P.M., by Hon.Joel T. Chaisson II, President of the Senate.Morning HourCONVENING ROLL CALLThe roll being called, the following members answered to theirnames:PRESENTMr. President Duplessis MurrayAlario Gautreaux B NeversAmedee Hebert QuinnBroome Martiny ShawCassidy McPherson SmithCheek Michot WalsworthDonahueMountTotal - 20ABSENTAdley Gautreaux N LongCravins Gray MarionneauxCrowe Heitmeier MorrishDorsey Jackson RiserDupre Kostelka ShepherdErdey LaFleur ThompsonTotal - 18The President of the Senate announced there were 20 Senatorspresent and a quorum.PrayerThe prayer was offered by Reverend Ken Ellis, following whichthe Senate joined in pledging allegiance to the flag of the UnitedStates of America.Reading of the JournalOn motion of Senator Smith, the reading of the Journal wasdispensed with and the Journal of June 5, 2008, was adopted.Petitions, Memorials andCommunicationsThe following petitions, memorials and communications werereceived and read:STATE OF LOUISIANADivision of AdministrationFebruary 21, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, PresidentLouisiana State SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Dear Senator Chaisson:Pursuant to R. S. 42:803, I hereby appoint Mr. Tommy D.Teague as chief executive officer of the Office of Group Benefits.In accordance with the mandates of the Louisiana Constitutionand Title 36 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, I am submitting thefollowing information on Mr. Teague and respectfully requestingSenate confirmation of his appointment.CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THEOFFICE OF GROUP BENEFITS(Effective January 14, 2008)Mr. Tommy D. Teague5825 Florida Blvd.Baton Rouge, LA 70806Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request.Please contact me should you have any questions or need additionalinformation.Sincerely,ANGELE DAVISCommissioner of AdministrationLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE & FORESTRYJanuary 15, 2008 (Rev. February 13, 2008)The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate - State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Re: Appointment of Officers to the Department of Agriculture andForestryDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.36:621, et seq, I have appointed the following individuals to positionswithin the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and,therefore, respectfully request the consent of the Senate.Richard P. HartFred E. BassCraig Anthony GannuchRene Paul SimonJames Todd ParkerBenjamin Avery RayburnBrent Dennis RobbinsDeputy CommissionerConfidential AssistantAssistant CommissionerOffice of Management and FinanceAssistant CommissionerOffice of MarketingAssistant CommissionerOffice of Agricultural andEnvironmental SciencesAssistant CommissionerOffice of Agro-Consumer ServicesAssistant CommissionerOffice of Animal Health ServicesI am confident that each individual meets the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theDepartment of Agriculture and Forestry honorably. Hence, I submittheir names for consideration of confirmation by the Senate. I am1239

Page 2 SENATEJune 9, 2008also approving Bradley E. Spicer as Assistant Commissioner ofOffice of Soil and Water Conservation and Executive Director ofState Soil and Water Conservation Committee. Thank you.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENTOF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRYMarch 12, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate - State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of State Forester as Assistant Commissioner ofForestryDear President Chaisson:On March 11, 2008, the Louisiana Forestry Commissionconvened in open and public session and appointed Wade Dubea asits State Forester pursuant to R.S. 3:4275. In accordance with R.S.36:627, "(t)he state forester shall serve as the assistant commissionerfor the office of forestry" within the Department of Agriculture andForestry.” Further, R.S. 36:627 (A) provides, in part, that the consentof the Senate is required.Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in R.S.36:627, et seq, I have appointed Wade Dubea as AssistantCommissioner of Forestry within the Louisiana Department ofAgriculture and Forestry and, therefore, respectfully request theconsent of the Senate.I am confident that Wade meets the qualifications required bylaw and will serve the State of Louisiana and the Department ofAgriculture and Forestry honorably. Hence, I submit his name forconsideration of confirmation by the Senate. Thank you.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE & FORESTRYMarch 27, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of Members to the Louisiana AgriculturalCommodities CommissionDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:3403, I have appointed the following individuals as members of theLouisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission and, therefore,respectfully request the consent of the Senate.Robert HanksDonald ZaunbrecherP.O. Box 160721 Bueche Rd.Mermentau, LA 70556 Bueche, LA 70720Rice Millers’ Association LA Soybean Association40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSKenny SelfFilmore BordelonP.O. Box 88 P.O. Box 3402Batchelor, LA 70715 Lake Charles, LA 70602LA Farm Bureau Federation Louisiana Bankers AssociationE. Lee Carter Keith Hensgens1306 North 18 th P.O. Box 10Monroe, LA 71201 Gueydan, LA 70542Commodity BrokerLA Rice Drier and WarehouseAssoc.F. Ryan Ellington James “Jimmy” Hoppe4270 Front Street P.O. Box 59Winnsboro, LA 71295 Fenton, LA 70640Cotton Merchant At-large American Rice Growers AssociationKevin AdamsP.O. Box 249Mandeville, LA 70470-0249LA Grain and Feed Dealers AssociationI am confident that each individual meets the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission honorably. Hence,I submit their names for consideration of confirmation by the Senate.Thank you.Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerLOUISIANA DEPARTMENTOF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRYApril 25, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate - State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Re: Appointment of the Director of Boll Weevil EradicationCommissionDear President Chaisson:On March 25, 2008, the Boll Weevil Eradication Commissionconvened in open and public session and recommended theappointment of Marc Bordelon as its Director pursuant to R.S.3:1604(I).In accordance with the authority granted to me as set forth inR.S. 3:1604(I), I have reappointed Marc Bordelon as Director, withinthe Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and, therefore,respectfully request the required consent of the Senate.I am confident that Marc meets the qualifications required bylaw and will serve the State of Louisiana and the Department ofAgriculture and Forestry honorably. Hence, I submit his name forconsideration of confirmation by the Senate. Thank you.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENTOF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRYFebruary 28, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissioner1240

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSRe: Appointment of Members to the Louisiana Boll WeevilEradication CommissionDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:1604. I have appointed the following individuals as members of theLouisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission and, therefore,respectfully request the consent of the Senate.Danny Logan, Jr. Jack DaileyP.O. Box 159 166 Jack Dailey RoadGilliam, LA 71029 Extension, LA 71239George Lacour, Jr. Boyd HolleyP.O. Box 280 704 Holleyhurst DriveMorganza, LA 70759 Bastrop, LA 71220With regard to the appointment to be made pursuant to R.S.3:1604 (A) (3), no qualified nominees have been submitted forconsideration of appointment and the prior incumbent (ToddKennedy) is disqualified in as much as he is currently a member ofthe Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. Therefore, this position shallremain vacant.I am confident that each individual meets the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission honorably. Hence,I submit their names for consideration of confirmation by the Senate.Thank you.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENTOF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRYFebruary 28, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of Alternate Member to the Louisiana Boll WeevilEradication CommissionDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:1604. I have appointed the following individual as the alternatemember of the Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission and,therefore, respectfully request the consent of the Senate.Travis Walker459 Longview RoadWinnsboro, LA 71295Alternate for: Dan Logan, Jr., Jack Dailey, George Lacour, Jr., BoydHolleyWith regard to the appointment to be made pursuant to R.S.3:1604 (A) (3), no qualified nominees have been submitted forconsideration of appointment, and therefore no alternate member isto be appointed at this time.I am confident that this individual meets the qualificationsPage 3 SENATEJune 9, 2008required by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission honorably. Hence,I submit his name for consideration of confirmation by the Senate.Thank you.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENTOF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRYApril 10, 2008 (Revised April 15, 2008)The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of Members to the Louisiana Crawfish Promotionand Research BoardDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:556.3. I have appointed the following individuals as members ofthe Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board and,therefore, respectfully request the consent of the Senate.Fran StroudRalph Babin7451 Aylsworth Rd. 334 Rodrigues Dr.Elton, LA 70537 Raceland, LA 70394LA Crawfish Farmers Association LA Crawfish Farmers AssociationVice: MinvielleVice: LaGrangeRobert BullerJody Meche135 Dr. Charlie Drive P.O. Box 694Opelousas, LA 70570 Henderson, LA 70517LA Crawfish Farmers Association Wild crawfishermanVice: WimberlyVice: selfMike BienvenuWilie Jewell1020 Vicknair Rd. P.O. Box 256St. Martinville, LA 70582 Maringouin, LA 70757Wild crawfisherman Wild crawfishermanVice: HanksVice: BenoitWayne RomigGreg Faulk11665 Hwy. 76 416 Doucet Rd., Unit 7AMaringouin, LA 70757 Lafayette, LA 70503Wild crawfisherman LA Farm Bureau FederationVice: StroudVice: selfMike MaenzaGreg Benhard131 23 rd St. P.O. Box 68Kenner, LA 70062 Palmetto, LA 71358LA Restaurant Association Artificial Bait ProducerVice: WalkerVice: selfTerry GuidryBill Pizzolato1006A Pete Guidry Rd. 5215 Plank Rd.St. Martinville, LA 70582 Baton Rouge, LA 70805Processor of crawfish Crawfish retailerVice: selfVice: selfRudy SparksP.O. Box 460Patterson, LA 70392LA Landowners AssociationVice: self1241

Page 4 SENATEJune 9, 2008I am confident that each individual meets the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board honorably.Hence, I submit their names for consideration of confirmation by theSenate. Thank you.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE & FORESTRYRespectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerFebruary 28, 2008 (Revised March 17, 2008)The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Re: Appointment of Members to the Louisiana Dairy IndustryPromotion BoardDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:557.4. I have appointed the following individuals as members ofthe Louisiana Dairy Industry Promotion Board and, therefore,respectfully request the consent of the Senate.Dean GranerTroy Ingram378 Percheron Drive 27361 R.F. Ball Rd.Grand Cane, LA 71032 Franklinton, LA 70438Producer – State Area 1 Producer – State Area 3Cody BurfordSusan Sharkey9826 East Trails End 70342 Kennedy RoadShreveport, LA 71118 Kentwood, LA 70444Producer – State Area 1 Producer – State Area 3Charnel BaileyPaul Alford165 Jim Bailey Road 28752 Glen Guy RoadLeesville, LA 71446 Mt. Hermon, LA 70450Producer – State Area 2 Producer – State Area 3Lanny ConerlyRussell Creel18436 J.T. Conerly Road 47593 Westmoreland RoadKentwood, LA 70444 Franklinton, LA 70438Producer – State Area 3 Producer – State Area 3I am confident that each individual meets the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Dairy Industry Promotion Board honorably. Hence, Isubmit their names for consideration of confirmation by the Senate.Thank you.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE & FORESTRYRespectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerFebruary 28, 2008 (Revised March 17, 2008)The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Re: Appointment of Alternate Members to the Louisiana DairyIndustry Promotion BoardDear President Chaisson:40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSPursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:557.4. I have appointed the following individuals as alternatemembers of the Louisiana Dairy Industry Promotion Board and,therefore, respectfully request the consent of the Senate.Donnie FisherJerry SimpsonP.O. Box 73596 Nicholson RoadKeatchie, LA 71046 Arcadia, LA 71001Alternate for Graner Alternate for BurfordGalen Nightingale Darrell Robertson286 Lee Eason Road P.O. Box 605DeRidder, LA 70634 Pine Grove, LA 70453Alternate for Bailey Alternate for ConerlyMack BrownEugene Robertson27367 Brown Farm Rd. 1500 Highway 1041Mt. Hermon, LA 70450 Pine Grove, LA 70453Alternate for Ingram Alternate for S. SharkeyRobert SharkeyJames Rogers1199 Highway 10 28224 Highway 62Greensburg, LA 70441 Angie, LA 70426Alternate for Alford Alternate for CreelI am confident that each individual meets the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Dairy Industry Promotion Board honorably. Hence, Isubmit their names for consideration of confirmation by the Senate.Thank you.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE & FORESTRYFebruary 25, 2008 (Revised May 7, 2008)The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of Members to the Louisiana Egg CommissionDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:551.3. I have appointed the following individuals as members ofthe Louisiana Egg Commission and, therefore, respectfully requestthe consent of the Senate.Jason JordanMichael Ermon158 John Jordan Road P.O. Box 758Dodson, LA 71422 Pine Grove, LA 70453Jeff KleinpeterAnthony Berner14444 Airline Highway 39331 Magnolia TraceBaton Rouge, LA 70817 Ponchatoula, LA 70454Belton Joseph “B.J.” Sonnier, Jr. Taylor Fernandez513 Odessa Rd. 103 Sherry DriveDuson, LA 70529 Hammond, LA 70401Dr. Theresa LavergneBobby Yarborough120 Ingram Hall P.O. Box 3374LSU Ag Center Baton Rouge, LA 70821Baton Rouge, LA 708031242

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSZelma Broussard-CharlesP.O. Box 2924Lafayette, LA 70502I am confident that each individual meets the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Egg Commission honorably. Hence, I submit their namesfor consideration of confirmation by the Senate. Thank you.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE & FORESTRYMarch 18, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of Alternate Members to the Louisiana EggCommissionDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:551.2. I have appointed the following individuals as alternatemembers of the Louisiana Egg Commission and, therefore,respectfully request the consent of the Senate.Corey BernerBethany KnattP.O. Box 747 P.O. Box 2924Ponchatoula, LA 70454 Lafayette, LA 70502Alternate for A. Berner Alternate for Z. CharlesJerry BarnumSarah JordanP.O. Box 758158 John Jordan Rd.Pine Grove, LA 70453 Dodson, LA 71422Alternate for M. Ermon Alternate for J. JordanLes GuerinScott Fernandez14444 Airline Hwy. 103 Sherry DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70817 Hammond, LA 70401Alternate for J. Kleinpeter Alternate for t. FernandezDr. Dennis IngramKathy SonnierPoultry Science2644 Ridge Rd.102 Ingram Hall, LSU Duson, LA 70529Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Alternate for B. SonnierAlternate for T. LavergneDon SchittoneP.O. Box 3374Baton Rouge, LA 70821Alternate for R. YarboroughI am confident that these individuals meet the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Egg Commission honorably. Hence, I submit their namefor consideration of confirmation by the Senate. Thank you.Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerPage 5 SENATEJune 9, 2008LOUISIANA DEPARTMENTOF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRYFebruary 27, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Re: Appointment of Members to the Louisiana HorticultureCommissionDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:3801. I have appointed the following individuals as members of theLouisiana Horticulture Commission and, therefore, respectfullyrequest the consent of the Senate.Bill Fleming (Fills vacancy – Vice John Kavanaugh)LA Irrigation Association7301 St. Vincent Ave.Shreveport, LA 71106Roger Mayes (Reappointment)LA Retailers Association13121 Coursey Blvd.Baton Rouge, LA 70816Rob Barry (Reappointment)LA Nursery & Landscape AssociationP.O. Box 390Grand Coteau, LA 70541-0390I am confident that each individual meets the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Horticulture Commission honorably. Hence, I submit theirnames for consideration of confirmation by the Senate. Thank you.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE & FORESTRYMarch 7, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of Members to the Louisiana Livestock BrandCommissionDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:732. I have appointed the following individuals as members of theLouisiana Livestock Brand Commission and, therefore, respectfullyrequest the consent of the Senate.Calvin LebeoufDennis Klein13610 S. LA 335 P.O. Box 780Abbeville, LA 70510 Kentwood, LA 70444LA Cattlemen’s Association Public Livestock Market OperatorMr. Jim MarsalisVic Blanchard616 St. John Road 58020 Bayou Road, Box 694Athens, LA 71003 Plaquemine, LA 70765LA Farm Bureau Federation LA Landowners Association1243

Page 6 SENATEJune 9, 2008Honorable Steve Prator Honorable Guffey Lynn PattisonSheriff of Caddo Parish Sheriff of Sabine Parish501 Texas St., Room 101 P.O. Box 58Shreveport, LA 71101 Pleasant Hill, LA 71065LA Sheriffs’ Association Louisiana Forestry AssociationHonorable Cecil Sanner Jason St. Romain, DVMDistrict Attorney, Thirty-eight JDC 23050 Sunnyside LaneP.O. Box 280 Zachary, LA 70791Cameron, LA 70631 At Large, SouthLA District Attorneys AssnKenneth M. "Mike" SmithP.O. Drawer 671Winnfield, LA 71483At Large, NorthI am confident that each individual meets the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Livestock Brand Commission honorably. Hence, I submittheir names for consideration of confirmation by the Senate. Thankyou.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE & FORESTRYMarch 10, 2008 (Revised April 15, 2008)The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of Members to the Louisiana Livestock SanitaryBoardDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:2901, I have appointed the following individuals as members of theLouisiana Sanitary Board and, therefore, respectfully request theconsent of the Senate.Craig Fontenot, DVM Neal McFaddenVidrine Rd.334 Meche Rd.Ville Platte, LA 70586 Carencro, LA 70520LA Veterinary Medical Association LA Thoroughbred Breeders Assoc.Butch RaccaTim Veillon852 LeDoux Rd. 8034 Ilene LaneIowa, LA 70647 Lake Charles, LA 70605LA Pork ProducersLouisiana Sheep Producers Assoc.David SavoyLennie L. “Timmie” Crawford, Jr.153 Levin Savoy Lane 19462 Crawford RoadChurch Point, LA 70525 Covington, La 70433Commissioner’s at-large position LA Meat Processors Assoc.Ken MatherneEugene Robertson26389 Hwy. 40 1500 Hwy 1041Folsom, LA 70437 Pine Grove, LA 70453Exotic animal farmer Dairy Farmers of AmericaRayburn SmithVan Bennett103 Smith-Thomas Rd. 563 Tucker Store Rd.Natchitoches, LA 71457 Spearsville, LA 71277Livestock dealerLA Farm Bureau poultry40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSLaw PonderT.B. PorterP.O. Box 1241 P.O. Box 248Amite, LA 70422 Leesville, LA 71446LA Cattlemen’s Assoc.-purebred LA Cattlemen’s Assoc.-commercial breederMaxwell Lea, DVM Russ Danzy22911 Samuels Rd. P.O. Box 1008Zachary, LA 70791 Natchitoches, LA 71458LA Farm BureauLA Poultry FederationFederation-livestockGiles Brown1120 Gaytine Rd.Ragley, LA 70657LA Livestock Marketing Assoc.Please accept this revised correspondence to replace andsupersede the correspondence dated March 10, 2008. I am confidentthat each individual meets the qualifications required by law and willserve the State of Louisiana and the Louisiana Sanitary Boardhonorably. Hence, I submit their names for consideration ofconfirmation by the Senate. Thank you.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENTOF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRYMarch 5, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of Members to the Louisiana AdvisoryCommission on PesticidesDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:3211. I have appointed the following individuals as members ofthe Louisiana Advisory Commission on Pesticides and, therefore,respectfully request the consent of the Senate.Dwayne O’BrienMike RobichauxP.O. Drawer 607 7001 Hwy. 182Iowa, LA 70647 Franklin, LA 70538LA Agriculture Aviation Association Louisiana Farm Bureau FederationMike VaskoBilly GuthrieP.O. Box 7241 P.O. Box 38Shreveport, LA 71137 Newellton, LA 71357LA Pesticide Applicators Association Private Applicator FarmerWayne DucoteDr. Gary Ross213 Sandalwood Road 6095 Stratford Ave.Lafayette, LA 70607 Baton Rouge, LA 70808LA Chemical Association National Audubon SocietyGrady Coburn, Ph.D.Elbridge R. “Smitty” Smith IIIP.O. Box 302415 Azalea DriveCheneyville, LA 71325 New Iberia, LA 70563LA Agricultural Consultants Association Louisiana Wildlife FederationDoug DutyDr. Marcia Hardy24 Jana Drive 451 Florida StreetMonroe, LA 71203 Baton Rouge, LA 70801Pesticides Salesperson Society of Toxicology1244

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSWayne Kent725 Woodcliff DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70815LA Mosquito Control AssociationI am confident that each individual meets the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Advisory Commission on Pesticides honorably. Hence, Isubmit their names for consideration of confirmation by the Senate.Thank you.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE & FORESTRYMarch 10, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of Alternate Members to the Louisiana AdvisoryCommission on PesticidesDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:3211. I have appointed the following individuals as alternatemembers of the Louisiana Advisory Commission on Pesticides and,therefore, respectfully request the consent of the Senate.Bradley ReedBill Pondrom8351 McCain Rd. P.O. Box 1046Iota, LA 70543 Eunice, LA 70535Alternate for Dwayne O’Brien Alternate for Mike VaskoRandy VerretJoe Pankey, Ph.D.19107 Raoul Rd. 25 South Lake DriveIowa, LA 70647 Monroe, LA 71203Alternate for Wayne Ducote Alternate for Grady CoburnCole ChurchVincent L. Wilson, Ph.D.4709 Construction Ave. 1285 Energy, Coast & Env. Bldg.Monroe, LA 71203 Baton Rouge, LA 70803Alternate for Wayne Kent Alternate for Dr. Marcia HardyI am confident that these individuals meet the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Advisory Commission on Pesticides honorably. Hence, Isubmit their name for consideration of confirmation by the Senate.Thank you.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE & FORESTRYApril 10, 2008 (Revised May 6, 2008)The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of Members to the Louisiana StrawberryMarketing BoardDear President Chaisson:Page 7 SENATEJune 9, 2008Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:473. I have appointed the following individuals as members of theLouisiana Strawberry Marketing Board and, therefore, respectfullyrequest the consent of the Senate.Ms. Lucy MikeChris Olah17438 Lucy Mike Lane P.O. Box 333Hammond, LA 70403 Albany, LA 70711Consumer - Vice: Self Ag Chemical consultant - Vice: SelfMark LiuzzaKevin Liuzza120554 Jack Liuzza Lane 14342 New Genesee Rd.Amite, LA 70422 Tickfaw, LA 70466Producer - Vice: Jack Liuzza Producer - Vice: Anthony LiuzzaHeather Robertson William Fletcher22061 Robertson Lane 42027 North Thibodeaux Rd.Ponchatoula, LA 70454 Ponchatoula, LA 70454Producer - Vice: Michael Doss Producer - Vice: SelfEric MorrowLenny Threeton22602 Fletcher Rd. 28153 Cattle DrivePonchatoula, LA 70454 Springfield, LA 70462Producer - Vice: Self Producer - Vice:Nathan WallRhonda PocheWayne HowesP.O. Box 80722393 Fletcher Rd.Springfield, LA 70462 Ponchatoula, LA 70454Producer - Vice: Self Financial Interest - Vice: SelfBlaine Dayries1119 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 2Mandeville, LA 70471Banker – Vice: Byron WildI am confident that each individual meets the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Strawberry Marketing Board honorably. Hence, I submittheir names for consideration of confirmation by the Senate. Thankyou.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE & FORESTRYJanuary 30, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of Members to the Structural Pest ControlCommissionDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:3363(B), I have appointed the following individuals as members ofthe Structural Pest Control Commission and, therefore, respectfullyrequest the consent of the Senate.Robert L. KunstDaniel L. Foster1980 Surgi Drive 110 Melody DriveMandeville, LA 70448 Houma, LA 703631245

Page 8 SENATEJune 9, 2008David J. Boethel, Ph.D.104 Efferson HallLSU Ag CenterBaton Rouge, LA 70803I am confident that each individual meets the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theStructural Pest Control Commission honorably. Hence, I submit theirnames for consideration of confirmation by the Senate. Thank you.LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE & FORESTRYApril 10, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of Member to the Louisiana Weights & MeasuresCommissionDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:4603. I have appointed the following individual as members of theLouisiana Weights & Measures Commission and, therefore,respectfully request the consent of the Senate.Frank LaPinta58449 Highway 51Amite, LA 70422Livestock Market AssociationVice: VACANT (LaPinta)I am confident that this individual meets the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Weights and Measures Commission honorably. Hence, Isubmit his name for consideration of confirmation by the Senate.Thank you.With kindest personal regards, I remain,LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE & FORESTRYMarch 26, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Sincerely,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of Members to the Louisiana Weights & MeasuresCommissionDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted to me as set forth in La. R.S.3:4603. I have appointed the following individuals as members ofthe Louisiana Weights & Measures Commission and, therefore,respectfully request the consent of the Senate.40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSRoy AmedeeDave George20 Thrasher St. 3210 NE Evangeline ThruwayNew Orleans, LA 70124 Lafeyette, LA 70507LA Retailers Association Commercial-WeightsRonald Gonsoulin Nolan Percy4812 Jefferson Island 2240 Fairway DriveNew Iberia, LA 70560 Baton Rouge, LA 70809Agricultural industries At-largeMike MillerJoseph “Al” Moreaux952 15 th Ave. 124 Belle HeleneFranklinton, LA 70438 Thibodaux, LA 70301LA Restaurant Association At-largeLarry TerrellTony SavoieP.O. Box 1446 P.O. Box 686Covington, LA 70434 Donaldsonville, LA 70346Non-agricultural industries Oil Marketers & Convenience StoreAssociationJohn P. O’NeillVACANCY4934 Hot Wells Rd. Livestock Market AssociationBoyce, LA 71409Grain & Feed Dealers AssociationAs such relates to the position for which the LivestockMarketers Association submits nominees, no such listing of nomineeshas been submitted. Therefore, a vacancy in this position exists.I am confident that each individual meets the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theLouisiana Weights and Measures Commission honorably. Hence, Isubmit their names for consideration of confirmation by the Senate.Thank you.With kindest personal regards, I remain,LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE & FORESTRYApril 25, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate- State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Sincerely,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerRe: Appointment of the Director and Assistant Director of theCommission of Weights and MeasuresDear President Chaisson:On April 21, 2008, the Commission of Weights and Measuresconvened in open and public session and recommended theappointment of its Director and Assistant Director pursuant to R.S.3:4603(I).Francis Todd Thompson –Danny Milas McCartney –Director of the Commission ofWeights and MeasuresAssistant Director of the Commissionof Weights and MeasuresIn accordance with the authority granted to me as set forth inR.S. 3:14603(I), I have reappointed Francis Todd Thompson asDirector and Danny McCartney as Assistant Director, within theLouisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and, therefore,respectfully request the required consent of the Senate.1246

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSI am confident that these gentlemen meet the qualificationsrequired by law and will serve the State of Louisiana and theDepartment of Agriculture and Forestry honorably. Hence, I submittheir names for consideration of confirmation by the Senate. Thankyou.STATE OF LOUISIANAOffice of the Lieutenant GovernorApril 15, 2008Honorable Joel T. Chassion II, PresidentMembers of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Dear President and Members of the Senate:Respectfully yours,MIKE STRAIN DVMCommissionerIn accordance with R.S. 36:6, I have re-appointed Ms. PamelaBreaux to the position of Assistant Secretary of the Office of CulturalDevelopment within the Department of Culture, Recreation andTourism effective January 14, 2008 and to remain in effect throughthis administration.Ms. Breaux previously held this position during my prioradministration. Pursuant to Section (C)(1) of the aforementionedstatute, Ms. Breaux’s contact information is as follows:824 South Division StreetLake Charles, LA 70601We respectfully submit this to you for consideration ofconfirmation.STATE OF LOUISIANAOffice of the Lieutenant GovernorApril 15, 2008Honorable Joel T. Chassion II, PresidentMembers of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Dear President and Members of the Senate:Sincerely,MITCHELL J. LANDRIEULieutenant GovernorIn accordance with R.S. 36:6, Ms. Rebecca Hamilton has beenre-appointed by the Board of Commissioners of the State Library ofLouisiana as the Assistant Secretary of the Office of State Librarywithin the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism effectiveJanuary 14, 2008 and to remain in effect through this administration.Ms. Hamilton previously held this position during my prioradministration. Pursuant to Section (C)(1) of the aforementionedstatute, Ms. Hamilton’s contact information is as follows:3755 Drusilla DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70809We respectfully submit this to you for consideration ofconfirmation.Sincerely,MITCHELL J. LANDRIEULieutenant GovernorPage 9 SENATEJune 9, 2008STATE OF LOUISIANAOffice of the Lieutenant GovernorApril 15, 2008Honorable Joel T. Chassion II, PresidentMembers of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Dear President and Members of the Senate:In accordance with R.S. 36:6, I have appointed Ms. Desireé W.Honoré to the position of Undersecretary of the Department ofCulture, Recreation and Tourism effective February 25, 2008 and toremain in effect through this administration.Ms. Dawn Romero Watson previously held this position.Pursuant to Section (C)(1) of the aforementioned statute, Ms.Honoré’s contact information is as follows:4264 Pasture Clear CourtZachary, Louisiana 70791We respectfully submit this to you for consideration ofconfirmation.STATE OF LOUISIANAOffice of the Lieutenant GovernorApril 15, 2008Honorable Joel T. Chassion II, PresidentMembers of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Dear President and Members of the Senate:Sincerely,MITCHELL J. LANDRIEULieutenant GovernorIn accordance with R.S. 36:6, I have re-appointed Mr. StuartJohnson to the position of Assistant Secretary of the Office of StateParks within the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourismeffective January 14, 2008 and to remain in effect through thisadministration.Mr. Johnson previously held this position during my prioradministration. Pursuant to Section (C)(1) of the aforementionedstatute, Mr. Johnson’s contact information is as follows:124 Donald DriveLafayette, LA 70503We respectfully submit this to you for consideration ofconfirmation.STATE OF LOUISIANAOffice of the Lieutenant GovernorApril 15, 2008Honorable Joel T. Chassion II, PresidentMembers of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Sincerely,MITCHELL J. LANDRIEULieutenant Governor1247

Page 10 SENATEJune 9, 2008Dear President and Members of the Senate:In accordance with R.S. 36:6, I have re-appointed Mr. ClarenceMorse to the position of Assistant Secretary of the Office of Tourismwithin the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism effectiveJanuary 14, 2008 and to remain in effect through this administration.Mr. Morse previously held this position during my prioradministration. Pursuant to Section (C)(1) of the aforementionedstatute, Mr. Morse’s contact information is as follows:3717 Southpin Oak AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70131We respectfully submit this to you for consideration ofconfirmation.STATE OF LOUISIANAOffice of the Lieutenant GovernorApril 15, 2008Honorable Joel T. Chassion II, PresidentMembers of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Dear President and Members of the Senate:Sincerely,MITCHELL J. LANDRIEULieutenant GovernorIn accordance with R.S. 36:6, I have appointed Ms. DawnRomero Watson to the position of Secretary for the Department ofCulture, Recreation and Tourism effective January 14, 2008 and toremain in effect through this administration.Ms. Angèle Davis previously held this position. Pursuant toSection (C)(1) of the aforementioned statute, Ms. Watson’s contactinformation is as follows:333 LSU AvenueBaton Rouge, LA 70808We respectfully submit this to you for consideration ofconfirmation.STATE OF LOUISIANAOffice of the Lieutenant GovernorJune 5, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Sincerely,MITCHELL J. LANDRIEULieutenant GovernorRe: Senate confirmation of appointees to the Louisiana Civil RightsMuseum Advisory BoardDear Senator Chaisson:Pursuant to the authority granted in R.S. 25:845(A) and (E), Ihereby submit the names of members appointed to the LouisianaCivil Rights Museum Advisory Board by various entities for Senateconfirmation. As set forth in R.S. 25:845(B), the followingauthorities' appointees are:40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSAppointing AuthorityState Senator: Cheryl Gray, District 5Appointee's InformationCheryl Gray; 1100 Poydras, St., Suite 2621; New Orleans, LA70163; Effective: 2/27/08Appointing AuthorityState Representative: Walt Leger III, District 91Appointee's InformationDr. Everett J. Williams; 1730 Constantinople St.; New Orleans,LA 70115; Effective: 4/25/08Appointing AuthorityCouncilperson: Stacy Head, District BAppointee's InformationDr. Emmanuel Smith; 2100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.; NewOrleans, LA 70113; Effective: 4/18/08Appointing AuthorityMayor: C. Ray Nagin, New OrleansAppointee's InformationErnest L. Jones; 1302 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, LA 70116;Effective: 5/15/08Appointing AuthorityLieutenant Governor: Mitchell LandrieuAppointee's InformationJudy R. Morse; 1051 N. Third St.; Baton Rouge, LA 70804;Effective: 4/3/08Appointing AuthorityEfforts of Grace, Inc.Appointee's InformationCarol Bebelle; 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.; New Orleans,LA 70113; Effective: 3/17/08Appointing AuthorityOretha C. Haley Blvd. Merchants & Business AssociationAppointee's InformationLynnette W. Collins; 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Unit 302;New Orleans, 70113; Effective: 3/14/08Appointing AuthorityCentral City PartnershipAppointee's InformationPriscilla Edwards; 2020 Jackson Ave.; New Orleans, LA 70113;Effective: 3/14/08Appointing AuthoritySouthern University of New OrleansAppointee's InformationDr. Romanus Ejiaga; 6801 Press Drive, Bldg 16B; New Orleans,LA 70126; Effective: 3/11/08Appointing AuthoritySouthern University of Baton RougeAppointee's InformationDr. Huel Perry; Dept. of Public Science — SU Rodney HigginsHall; Baton Rouge, LA 70813; Effective: 2/29/08Appointing AuthorityAmistad Research CenterAppointee's InformationLee Hampton; 6823 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA70118; Effective: 3/10/08Appointing AuthorityLouisiana Commission on Human RightsAppointee's InformationLoyce Pierce Wright; 131 Pinehurst Court; New Orleans, LA70128; Effective: 3/5/081248

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSEach individual named has agreed to serve the needs ofLouisiana through their service on the Louisiana Civil RightsMuseum Advisory board. As such, I submit their names for Senateconfirmation.STATE OF LOUISIANALouisiana Economic DevelopmentApril 7, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, PresidentLouisiana State SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Dear Senator Chaisson:Sincerely,MITCHELL J. LANDRIEULieutenant GovernorIn accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 36:105, I haveappointed Mr. Steven Grissom as Deputy Secretary of theDepartment of Economic Development.In that regard, I hereby acknowledge the following appointmentto the Department of Economic Development and submit to you thename for consideration of Senate confirmation as required by law.DEPUTY SECRETARY(Effective March 3, 2008)Mr. Steven GrissomP. O. Box 94185Baton Rouge, LA 70804Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter,and please contact me should you have any questions or needadditional information.STATE OF LOUISIANADepartment of EducationApril 1, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, PresidentLouisiana State SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Dear Senator Chaisson:Sincerely,STEPHEN MORETSecretaryIn accordance with mandates of the Louisiana Constitution andthe Titles 17 and 36 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, I haveappointed the following individuals to positions within the LouisianaDepartment of the Education, and therefore, respectfully request theconsent of the Senate.Deputy Superintendent of Education(Effective January 14, 2008)Ms. Ollie TylerP. O. Box 94064Baton Rouge, LA 70804Deputy Superintendent for Management and Finance(Effective January 14, 2008)Ms. Elizabeth “Beth” ScioneauxP. O. Box 94064Baton Rouge, LA 70804Assistant Superintendent for the Office ofSchool and Community Support(Effective January 14, 2008)Ms. Donna Nola-GaneyP. O. Box 94064Baton Rouge, LA 70804Page 11 SENATEJune 9, 2008Assistant Superintendent for the Office of Studentand School Performance(Effective January 14, 2008)Scott Norton, Ph.D.P. O. Box 94064Baton Rouge, LA 70804Assistant Superintendent for the Office of Quality Educators(Effective January 14, 2008)Ms. Sheila TalamoP. O. Box 94064Baton Rouge, LA 70804I respectfully submit their names for consideration and consentby the Senate. Thank you in advance for your attention to thisimportant matter, and please contact me should you have anyquestions or need additional information.Sincerely,PAUL G. PASTOREKState Superintendent of EducationSTATE OF LOUISIANAState Board of Elementary and Secondary EducationApril 2, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, PresidentLouisiana State SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Dear Senator Chaisson:In accordance with mandates of the Louisiana Constitution andthe Titles 17 and 36 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, we haveappointed the following individual to the position of Louisiana StateSuperintendent of Education, and therefore, respectfully request theconsent of the Senate.Superintendent of Education(Effective February 21, 2008)Mr. Paul G. PatorekP. O. Box 94064Baton Rouge, LA 70804I respectfully submit this name for consideration and consent bythe Senate. Thank you in advance for your attention to this importantmatter, and please contact me should you have any questions or needadditional information.STATE OF LOUISIANADepartment of Environmental QualityFebruary 18, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, PresidentLouisiana State SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Sincerely,LINDA M. JOHNSONPresident1249

Page 12 SENATEJune 9, 2008Dear Senator Chaisson:In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 36:235, I haveappointed Mr. Vladimir Alexander Appeaning as Deputy Secretaryof the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.In that regard, I hereby acknowledge the following appointmentto the Department of Environmental Quality and submit to you thename for consideration of Senate confirmation as required by law.DEPUTY SECRETARY OFTHE DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY(Effective January 14, 2008)Mr. Vladimir Alexander Appeaning223 Summer Ridge DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70810Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter,and please contact me should you have any questions or needadditional information.Sincerely,HAROLD LEGGETT, PH.D.SecretaryFLORIDA PARISHES JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSIONMarch 18, 2008Senate PresidentP. O. Box 94183, Capitol StationBaton Rouge, LA 70804RE: Appointees to Florida Parishes Juvenile Justice CommissionDear Senator:Please find enclosed herewith the Oaths of Office on theindividuals who were appointed or re-appointed to serve asCommissioners on the Florida Parishes Juvenile Justice Commissionon March 14, 2008. This information is being forwarded to youroffice to comply with the provisions of R.S.15:1094.1(A), whichrequires Senate approval of the appointees.Their names, length of terms, and the appointing authority, as setforth in R.S. 15:1094.1(A), are as follows:Name Length of Term Appointing AuthorityDonald Cox, Jr. 3/1/08 to 2/28/12 22 nd Judicial DistrictCourt JudgesKay Lyn Easley 3/1/08 to 2/28/12 Judge, City Court ofDenham Springs and,Judge, City Court ofHammondJoseph B. Harvin 3/1/07 to 2/28/11* Judge, City Court ofSlidell and Judge, CityCourt of BogalusaPeggy G. Hoover 3/1/08 to 2/28/12 21 st Judicial DistrictCourt Judges*Mr. Harvin was appointed on January 18, 2008 to complete theunfinished term of J. Kevin Pearson who resigned effectiveDecember 31, 2007, as he was elected to the Louisiana Legislature.If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel freeto contact me at (985) 748-7890 Ext. 304.Very truly yours,BRENDA C. BICKFORDAdministrative Assistant40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSSTATE OF LOUISIANADepartment of Health and HospitalsMay 20, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, PresidentLouisiana State SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Dear Senator Chaisson:In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 36:255, I haveappointed Ms. Sybil Richard as Deputy Secretary of the Departmentof Health and Hospitals.In that regard, I hereby acknowledge the following appointmentto the Department of Health and Hospitals and submit to you thename for consideration of Senate confirmation as required by law.DEPUTY SECRETARY(Effective January 14, 2008)Ms. Sybil RichardP. O. Box 629Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter,and please contact me should you have any questions or needadditional information.LSU LAWLOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITYJanuary 17, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, PresidentLouisiana State SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Re: Louisiana Indigent Defense Assistance BoardDear Senator Chaisson:Sincerely,ALAN LEVINESecretaryAs the Reporter (Chairman) of the Children’s Code Committeeof the Louisiana State Law Institute, in accordance with R.S. 15:151,I hereby am appointing Samuel S. Dalton, Esq. to serve as arepresentative on the Louisiana Indigent Defense Assistance Board.Mr. Dalton can be reached as follows:P. O. Box 10501Jefferson, LA 70181Please accept this letter as a formal appointment of Mr. Dalton.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.Sincerely yours,LUCY S. MCGOUGHReporter, Children’s Code Advisory CommitteeLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 708041250

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSDear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for SandraAdams for membership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission,effective July 1, 2007. The new study period begins July 1, 2007 andends June 30, 2009. Ms. Adams represents the Louisiana Coalitionfor Maternal and Infant Health.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJuly 31, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointments formembership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission, effective July30, 2007. The new study period began July 1, 2007 and ends June30, 2009.Leah Barron, representing the Louisiana Health Plan.Warren Benoit, an At Large member, appointed by CommissionerJim Donelon.A. J. Herbert, III, an At Large member, appointed by CommissionerJim Donelon.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJuly 10, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:Page 13 SENATEJune 9, 2008The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for ColettaC. Barrett for membership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission,effective July 1, 2007. The new study period began July 1, 2007 andends June 30, 2009. Ms. Barrett represents the Louisiana HospitalAssociation.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for RobertE. Barsley, D.D.S. for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective July 1, 2007. The new study period beginsJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Dr. Barsley represents theLouisiana Dental Association.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.1251

Page 14 SENATEJune 9, 2008We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for ScottBroussard for membership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission,effective July 1, 2007. The new study period begins July 1, 2007 andends June 30, 2009. Mr. Broussard represents the Louisiana NursingHome Association.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for L. PhilipCaillouet, Ph.D. for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective July 1, 2007. The new study period beginsJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Dr. Caillouet represents theUniversity of Louisiana System (University of Louisiana atLafayette).Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for J. StevenCaraway, D. C. for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective July 1, 2007. The new study period beginsJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Dr. Caraway represents theChiropractic Association of Louisiana and replaces James C. "Butch"Sonnier, D. C.40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSEnclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for Julie T.Cherry for membership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission,effective July 1, 2007. The new study period begins July 1, 2007 andends June 30, 2009. Ms. Cherry represents the Louisiana AFL-CIO.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for RonChristner, Ph.D. for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective July 1, 2007. The new study period beginsJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Dr. Christner represents theLouisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities andreplaces Patricia Prechter.1252

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSEnclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJuly 12, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for Kelly G.Cox for membership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission,effective July 11, 2007. The new study period began July 1, 2007and continues through June 30, 2009. Mr. Cox represents theLouisiana Association of Health Underwriters.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for Paul M.Dammers, Ph.D., M.P. for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective July 1, 2007. The new study period beginsJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Dr. Dammers represents theLouisiana Psychological Association and replaces Glenn A. Ally,Ph.D.Page 15 SENATEJune 9, 2008Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionAugust 9, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for RobinR. Daniel, D.D.S. for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective August 8, 2007. The new study period beganJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Dr. Daniel represents theNational Dental Association.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for StevenH. Deist for membership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission,effective July 1, 2007. The new study period begins July 1, 2007 andends June 30, 2009. Mr. Deist represents the National Federation ofIndependent Business.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member of1253

Page 16 SENATEJune 9, 2008your staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionAugust 7, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for Kerry B.Drake for membership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission,effective August 2, 2007. The new study period began July 1, 2007and ends June 30, 2009. Mr. Drake represents the NAIFA Louisiana.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for CurtEysink for membership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission,effective July 1, 2007. The new study period begins July 1, 2007 andends June 30, 2009. Mr. Eysink represents the Louisiana Health CareReview, Inc.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care Commission40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointments formembership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission, effective July1, 2007. The new study period begins July 1, 2007 and ends June 30,2009.Thomas R. Fairley, O.D., representing the OptometryAssociation of Louisiana.Marsha Mason Wade, representing the Louisiana Association forJustice (formerly Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association).Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionAugust 1, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for DonnaD. Fraiche for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective July 31, 2007. The new study period beganJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Ms. Fraiche is an At Largemember, appointed by Commissioner Jim Donelon.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionOctober 9, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.1254

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSPresident of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for HolleyGalland for membership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission,effective October 5, 2007. The new study period began July 1, 2007and ends June 30, 2009. Dr. Galland represents the LouisianaCouncil on Human Relations.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for VeronicaF. Gray for membership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission,effective July 1, 2007. The new study period begins July 1, 2007 andends June 30, 2009. Ms. Gray represents the National Association forthe Advancement of Colored People.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJuly 9, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedPage 17 SENATEJune 9, 2008in July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointments formembership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission, effective July1, 2007. The new study period began July 1, 2007 and ends June 30,2009.Sabrina B. Heltz, representing a domestic mutual, nonprofithealth service and indemnity company (Blue Cross and Blue Shieldof Louisiana).Elizabeth F. Sumrall, representing the Louisiana Department ofHealth and Hospitals.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionAugust 13, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for DavidR. Heitmeier, O.D. for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective August 10, 2007. The new study periodbegan July 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Dr. Heitmeier is an AtLarge member, appointed by Commissioner Jim Donelon.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJuly 23, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreated1255

Page 18 SENATEJune 9, 2008in July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for RalphJonathan Henderson, M.D. for membership to the Louisiana HealthCare Commission, effective July 17, 2007. The new study periodbegan July 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Dr. Hendersonrepresents the Louisiana State Medical Society.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for F.Randal Johnson for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective July 1, 2007. The new study period beginsJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Mr. Johnson represents theLouisiana Independent Pharmacies Association.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJanuary 4, 2008The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for Karl L.Kleinpeter for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective January 3, 2008. The new study period began40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Mr. Kleinpeter represents theLouisiana Physical Therapy Association.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionSeptember 7, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointments formembership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission, effectiveAugust 24, 2007. The new study period began July 1, 2007 and endsJune 30, 2009.Charles Lea, representing America’s Health Insurance Plans.Phyllis Perron, representing Louisiana Insurers’ Conference.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for RhondaLitt for membership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission,effective July 1, 2007. The new study period begins July 1, 2007 andends June 30, 2009. Ms. Litt represents the Louisiana Primary CareAssociation.1256

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSEnclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJuly 26, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for NancyMcPherson for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective July 23, 2007. The new study period beganJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Ms. McPherson representsAARP Louisiana.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJuly 23, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for Alan M.Miller, Ph.D., M.D. for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective July 19, 2007. The new study period beganJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Dr. Miller is an At Largemember, appointed by Commissioner Jim Donelon.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Page 19 SENATEJune 9, 2008Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionOctober 8, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for Myra S.Myers for membership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission,effective September 27, 2007. The new study period began July 1,2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Ms. Myers represents the League ofWomen Voters of Louisiana.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJanuary 4, 2008The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for GordonB. Natal, Jr. for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective January 3, 2008. The new study period beganJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Mr. Natal represents theLouisiana State Nurses Association.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive Director1257

Page 20 SENATEJune 9, 2008LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJanuary 9, 2008The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for PatrickF. O’Connor, Ph.D. for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective January 8, 2008. The new study period beganJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Dr. O’Connor represents theLouisiana State University System (LSU Health Sciences Center,Health Care Services Division).Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for JosephL. Passman for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective July 1, 2007. The new study period beginsJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Mr. Passman represents theLouisiana Business Group on Health.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLouisiana Health Care Commission40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionMarch 11, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson, IIPresident of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Chaisson:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for ChristineArbo Peck for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective March 6, 2008. The new study period beganJuly 1, 2007 and continues through June 30, 2009. Ms. Peckrepresents the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionAugust 23, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for R.Richard Raether, Jr. for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective August 22, 2007. The new study periodbegan July 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Mr. Raether representsthe Louisiana Health Care Alliance.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive Director1258

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for GeorgeRenaudin, II for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective July 1, 2007. The new study period beginsJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Mr. Renaudin representsHumana Benefit Plan of Louisiana (a domestic commercial healthinsurance issuer).Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment forBridgette Richard for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective July 1, 2007. The new study period beginsJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Ms. Richard represents theLouisiana Association of Business and Industry.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorPage 21 SENATEJune 9, 2008LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for DonnaSwanson for membership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission,effective July 1, 2007. The new study period begins July 1, 2007 andends June 30, 2009. Ms. Swanson represents the NationalIndependent Insurance Agents.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionThe Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Chaisson:January 25, 2008The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for LauraTrunk, M.D. for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective January 23, 2008. The new study periodbegan July 1, 2007 and continues through June 30, 2009. Dr. Trunkrepresents the Louisiana Association of Health Plans.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive Director1259

Page 22 SENATEJune 9, 2008LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionJune 29, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for LeonardWeather, Jr., M. D. for membership to the Louisiana Health CareCommission, effective July 1, 2007. The new study period beginsJuly 1, 2007 and ends June 30, 2009. Dr. Weather represents theNational Medical Association.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive DirectorLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCELouisiana Health Care CommissionOctober 4, 2007The Honorable Donald E. Hines, M.D.President of the SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804Dear Senator Hines:The Louisiana Health Care Commission (LHCC) was recreatedin July of 1999 with its members serving terms of two yearsbeginning July 1, 1999.We are hereby submitting the attached appointment for Earl A.White for membership to the Louisiana Health Care Commission,September 28, 2007. The new study period began July 1, 2007 andends June 30, 2009. Mr. White represents AARP and replaces Mr.Gladden Norris.Enclosed is the completed questionnaire and a list of the currentmembers with their proper seat information. Several of the seats arestill vacant and the pertinent information will be forwarded to you asthey become appointed.If you have any questions, please call me or have a member ofyour staff call me at 225-342-4311.Sincerely,ALISON M. JONESExecutive Director40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCEFebruary 20, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II PresidentLouisiana SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Dear President Chaisson and Members of the Senate:In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statue 36:683 et seq., Ihave appointed the following:Susan Denise BrignacAmy W. WhittingtonRichard L. ChambersClarissa A. PrestonAllan J. PursnellRon C. HendersonKaren Reiners WinfreyEdward F. O’BrienWarren E. ByrdChief Deputy CommissionerDeputy Commissioner for Public AffairsDeputy Commissioner for Minority AffairsDeputy Commissioner for ConsumerAdvocacyDeputy Commissioner for ReceivershipDeputy Commissioner for Licensing andComplianceDeputy Commissioner for Health InsuranceDeputy Commissioner of Property andCasualtyExecutive CounselIn that regard, I hereby acknowledge the above listedappointments to the Department of Insurance and submit these to youfor consideration of Senate confirmation as required by law.Attached is the home address for each appointee.If further information is needed, please do not hesitate to contactme. With best wishes and kindest personal regards, I remainVery truly yours,JAMES J. DONELONCommissioner of InsuranceLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCEApril 8, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresidentLouisiana SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Dear President Chaisson and Members of the Senate:In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statue 36:683 et seq., Ihave appointed the following:Shirely D. BowlerTitle: Deputy Commissioner for the Office ofManagement & FinanceMailing Address: P.O. Box 94214Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9214Effective date of employment: March 24, 2008In that regard, I hereby acknowledge the above listedappointment to the Department of Insurance and submit to you forconsideration of Senate confirmation as required by law.1260

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSIf further information is needed, please do not hesitate to contactme. With best wishes and kindest personal regards, I remainVery truly yours,JAMES J. DONELONCommissioner of InsuranceLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCEMay 12, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresidentLouisiana SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Dear President Chaisson and Members of the Senate:In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statue 36:683 et seq., Ihave appointed the following:Caroline E. BrockTitle: Deputy Commissioner for the Office of FinancialSolvencyMailing Address: P.O. Box 94214Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9214Effective date of employment: February 25, 2008In that regard, I hereby acknowledge the above listedappointment to the Department of Insurance and submit to you forconsideration of Senate confirmation as required by law.If further information is needed, please do not hesitate to contactme. With best wishes and kindest personal regards, I remainVery truly yours,JAMES J. DONELONCommissioner of InsuranceLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCEFebruary 8, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, Senate PresidentLouisiana State SenateP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804RE: Appointment of Arnold M. Goldberg to the Property InsuranceAssociation of Louisiana Board of DirectorsDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to L.R.S. 22:1405B(1)(b), this shall serve asnotification of my appointment of Deputy Commissioner ofInsurance, Arnold M. Goldberg, as one of the appointments of theCommissioner of Insurance to the Board of Directors of the PropertyInsurance Association of Louisiana. The position being filled by Mr.Goldberg is a newly created position transferred to me after theabolishment of the Louisiana Insurance Rating Commission position.Furthermore, in accordance with the aforementioned statute, I amrespectfully submitting Mr. Goldberg's appointment for confirmationby the Senate.If you need any additional information, please contact me at(225) 342-7275. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.With best wishes and kindest personal regards, I remainVery truly yours,JAMES J. DONELONCommissioner of InsurancePage 23 SENATEJune 9, 2008LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCEFebruary 8, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, Senate PresidentLouisiana State SenateP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804RE: Appointment of Edward F. O’Brien to the Property InsuranceAssociation of Louisiana Board of DirectorsDear President Chaisson:Pursuant to L.R.S. 22:1405B(1)(b), this shall serve asnotification of my appointment of Deputy Commissioner ofInsurance, Edward F. O’Brien, as one of the appointments of theCommissioner of Insurance to the Board of Directors of the PropertyInsurance Association of Louisiana. The position being filled by Mr.O’Brien was previously vacant. Furthermore, in accordance with theaforementioned statute, I am respectfully submitting Mr. O’Brien’sappointment for confirmation by the Senate.If you need any additional information, please contact me at(225) 342-7275. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.With best wishes and kindest personal regards, I remainSTATE OF LOUISIANAHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESThe Honorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana SenateP. O. Box 94005Baton Rouge, LA 70804May 20,2008Re: Judicial Compensation CommissionDear President Chaisson:Very truly yours,JAMES J. DONELONCommissioner of InsuranceThis letter is to advise that I have appointed RepresentativeCedric Richmond and Representative Nick Lorusso as Housemembers on the Judicial Compensation Commission. RepresentativeRichmond's and Lorusso's contract information is as follows:The Honorable Cedric Richmond The Honorable Nicholas J. LorussoState Representative State Representative5630 Crowder Blvd. 4431 Canal StreetSuite 205Suite BNew Orleans, LA 70126 New Orleans, LA 70119In addition, I am required to appoint two representatives of thegeneral public who shall not be attorneys nor members of thelegislature. I have appointed Mr. Joseph Toomy and reappointed Ms.Mary Lou Winters to the Commission. Mr. Toomy's and Ms.Winter's contact information is as follows:Mr. Joseph F. Toomy Ms. Mary Lou Trawick WintersP. O. Box 663 310 Rue St. PeterGretna, LA 700054 Metairie, LA 70005Thank you for your attention to this matter. If I or my staff canbe of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call.Sincerely,JIM TUCKERSpeaker of the House1261

Page 24 SENATEJune 9, 2008Honorable Jody AmedeeState Senator2109 South Burnside AvenueSuite AGonzales, LA 70737SENATEState of LouisianaJanuary 24, 2008RE: Judicial Compensation CommissionDear Senator Amedee:In accordance with R.S. 13:42, I hereby appoint you to serve asa member of the Judicial Compensation Commission. A copy of thestatute is attached for your information.I appreciate your willingness to serve in this important role.Please call if I can be of any assistance.SENATEState of LouisianaJanuary 24, 2008Honorable Robert M. Marionneaux, Jr.State SenatorP.O. Box 577Livonia, LA 70755-0577RE: Judicial Compensation CommissionDear Senator Marionneaux:Sincerely,JOEL T. CHAISSON IIPresident of the SenateIn accordance with R.S. 13:42, I hereby appoint you to serve asa member of the Judicial Compensation Commission. A copy of thestatute is attached for your information.I appreciate your willingness to serve in this important role.Please call if I can be of any assistance.Sincerely,JOEL T. CHAISSON IIPresident of the SenateJUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSIONHon. Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the SenateState of LouisianaPost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804May 20, 2008Re: Appointment to the Judicial Compensation Commission by CityCourt Judges AssociationDear Senate President Chaisson:Pursuant to R.S. 13:42(A), the City Court Judges Associationappoints one member to the Judicial Compensation Commission.Please be advised that Judge Marilyn M. Lambert, President, CityCourt Judges Association, appoints Judge Grace Bennett Gasaway tothe Judicial Compensation Commission to a four year term to expireAugust 15, 2011. Please note that there is no statutory prohibition tomembers serving successive terms.40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSIf you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at(504)310-2550.Sincerely,TIMOTHY J. PALMATIERChief Deputy Judicial AdministratorJUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSIONMay 7, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the Senate – State of LouisianaP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804Re: Appointment to the Judicial Compensation Commission byLouisiana District Judges AssociationDear Senate President Chaisson:Pursuant to R.S. 13:42(A), the Louisiana District JudgesAssociation appoints one member to the Judicial CompensationCommission. Please be advised that the Louisiana District JudgesAssociation appointed Judge Frank A. Marullo, Jr. to the JudicialCompensation Commission to a four year term to expire August 15,2011. Please note that there is no statutory prohibition to membersserving successive terms.If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at(504) 310-2550.Mr. Doug Johnson2100 Rue SimoneHammond, LA 70403Sincerely,TIMOTHY J. PALMATIERChief Deputy Judicial AdministratorSENATEState of LouisianaJuly 11, 2007RE: Judicial Compensation CommissionDear Mr. Johnson:In accordance with R. S. 13:42, I hereby reappoint you to serveon the Judicial Compensation Commission.A copy of R. S. 13:42 is enclosed for your information.Mr. Kirby Newburger435 Betz PlaceMetairie, LA 70005-4401SENATEState of LouisianaJuly 11, 2007RE: Judicial Compensation CommissionDear Mr. Newburger:Sincerely,DONALD E. HINESPresident of the SenateIn accordance with R. S. 13:42, I hereby reappoint you to serveon the Judicial Compensation Commission.1262

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSA copy of R. S. 13:42 is enclosed for your information.Sincerely,DONALD E. HINESPresident of the SenateJUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSIONHon. Joel T. Chaisson IIPresident of the SenateState of LouisianaPost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804May 6, 2008Re: Appointment to the Judicial Compensation Commission byConference of Court Of Appeal JudgesDear Senate President Chaisson:Pursuant to R.S. 13:42(A), the Conference of Court of AppealJudges appoints one member to the Judicial CompensationCommission. Chief Judge Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux, Court ofAppeal, Third Circuit, served as the Conference’s appointee throughAugust 15, 2007.Attached please find correspondence from Chief Judge BurrellJ. Carter, Chairman, Conference of Court of Appeal Judges,reappointing Chief Judge Thibodeaux to the Judicial CompensationCommission for another term or until August 15, 2011. Please notethat there is no statutory prohibition to members serving successiveterms.Also attached is a letter to Ms. Julie Vinson, Director of Boardsand Commissions, advising her of Judge Thibodeaux’s appointment.If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at(504) 310-2550.Sincerely,TIMOTHY J. PALMATIERChief Deputy Judicial AdministratorSTATE OF LOUISIANADepartment of JusticeMay 7, 2008Honorable Joel ChaissonSenate PresidentLouisiana State LegislaturePost Office Box 94005Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9005Re: John Warren Sinquefield, First Assistant Attorney GeneralSenate Confirmation of AppointmentDear Senator Chaisson:This is to inform you that on January 16, 2008, John WarrenSinquefield was appointed by me to the position of First AssistantAttorney General, Louisiana Department of Justice. His Oath ofOffice was filed on or about that date with the Louisiana Secretary ofState (copy attached).By this means I request his confirmation by the LouisianaSenate, and would appreciate your assistance in having this mattercarried out in accordance with Article 4, Section 13 of the LouisianaConstitution and R.S. 36:703.Page 25 SENATEJune 9, 2008If anything else is needed for the confirmation process, pleasecontact Christelle Taylor at 225-326-6708 or taylorc@ag.state.la.us.Best regards,JAMES D. “BUDDY” CALDWELLAttorney GeneralLOUISIANA WORKSDepartment of LaborMarch 17, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, PresidentLouisiana State SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Dear Senator Chaisson:In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 36:305, I haveappointed Ms. Tia Edwards as Deputy Secretary for the LouisianaDepartment of Labor.In that regard, I hereby acknowledge the following appointment tothe Department of Labor and submit to you the name forconsideration of Senate confirmation as required by law.DEPUTY SECRETARY(Effective February 4, 2008)Ms. Tia Edwards8547 Highcrest DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70809Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter,and please contact me should you have any questions or needadditional information.Honorable Joe McPhersonState Senator880 Robinson Bridge RoadWoodworth, LA 71485SENATEState of LouisianaMarch 5, 2008RE: Nursing Home Quality and Efficiency BoardDear Senator McPherson:Sincerely,TIM BARFIELDSecretaryIn accordance with the provisions of R. S. 40:2009.24, theNursing Home Quality and Efficiency Board is created and chargedwith developing recommendations for programs designed to promotequality care and increase efficiency and to encourage nursing homesto operate at an occupancy level of ninety-five percent.It is my pleasure to reappoint you to serve as a member of theBoard. I appreciate your willingness to serve in this important role.Please call if I can be of any assistance.Sincerely,JOEL T. CHAISSON IIPresident of the Senate1263

Page 26 SENATEJune 9, 2008The Honorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana SenateP.O. Box 94005Baton Rouge, LA 70804STATE OF LOUISIANAHouse of RepresentativeMarch 29, 2008Re: Nursing Home Quality and Efficiency BoardDear President Chaisson:This letter is to advise that I have appointed Representative FredMills to serve as a member of the Nursing Home Quality andEfficiency Board.Representative Mills's contact information is as follows:The Honorable Fred H. Mills, Jr.State Representative1010 Martin StreetParks, LA 70582Thank you for your attention to this matter. If I or my staff canbe of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call.Sincerely,JIM TUCKERSpeaker of the HouseSTATE OF LOUISIANADepartment of Public Safety and CorrectionsFebruary 8, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, PresidentLouisiana State SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Dear Senator Chaisson:In accordance with La. R.S. 36:405, I have appointed and herebyacknowledge the following appointments within the Department ofPublic Safety and Corrections. I submit to you the following namesfor consideration of Senate confirmation as required by law:DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR CORRECTIONS SERVICES(Effective January 14, 2008)Mrs. Sheryl Ranatza12458 Graham RoadSt. Francisville, LA 70775DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES(Effective January 14, 2008)Col. Michael Edmonson11536 Milburn DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70815Thank you and please contact me if you should have anyquestions.Sincerely,JAMES M. LEBLANCSecretary40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSSTATE OF LOUISIANADepartment of RevenueMarch 28, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, PresidentLouisiana State SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Dear Senator Chaisson:In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 36:455, I haveappointed Mr. Earl Millet as Deputy Secretary for the LouisianaDepartment of Revenue.In that regard, I hereby acknowledge the following appointmentto the Department of Revenue and submit to you the name forconsideration of Senate confirmation as required by law.DEPUTY SECRETARY(Effective January 14, 2008)Mr. Earl Millet5225 Bancroft DriveNew Orleans, LA 70122Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter,and please contact me should you have any questions or needadditional information.Honorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana State SenateState Capitol, 1 st FloorBaton Rouge, LA 70804Attn: Glenn KoeppDear Mr. President:SECRETARY OF STATEState of LouisianaMay 14, 2008Sincerely,CYNTHIA J. BRIDGESSecretaryI hereby submit the following names and respectfully requestthat they be presented to the Senate for confirmation:John Thomas “Tom” Schedler, Jr.7211 BrookwoodMandeville, LAAppointed First Assistant to the Secretary of State, effectiveJanuary 14, 2008 (pursuant to Article IV, Section 13 of theConstitution)Vice: Charles Randall “Randy” DavisAngie Rogers LaPlace1248 Belvedere Dr.Baton Rouge, LA 70808Appointed Commissioner of Elections, effective January 14,2008 (pursuant to R.S. 18:18(B))Vice: SelfSteve L. Windham11445 Sheraton Dr.Baton Rouge, LA 70815Appointed Deputy Secretary, First Stop Shop, effective January14, 2008 (pursuant to R.S. 36:746(B))Vice: Self1264

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSPlease let me know if you require any additional information.With best regards, I amHonorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana State SenateState Capitol, 1 st FloorBaton Rouge, LA 70804Dear Mr. President:SECRETARY OF STATEState of LouisianaMay 12, 2008Very truly yours,JAY DARDENNESecretary of StateIn accordance with R.S. 25:380.112, I have appointed thefollowing individuals to the governing board of the Aviation andMilitary Museum of Louisiana.In that regard, I hereby submit to you the following names forconsideration for Senate confirmation as required by law:Mr. Robert Heflin Mr. Jerry Hicks102 Rue Rondelet 351 Kendall Wood Rd.West Monroe, LA 71291 West Monroe, LA 71292Mrs. Lynn Moore Mr. Alex George3006 River Oaks 1707 ShannonMonroe, LA 71201 Monroe, LA 71201Mr. O. Landon Miles Mr. Edward Driscoll Shaw4405 Belle Terre 3012 Cuba Blvd.Monroe, LA 71201 Monroe, LA 71201Mr. Jack DolesMr. Dale Antley200 Dilling Lake Dr. 201 D’Arbonne Dr.Monroe, LA 71202 West Monroe, LA 71291Mrs. Blondelle Logan Mr. Robert Sims25 Oakwood Dr. 701 Kansas LaneMonroe, LA 71203 Monroe, LA 71291Mr. Lee EstesMr. Roy Gates3200 Deborah Dr. 1726 Spencer Ave.Monroe, LA 71203 Monroe, LA 71201Mr. Bill Mize2301 LanierWinnsboro, LA 71295Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter andplease let me know if you require additional information.With best regards, I amHonorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana State SenateState Capitol, 1 st FloorBaton Rouge, LA 70804SECRETARY OF STATEState of LouisianaMay 12, 2008Very truly yours,JAY DARDENNESecretary of StateDear Mr. President:Page 27 SENATEJune 9, 2008In accordance with R.S. 25:380.1, I have appointed thefollowing individuals to the governing board of the Louisiana StateCotton Museum.In that regard, I hereby submit to you the following names forconsideration for Senate confirmation as required by law:Ms. Donna WintersMr. Reynold Minsky50 Highway 134 506 Island Point Dr.Lake Providence, LA 71254 Lake Providence, LA 71254Ms. Renee SchneiderMr. Carl Bonner2122 Highland Rd. 1936 Island Point Dr.Lake Providence, LA 71254 Lake Providence, LA 71254Mr. Grady BrownMr. Harvey Howington3644 Highway 65 North POB 788Lake Providence, LA 71254 Lake Providence, LA 71254Ms. Mary Jean KnightMr. Gerald Trass1194 Island Point Dr. POB 292Lake Providence, LA 71254 Lake Providence, LA 71254Mr. Mark BrownMr. Glen Dixon988 Oswalt Rd.. 100 Harding St.Lake Providence, LA 71254 Lake Providence, LA 71254Pat FairchildMs. Nan Hopkins628 Stamboul Rd. 149 Marlette Dr.Transylvania, LA 71286 Lake Providence, LA 71254Mr. Shane MaxwellHonorable Mike Strain1129 Schneider Lane P.O. Box 631Lake Providence, LA 71254 Baton Rouge, LA 70821Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter andplease let me know if you require additional information.With best regards, I amHonorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana State SenateState Capitol, 1 st FloorBaton Rouge, LA 70804Dear Mr. President:SECRETARY OF STATEState of LouisianaMay 12, 2008Very truly yours,JAY DARDENNESecretary of StateIn accordance with R.S. 25:380.52, I have appointed thefollowing individuals to the governing board of the Louisiana DeltaMusic Museum.In that regard, I hereby submit to you the following names forconsideration for Senate confirmation as required by law:Mrs. Lollie HammettMr. Doyle Harris111 Iowa St. 5139 Highway 4Ferriday, LA 71334 Winnsboro, LA 71295Mrs. Nancy AndersMs. Lynette Tanner1499 Indian Village Rd. 11054 Highway 84Clayton, LA 71326 Ferriday, LA 713341265

Page 28 SENATEJune 9, 2008Honorable Hiram Copeland Mr. Fred ButcherPOB 2010230 Martin L. KingVidalia, LA 71373 Ferriday, LA 71374Ms. Guylyn Boles Ms. Lena Bateman803 Myrtle 99 Weecama Rd.Vidalia, LA 71373 Ferriday, LA 71374Dr. Eugene Burris Ms. Rosemary WatkinsPOB 438311 7 th St.St. Joseph, LA 71366 Ferriday, LA 71334Mr. Cliff MerrittMr. John TaylorPO Box 752 POB 752Vidalia, LA 71373 Ferriday, LA 71334Ms. Gwen RobinMs. Rena PittsPOB 518836 Fisherman Dr.Vidalia, LA 71373 Ferriday, LA 71374Honorable Glen McGlothinMayor-elect, Town of Ferriday2003 Billy Deal LaneVidalia, LA 71373Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter andplease let me know if you require additional information.With best regards, I amHonorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana State SenateState Capitol, 1 st FloorBaton Rouge, LA 70804Dear Mr. President:SECRETARY OF STATEState of LouisianaMay 12, 2008Very truly yours,JAY DARDENNESecretary of StateIn accordance with R.S. 25:380.32 I have appointed thefollowing individuals to the governing board of the GaryvilleTimbermill MuseumIn that regard, I hereby submit to you the following names forconsideration for Senate confirmation as requiredMr. Carl MonicaMr. David MilletPO Drawer A136 W. 9 th St.Garyville, LA 70051 Reserve, LA 70084Ms. Eliana DeFrancesch Ms. Geri BaloneyPOB 2303 POB 116LaPlace, LA 70068 Garyville, LA 70051Ms. Betty Vicknair Mr. Stan Orillion129 N. Apple St. 418 Historic MainGaryville, LA 70051 Garyville, LA 70051Mrs. Joyce Orillion Mr. Carl Pasquarelli418 Historic Main 1601 West Diehl Rd.Garyville, LA 70051 Naperville, IL 60563Mr. Buddy Boe1801 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter andplease let me know if you require additional information.With best regards, I amHonorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana State SenateState Capitol, 1 st FloorBaton Rouge, LA 70804Dear Mr. President:40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSSECRETARY OF STATEState of LouisianaMay 12, 2008Very truly yours,JAY DARDENNESecretary of StateIn accordance with R.S. 25:380.72 I have appointed thefollowing individuals to the governing board of the Jean LafitteMarine Fisheries Museum.In that regard, I hereby submit to you the following names forconsideration for Senate confirmation as requiredHonorable Chris UlloMr. Frank Ehret77 Oak Alley Blvd. 5040 Ehret Rd.Marrero, LA 70072 Marrero, LA 70072Mr. Barry Bartholomew Mr. Paul Rivera1940 Jean Lafitte Blvd. 2612 Crestway Rd.Lafitte, LA 70067 Marrero, LA 70072Mr. Eddie CollinsMs. Pat Morrow5131 Rojas St. 7163 Barataria Blvd.Lafitte, LA 70067 Marrero, LA 70072Ms. Claudette PerrinMr. Taddese TeweldePOB 233 POB 10Barataria, LA 70036 Lafitte, LA 70067Mr. Chris RobertsMs. Chasity NunezPOB 91120 Farrington Rd.Gretna, LA 70054 Marrero, LA 70072Honorable Tim KernerMs. Annette ClaverieMayor of Lafitte5563 Perrin St.2654 Jean Lafitte Blvd. Lafitte, LA 70067Lafitte, LA 70067Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter andplease let me know if you require additional information.With best regards, I amHonorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana State SenateState Capitol, 1 st FloorBaton Rouge, LA 70804Dear Mr. President:SECRETARY OF STATEState of LouisianaMay 12, 2008Very truly yours,JAY DARDENNESecretary of StateIn accordance with R.S. 25:380.132, I have appointed thefollowing individuals to the Board of Directors of the LouisianaMilitary Hall of Fame and Museum.1266

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSIn that regard, I hereby submit to you the following names forconsideration for Senate confirmation as required by law:Brigadier General Mr. Lane Carson(Ret) USAF Peyton Cole 321 N. Vermont St.13 North Waverly Dr. Covington, LA 70433Bossier City, LA 71111Mr. Louis Michot General Bob LeBlanc3125 W. Pinhook Rd. 1728 South State St.Lafayette, LA 70508 Abbeville, LA 70510Mr. Adrian Lee Bruneau Mr. Joe Hill574 Terrace St. 805 Orchard Dr.Jefferson, LA 70121 Lake Charles, LA 70605Mr. Don SandsMr. Revis Sirmon800 Robert Lee Circle POB 418Lafayette, LA 70506 Abbeville, LA 70511Mr. Joey LeRouge Mr. Johnny Raymond112 Industrial Park Loop 226 Ogden St.Abbeville, LA 70510 Breaux Bridge, LA 70517Mr. N.R. Broussard Mr. Felix Weill17102 West LA Hwy. 330 516 W. Woodruff Dr.Abbeville, LA 70517 Baton Rouge, LA 70808Mr. Stan Wall310 Lea Dr.West Monroe, LA 71291Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter andplease let me know if you require additional information.With best regards, I amHonorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana State SenateState Capitol, 1 st FloorBaton Rouge, LA 70804Dear Mr. President:SECRETARY OF STATEState of LouisianaMay 12, 2008Very truly yours,JAY DARDENNESecretary of StateIn accordance with R.S. 25:380.62, I have appointed thefollowing individuals to the governing board of the LouisianaMilitary Museum.In that regard, I hereby submit to you the following names forconsideration for Senate confirmation as required by law:Mr. Howard Ulmer Mr. Randy Goodwin1954 Wafer 503 S. SpartaRuston, LA 71270 Ruston, LA 71270Mr. Gary GreenMr. Pete Theodos2115 Cooktown Rd. 175 Turtle Creek Rd.Ruston, LA 71270 Ruston, LA 71270Mr. Leon StaplesMr. John Adams111 Sweetbriar 153 Blue Ridge LaneRuston, LA 71270 Ruston, LA 71270Page 29 SENATEJune 9, 2008Mr. David LewisMr. Richard Gentry1302 Davis Blvd. 1503 Speed Ave.Ruston, LA 71270 Monroe, LA 71201Mr. Tony JurkusMr. Jake Barge2302 Royal Oaks Dr. 300 Poe St.Ruston, LA 71270 Ruston, LA 71270Mr. Lynn ClarkMr. William Rutledge504 Pine Hill Dr. 143 Main St.Calhoun, LA 71225 Grambling, LA 71245Mr. Pete Edwards206 E. Reynolds Dr.Ruston, LA 71270Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter andplease let me know if you require additional information.With best regards, I amHonorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana State SenateState Capitol, 1 st FloorBaton Rouge, LA 70804Dear Mr. President:SECRETARY OF STATEState of LouisianaMay 12, 2008Very truly yours,JAY DARDENNESecretary of StateIn accordance with R.S. 25:380.102, I have appointed thefollowing individuals to the governing board of the Shreveport WaterWorks Museum.In that regard, I hereby submit to you the following names forconsideration for Senate confirmation as requiredMr. James MohrMs. Nettie Brown6025 Buncombe Rd. 3522 Penick St.Shreveport, LA 71129 Shreveport, LA 71109Mr. David BurroughsMr. Tom Carson7 Sterling Ranch Rd. 8620 Woodfox CircleHaughton, LA 71037 Haughton, LA 71037Mr. Alvin ChildsMrs. Marilyn Joiner330 Marshall St., Ste 200 1039 Blanchard PlaceShreveport, LA 71101 Shreveport, LA 71104Mr. Conway LinkMr. Jim Montgomery8663 Grover Place 330 Marshall St. Ste 1112Shreveport, LA 71115 Shreveport, LA 71101Mr. Kelly WellsMr. Paul WilliamsPOB 17619302 Stonebriar CircleShreveport, LA 71166 Shreveport, LA 71115Ms. Cathy WilliamsonMr. Gene Winegeart314 Rutherford St. 620 Oneonta St.Shreveport, LA 71104 Shreveport, LA 71106Mr. Dale WardDr. George Bakowski1016 Bay Ridge Dr. 5802 Gilbert Dr.Benton, LA 71006 Shreveport, LA 711061267

Page 30 SENATEJune 9, 2008Mr. James Van HookPOB 1266Shreveport, LA 71105Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter andplease let me know if you require additional information.With best regards, I amHonorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana State SenateState Capitol, 1 st FloorBaton Rouge, LA 70804Dear Mr. President:SECRETARY OF STATEState of LouisianaMay 12, 2008Very truly yours,JAY DARDENNESecretary of StateIn accordance with R.S. 25:380.122, I have appointed thefollowing individuals to the governing board of the Spring StreetHistorical Museum.In that regard, I hereby submit to you the following names forconsideration for Senate confirmation as required by law:Mr. Shelby Smith Mr. Barrie RichardsonP.O. Box 9620 DelawareShreveport, LA 71161 Shreveport, LA 71106Dr. Gary JoinerMrs. Lennis Elston1 University Place 14007 Ellerbe Rd.Shreveport, LA 71115 Shreveport, LA 71115Mrs. Margaret Green Mrs. Charlotte Walter7235 Gilbert Dr. 5810 Creswell Rd.Shreveport, LA 71106 Shreveport, LA 71106Ms. Susan Hardtner Mr. Brian Homza525 S. Field Rd. POB 22260Shreveport, LA 71106 Shreveport, LA 71220Ms. Pearla DespotMs. Mary Elizabeth Chumley507 College Lane 10150 Stonebridge Dr.Shreveport, LA 71106 Shreveport, LA 71106Mr. Tom Ruffin5922 Fern Ave.Shreveport, LA 71105Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter andplease let me know if you require additional information.With best regards, I amHonorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana State SenateState Capitol, 1 st FloorBaton Rouge, LA 70804SECRETARY OF STATEState of LouisianaMay 12, 2008Very truly yours,JAY DARDENNESecretary of StateDear Mr. President:40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSIn accordance with R.S. 25:379.1, I have appointed thefollowing individuals to the Regional Museum Governing Board ofthe Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.In that regard, I hereby submit to you the following names forconsideration for Senate confirmation as required by law:Ms. Mary Anna AdamsMr. Geoff Perego8702 West Wilderness 1111 Hawn St.Shreveport, LA 71106 Shreveport, LA 71107Mr. Clay BrockMr. Ben Coleman2401 Melrose 509 Market St., No. 501Bossier City, LA 71111 Shreveport, LA 71101Ms. Debbie GrandMs. Sue Gruber539 Dunmoreland 215 West Union St.Shreveport, LA 71106 Minden, LA 71055Judge Gayle HamiltonMr. Ken Hickman649 Elmwood 401 Edwards St., 10 th FloorShreveport, LA 71104 Shreveport, LA 71101Mr. Jimmy LongMs. Sarie Joubert4204 Highway 6 West 10501 Plum Creek Dr.Natchitoches, LA 71457 Shreveport, LA 71105Ms. Betty McDonaldMr. Rocky Pepper4700 Fairfield Ave. POB 765Shreveport, LA 71105 Homer, LA 71040Ms. Joanne PickettMs. Margaret Green1680 San Antonio 7235 Gilbert Dr.Many, LA 71449 Shreveport, LA 71106Mr. Delton HarrisonMs. Marcia CalhounPOB 31 P.O. Box 819Shreveport, LA 71161 Mansfield, LA 71052Mr. William Cawthorne724 Coachlight Rd.Shreveport, LA 71106Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter andplease let me know if you require additional information.With best regards, I amHonorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana State SenateState Capitol, 1 st FloorBaton Rouge, LA 70804Dear Mr. President:SECRETARY OF STATEState of LouisianaMay 12, 2008Very truly yours,JAY DARDENNESecretary of StateIn accordance with R.S. 25:380.22, I have appointed thefollowing individuals to the governing board of the Louisiana StateOil and Gas Museum.In that regard, I hereby submit to you the following names forconsideration for Senate confirmation as required by law:Ms. Diana ChanceMr. Leone BrownPOB 13461121 Gatewood CircleShreveport, LA 71164 Shreveport, LA 711061268

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSMs. Judith SneedMr. Greg HallPOB 323 POB 578Mooringsport, LA 71061 Oil City, LA 71061Mr. Harry KingMr. Jerry Allen400 Travis St., Suite 610 10891 Ferry Lake Rd.Shreveport, LA 71101 Oil City, LA 71061Mr. John ShueyMr. Todd Hopkins401 Edwards, 13 th Floor POB 611Shreveport, LA 71101 Oil City, LA 71061Ms. Jane Maddox Mr. Mark WooldridgeP.O. Box 268 P.O. Box 636Ida, LA 71044 Oil City, LA 71061Mr. Joe Sepulvado8709 Glenmora Dr.Shreveport, LA 71104Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter andplease let me know if you require additional information.With best regards, I amHonorable Joel ChaissonPresidentLouisiana State SenateState Capitol, 1 st FloorBaton Rouge, LA 70804Dear Mr. President:Very truly yours,JAY DARDENNESecretary of StateSECRETARY OF STATEState of LouisianaMay 12, 2008In accordance with R.S. 25:380.82, I have appointed thefollowing individuals to the governing board of the Tioga HeritagePark and Museum.In that regard, I hereby submit to you the following names forconsideration for Senate confirmation as required by law:Mr. James WhiteMr. Gerald Crooks5101 Shreveport Highway 267 Q Stockman Rd.Pineville, LA 71360 Deville, LA 71328Pat BordelonMs. Bonnie Lemoine6725 Highway 28 E POB 328Pineville, LA 71360 Alexandria, LA 71309Reverend David Cranford Ms. Jimmie Nell Lewis1309 Singer Dr. 2808 Hill St.Pineville, LA 71360 Alexandria, LA 71301Ms. LaVergne Turpin Ms. Vonceil Mitchell511 23 rd St. POB 191Alexandria, LA 71301 Ball, LA 71405Ms. Betty Cumpton Ms. Betty Longino321 Bob Frazie Rd. POB 441Bentley, LA 71407 Tioga, LA 71477Mr. Melvyn Bowie Ms. Sandra Bracknell1420 Highway 1204 316 Hermitage Rd.Pineville, LA 71360 Pineville, LA 71360Ms. Carolyn Hataway4709 Handley LoopPineville, LA 71360Page 31 SENATEJune 9, 2008Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter andplease let me know if you require additional information.With best regards, I amSTATE OF LOUISIANADepartment of Social ServicesMay 9, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, PresidentLouisiana State SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Dear Senator Chaisson:Very truly yours,JAY DARDENNESecretary of StateIn accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 36:475, I haveappointed Ms. Terri Porche Ricks as deputy secretary of theLouisiana Department of Social Services.In that regard, I hereby acknowledge the following appointmentto the Department of Social Services and submit to you the name forconsideration of Senate confirmation as required by law.DEPUTY SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OFSOCIAL SERVICES(Effective March 24, 2008)Ms. Terri Porche Ricks1411 Charlestown LaneBaton Rouge, LA 70808Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter,and please contact me should you have any questions or needadditional information.Sincerely,ANN SILVERBERG WILLIAMSONSecretaryTREASURER OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANAMay 9, 2008Senate and Governmental Affairs CommitteeAttention: Yolanda DixonP.O. Box 94183Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9183Re: James H. Napper II – Treasurer Designee to the LouisianaCitizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of DirectorsSenate ConfirmationDear Sirs and Mesdames:I have continued the original appointment of my ExecutiveCounsel, James H. Napper, II, as my Designee to the Board ofDirectors of Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporationpursuant to applicable statute into this new term and will continue theappointment until further notice. He was originally confirmed in thisposition by the Senate during the Regular Session of the LouisianaLegislature of 2006.To comply with the applicable statute as such Designee, I herebyrequest his confirmation by the Senate, through and as originating in1269

Page 32 SENATEJune 9, 2008your Committee, for this new term of the Legislature.Mr. Napper has already submitted a duly completedConfirmation Questionnaire for confirmation this Session as myExecutive Counsel, and a copy of it is attached hereto for youconvenience and use.Please let me or Mr. Napper know if we need to do anything elseto get this confirmation to the Citizens Board accomplished thisSession.Very truly yours,JOHN N. KENNEDYTreasurerTREASURER OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANAApril 9, 2008Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, PresidentLouisiana State SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Dear Senator Chaisson:In accordance with the authority granted to me as set forth in La.R. S. 36:761 et seq., I have appointed the following individuals topositions within the Louisiana Department of the Treasury, effectiveJanuary 14, 2008, and therefore, respectfully request the consent ofthe Senate.John J. BroussardRon J. HensonWhitman J. Kling, Jr.Sarah J. MulhearnJames Napper IIJason R. RedmondAlice B. WashingtonAssistant State TreasurerFirst Assistant State TreasurerDirector State Bond CommissionPress SecretaryExecutive CounselDeputy State TreasurerConfidential AssistantI respectfully submit their names for consideration andconfirmation by the Senate. Thank you in advance for your attentionto this important matter and please contact me should you have anyquestions or need additional information.STATE OF LOUISIANADepartment of Veteran AffairsFebruary 14, 2008The Honorable Joel T. Chaisson II, PresidentLouisiana State SenatePost Office Box 94183Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9183Dear Senator Chaisson:Sincerely,JOHN NEELY KENNEDYState TreasurerIn accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 36:785, I haveappointed Mr. Joey Strickland as Deputy Secretary of the LouisianaDepartment of Veterans Affairs.In that regard, I hereby acknowledge the following appointmentto the Department of Veterans Affairs and submit to you the name forconsideration of Senate confirmation as required by law.Deputy Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs(Effective January 14, 2008)Mr. Joey Strickland35157 Weiss RoadWalker, LA 70785Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter,and please contact me should you have any questions or needadditional information.40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSPrivilege Report of theLegislative BureauJune 9, 2008To the President and Members of the Senate:Sincerely,LANE CARSONSecretaryI am directed by your Legislative Bureau to submit thefollowing report:The following bills are approved as to construction andduplication. We advise and suggest the following amendments to theengrossed bills.HOUSE BILL NO. 211—BY REPRESENTATIVES CHANDLER, HOWARD, FANNIN, ANDARNOLDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 40:1730.24(A), relative to fees chargedfor building code regulations by third-party providers; toprovide for local governmental entities to set maximum fees oninspections when those entities contract with a third-partyprovider; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 253—BY REPRESENTATIVE MILLSAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 6:420(D) and (E) and to enact R.S.6:420(F), relative to suspicious activities reported by financialinstitutions; to provide that state-chartered financial institutionsprovide a report of suspicious activity to the office of financialinstitutions in accordance with federal law; to provide that thecommissioner may report suspicious activity to the attorneygeneral or appropriate district attorney; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 278—BY REPRESENTATIVE ST. GERMAINAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 42:1115.1(E), relative to the limitation onthe provision of food, drink, and refreshment to a public servantby certain persons; to provide an exception for certain activitiesby, on behalf of, or for the benefit of an agency; and to providefor related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 302—BY REPRESENTATIVES SAM JONES AND HARRISON AND SENATORSDUPRE AND B. GAUTREAUXAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 22:1430.12(D), relative to the LouisianaCitizens Property Insurance Corporation; to provide with respectto the rates charged by the corporation in St. Mary Parish; andto provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 346—BY REPRESENTATIVE BALDONEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 23:921(H) and to enact R.S. 23:921(J),(K), and (L), relative to covenants not to compete; to prohibitshareholders from engaging in a business similar to that of thecorporation; to prohibit partners from engaging in a businesssimilar to that of the partnership; to prohibit members fromengaging in a business similar to that of the limited liabilitycompany; to provide for a period of time for such prohibition;to provide for exceptions in certain situations; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported without amendments.1270

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSHOUSE BILL NO. 366—BY REPRESENTATIVES KATZ, BURFORD, DOERGE, HILL, HINES,JOHNSON, LABRUZZO, LEBAS, MILLS, NOWLIN, POPE, SIMON, ANDWILLIAMS AND SENATOR GRAYAN ACTTo enact R.S. 46:450.6, relative to Medicaid benefits for formerfoster children; to allow the Department of Health and Hospitalsto exercise its option to extend an alternative benefits packageunder the Medical Assistance Plan to independent foster careadolescents; to provide for the components of an alternativebenefits package; to authorize the department to choose betweenregular Medicaid benefits or the alternative benefits package onbehalf of participants; to provide for the promulgation of rulesand regulations by the Department of Health and Hospitals; andto provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 369—BY REPRESENTATIVE KLECKLEYAN ACTTo enact Part XXX-C of Chapter 1 of Title 22 of the LouisianaRevised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 22:1450.51and 1450.52, relative to insurance product regulation; to providefor the state's participation in the Interstate Insurance ProductRegulation Compact; to provide for the purposes of thecompact; to provide for definitions; to provide for establishmentof a commission and venue; to provide for powers of thecommission; to provide for organization of the commission; toprovide for meetings and acts of the commission; to provide forrules and operating procedures of the commission; to provide forrulemaking functions of the commission and opting out ofuniform standards; to provide for commission records andenforcement; to provide for dispute resolution; to provide forproduct filing and approval; to provide for review ofcommission filing decisions; to provide for finances; to providefor eligibility of compacting states and effective date andamendments to the compact; to provide for withdrawal, defaultand termination of compacting states; to provide for severabilityand construction; to provide for binding effect of compact andother laws; to provide for the designation of the Louisianacompact commission official; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 437—BY REPRESENTATIVE KLECKLEYAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 22:636.1(B)(2), relative to automobile,property, casualty, and liability insurance policies; to providethat certain changes in deductible shall not be deemedcancellation of the policy; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 466—BY REPRESENTATIVE RICHARDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 40:1300.256(B)(11), relative to theLouisiana Smokefree Air Act; to provide for the exceptionwhich permits smoking in designated well- ventilated rooms ofnursing homes; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 556—BY REPRESENTATIVES ARNOLD AND PONTIAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 37:2156.1(F) and to enact R.S.37:2150.1(14) and (15), relative to the licensing of electrical andmechanical contractors; to provide for definitions; to provide forpreemption of certain contractors; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported without amendments.Page 33 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 596—BY REPRESENTATIVE LIGIAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 18:444(G), relative to parish executivecommittees of political parties in Jefferson Parish; to providerelative to the number of members on such committees and theirelection; to provide for effectiveness; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 598—BY REPRESENTATIVE LIGIAN ACTTo repeal R.S. 17:60.1(K), relative to the Jefferson Parish SchoolBoard; to repeal the provision that if a member of the boardqualifies for elective office, his school board office is therebyvacated.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 799—BY REPRESENTATIVE BALDONEAN ACTTo enact R.S. 39:1659 and Part LXV of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of theLouisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S.40:1300.281, relative to prosthetic and orthotic services; torequire that prostheses, orthoses, prosthetic services, andorthotic services which are purchased by a state agency beprovided by an accredited facility; to require that purchases ofprostheses, orthoses, prosthetic services, and orthotic serviceswhich are authorized for Medicaid reimbursement be providedby an accredited facility; to provide for definitions; to providefor regulations promulgated by the commissioner ofadministration; to provide for a special effective date; to providefor penalties; to provide for exceptions; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 829—BY REPRESENTATIVE DANAHAYAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 42:1123(36), relative to governmentalethics; to provide relative to the time period during which publicemployees may accept certain donations and contributions fromspecified not-for-profit organizations or funds within theorganizations; to provide for the deadline by which theorganizations must report such donations and contributions tothe Board of Ethics; to provide relative to the effectiveness ofsuch provisions; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 844—BY REPRESENTATIVES TUCKER AND GALLOTAN ACTTo enact R.S. 24:53(J), 55(H), and 57(4) and R.S. 49:74(A)(7) and(H), 76(H), and 77(5), relative to lobbying; to provide relativeto the regulation of lobbying; to provide relative to registrationand reporting; to provide for the duties of the Board of Ethicsrelative thereto; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 853—BY REPRESENTATIVE TUCKERAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 42:1141(C)(4)(a), (c), and (d) and toenact R.S. 42:1141(C)(7) and (8) and 1142(E), relative toenforcement of laws within the jurisdiction of the Board ofEthics; to provide relative to proceedings related to suchenforcement; to provide relative to the powers, functions, andduties of the board relative to such enforcement; to providerelative to the powers, functions, and duties of the EthicsAdjudicatory Board and the division of administrative law1271

Page 34 SENATEJune 9, 2008relative to such enforcement; to provide for recusal; to providerelative to the composition of the Ethics Adjudicatory Board; toprovide for the conduct of hearings and procedures relatedthereto; to provide relative to appeals; to provide relative toeffectiveness; and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments.LEGISLATIVE BUREAU AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Legislative Bureau to Reengrossed HouseBill No. 853 by Representative TuckerAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 3, line 9, following "not" and before "the" change "effect"to "affect"HOUSE BILL NO. 873—BY REPRESENTATIVES SIMON AND GALLOTAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 18:1306(E)(2), relative to voting; toprovide relative to procedures for absentee by mail and earlyvoting; to provide relative to materials for absentee by mail andearly voting; to provide relative to certificates on absentee bymail and early voting ballot envelopes; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 922—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENDERSONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 42:1123(18)(a) and to enact R.S.42:1123(18)(b), relative to ethics; to allow a physician on theboard of commissioners of certain hospital service districts toengage in certain transactions with or to be employed by certainentities that engage in certain transactions; to allow participationin certain transactions before the board; to provide forsubsequent repeal of such provisions; to provide foreffectiveness; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 923—BY REPRESENTATIVES GALLOT AND BARRASAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 18:1303(B)(6) and (I) and 1307(G) andto enact R.S. 18:1303(K), relative to absentee voting by mail; toprovide that certain persons involuntarily confined for mentaltreatment shall vote only absentee by mail; to provide forevidence of disability to be submitted in order to vote absenteeby mail; to provide for indefinite applicability of applications tovote absentee by mail for disabled voters and senior citizenvoters, including exceptions and procedures; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 947—BY REPRESENTATIVE HUTTERAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 42:1123(13), relative to the acceptance ofcertain things of economic value; to provide relative to theacceptance of complimentary admission to certain events bypublic servants; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 987—BY REPRESENTATIVE GALLOTAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 18:564(D), relative to assistance invoting; to provide relative to evidence of disability to bepresented by a voter in order to be entitled to vote withassistance; and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments.40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSLEGISLATIVE BUREAU AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Legislative Bureau to Engrossed HouseBill No. 987 by Representative GallotAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 2, line 1, following "office" and before "citizens" change"of" to "for"AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 2, line 22, following "office" and before "citizens" change"of" to "for"HOUSE BILL NO. 990—BY REPRESENTATIVE BARROWAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 18:116(A)(2)(a), relative to voterregistration agencies; to designate the office of a publicsecondary school guidance counselor as a voter registrationagency; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1043—BY REPRESENTATIVE FANNINAN ACTTo enact R.S. 40:1730.23(E), relative to the documentation of newresidential construction being in compliance with the stateuniform construction code; to provide for documentation of newresidential construction as being in compliance with the buildingcode; to provide for costs charged by a lender; and to providefor related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1044—BY REPRESENTATIVE ABRAMSONAN ACTTo enact R.S. 18:1463.1, relative to campaign practices; to requirecertain identification of the sources of telephone campaigncommunications; to provide for the content of suchidentification; to require certain approvals prior to causing suchcalls to be made; to provide definitions; to provide penalties forviolations; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1067—BY REPRESENTATIVES EDWARDS AND DOWNSAN ACTTo enact R.S. 9:5168, relative to cancellation of mortgages andprivileges; to require the recorder of mortgages to cancelmortgages and vendor's privileges under certain circumstances;to authorize the filing of cancellations of mortgages andvendor's privileges; to authorize certain persons to execute anaffidavit of cancellation; to provide for the contents of theaffidavit of cancellation; to provide a limitation of liability forclerks of court and recorders of mortgages; to provide for theindemnification of persons relying on the affidavit ofcancellation; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1098—BY REPRESENTATIVE KATZAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 14:67.21, R.S. 28:825, R.S.40:1299.58(A)(introductory paragraph) and (1) through (3),(B)(introductory paragraph), and (F), 1300.51(2)(introductoryparagraph)(e) and (h), (3), and (5), 1300.122(1), 1300.123(1),2006(E)(2)(q), (r), and (s), 2009.20(B)(1), 2120.1, 2120.2(2),(4), and (5), 2120.3(A), (B), and (G), 2120.4(A), (B)(6) and (9),(C), and (D), 2120.5(A), (C), and (D), 2120.6(A) and (B), and2120.7(A)(1) and (4) and R.S. 46:2624(B)(7) and (8) and torepeal R.S. 40:1299.58(G), 1300.51(2)(d), (i), and (j),2006(E)(2)(t), (u), (v), and (w), 2120.2(6), (7), and (8),2120.3(H), Part II-E of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the LouisianaRevised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 40:2120.11 through1272

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS2120.16, and Part II-F of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the LouisianaRevised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 40:2120.21 through2120.26, relative to home and community-based serviceproviders; to define a home and community-based serviceprovider; to provide for the services of home and communitybasedservice providers; to provide for a single home andcommunity-based service provider license and uniform fees forpersonal care attendant services agencies, respite care servicesagencies, supervised independent living programs, adult daycare agencies, and family support agencies; to provide for homeand community-based services for elderly persons and peoplewith disabilities or mental illness; to provide for definitions; toprovide for licensure; to provide for rules, regulations, andlicensing standards; to provide for fees; to provide for surveys;to provide for penalties; to provide for enforcement upon thepromulgation of final rules and regulations by the Departmentof Health and Hospitals; and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments.LEGISLATIVE BUREAU AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Legislative Bureau to Reengrossed HouseBill No. 1098 by Representative KatzAMENDMENT NO. 1In Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 proposed by the SenateCommittee on Health and Welfare and adopted by the Senate on June5, 2008, on line 3 after "a home and" change "community" to"community-"AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 1, line 2, following "reenact" and before "R.S. 28:825"change "R.S. 14:67.21" to "R.S. 14:67.21(A)(3)"AMENDMENT NO. 3On page 2, line 5, following "Section 1." and before "is hereby"change "R.S. 14:67.21" to "R.S. 14:67.21(A)(3)"AMENDMENT NO. 4On page 2, following line 6, and before line 7, insert "A. As used inthis Section the following terms have the following meanings:"AMENDMENT NO. 5On page 4, line 6, following "in" and before "is" change "R.S.40:1299.58(A)" to "Subsection A of this Section"HOUSE BILL NO. 1159—BY REPRESENTATIVE ST. GERMAINAN ACTTo enact R.S. 40:1651, relative to emergency elevator access; toprovide for emergency elevator access; to require one masterkey; to allow for substitute emergency measures; to provide forenforcement; to provide for penalties; to grant rulemakingauthority; to provide for definitions; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1162—BY REPRESENTATIVE WOOTONAN ACTTo enact R.S. 45:164.1, relative to the attorney general; to providefor powers and duties; to provide relative to motor carrierstransporting household goods; to provide for investigations; toprovide for the adoption of fines and penalties for violations; toprovide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1176—BY REPRESENTATIVE RICHMONDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 37:832(A)(2) and (B)(1), relative to themembership of the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers andFuneral Directors; to add two members to the board; to providefor the appointment of the members of the board; and to providefor related matters.Reported with amendments.Page 35 SENATEJune 9, 2008LEGISLATIVE BUREAU AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Legislative Bureau to Engrossed HouseBill No. 1176 by Representative RichmondAMENDMENT NO. 1In Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 proposed by the SenateCommittee on Commerce and adopted by the Senate on June 5, 2008,on lines 5, 7, 12, and 15, delete "a" and change "resident" to"residents"HOUSE BILL NO. 1198—BY REPRESENTATIVES TIM BURNS AND MORRELLAN ACTTo enact Part II-A of Chapter 15 of Title 42 of the Louisiana RevisedStatutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 42:1130.1 through1130.6, relative to the code of ethics; to provide relative tounethical election practices; to prohibit certain false statementsby candidates; to prohibit push polling that contains any falsestatement or question or contains or conveys any information orinsinuation; to prohibit authorizing, approving, or causing callsto be made with certain deceptive caller identificationinformation; to provide for definitions, enforcement, andapplicability; to provide for penalties; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1245—BY REPRESENTATIVE LAFONTAAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 40:2018.1(G), relative to the LouisianaCommission on HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis C; to provide for atermination date; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1262—BY REPRESENTATIVE DANAHAYAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 37:3516(A)(1) and (2) and 3517(A),relative to private investigator licensing fees; to provide for anincrease in licensing fees for private investigators; to provide foran increase in the delinquent renewal fee on a privateinvestigator business; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1290—BY REPRESENTATIVE LEBASAN ACTTo enact R.S. 22:250.52(10), (11), and (12) and 250.56(C), relativeto pharmacy claims; to require a remittance advice on eachpharmacy claim; to require attachment of payment and tospecify the contents of the remittance advice; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported with amendments.LEGISLATIVE BUREAU AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Legislative Bureau to Engrossed HouseBill No. 1290 by Representative LeBasAMENDMENT NO. 1In Senate Committee Amendment No. 22 proposed by the SenateCommittee on Insurance and adopted by the Senate on June 5, 2008,delete line 12 and insert"D. The provisions of Subsection C of this Section shall not be"HOUSE BILL NO. 1305—BY REPRESENTATIVE DOWNSAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 40:1472.2(6), (14), (19), (25), and (26),1472.3(A), (B), (C), (D), and (E), 1472.5(B), (C), and (E),1472.6(A), and 1472.7(A) and to enact R.S. 40:1472.2(28),1273

Page 36 SENATEJune 9, 2008relative to the issuance of explosive licenses; to increase fees forthe issuance of explosives licenses; to create an additional classof explosives license; to provide for more stringent requirementsfor explosives licenses; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1312—BY REPRESENTATIVE PONTIAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 32:861(B)(2), (C)(1)(a) and (b),866(A)(1) and (F), 894(A), and 900(B)(2)(a), (b), and (c),relative to motor vehicle liability policies; to provide forincreased minimum liability limits in motor vehicle liabilitypolicies for damages resulting from bodily injury, death, ordestruction of property; to provide for increased minimummotor vehicle bonds to be secured with the state treasurer fordamages resulting from bodily injury, death, or destruction ofproperty; to provide for limited recovery by an uninsuredmotorist involved in a nonfault motor vehicle accident; and toprovide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1366— (Substitute for House Bill No. 1327by Representatives Ponti andLeBas)BY REPRESENTATIVE PONTIAN ACTTo enact R.S. 22:3047, relative to health insurance; to require thatpharmacy benefit managers be licensed and regulated by thecommissioner of insurance as third-party administrators; tootherwise provide with respect to pharmacy benefit managers asthird-party administrators; and to provide for related matters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1368— (Substitute for House Bill No. 819 byRepresentative Abramson)BY REPRESENTATIVE ABRAMSONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 9:3145, relative to the New HomeWarranty Act; to provide for delivery of notice; to provide forrules and regulations for the notice; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported without amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1375— (Substitute for House Bill No. 1348by Representative GirodBY REPRESENTATIVE GIROD JACKSONAN ACTTo enact R.S. 22:1425.1, relative to homeowner's insurance; toauthorize insurers that write homeowner's insurance to providea ten percent discount to active military personnel; to require thecommissioner of insurance to adopt rules and regulations inaccordance with the Administrative Procedure Act; and toprovide for related matters.Reported with amendments.LEGISLATIVE BUREAU AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Legislative Bureau to Engrossed HouseBill No. 1375 by Representative Girod JacksonAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 1, line 13, following "cover" and before "property" change"real estate" to "immovable"HOUSE BILL NO. 1384— (Substitute for House Bill No. 1268by Representative Marchand)BY REPRESENTATIVE MARCHANDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 37:1271 and to enact R.S. 37:1262(4) and1276.1, relative to the practice of telemedicine; to require alicense to practice telemedicine; to make certain requirementsof persons practicing telemedicine; to provide for a definition oftelemedicine; to require the Louisiana State Board of Medical40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSExaminers to issue a license to practice telemedicine to certainphysicians; to require the promulgation of rules; and to providefor related matters.Reported without amendments.Respectfully submitted,ROB MARIONNEAUXChairmanAdoption of Legislative Bureau ReportOn motion of Senator Marionneaux, the Legislative Bureauamendments were adopted and the Bills were read by title and passedto a third reading.Messages from the HouseThe following Messages from the House were received and readas follows:Message from the HouseCONCURRING INSENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONSJune 4, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House ofRepresentatives has finally concurred in the following SenateConcurrent Resolutions:SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 91—BY SENATOR LONG AND REPRESENTATIVE NOWLINA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo commend Katy Jordan of Natchitoches Central High School,daughter of Kathy and Robin Jordan upon her selection as analternate representative of Louisiana at the Hugh O'Brian WorldLeadership Congress in Washington, D.C.Reported without amendments.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesMessage from the HousePASSED SENATE BILLS ANDJOINT RESOLUTIONSJune 4, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House ofRepresentatives has finally passed the following Senate Bills andJoint Resolutions:SENATE BILL NO. 188—BY SENATORS MARIONNEAUX, SCALISE AND THOMPSONAN ACTTo amend and reenact Section 3 of Act No. 535 of the 1988 RegularSession of the Legislature, as amended by Section 2 of Act No.285 of the 1992 Regular Session of the Legislature, Section 3 ofAct No. 1291 of the 1997 Regular Session of the Legislature,Section 1 of Act No. 50 of the 1998 Regular Session of theLegislature, Section 1 of Act No. 7 of the 2001 FirstExtraordinary Session of the Legislature, Section 1 of Act No.14 of the 2004 First Extraordinary Session of the Legislature,1274

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSand Section 1 of Act No. 76 of the 2006 Regular Session of theLegislature, relative to the Louisiana Tax Free ShoppingProgram; to change the termination date of the program; and toprovide for related matters.Reported without amendments.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesMessage from the HouseASKING CONCURRENCE INHOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONSJune 5, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House ofRepresentatives has finally passed and asks your concurrence in thefollowing House Bills and Joint Resolutions:HOUSE BILL NO. 187—BY REPRESENTATIVE KATZAN ACTTo enact R.S. 17:170.1(G), relative to immunizations of personsregistering for courses at postsecondary education institutions;to require chief administrators of all postsecondary educationinstitutions to check student immunization records forcompliance with applicable law; to provide for the electronictransmission of immunization compliance reports; and toprovide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 550—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRYAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 45:161, 162(2), (5)(a) and (c), (6), (6.1),(7), (10), and (13), 163(A), 164(A) and (E)(1), 167, and169.1(A)(1) and (C)(1) and (2), to enact R.S. 32:1526, and torepeal R.S. 45:163(D)(3), 163.1, and 194, relative to the UnifiedCarrier Registration Agreement; to require participation in theUnified Carrier Registration Agreement; to create the UnifiedCarrier Registration Fund; to give authority to the Departmentof Public Safety and Corrections; to provide for the deposit offunds into the state treasury; to provide for the use of fundsdeposited into the state treasury; to provide for the regulation ofcommon carriers operating intrastate; to provide for powers ofthe Louisiana Public Safety Commission; to provide fordefinitions; to provide for common carriers' certificates andpermits; to provide for the defraying of the cost of regulation; torepeal certain provisions pertaining to the regulation of commoncarriers; and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 582—BY REPRESENTATIVES TUCKER, ABRAMSON, ANDERS, ARNOLD,AUSTIN BADON, BARRAS, BILLIOT, BURFORD, HENRY BURNS, TIMBURNS, BURRELL, CARMODY, CHAMPAGNE, CHANDLER, CHANEY,CONNICK, CORTEZ, CROMER, DANAHAY, DIXON, DOWNS, FANNIN,GALLOT, GISCLAIR, GREENE, GUINN, HARDY, HAZEL, HENRY, HILL,HINES, HOFFMANN, HOWARD, HUTTER, GIROD JACKSON, KATZ,LABRUZZO, LAMBERT, LEBAS, LEGER, LIGI, LITTLE, LOPINTO,LORUSSO, MILLS, MORRELL, MORRIS, PEARSON, PETERSON, PONTI,POPE, RICHARDSON, RICHMOND, ROBIDEAUX, SCHRODER, SMILEY,GARY SMITH, JANE SMITH, TALBOT, TEMPLET, TRAHAN, WADDELL,WHITE, WILLIAMS, WILLMOTT, AND WOOTONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 39:101(A)(1), (B)(1)(a), (c), and (d) and(2), and (F)(1), 102(C), 103(A)(1) and (B)(1), 104(B), 111, 112,113, 115, 122(A) and (B)(1), 124, and 125, to enact R.S.39:101(F)(3) and (G) and 103(B)(3), and to repeal R.S. 39:105,relative to capital outlay; to provide relative to the priority andfunding of projects to be included in the Capital Outlay Bill; toprovide relative to the development, enactment, and executionof the capital outlay process; and to provide for related matters.Page 37 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 745—BY REPRESENTATIVE FRANKLINAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:2740.69, relative to Calcasieu Parish; to create andprovide for the Lake Charles North Economic DevelopmentDistrict within such parish; to provide for the governance, plans,boundaries, and powers and duties of the district; and to providefor related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 934—BY REPRESENTATIVES TEMPLET, BALDONE, BILLIOT, BURFORD,BURRELL, CARMODY, CHAMPAGNE, CONNICK, DIXON, ELLINGTON,GALLOT, GUINN, HENDERSON, HINES, HOFFMANN, GIRODJACKSON, LAFONTA, LEGER, LIGI, LOPINTO, LORUSSO, MARCHAND,MILLS, NOWLIN, PEARSON, SMILEY, JANE SMITH, PATRICIA SMITH,TUCKER, WADDELL, WILLMOTT, AND WOOTONAN ACTTo amend and reenact Subpart D of Part I of Chapter 14 of Title 33of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, formerly comprisedof R.S. 33:4761 through 4768, to be comprised of R.S. 33:4761through 4770, relative to the removal of dangerous structures; toprovide relative to the establishment of and procedures for theenforcement of certain liens and privileges; to provide forapplicability to parishes and municipalities; to provide relativeto funding from the state; to create the Louisiana BlightedProperty Reclamation Revolving Loan Fund; to provide forapplicability to the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency; and toprovide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 1109—BY REPRESENTATIVE FANNINAN ACTTo provide for the establishment and reestablishment of agencyancillary funds, to be specifically known as internal servicefunds, auxiliary accounts, or enterprise funds for certain stateinstitutions, officials, and agencies; to provide for appropriationof funds; and to regulate the administration of said funds.HOUSE BILL NO. 1266—BY REPRESENTATIVE BALDONEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 46:440.1(C) and to enact R.S.46:440.1(D) through (F), relative to the Medical AssistancePrograms Fraud Detection Fund; to allocate monies collected;to provide for the reversion of appropriated funds left unspent;and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 1294—BY REPRESENTATIVE TUCKERAN ACTTo appropriate funds for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 to defray theexpenses of the Louisiana Legislature, including the expenses ofthe House of Representatives and the Senate, of legislativeservice agencies, and of the Louisiana State Law Institute; andotherwise to provide with respect to the appropriations andallocations herein made.HOUSE BILL NO. 1385— (Substitute for House Bill No. 875 byRepresentative Jackson)BY REPRESENTATIVES MICHAEL JACKSON AND ABRAMSONAN ACTTo enact Part II of Chapter 58 of Title 46 of the Louisiana RevisedStatutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 46:2745 through 2749,relative to reimbursement for mental health services; to createthe Mental Health Access Committee; to provide for themembership, functions, and duties of the committee; to providefor the study of a revised reimbursement methodology andstandards of participation for community mental health clinics;to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; toprovide for Medicare-certified community mental health centersand community mental health clinics; and to provide for relatedmatters.1275

Page 38 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 1386— (Substitute for House Bill No. 758 byRepresentative Ponti)BY REPRESENTATIVES PONTI, ABRAMSON, HENRY BURNS,BURRELL, CHAMPAGNE, DIXON, GUINN, HARDY, HINES,HOFFMANN, JOHNSON, LIGI, RICHARDSON, JANE SMITH, AND ST.GERMAINAN ACTTo amend and reenact Code of Civil Procedure Article 151(A) and(B), relative to the recusation of judges in civil matters; toprovide for mandatory grounds for recusal; to provide forpermissive grounds for recusal; and to provide for relatedmatters.HOUSE BILL NO. 1387— (Substitute for House Bill No. 1083by Representative Patricia Smith)BY REPRESENTATIVE PATRICIA SMITHAN ACTTo enact Part II-A of Chapter 9 of Title 23 of the Louisiana RevisedStatutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 23:931 through 934,relative to the classification of employees; to provide fordefinitions; to provide relative to the duty to classify employees;to provide with respect to penalties for failure to classify; toprovide for restitution; to provide with respect to investigationand prosecution; to provide for suspension of all professionallicenses; to provide with respect to civil actions; to provide forpenalties for evading detection; to require the Department ofLabor to promulgate rules; to provide for subpoena power; torequire employers to maintain certain records; and to provide forrelated matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 1388— (Substitute for House Bill No. 1086by Representative Tucker)BY REPRESENTATIVES TUCKER, ABRAMSON, AUBERT, AUSTINBADON, BOBBY BADON, HENRY BURNS, TIM BURNS, BURRELL,CHANDLER, CHANEY, CONNICK, CROMER, DIXON, DOWNS, FANNIN,GISCLAIR, GREENE, MICKEY GUILLORY, GUINN, HAZEL, HINES,HONEY, GIROD JACKSON, MICHAEL JACKSON, SAM JONES, LEGER,LIGI, LOPINTO, LORUSSO, MCVEA, MORRIS, PEARSON, PETERSON,PONTI, RICHMOND, SCHRODER, SMILEY, JANE SMITH, PATRICIASMITH, ST. GERMAIN, TEMPLET, TRAHAN, WADDELL, AND WOOTONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 34:1(A)(1), (2), and (3),(B)(3)(introductory paragraph), (E)(3) and (4), (F)(3), (G), (H),and 21(A) and to enact R.S. 34:1(A)(5), (B)(4), (E)(5), and(F)(4), relative to the Board of Commissioners of the Port ofNew Orleans; to add members representing Plaquemines Parishand St. Bernard Parish; to provide for their appointment andterm of office; to provide relative to the territorial jurisdiction ofthe Port of New Orleans; to provide for financial disclosure; andto provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 5—BY REPRESENTATIVES LAFONTA, ABRAMSON, HINES, LEGER,LORUSSO, AND RICHMONDAN ACTTo enact R.S. 1:58.4, relative to Hurricane Katrina and HurricaneRita; to provide for a day of remembrance; and to provide forrelated matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 522—BY REPRESENTATIVE ROBIDEAUXAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:1195.1(A) and to enact R.S.11:1195.2, relative to the Louisiana School Employees'Retirement System; to provide with respect to the unfundedaccrued liability; to provide for payment by certain employersin cases where certain positions are eliminated; to provide for aneffective date; and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 1033—BY REPRESENTATIVE GEYMANNAN ACTTo enact R.S. 11:1644 and to repeal R.S. 11:1639 through 1643,40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSrelative to the District Attorneys' Retirement System; to createa back-deferred retirement option plan (Back-DROP) applicableto current and former DROP participants; to provide foreligibility, procedures for application, and calculation ofbenefits of such program; to provide for rescission ofparticipation in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan; to providefor effective dates; and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 535—BY REPRESENTATIVE PONTIAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 23:1232, relative to workers'compensation death benefits; to provide for the equal allocationof payments to dependents of injured workers; to provide for theschedule of payments; and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 547—BY REPRESENTATIVE PONTIAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 23:1310.11, relative to workers'compensation; to provide relative to a time and procedure forthe submission of filing fees; to provide for an application forwaiver of costs; to require payment of a filing fee to the officeof workers' compensation administration within five days of thedate of denial of the waiver of costs; and to provide for relatedmatters.HOUSE BILL NO. 554—BY REPRESENTATIVE PATRICIA SMITHAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 23:1171.1(C)(1), relative todiscontinuance of business; to provide for penalties and fines foremployers out of compliance; to provide for procedures foremployers out of compliance; and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 613—BY REPRESENTATIVE TUCKERAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 15:824(B)(1)(a), relative to the localhousing of persons committed to or in the temporary custody ofthe Department of Public Safety and Corrections; to increase theamount paid to a parish sheriff or parish governing authority forkeeping and feeding an individual committed to or in thecustody of the department; to provide for an effective date; andto provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 914—BY REPRESENTATIVE FANNINAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 39:100.61(C), relative to state funds; toprovide for use of monies in the New Opportunities WaiverFund; and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 918—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRYAN ACTTo enact R.S. 38:2212.7 and R.S. 39:1496.2 and 1594.3, relative toprocurement; to prohibit bids or proposals for public contractsby certain contract consultants; and to provide for relatedmatters.HOUSE BILL NO. 1182—BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHRODERAN ACTTo enact R.S. 24:653(K) and R.S. 39:345.1, relative to theexpenditure of public funds; to provide with respect to theapproval by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget ofbudgets of certain public entities or salaries of certain publicofficials; to authorize the committee to direct by resolution thewithholding of certain warrants of monies from the statetreasury under certain circumstances; to designate certainexpenditures as prohibited donations; and to provide for relatedmatters.1276

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSHOUSE BILL NO. 383—BY REPRESENTATIVE LEBASAN ACTTo enact R.S. 47:337.11.1, relative to local sales and use taxes; toprovide relative to the collection of local sales taxes onprescription drugs and pharmacist services under certaincircumstances; to require health insurance issuers, members, orinsureds to pay local sales taxes on prescription drugs andpharmacist services under certain circumstances; to provide foran effective date; and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 962—BY REPRESENTATIVE PETERSON AND SENATOR GRAY ANDREPRESENTATIVE LEGERAN ACTTo enact Subpart P of Part II-A of Chapter 1 of Subtitle I of Title 39of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised ofR.S. 39:100.62, relative to state funds; to create the LouisianaStatewide Educational Facilities Fund as a special fund in thestate treasury; to provide for the deposit, use, and investment ofmonies in the fund; to provide for an effective date; and toprovide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 1230—BY REPRESENTATIVE BARRASAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 9:4753, relative to the notice of certainprivileges against proceeds recovered by injured persons; toprovide for notice by facsimile transmission under certaincircumstances; and to provide for related matters.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesHouse Bills and Joint ResolutionsSenator B. Gautreaux asked for and obtained a suspension of therules to take up at this time the following House Bills and JointResolutions just received from the House which were taken up, reada first and second time by their titles and acted upon as follows:HOUSE BILL NO. 5—BY REPRESENTATIVES LAFONTA, ABRAMSON, HINES, LEGER,LORUSSO, AND RICHMONDAN ACTTo enact R.S. 1:58.4, relative to Hurricane Katrina and HurricaneRita; to provide for a day of remembrance; and to provide forrelated matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.HOUSE BILL NO. 187—BY REPRESENTATIVE KATZAN ACTTo enact R.S. 17:170.1(G), relative to immunizations of personsregistering for courses at postsecondary education institutions;to require chief administrators of all postsecondary educationinstitutions to check student immunization records forcompliance with applicable law; to provide for the electronictransmission of immunization compliance reports; and toprovide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Education.HOUSE BILL NO. 383—BY REPRESENTATIVE LEBASAN ACTTo enact R.S. 47:337.11.1, relative to local sales and use taxes; toprovide relative to the collection of local sales taxes onprescription drugs and pharmacist services under certaincircumstances; to require health insurance issuers, members, orinsureds to pay local sales taxes on prescription drugs andpharmacist services under certain circumstances; to provide forPage 39 SENATEJune 9, 2008an effective date; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Insurance.HOUSE BILL NO. 522—BY REPRESENTATIVE ROBIDEAUXAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:1195.1(A) and to enact R.S.11:1195.2, relative to the Louisiana School Employees'Retirement System; to provide with respect to the unfundedaccrued liability; to provide for payment by certain employersin cases where certain positions are eliminated; to provide for aneffective date; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Retirement.HOUSE BILL NO. 535—BY REPRESENTATIVE PONTIAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 23:1232, relative to workers'compensation death benefits; to provide for the equal allocationof payments to dependents of injured workers; to provide for theschedule of payments; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Labor and Industrial Relations.HOUSE BILL NO. 547—BY REPRESENTATIVE PONTIAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 23:1310.11, relative to workers'compensation; to provide relative to a time and procedure forthe submission of filing fees; to provide for an application forwaiver of costs; to require payment of a filing fee to the officeof workers' compensation administration within five days of thedate of denial of the waiver of costs; and to provide for relatedmatters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Labor and Industrial Relations.HOUSE BILL NO. 550—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRYAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 45:161, 162(2), (5)(a) and (c), (6), (6.1),(7), (10), and (13), 163(A), 164(A) and (E)(1), 167, and169.1(A)(1) and (C)(1) and (2), to enact R.S. 32:1526, and torepeal R.S. 45:163(D)(3), 163.1, and 194, relative to the UnifiedCarrier Registration Agreement; to require participation in theUnified Carrier Registration Agreement; to create the UnifiedCarrier Registration Fund; to give authority to the Departmentof Public Safety and Corrections; to provide for the deposit offunds into the state treasury; to provide for the use of fundsdeposited into the state treasury; to provide for the regulation ofcommon carriers operating intrastate; to provide for powers ofthe Louisiana Public Safety Commission; to provide fordefinitions; to provide for common carriers' certificates andpermits; to provide for the defraying of the cost of regulation; torepeal certain provisions pertaining to the regulation of commoncarriers; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.HOUSE BILL NO. 554—BY REPRESENTATIVE PATRICIA SMITHAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 23:1171.1(C)(1), relative todiscontinuance of business; to provide for penalties and fines foremployers out of compliance; to provide for procedures foremployers out of compliance; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Labor and Industrial Relations.1277

Page 40 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 582—BY REPRESENTATIVES TUCKER, ABRAMSON, ANDERS, ARNOLD,AUSTIN BADON, BARRAS, BILLIOT, BURFORD, HENRY BURNS, TIMBURNS, BURRELL, CARMODY, CHAMPAGNE, CHANDLER, CHANEY,CONNICK, CORTEZ, CROMER, DANAHAY, DIXON, DOWNS, FANNIN,GALLOT, GISCLAIR, GREENE, GUINN, HARDY, HAZEL, HENRY, HILL,HINES, HOFFMANN, HOWARD, HUTTER, GIROD JACKSON, KATZ,LABRUZZO, LAMBERT, LEBAS, LEGER, LIGI, LITTLE, LOPINTO,LORUSSO, MILLS, MORRELL, MORRIS, PEARSON, PETERSON, PONTI,POPE, RICHARDSON, RICHMOND, ROBIDEAUX, SCHRODER, SMILEY,GARY SMITH, JANE SMITH, TALBOT, TEMPLET, TRAHAN, WADDELL,WHITE, WILLIAMS, WILLMOTT, AND WOOTONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 39:101(A)(1), (B)(1)(a), (c), and (d) and(2), and (F)(1), 102(C), 103(A)(1) and (B)(1), 104(B), 111, 112,113, 115, 122(A) and (B)(1), 124, and 125, to enact R.S.39:101(F)(3) and (G) and 103(B)(3), and to repeal R.S. 39:105,relative to capital outlay; to provide relative to the priority andfunding of projects to be included in the Capital Outlay Bill; toprovide relative to the development, enactment, and executionof the capital outlay process; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.HOUSE BILL NO. 613—BY REPRESENTATIVE TUCKERAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 15:824(B)(1)(a), relative to the localhousing of persons committed to or in the temporary custody ofthe Department of Public Safety and Corrections; to increase theamount paid to a parish sheriff or parish governing authority forkeeping and feeding an individual committed to or in thecustody of the department; to provide for an effective date; andto provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Judiciary B.HOUSE BILL NO. 745—BY REPRESENTATIVE FRANKLINAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:2740.69, relative to Calcasieu Parish; to create andprovide for the Lake Charles North Economic DevelopmentDistrict within such parish; to provide for the governance, plans,boundaries, and powers and duties of the district; and to providefor related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Local and Municipal Affairs.HOUSE BILL NO. 914—BY REPRESENTATIVE FANNINAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 39:100.61(C), relative to state funds; toprovide for use of monies in the New Opportunities WaiverFund; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Finance.HOUSE BILL NO. 918—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRYAN ACTTo enact R.S. 38:2212.7 and R.S. 39:1496.2 and 1594.3, relative toprocurement; to prohibit bids or proposals for public contractsby certain contract consultants; and to provide for relatedmatters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.HOUSE BILL NO. 934—BY REPRESENTATIVES TEMPLET, BALDONE, BILLIOT, BURFORD,BURRELL, CARMODY, CHAMPAGNE, CONNICK, DIXON, ELLINGTON,GALLOT, GUINN, HENDERSON, HINES, HOFFMANN, GIRODJACKSON, LAFONTA, LEGER, LIGI, LOPINTO, LORUSSO, MARCHAND,MILLS, NOWLIN, PEARSON, SMILEY, JANE SMITH, PATRICIA SMITH,TUCKER, WADDELL, WILLMOTT, AND WOOTON40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSAN ACTTo amend and reenact Subpart D of Part I of Chapter 14 of Title 33of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, formerly comprisedof R.S. 33:4761 through 4768, to be comprised of R.S. 33:4761through 4770, relative to the removal of dangerous structures; toprovide relative to the establishment of and procedures for theenforcement of certain liens and privileges; to provide forapplicability to parishes and municipalities; to provide relativeto funding from the state; to create the Louisiana BlightedProperty Reclamation Revolving Loan Fund; to provide forapplicability to the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency; and toprovide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Local and Municipal Affairs.HOUSE BILL NO. 962—BY REPRESENTATIVE PETERSON AND SENATOR GRAY ANDREPRESENTATIVE LEGERAN ACTTo enact Subpart P of Part II-A of Chapter 1 of Subtitle I of Title 39of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised ofR.S. 39:100.62, relative to state funds; to create the LouisianaStatewide Educational Facilities Fund as a special fund in thestate treasury; to provide for the deposit, use, and investment ofmonies in the fund; to provide for an effective date; and toprovide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Finance.HOUSE BILL NO. 1033—BY REPRESENTATIVE GEYMANNAN ACTTo enact R.S. 11:1644 and to repeal R.S. 11:1639 through 1643,relative to the District Attorneys' Retirement System; to createa back-deferred retirement option plan (Back-DROP) applicableto current and former DROP participants; to provide foreligibility, procedures for application, and calculation ofbenefits of such program; to provide for rescission ofparticipation in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan; to providefor effective dates; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Retirement.HOUSE BILL NO. 1109—BY REPRESENTATIVE FANNINAN ACTTo provide for the establishment and reestablishment of agencyancillary funds, to be specifically known as internal servicefunds, auxiliary accounts, or enterprise funds for certain stateinstitutions, officials, and agencies; to provide for appropriationof funds; and to regulate the administration of said funds.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Finance.HOUSE BILL NO. 1182—BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHRODERAN ACTTo enact R.S. 24:653(K) and R.S. 39:345.1, relative to theexpenditure of public funds; to provide with respect to theapproval by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget ofbudgets of certain public entities or salaries of certain publicofficials; to authorize the committee to direct by resolution thewithholding of certain warrants of monies from the statetreasury under certain circumstances; to designate certainexpenditures as prohibited donations; and to provide for relatedmatters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Finance.1278

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSHOUSE BILL NO. 1230—BY REPRESENTATIVE BARRASAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 9:4753, relative to the notice of certainprivileges against proceeds recovered by injured persons; toprovide for notice by facsimile transmission under certaincircumstances; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Judiciary A.HOUSE BILL NO. 1266—BY REPRESENTATIVE BALDONEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 46:440.1(C) and to enact R.S.46:440.1(D) through (F), relative to the Medical AssistancePrograms Fraud Detection Fund; to allocate monies collected;to provide for the reversion of appropriated funds left unspent;and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Finance.HOUSE BILL NO. 1294—BY REPRESENTATIVE TUCKERAN ACTTo appropriate funds for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 to defray theexpenses of the Louisiana Legislature, including the expenses ofthe House of Representatives and the Senate, of legislativeservice agencies, and of the Louisiana State Law Institute; andotherwise to provide with respect to the appropriations andallocations herein made.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Finance.HOUSE BILL NO. 1385— (Substitute for House Bill No. 875 byRepresentative Jackson)BY REPRESENTATIVES MICHAEL JACKSON AND ABRAMSONAN ACTTo enact Part II of Chapter 58 of Title 46 of the Louisiana RevisedStatutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 46:2745 through 2749,relative to reimbursement for mental health services; to createthe Mental Health Access Committee; to provide for themembership, functions, and duties of the committee; to providefor the study of a revised reimbursement methodology andstandards of participation for community mental health clinics;to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; toprovide for Medicare-certified community mental health centersand community mental health clinics; and to provide for relatedmatters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Health and Welfare.HOUSE BILL NO. 1386— (Substitute for House Bill No. 758 byRepresentative Ponti)BY REPRESENTATIVES PONTI, ABRAMSON, HENRY BURNS,BURRELL, CHAMPAGNE, DIXON, GUINN, HARDY, HINES,HOFFMANN, JOHNSON, LIGI, RICHARDSON, JANE SMITH, AND ST.GERMAINAN ACTTo amend and reenact Code of Civil Procedure Article 151(A) and(B), relative to the recusation of judges in civil matters; toprovide for mandatory grounds for recusal; to provide forpermissive grounds for recusal; and to provide for relatedmatters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Judiciary A.Page 41 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 1387— (Substitute for House Bill No. 1083by Representative Patricia Smith)BY REPRESENTATIVE PATRICIA SMITHAN ACTTo enact Part II-A of Chapter 9 of Title 23 of the Louisiana RevisedStatutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 23:931 through 934,relative to the classification of employees; to provide fordefinitions; to provide relative to the duty to classify employees;to provide with respect to penalties for failure to classify; toprovide for restitution; to provide with respect to investigationand prosecution; to provide for suspension of all professionallicenses; to provide with respect to civil actions; to provide forpenalties for evading detection; to require the Department ofLabor to promulgate rules; to provide for subpoena power; torequire employers to maintain certain records; and to provide forrelated matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Labor and Industrial Relations.HOUSE BILL NO. 1388— (Substitute for House Bill No. 1086by Representative Tucker)BY REPRESENTATIVES TUCKER, ABRAMSON, AUBERT, AUSTINBADON, BOBBY BADON, HENRY BURNS, TIM BURNS, BURRELL,CHANDLER, CHANEY, CONNICK, CROMER, DIXON, DOWNS, FANNIN,GISCLAIR, GREENE, MICKEY GUILLORY, GUINN, HAZEL, HINES,HONEY, GIROD JACKSON, MICHAEL JACKSON, SAM JONES, LEGER,LIGI, LOPINTO, LORUSSO, MCVEA, MORRIS, PEARSON, PETERSON,PONTI, RICHMOND, SCHRODER, SMILEY, JANE SMITH, PATRICIASMITH, ST. GERMAIN, TEMPLET, TRAHAN, WADDELL, AND WOOTONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 34:1(A)(1), (2), and (3),(B)(3)(introductory paragraph), (E)(3) and (4), (F)(3), (G), (H),and 21(A) and to enact R.S. 34:1(A)(5), (B)(4), (E)(5), and(F)(4), relative to the Board of Commissioners of the Port ofNew Orleans; to add members representing Plaquemines Parishand St. Bernard Parish; to provide for their appointment andterm of office; to provide relative to the territorial jurisdiction ofthe Port of New Orleans; to provide for financial disclosure; andto provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.Messages from the HouseThe following Messages from the House were received and readas follows:Message from the HouseASKING CONCURRENCE INHOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONSJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House ofRepresentatives has finally passed and asks your concurrence in thefollowing House Concurrent Resolutions:HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 201—BY REPRESENTATIVE GARY SMITHA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo commend the members of the Rousseau family upon thememorable occasion of their first family reunion.HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 198—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRY AND SENATOR ALARIOA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo urge and request the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy to convene itsRegulation Revision Committee to consider changes to the rules1279

Page 42 SENATEJune 9, 2008and regulations of the board to expressly prohibit a pharmacistfrom interchanging an antiepileptic drug or a formulation of anantiepileptic drug for the treatment of epilepsy without the priornotification of both the prescribing physician and the patient.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesHouse Concurrent ResolutionsSenator Alario asked for and obtained a suspension of the rulesto take up at this time the following House Concurrent Resolutionsjust received from the House which were taken up, read a first andsecond time by their titles and acted upon as follows:HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 198—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRY AND SENATOR ALARIOA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo urge and request the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy to convene itsRegulation Revision Committee to consider changes to the rulesand regulations of the board to expressly prohibit a pharmacistfrom interchanging an antiepileptic drug or a formulation of anantiepileptic drug for the treatment of epilepsy without the priornotification of both the prescribing physician and the patient.The resolution was read by title. Senator Alario moved toconcur in the House Concurrent Resolution.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre McPhersonAdley Erdey MichotAlario Gautreaux B MorrishAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Jackson QuinnCheek Kostelka RiserDonahue Long ShawDorsey Marionneaux SmithDuplessis Martiny WalsworthTotal - 30NAYSTotal - 0ABSENTCravins Heitmeier ShepherdCrowe LaFleur ThompsonGautreaux N MountTotal - 8The Chair declared the Senate had concurred in the HouseConcurrent Resolution and ordered it returned to the House.HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 201—BY REPRESENTATIVE GARY SMITHA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo commend the members of the Rousseau family upon thememorable occasion of their first family reunion.The resolution was read by title. Senator Chaisson moved toconcur in the House Concurrent Resolution.40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre McPhersonAdley Erdey MichotAlario Gautreaux B MorrishAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Jackson QuinnCheek Kostelka RiserDonahue Long ShawDorsey Marionneaux SmithDuplessis Martiny WalsworthTotal - 30NAYSTotal - 0ABSENTCravins Heitmeier ShepherdCrowe LaFleur ThompsonGautreaux N MountTotal - 8The Chair declared the Senate had concurred in the HouseConcurrent Resolution and ordered it returned to the House.Reports of CommitteesThe following reports of committees were received and read:REPORT OF COMMITTEE ONTRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYSAND PUBLIC WORKSSenator William Joseph McPherson, Jr., Chairman on behalf ofthe Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works,submitted the following report:June 5, 2008To the President and Members of the Senate:I am directed by your Committee on Transportation, Highwaysand Public Works to submit the following report:SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 86—BY SENATOR LAFLEURA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo continue the Bayou Boeuf Advisory Committee and to require theadvisory committee to study and make proposals to the Senateand House committees on transportation, highways and publicworks relative to uses of Bayou Boeuf, and the feasibility of thecreation of a freshwater district along Bayou Boeuf fromAlexandria to Washington in the parishes of Rapides, Avoyelles,Evangeline, and St. Landry.Reported favorably.SENATE BILL NO. 780—BY SENATOR CROWEAN ACTTo enact Chapter 49 of Title 34 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of1950, to be comprised of R.S. 34:3491 through 3506, relative tothe Louisiana International Deep Water Gulf Transfer Terminal1280

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSAuthority; to create the authority and provide for a board ofcommissioners to govern the authority; to provide for theauthority's powers, duties, and responsibilities; and to providefor related matters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 52—BY REPRESENTATIVE DOWNSA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo memorialize the United States Congress to take such actions asare necessary to establish a minimum sound level standard forall new automobiles sold in the United States to ensure thesafety of the blind and other pedestrians.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 558—BY REPRESENTATIVE DOWNSAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 38:2212(A)(3)(a), (b), and (c), relative topublic contracts; to require public entities which advertise bidsfor construction of public works to include an estimate of thebudget in the advertisement; to provide relative to theprocedures for bidding on such contracts including forms usedfor such purposes; and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 563—BY REPRESENTATIVE DOWNSAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), relative to the lettingof contracts for public works; to provide relative to the moreeffective and efficient letting of such contracts; to providerelative to the procedures for bidding on such contractsincluding forms used for such purpose; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 845—BY REPRESENTATIVE PERRYAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 32:402(B)(1)(c)(introductory paragraph)and to enact R.S. 32:402(B)(1)(c)(iii) through (vi), relative todriving without a license; to provide for penalties for drivingwithout a license to be the same as the penalties for driving witha suspended license; and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 852—BY REPRESENTATIVES AUSTIN BADON, BARROW, BILLIOT,GISCLAIR, HARDY, HENRY, LAFONTA, MARCHAND, PATRICIASMITH, AND ST. GERMAINAN ACTTo enact R.S. 32:300.5, relative to the use of telephones andelectronic communication devices while driving; to prohibit theuse of wireless telephones while driving; to prohibit textmessaging and e-mailing while driving; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 945—BY REPRESENTATIVE MONICAAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 32:473.1, relative to abandoned motorvehicles; to provide relative to the removal of abandonedvehicles from highways by parishes and municipalities; toprovide relative to liability; to provide for notice of removal;and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments.Page 43 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 1248—BY REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSONAN ACTTo enact R.S. 45:561 and 562, relative to railroad safety; to providefor the Public Service Commission; to implement the FederalRailroad Safety State Participation program; to authorizeinspection of railroad facilities; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1296—BY REPRESENTATIVE WILLMOTTAN ACTTo enact R.S. 32:284(D), relative to riding in the bed of a pickuptruck; to prohibit persons from riding in the bed of pickup truckson certain roadways; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1367— (Substitute for House Bill No. 451 byRepresentative Hardy)BY REPRESENTATIVES HARDY AND GISCLAIRAN ACTTo enact R.S. 32:77.1, relative to passing in school zones; to prohibitpassing in school zones; to provide for penalties for operators ofmotor vehicles who pass other motor vehicles in school zones;and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ONRespectfully submitted,JOE MCPHERSON,ChairmanLOCAL AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRSSenator Cheryl Artise Gray, Chairman on behalf of theCommittee on Local and Municipal Affairs, submitted the followingreport:June 5, 2008To the President and Members of the Senate:I am directed by your Committee on Local and MunicipalAffairs to submit the following report:HOUSE BILL NO. 296—BY REPRESENTATIVE DANAHAYAN ACTTo amend and reenact Section 3 of Act No. 82 of the 1948 RegularSession of the Legislature, relative to the parish of Calcasieu; toprovide relative to community center and playground districts inCalcasieu Parish; to provide relative to the board ofcommissioners of each such district; to provide relative to theappointment and terms of board members; to provide relative tothe filling of vacancies on the board; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 591—BY REPRESENTATIVE DANAHAYAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:2212(H), relative to the city of Sulphur; to providerelative to the salaries of certain members of the policedepartment; to authorize an increase in salary for certainmembers; to provide for the calculation of longevity pay; and toprovide for related matters.1281

Page 44 SENATEJune 9, 2008Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 750—BY REPRESENTATIVE LAMBERTAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 33:130.16 through 130.18, relative toindustrial areas; to correct statutory references; and to providefor related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 903—BY REPRESENTATIVE LORUSSOAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 33:1373(A), (B)(introductory paragraph),(C)(introductory paragraph), and (D) and to enact R.S.13:1140.1, relative to Orleans Parish; to grant certain agenciesand entities within the parish the authority to enforce health,safety, and welfare statutes or ordinances in any court ofcompetent jurisdiction; to establish a separate environmentaldocket of the Civil District Court for the parish of Orleans, orthe successor to such court, to hear matters related to theenforcement of such statutes and ordinances; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 928—BY REPRESENTATIVE SAM JONESAN ACTTo enact R.S. 25:912(15) and 914, relative to certain cemeterieswithin the state of Louisiana; to provide for the creation of ahistoric cemetery register within the division of historicpreservation, office of cultural development, Department ofCulture, Recreation and Tourism; to provide relative to thenomination, review, and approval of any such cemetery forinclusion on the state register; to provide relative to the adoptionof rules and regulations by the division; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 936—BY REPRESENTATIVE LEGERAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 39:1311(D) and to enact R.S. 39:1305(F),relative to the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act; toprovide for inclusion of certain judgments and settlementagreements as expenditures in budgets of certain municipalities;to provide for escrowing of revenue sharing funds when suchjudgments and agreements constitute more than a certain portionof total expenditures; to provide relative to the payment ofjudgments and agreements; to provide relative to borrowing bycertain municipalities for capital purposes; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 970—BY REPRESENTATIVE HONEYAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:2589, relative to the municipal fire and police civilservice; to provide relative to policemen and firemen employedby certain municipalities; to provide relative to thecompensation for work on holidays of any such fireman andpoliceman; to provide limitations; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1108—BY REPRESENTATIVE BARROWAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 33:4720.151(B)(6), (D), (E), (G)(5), (9),and (12), (H)(4)(b), (I)(2), (J)(1), (K), (L)(1), (3), and (4), and(O)(introductory paragraph), (1), and (4) and R.S. 44:4.1(B)(18),40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSto enact R.S. 33:4720.151(H)(23) and (S), and to repeal R.S.33:4720.151(G)(13), relative to the East Baton RougeRedevelopment Authority; to provide relative to the purposesand objects and powers and duties of the authority; to providerelative to the members of the governing board of the authority;to authorize the authority to initiate an expedited quiet title andforeclosure action; to provide relative to the procedures for anysuch action; to provide relative to the rights of property owners;to provide relative to due process; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1267—BY REPRESENTATIVE MONTOUCETAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 13:1883(J), relative to the marshal of thecity of Rayne; to authorize an increase in salary; and to providefor related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1297—BY REPRESENTATIVES BARROW AND ELBERT GUILLORYAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:1236.28, relative to buildings and structures thatendanger the public health and welfare; to authorize parish andmunicipal ordinances, rules, and regulations to require securingor condemnation and demolition or removal or both of suchstructures and maintenance of property; to provide for notice; toprovide for costs and payment of costs and procedures therefor;to authorize national guard assistance in removal and demolitionof structures under certain conditions; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1304—BY REPRESENTATIVE BALDONEAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:4564(D), relative to the boards of commissioners ofrecreation districts in certain parishes; to provide for a per diemfor members of such boards; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ONEDUCATIONRespectfully submitted,CHERYL GRAYChairmanSenator Ben W. Nevers, Chairman on behalf of the Committeeon Education, submitted the following report:June 5, 2008To the President and Members of the Senate:I am directed by your Committee on Education to submit thefollowing report:HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 65—BY REPRESENTATIVES TUCKER, ARMES, AUBERT, AUSTIN BADON,CARMODY, CARTER, CHANDLER, CHANEY, DIXON, DOWNS,EDWARDS, HOFFMANN, LEGER, RICHARDSON, RITCHIE, PATRICIASMITH, AND TRAHANA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo urge and request the Board of Regents, in developing andadopting a formula for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 and subsequentyears for the equitable distribution of funds to the institutions of1282

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSpostsecondary education to consider specified factors, includingbut not limited to certain findings of the Workforce InvestmentCouncil, relative to budget recommendations for institutions andprograms under the supervision and management of the Boardof Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges.Reported favorably.HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 76—BY REPRESENTATIVE MICKEY GUILLORYA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo urge and request the State Board of Elementary and SecondaryEducation to study the effectiveness of the Dolly PartonImagination Library in improving literacy among Louisiana'spreschool children and to submit a written report of its findingsto the House Committee on Education and the SenateCommittee on Education prior to the beginning of the 2009Regular Session.Reported favorably.HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 77—BY REPRESENTATIVE MORRISA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo urge and request the State Board of Elementary and SecondaryEducation to study all aspects of the national board certificationprocesses for teachers and school counselors, including but notlimited to all requirements and costs involved for the teachersand school counselors who pursue such national boardcertification, and to submit a written report of study findings andrecommendations to the House Committee on Education and theSenate Committee on Education prior to the beginning of the2009 Regular Session.Reported favorably.HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 100—BY REPRESENTATIVE LAFONTAA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo urge and request the State Board of Elementary and SecondaryEducation to study the negative and positive effects of highstakestesting, including the Louisiana Educational AssessmentProgram (LEAP) and the Graduation Exit Examination (GEE),on Louisiana's students, including but not limited to negativeimpacts on student dropout, retention, and attendance rates, andto submit a written report of study findings to the HouseCommittee on Education and the Senate Committee onEducation prior to the beginning of the 2009 Regular Session.Reported favorably.HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 101—BY REPRESENTATIVE HOFFMANNA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo urge and request each city, parish, and other local public schoolboard to adopt a policy recommending that classroom doors incertain schools be equipped with single action deadbolt locksthat can be bolted from the inside.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 350—BY REPRESENTATIVE LEGERAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 17:1990(B)(2)(a), relative to theoperation of schools transferred to the Recovery School District;to authorize the Recovery School District to contract with forprofitproviders for the operation of schools under itsjurisdiction; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.Page 45 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 463—BY REPRESENTATIVES TRAHAN AND TUCKERAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 17:10.5(C), relative to the RecoverySchool District; to provide relative to the retention period forcertain schools transferred to the Recovery School District; torequire the Recovery School District to report certaininformation to the State Board of Elementary and SecondaryEducation on the status of such schools; to provide forinformation to be included in the report, includingrecommendations of the Recovery School District; to providetimelines relative to such reporting and actions taken by theState Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on suchrecommendations; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 718—BY REPRESENTATIVE TRAHANAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 17:3997(B)(2)(c), relative to the leave ofabsence granted by a city, parish, or other local public schoolboard to an employee who subsequently becomes employed ina charter school, including the maximum time period for whichsuch leave can be authorized and time periods for the taking ofcertain actions by the employee relative to returning to thesystem granting the leave; to provide an effective date; and toprovide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 909—BY REPRESENTATIVE MORRELLAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 17:10.7(C); to provide for the time periodfor which the Recovery School District shall retain jurisdictionover any school transferred to it; to provide relative to the returnof a transferred school; to require certain reports; to providerelative to the powers and duties of the State Board ofElementary and Secondary Education; to provide an effectivedate; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1105—BY REPRESENTATIVE TRAHANAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 17:3995(A)(1)(introductory paragraph)and (4), relative to charter schools; to provide relative to charterschool funding, including for Type 5 charter schools; toauthorize the imposition of certain fees by chartering authorities;to provide relative to charges for the purchase of certain servicesby a charter school; to provide limitations; to provide for certainreports to a charter school; to provide an effective date; and toprovide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1145—BY REPRESENTATIVE FOILAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 17:3351.6(B) and to enact R.S.17:3351.6(A)(4), (5), and (6), relative to authorizing the Boardof Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agriculturaland Mechanical College to increase tuition and nonresident feeamounts for students at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center; toauthorize proportional amounts for part-time students and forsummer sessions; to provide limitations; to provide foreffectiveness; to provide for an effective date; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported favorably.1283

Page 46 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 1149—BY REPRESENTATIVES MICHAEL JACKSON, ARMES, AUBERT,AUSTIN BADON, CARTER, CHAMPAGNE, RITCHIE, PATRICIA SMITH,AND TRAHANAN ACTTo enact R.S. 17:85.13, relative to naming a stadium; to authorize theparish school board in certain parishes to name a stadium inhonor of a former principal; to provide limitations; and toprovide for related matters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1164—BY REPRESENTATIVE MORRISAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 17:85 and to repeal R.S. 17:85.1, 85.2,85.3, 85.5, 85.8, 85.11, and 85.12, relative to the naming offacilities; to authorize school boards to name athletic facilitiesafter living persons; to repeal prior grants of similar authorityand to provide relative to actions taken by school boards undersuch grants of authority; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1184—BY REPRESENTATIVE LEGERAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 17:3390(D)(1) and to enact R.S.17:3390(D)(3), relative to certain entities that support publicinstitutions of higher education; to provide relative to certainrequirements regarding the financial affairs of such entities; toprovide relative to audits; to provide for the preparation ofcertain certificates and financial statements under certaincircumstances; to provide for the content of such certificates andfinancial statements; to provide for effectiveness; and to providefor related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1247—BY REPRESENTATIVE RICHARDSONAN ACTTo enact R.S. 17:221.4, relative to the placement in publicelementary school classrooms of children born at the same birthevent; to provide relative to parental requests for suchplacement; to provide guidelines, timelines, and procedures forsuch requests; to provide for review of initial placementdecisions; to provide limitations; to provide definitions; toprovide effectiveness, to provide an effective date; and toprovide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1314—BY REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL JACKSONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 17:1855(D)(2) and to enact R.S.17:1855(D)(3), relative to tuition; to authorize the Board ofSupervisors of Southern University and Agricultural andMechanical College to increase tuition amounts for students infuture years entering the law center; to authorize proportionalamounts for part-time and for summer sessions; to providelimitations; to provide for effectiveness; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1325—BY REPRESENTATIVES DIXON, ARMES, CHANDLER, CHANEY,EDWARDS, RICHARDSON, AND RITCHIEAN ACTTo enact R.S. 17:3312(B), relative to the use of sick leave byunclassified employees at public colleges and universities; toprovide relative to the use of sick leave for personal purposes bycertain employees; to provide guidelines and limitations; toprovide applicability; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSHOUSE BILL NO. 1335—BY REPRESENTATIVE DOERGEAN ACTTo enact Chapter 5-R of Title 25 of the Louisiana Revised Statutesof 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 25:380.151 through 380.156,and R.S. 36:744(BB) and 801.21, to create the GermantownColony Museum in the Department of State; to provide relativeto the governing authority of the museum including itscomposition, powers, duties, responsibilities, meetings, andofficers; to provide for the adoption of rules and regulationsincluding fees; to provide for receipt and use of funds andproperty; to provide relative to the authority of the secretary ofstate and the Department of State with respect to the museum;to provide relative to personnel and budgets of the museum; andto provide for related matters.Reported favorably.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ONRespectfully submitted,BEN W. NEVERSChairmanREVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRSSenator Robert M. Marionneaux, Jr., Chairman on behalf of theCommittee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, submitted the followingreport:June 5, 2008To the President and Members of the Senate:I am directed by your Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairsto submit the following report:HOUSE BILL NO. 2—BY REPRESENTATIVES GREENE AND FANNINAN ACTTo provide with respect to the capital outlay budget and the capitaloutlay program for state government, state institutions, and otherpublic entities; to provide for the designation of projects andimprovements; to provide for the financing thereof makingappropriations from certain sources; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported with amendments.Respectfully submitted,ROBERT M. MARIONNEAUX, JR.ChairmanSenate Bills and Joint Resolutionson Second ReadingReported by CommitteesSenator McPherson asked for and obtained a suspension of therules to take up at this time the following Senate Bills and JointResolutions just reported by Committees.SENATE BILL NO. 780—BY SENATOR CROWEAN ACTTo enact Chapter 49 of Title 34 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of1950, to be comprised of R.S. 34:3491 through 3506, relative tothe Louisiana International Deep Water Gulf Transfer TerminalAuthority; to create the authority and provide for a board ofcommissioners to govern the authority; to provide for theauthority's powers, duties, and responsibilities; and to providefor related matters.1284

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSReported with amendments by the Committee on Transportation,Highways and Public Works.SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation,Highways and Public Works to Original Senate Bill No. 780 bySenator CroweAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 6, line 24, after "reappointed" insert ", but nocommissioner shall serve more than two consecutive terms"AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 7, line 8, after "authority" delete the comma "," and insert:". Prior to the adoption of any rule or regulation for themaintenance and operation of said authority, such rule orregulation shall be"AMENDMENT NO. 3On page 8, line 29, after "authorized" delete the remainder of theline and insert "toAMENDMENT NO. 4On page 9, line 2, change "selected" to "requested" and after"facilities" insert "if approved by the house and senate committeeson transportation, highways, and public works"AMENDMENT NO. 5On page 10, line 12, after "to the" insert "prior"AMENDMENT NO. 6On page 11, delete lines 28 and 29AMENDMENT NO. 7On page 12, delete lines 1 through 7AMENDMENT NO. 8On page 12, line 8, change "(5)" to "(4)"AMENDMENT NO. 9On page 12, line 9, change "(6)" to "(5)"AMENDMENT NO. 10On page 12, line 12, change "(7)" to "(6)"AMENDMENT NO. 11On page 12, line 16, change "(8)" to "(7)"AMENDMENT NO. 12On page 12, line 18, change "(9)" to "(8)"AMENDMENT NO. 13On page 12, line 25, change "(10)" to "(9)"AMENDMENT NO. 14On page 26, line 11, after "promulgated" delete the remainder of theline, delete line 12, and insert: ", but shall be subject to priorapproval by the house"On motion of Senator McPherson, the committee amendmentwas adopted. The amended bill was read by title, ordered engrossed,and passed to a third reading.House Bills and Joint Resolutionson Second ReadingReported by CommitteesSenator Marionneaux asked for and obtained a suspension of therules to take up at this time the following House Bills and JointResolutions just reported by Committees.Page 47 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 2—BY REPRESENTATIVES GREENE AND FANNINAN ACTTo provide with respect to the capital outlay budget and the capitaloutlay program for state government, state institutions, and otherpublic entities; to provide for the designation of projects andimprovements; to provide for the financing thereof makingappropriations from certain sources; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported with amendments by the Committee on Revenue andFiscal Affairs.SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senate Committee on Revenue and FiscalAffairs to Re-Reengrossed House Bill No. 2 by RepresentativeGreeneAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 3, line 20, change "Commission,. which" to "Commission,which"AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 4, line 16, change "any-particular" to "any particular"AMENDMENT NO. 3On page 4, line 20, change "act." to "act."AMENDMENT NO. 4On page 4, line 24, change "Unless" to "unless"AMENDMENT NO. 5On page 6, line 21, change "Non-Cash" to "Non-cash"AMENDMENT NO. 6On page 7, between lines 18 and 19, insert the following: "Anyapplication for funding under the Local Government AssistanceProgram shall be accompanied by a letter from the respective senatorand representative in whose district the proposed capital outlayproject will be located."AMENDMENT NO. 7On page 9, line 6, change "Renovation,Planning" to "Renovation,Planning"AMENDMENT NO. 8On page 14, line 15, change "equipment" to "Equipment"AMENDMENT NO. 9On page 14, delete lines 29 and 30, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $3,000,000Priority 5 $9,000,000"AMENDMENT NO. 10On page 14, delete lines 32 and 33, and insert the following:"(1989)Professional Sports Facilities,Planning and Construction andLease Hold Improvements"AMENDMENT NO. 11On page 15, between lines 9 and 10, insert the following:"(481) Tioga Heritage Museum,Planning and Construction(Rapides)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $145,000"AMENDMENT NO. 12On page 15, delete line 19, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $200,000Priority 2 $50,000Total $250,000"1285

Page 48 SENATEJune 9, 2008AMENDMENT NO. 13On page 17, delete lines 32 and 33, and insert the following:"Priority 5 $56,000,000Total $64,000,000"AMENDMENT NO. 14On page 18, delete line 13, and insert the following:"Priority 5 $4,000,000"AMENDMENT NO. 15On page 18, between lines 41 and 42, insert the following:"(451) St. Bernard State Park,Planning, and Construction - Supplemental(St. Bernard)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $20,000"AMENDMENT NO. 16On page 20, delete lines 49 and 50, and insert the following:"Priority 2 $ 4,000,000Priority 5 $1,350,000Total $5,420,000"AMENDMENT NO. 17On page 23, between lines 13 and 14, insert the following:"(333) La 42 (US 61 to La. 44) Widening(Ascension)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $200,000"AMENDMENT NO. 18On page 23, delete lines 17 and 18, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $7,000,000Priority 5 $11,000,000"AMENDMENT NO. 19On page 34, delete line 34, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $2,675,000Priority 5 $1,125,000Total $3,800,000"AMENDMENT NO. 20On page 38, between lines 43 and 44, insert the following:"( ) LSU Fire and Emergency Training Institute,New Dormitory(East Baton Rouge)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $125,000Pending submittal and approval of capital outlay budget requestpursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."AMENDMENT NO. 21On page 46, delete line 24, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $25,000Priority 2 $25,000Priority 5 $2,000,000Total $2,050,000"AMENDMENT NO. 22On page 48, delete lines 10 and 11, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $650,000Priority 5 $3,150,000"AMENDMENT NO. 23On page 49, between lines 23 and 24, insert the following:"( ) Nunez Community College, RenovateConstruction Training Program Facility,Planning and Construction(St. Bernard)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $20,00040th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSPending submittal and approval of capital outlay budget requestpursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."AMENDMENT NO. 24On page 51, delete line 20, and insert the following: "JUDICIALEXPENSES"AMENDMENT NO. 25On page 51, delete line 27, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $650,000Priority 2 $100,000Total $750,000"AMENDMENT NO. 26On page 52, between lines 2 and 3, insert the following:"(811) Drainage Pump Stations and ChannelImprovements, Land Acquisitions, Planningand Construction(St. Bernard)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $20,000"AMENDMENT NO. 27On page 52, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following:"36/L13 PONTCHARTRAIN LEVEE DISTRICT( ) Mississippi River Levee Multi-Use Trail(Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville,St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $125,000"AMENDMENT NO. 28On page 53, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following:"(1964) Coal Pad Repair(East Carroll)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $10,000"AMENDMENT NO. 29On page 53, between lines 13 and 14, insert the following:"( ) Improvements to Madison Parish PortNorthrop Grumman Shipbuilding Expansion(Madison)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $20,000"AMENDMENT NO. 30On page 53, between lines 24 and 25, insert the following:"36/P20 ST. BERNARD PORT(613) Terminal Improvements, Planning andConstruction(St. Bernard)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $20,000"AMENDMENT NO. 31On page 54, between lines 8 and 9, insert the following:"36/P33 SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT(797) Port Manchac Terminal Roadway Improvements(Tangipahoa)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $150,000"AMENDMENT NO. 32On page 54, between lines 21 and 22, insert the following:"36/P40 GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION(1474) Port Access Road and New CommercialBoat Slip Facility(Jefferson)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $95,000"1286

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSAMENDMENT NO. 33On page 54, after line 41, insert the following:"36/P44 AVOYELLES PARISH PORT COMMISSION(861) Multi-Purpose Development of Port andRelated Improvements, at Simmesport, Planningand Construction(Avoyelles)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $250,000"AMENDMENT NO. 34On page 55, at the beginning of line 2, delete "("(2052)")" and insertAMENDMENT NO. 35On page 56, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following:"( ) Beauregard Parish Police Jury,Beauregard Parish Recreational District(Beauregard)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $25,000Pending submittal and approval of capital outlay budget requestpursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."AMENDMENT NO. 36On page 56, between lines 20 and 21, insert the following:"(1625) Blue Ridge Water System(Bienville)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $200,000"AMENDMENT NO. 37On page 56, delete lines 28 through 30, and insert the following:"Priority 2 $300,000Priority 5 $1,400,000Total $2,490,000"AMENDMENT NO. 38On page 57, after line 47, insert the following:"50/J15 CONCORDIA PARISH(1404) Old Courthouse Air Conditioner Replacement(Concordia)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $90,000"AMENDMENT NO. 39On page 58, delete line 18, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $1,010,000Priority 2 $10,000Total $1,020,000"AMENDMENT NO. 40On page 58, delete line 32, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $355,000Priority 2 $50,000Total $405,000"AMENDMENT NO. 41On page 59, between lines 33 and 34, insert the following:"(1355) Iberia Parish Homeless Shelter,Acquisitions, Planning and Construction(Iberia)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $85,000"AMENDMENT NO. 42On page 59, delete lines 48 and 49, and insert the following:"Priority 2 $500,000Priority 5 $385,000Total $1,320,000"Page 49 SENATEJune 9, 2008AMENDMENT NO. 43On page 61, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following:"(130) Parc de Familles(Jefferson Parish)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $155,000"AMENDMENT NO. 44On page 61, between lines 21 and 22, insert the following:"(1997) Improvements to Wally Pontiff Jr. Facility(Jefferson)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $100,000"AMENDMENT NO. 45On page 61, between lines 35 and 36, insert the following:"(855) E. D. White Historic Site(Lafourche)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $75,000"AMENDMENT NO. 46On page 61, between lines 43 and 44, insert the following:"(1028) Emergency Generators,Planning and Construction(Livingston)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $200,000"AMENDMENT NO. 47On page 61, between lines 43 and 44, insert the following:"(1559) Gravity Drainage District 2 Equipment(Livingston)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $40,000"AMENDMENT NO. 48On page 61, between lines 43 and 44, insert the following:"(1627) Livingston Parish RecreationDistrict 2 Equipment(Livingston)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $25,000"AMENDMENT NO. 49On page 63, between lines 17 and 18, insert the following:"(677) Parish Wide Comprehensive Drainage Study(Plaquemines)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $25,000"AMENDMENT NO. 50On page 63, between lines 17 and 18, insert the following:"(678) Empire Floodgate, Planning and Construction(Plaquemines)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $25,000"AMENDMENT NO. 51On page 63, between lines 32 and 33, insert the following:"(2004) Pointe Coupee Sheriff Office WorkRelease Program(Pointe Coupee)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $200,000"AMENDMENT NO. 52On page 64, between lines 1 and 2, insert the following:"(1046) Richland Parish Courthouse Renovations(Richland)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $50,000"1287

Page 50 SENATEJune 9, 2008AMENDMENT NO. 53On page 64, between lines 26 and 27, insert the following:"( ) St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office,Arabi Sub-Station, Planning and Construction(St. Bernard)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $20,000Pending submittal and approval of capital outlay budget requestpursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."AMENDMENT NO. 54On page 64, between lines 27 and 28, insert the following:"(1154) St. Charles West Bank Ground Storage Tank(St. Charles)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $100,000"AMENDMENT NO. 55On page 65, between lines 13 and 14, insert the following:"50/J48 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH(1177) Woodland Road between Cambridgeand Belle Terre, LA Hwy. 3188(St. John the Baptist)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $100,000"AMENDMENT NO. 56On page 65, between lines 25 and 26, insert the following:"(1428) Council on Aging New Senior CitizenActivity Building, Acquisition, Planningand Construction(St. Martin)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $45,000"AMENDMENT NO. 57On page 65, after line 50, insert the following:"(777) Building Improvements from EmergencyFamily Shelter Facility, Chez Hope DomesticViolence Program(St. Mary)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $100,000"AMENDMENT NO. 58On page 65, after line 50, insert the following:"(779) St. Mary Parish Sewage District #5Sewer Lift Station Improvements(St. Mary)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $100,000"AMENDMENT NO. 59On page 66, delete line 38, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $100,000Priority 2 $100,000Total $200,000"AMENDMENT NO. 60On page 66, between lines 51 and 52, insert the following:"(937) Maritime Training Institute Complex(St. Tammany)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $150,000"AMENDMENT NO. 61On page 67, between lines 4 and 5, insert the following:"(941) UNO Technology Park Drainage Sewer andWater Extensions and Road(St. Tammany)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $45,000"40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSAMENDMENT NO. 62On page 67, between lines 4 and 5, insert the following:"( ) Slidell Levee Project, Planning andConstruction(St. Tammany)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $25,000Pending submittal and approval of capital outlay budget requestpursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."AMENDMENT NO. 63On page 67, delete line 11, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $60,000Priority 2 $160,000Total $220,000"AMENDMENT NO. 64On page 67, delete line 17, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $185,000Priority 2 $25,000Total $210,000"AMENDMENT NO. 65On page 67, between lines 17 and 18, insert the following:"( ) Tensas Parish Port/Port Priority Site Plan(Tensas)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $15,000Pending submittal and approval of capital outlay budget requestpursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."AMENDMENT NO. 66On page 67, between lines 23 and 24, insert the following:"(1115) Thompson Road Extension, Land Acquisition,Planning and Construction($2,000,000 Local Match)(Terrebonne)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $250,000"AMENDMENT NO. 67On page 68, delete lines 27 and 28, and insert the following:"Priority 2 $75,000Priority 5 $125,000Total $325,000"AMENDMENT NO. 68On page 68, delete line 33, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $5,000Priority 2 $5,000Total $10,000"AMENDMENT NO. 69On page 69, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following:"50/J61 WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH(921) Water Distribution Improvements(West Baton Rouge)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $70,000"AMENDMENT NO. 70On page 69, delete line 23, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $150,000Priority 2 $100,000Total $250,000"AMENDMENT NO. 71On page 69, delete lines 30 through 32, and insert the following:"Priority 5 $300,000Total $400,000"1288

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSAMENDMENT NO. 72On page 70, between lines 40 and 41, insert the following:"(844) Sewer Extensions in the Springhill Road Area(Rapides)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $150,000"AMENDMENT NO. 73On page 72, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following:"50/M24 BERWICK(567) Sewer Rehabilitation on Oregon, Knight,Robichaux, Jeddo Streets, and Driskill Drive,Planning and Construction(St. Mary)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $50,000"AMENDMENT NO. 74On page 72, delete line 25, and insert the following:"Priority 2 $300,000"AMENDMENT NO. 75On page 73, between lines 13 and 14, insert the following:"( ) Breaux Bridge City Hall Improvements,Planning and Construction(St. Martin)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $25,000Pending submittal and approval of capital outlay budget requestpursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."AMENDMENT NO. 76On page 73, delete line 15, and insert the following:"(1824) U.S. Highway 90 Intersection Improvements at"AMENDMENT NO. 77On page 73, between lines 34 and 35, insert the following:"( ) Sewer System Repairs(Lafayette)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $50,000Pending submittal and approval of capital outlay budget requestpursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."AMENDMENT NO. 78On page 73, after line 47, insert the following:"50/M52 COLUMBIA(1515) Emergency Water Well, Planningand Construction(Caldwell)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $40,000"AMENDMENT NO. 79On page 74, between lines 8 and 9, insert the following:"50/M58 CROWLEY(1373) Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements($250,000 Local Match)(Acadia)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $100,000"AMENDMENT NO. 80On page 74, delete line 40, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $50,000Priority 2 $50,000Total $100,000"Page 51 SENATEJune 9, 2008AMENDMENT NO. 81On page 74, delete line 46, and insert the following:"Priority 2 $100,000Priority 5 $500,000Total $600,000"AMENDMENT NO. 82On page 75, delete line 38, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $50,000Priority 2 $50,000Total $100,000"AMENDMENT NO. 83On page 75, delete line 46, and insert the following:"($253,750 In-Kind Local Match)"AMENDMENT NO. 84On page 75, delete line 49, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $1,385,000Priority 2 $10,000Total $1,395,000"AMENDMENT NO. 85On page 77, between lines 15 and 16, insert the following:"(1612) Wastewater System Expansion(Lincoln)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $170,000"AMENDMENT NO. 86On page 77, between lines 20 and 21, insert the following:"50/MM6 GRAND COTEAU( ) Fire Truck and Fire Station Upgrades(St. Landry)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $10,000Pending submittal and approval of capital outlay budget requestpursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."AMENDMENT NO. 87On page 77, delete line 27, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $2,325,000Priority 5 $1,875,000Total $4,200,000"AMENDMENT NO. 88On page 77, delete line 45, and insert the following:"Priority 2 $150,000"AMENDMENT NO. 89On page 78, delete line 5, and insert the following:"Priority 2 $150,000"AMENDMENT NO. 90On page 78, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following:"(1375) New Garden Park Street Lighting,Planning and Construction(Jefferson)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $100,000"AMENDMENT NO. 91On page 79, between lines 24 and 25, insert the following:"50/MD7 IOWA(859) Iowa Downtown Water System Improvements,Real Estate, Planning and Construction(Calcasieu)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $200,000"1289

Page 52 SENATEJune 9, 2008AMENDMENT NO. 92On page 80, between lines 1 and 2, insert the following:"(893) Police Building Improvements,Planning and Construction(Iberia)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $105,000"AMENDMENT NO. 93On page 80, delete line 13, and insert the following:"Priority 2 $450,000"AMENDMENT NO. 94On page 80, between lines 23 and 24, insert the following:"50/MF1 KENNER(1574) Wastewater System Corrective Measures(Jefferson)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $200,000"AMENDMENT NO. 95On page 80, delete lines 41 through 43, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $400,000"AMENDMENT NO. 96On page 81, between lines 27 and 28, insert the following:"50/MG8 LIVONIA(1309) Glaser St. Drainage Relief Project(Pointe Coupee)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $100,000"AMENDMENT NO. 97On page 81, between lines 27 and 28, insert the following:"( ) Highway 171 Safety Hazard Study(Vernon)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $75,000Pending submittal and approval of capital outlay budget requestpursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."AMENDMENT NO. 98On page 82, between lines 8 and 9, insert the following:"(1261) Madisonville Bulkhead(St. Tammany)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $100,000"AMENDMENT NO. 99On page 82, delete lines 26 through 28, and insert the following:"Priority 2 $100,000Priority 5 $200,000Total $350,000"AMENDMENT NO. 100On page 82, between lines 28 and 29, insert the following:"50/MI1 MANSFIELD(916) Turn Lane US Highway 84 (McArthur Drive)and Highway 175 (The Lake Road)(DeSoto)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $200,000"AMENDMENT NO. 101On page 83, delete line 26, and insert the following:"Connector, and Kansas Lane Connector,Planning and Construction"AMENDMENT NO. 102On page 83, delete lines 31 and 32, and insert the following:"Priority 2 $1,000,000Priority 5 $2,000,000Total $4,000,000"40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSAMENDMENT NO. 103On page 86, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following:"(1369) Treme Center Improvements,Planning and Construction(Orleans)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $200,000"AMENDMENT NO. 104On page 86, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following:"(1283) St. Anthony Avenue Walking Path(Orleans)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $125,000"AMENDMENT NO. 105On page 86, between lines 29 and 30, insert the following:"50/MM6 OPELOUSAS( ) Gateway to Acadiana(St. Landry)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $120,000Pending submittal and approval of capital outlay budget requestpursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."AMENDMENT NO. 106On page 87, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following:"( ) Pearl River Museum, Planning and Construction(St. Tammany)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $5,000Pending submittal and approval of capital outlay budget requestpursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."AMENDMENT NO. 107On page 88, delete line 13, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $175,000Priority 2 $20,000Total $195,000"AMENDMENT NO. 108On page 89, delete line 31, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $675,000Priority 2 $25,000Total $700,000"AMENDMENT NO. 109On page 90, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following:"(2016) Wastewater Treatment Facilities Improvements(Webster)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $110,000"AMENDMENT NO. 110On page 90, between lines 18 and 19, insert the following:"50/MR7 SIMSBORO(1059) Water Well and Water Main(Lincoln)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $100,000"AMENDMENT NO. 111On page 90, between lines 18 and 19, insert the following:"50/MR7 SIMSBORO(1025) Village of Simsboro, Extend SewerLine/New Subdivision(Lincoln)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $130,000"1290

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSAMENDMENT NO. 112On page 90, between lines 33 and 34, insert the following:"50/MS5 SPRINGHILL(0807) Rehabilitation of Water Wells(Webster)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $65,000"AMENDMENT NO. 113On page 91, delete line 41, and insert the following:Priority 2 $350,000"AMENDMENT NO. 114On page 94, line 26, after "Waterline" and before "," insert "andWater Well"AMENDMENT NO. 115On page 94, delete line 30, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $250,000Priority 2 $170,000Total $420,000"AMENDMENT NO. 116On page 94, between lines 35 and 36, insert the following:"50/MW8 CENTRAL(963) Administration Building(East Baton Rouge)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $50,000"AMENDMENT NO. 117On page 94, after line 43, insert the following:"50/N06 STATE FAIR OF LOUISIANA(572) Hirsch Memorial Coliseum Rehabilitation(Caddo)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $50,000"AMENDMENT NO. 118On page 96, between lines 12 and 13, insert the following:"50/N97 SOUTHERN FOREST HERITAGEMUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER(718) Southern Forest Heritage MuseumRestoration Projects($180,000 Local Match)(Rapides)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $100,000"AMENDMENT NO. 119On page 96, between lines 20 and 21, insert the following:"50/NA7 NORTHEAST LOUISIANA DELTAAFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM(368) Northeast Louisiana Delta AfricanAmerican Heritage Museum, Planningand Construction(Ouachita)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $25,000"AMENDMENT NO. 120On page 96, between lines 37 and 38, insert the following:"50/NB3 MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI( ) Acquisition of Property and Improvements(East Baton Rouge)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $55,000Pending submittal of the capital outlay budget request, but has beenapproved by the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlaypursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."Page 53 SENATEJune 9, 2008AMENDMENT NO. 121On page 98, delete line 10, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $250,000Priority 2 $250,000Total $500,000"AMENDMENT NO. 122On page 98, delete lines 29 and 30, and insert the following:"Priority 2 $130,000Priority 5 $500,000Total $830,000"AMENDMENT NO. 123On page 98, between lines 35 and 36, insert the following:"(1504) Rollins Road Park Basketball Court Cover(East Baton Rouge)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $100,000"AMENDMENT NO. 124On page 99, delete lines 45 and 46, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $1,300,000Priority 5 $460,000"AMENDMENT NO. 125On page 100, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following:"(Tangipahoa) "AMENDMENT NO. 126On page 102, line 2, delete "Planning and Construction" and insert"Master Planning, Design, Construction, Renovations and EquipmentAcquisitions"AMENDMENT NO. 127On page 102, delete line 38, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $5,000Priority 2 $40,000Total $45,000"AMENDMENT NO. 128On page 102, delete lines 44 and 45, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $350,000Priority 5 $1,090,000"AMENDMENT NO. 129On page 103, between lines 17 and 18, insert the following:"50/NGC RAGLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY(1082) Open Pavilion and Restrooms,Planning and Construction(Beauregard)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $25,000"AMENDMENT NO. 130On page 103, between lines 17 and 18, insert the following:"50/NGB HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OFGREATER BATON ROUGE(2043) Metro Aire Shopping Center Improvements,Planning and Construction(East Baton Rouge)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $50,000"AMENDMENT NO. 131On page 103, after line 46, insert the following:"50/NGS RURAL FRANKLINTON WATERCORPORATION(1262) Black Jack Road Water Well(Washington)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $25,000"1291

Page 54 SENATEJune 9, 2008AMENDMENT NO. 132On page 104, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following:"50/NGX CANE RIVER WATERWAY COMMISSION(802) Cane River Lake Drainage Study(Natchitoches)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $70,000"AMENDMENT NO. 133On page 104, delete line 38, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $350,000Priority 5 $230,000Total $580,000"AMENDMENT NO. 134On page 106, delete lines 12 and 13, and insert the following:"Priority 2 $1,865,000Priority 5 $1,300,000Total $2,165,000"AMENDMENT NO. 135On page 106, delete line 30, and insert the following:"Priority 1 $300,000Priority 2 $100,000Total $400,000"AMENDMENT NO. 136On page 106, between lines 30 and 31, insert the following:"50/NJA CECILIA WATER CORPORATION(1195) Water System Improvements(St. Martin)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $45,000"AMENDMENT NO. 137On page 107, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following:"50/NJY EAST COLUMBIA WATER DISTRICT(1422) East Columbia Water System Improvements,Planning and Construction(Caldwell)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $50,000"AMENDMENT NO. 138On page 107, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following:"50/NJV HARVEY STEVENS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION(1163) Tutorial and Learning Resource CenterRenovations, Planning and Construction(St. Landry)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $20,000"AMENDMENT NO. 139On page 107, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following:"50/NJD FRANKLINTON PARKS ANDRECREATION ADVISORY BOARD(1164) Multi-Purpose Recreation Facility,Land Acquisition, Master Planning, Designand Construction(Washington)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $50,000"AMENDMENT NO. 140On page 107, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following:"50/NJF WASHINGTON PARISH GAS DISTRICT 2(1020) Natural Gas Distribution Line Repair,Replacement, Upgrade and Extension, Planningand Construction, and Mobile EquipmentAcquisition(Washington)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $25,000"40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSAMENDMENT NO. 141On page 108, between lines 29 and 30, insert the following:"50/NLA CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA(2029) New Science Building, Planningand Construction(Caddo)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $25,000"AMENDMENT NO. 142On page 108, between lines 29 and 30, insert the following:"50/NLB CADDO PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE(2030) Law Enforcement Center, Planningand Construction(Caddo)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $50,000"AMENDMENT NO. 143On page 110, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following:"50/NT1 LOUISIANA MEDAL OF HONORPARK AND MUSEUM(875) Louisiana Medal of Honor Park and Museum,Planning and Construction(Plaquemines)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $100,000"AMENDMENT NO. 144On page 111, delete line 13 and and insert the following:"Priority 1 $190,000Priority 2 $75,000Total $265,000"AMENDMENT NO. 145On page 112, between lines 8 and 9, insert the following:"50/N NEW SUNLIGHT COMMUNITYOUTREACH DEVELOPMENT CENTERAND FOUNDATION( ) Acquisition of Property and Improvements forCommunity Education Center(East Baton Rouge)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $75,000Pending submittal of the capital outlay budget request, but has beenapproved by the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlaypursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."AMENDMENT NO. 146On page 112, between lines 8 and 9, insert the following:"50/N COLOMB FOUNDATION( ) Completion of Building and GroundsImprovements, Planning and Construction(St. Landry)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $170,000Pending submittal of the capital outlay budget request, but has beenapproved by the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlaypursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:112."AMENDMENT NO. 147On page 112, between lines 17 and 18, insert the following:"50/S40 RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD(1130) New Buckeye High School, Planningand Construction(Rapides)Payable from General Obligation BondsPriority 2 $70,000"1292

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSAMENDMENT NO. 148On page 117, at the end of line 20, insert the following: "For thelimited purposes of this Act and any other capital outlay act, thepublic contract law shall not apply to the Sewer Repair project forthe Town of Tickfaw appropriated in Act 28 of the 2007 RegularSession."AMENDMENT NO. 149On page 117, at the end of line 20, insert the following:"Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act to the contrary orany other provision of law, contracts may be entered into for theSouth Toledo Bend Waterworks District Water Treatment andBooster Plant Expansion prior to receipt of funding and prior toexecution of the cooperative endeavor agreement."AMENDMENT NO. 150On page 117, at the end of line 20, insert the following:"Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act to the contrary orany other provision of law, contracts may be entered into for theLivingston Parish Twenty-First District Complex prior to receipt offunding and prior to execution of the cooperative endeavoragreement."AMENDMENT NO. 151On page 118, at the end of line 12, insert the following:"Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act or any other capitaloutlay act, the "LSU Baton Rouge, Computer Facility, Planning andConstruction (East Baton Rouge)" project contained in Act 28 of the2007 Regular Session, is transferred to the Department of EconomicDevelopment."AMENDMENT NO. 152On page 118, line 24, delete "and"AMENDMENT NO. 153On page 120, line 21, change "Charity Hospital Facility" to "MedicalCenter of Louisiana New Orleans"AMENDMENT NO. 154On page 122, line 22, after "miscellaneous/contingencies," insert"lease hold improvements,"AMENDMENT NO. 155On page 123, line 15, after "1999," insert "the deadline"AMENDMENT NO. 156On page 123, line 22, delete "the provisions" and insert "theprovisions"AMENDMENT NO. 157On page 123, line 23, delete "he legislative" and insert "Thelegislative"On motion of Senator Marionneaux the committee amendmentwas adopted. The amended bill was read by title and recommitted tothe Committee on Finance.Rules SuspendedSenator Shaw asked for and obtained a suspension of the rulesfor the purpose of advancing to the order ofHouse Bills and Joint Resolutions onThird Readingand Final PassageThe following House Bills and Joint Resolutions on ThirdReading and Final Passage were taken up and acted upon as follows:Page 55 SENATEJune 9, 2008Bagneris RuleSenator Shepherd moved to suspend the rules to temporarilypass over controversial House Bills on Third Reading and FinalPassage with the intention of taking them up later, in their regularorder.Without objection, so ordered.HOUSE BILL NO. 419—BY REPRESENTATIVES EDWARDS AND WHITEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 33:1233(A)(2)(b)(ii), relative to thecompensation of members of certain parish governingauthorities; to provide for an increase in the maximum allowablemonthly salary of such members; to authorize certain governingauthorities to increase the salary of certain officers; and toprovide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Nevers moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MountAdley Erdey MurrayAlario Gautreaux B NeversAmedee Gray QuinnBroome Hebert RiserCassidy Jackson ShawCheek Long ShepherdCravins Marionneaux SmithCrowe Martiny ThompsonDonahue McPherson WalsworthDorseyMichotDuplessisMorrishTotal - 34NAYSTotal - 0Gautreaux NHeitmeierTotal - 4KostelkaLaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Nevers moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 422—BY REPRESENTATIVE GREENEAN ACTTo repeal Part I of Chapter 1 of Subtitle IV of Title 47 of theLouisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 47:2401through 2426, relative to the inheritance tax; to repeal the tax;and to provide for an effective date.The bill was read by title. Senator Marionneaux moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MountAdley Gautreaux B MurrayAlario Gray Nevers1293

Page 56 SENATEJune 9, 2008Amedee Hebert QuinnBroome Heitmeier RiserCassidy Jackson ShawCheek Long ShepherdCravins Marionneaux SmithCrowe Martiny ThompsonDonahue McPherson WalsworthDorseyMichotDupreMorrishTotal - 34NAYSTotal - 0DuplessisGautreaux NTotal - 4KostelkaLaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Marionneaux moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 438—BY REPRESENTATIVE LIGIAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 49:1015(F)(3), relative to drug testing bycertain public employers of certain public employees; to providefor the application of certain drug testing requirements to certainparishes and municipalities; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Shepherd moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MountAdley Gautreaux B MurrayAlario Gray NeversAmedee Hebert QuinnBroome Heitmeier RiserCassidy Jackson ShawCheek Long ShepherdCravins Marionneaux SmithCrowe Martiny ThompsonDonahue McPherson WalsworthDorseyMichotDupreMorrishTotal - 34NAYSTotal - 0DuplessisGautreaux NTotal - 4KostelkaLaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Shepherd moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 461—BY REPRESENTATIVE RITCHIE AND SENATOR NEVERSA JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to add Article VII, Section 18(G)(6) of the Constitution ofLouisiana, relative to the special assessment level when thehomestead has been sold or expropriated under certaincircumstances; to authorize the transfer of the specialassessment level to a new homestead in cases where ahomestead has been sold or expropriated under certain40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGScircumstances; to provide for submission of the proposedamendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Nevers moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MountAdley Gautreaux B MurrayAlario Gray NeversAmedee Hebert QuinnBroome Heitmeier RiserCassidy Jackson ShawCheek Long ShepherdCravins Marionneaux SmithCrowe Martiny ThompsonDonahue McPherson WalsworthDorseyMichotDupreMorrishTotal - 34NAYSTotal - 0DuplessisGautreaux NTotal - 4KostelkaLaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Nevers moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 520—BY REPRESENTATIVE MONTOUCETAN ACTTo repeal R.S. 11:1113, relative to the Louisiana School Employees'Retirement System, to remove the prohibition of being amember of two retirement systems; and to provide for relatedmatters.The bill was read by title. Senator B. Gautreaux moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MichotAdley Erdey MorrishAlario Gautreaux B MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe Long ShepherdDonahue Marionneaux SmithDorsey Martiny ThompsonDuplessis McPherson WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 01294

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSGautreaux NTotal - 2LaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator B. Gautreaux moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 523—BY REPRESENTATIVES CONNICK AND WILLMOTTAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:1373(F), relative to Jefferson Parish; to authorizethe parish to take certain judicial actions against certain ownersof certain premises; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Shepherd moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MichotAdley Erdey MorrishAlario Gautreaux B MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe Long ShepherdDonahue Marionneaux SmithDorsey Martiny ThompsonDuplessis McPherson WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0Gautreaux NTotal - 2LaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Shepherd moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 524—BY REPRESENTATIVE LEBASAN ACTTo enact R.S. 47:1925.9, relative to assessment districts; to providerelative to the assessor in the Evangeline Parish AssessmentDistrict; to authorize the assessor in such district to receive anautomobile expense allowance; and to provide for relatedmatters.The bill was read by title. Senator Marionneaux moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MichotAdley Erdey MorrishAlario Gautreaux B MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnPage 57 SENATEJune 9, 2008Cheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe Long ShepherdDonahue Marionneaux SmithDorsey Martiny ThompsonDuplessis McPherson WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0Gautreaux NTotal - 2LaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Marionneaux moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.Senator Amedee in the ChairHOUSE BILL NO. 604—BY REPRESENTATIVE MILLSAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:4574.1.1(A)(45), relative to hotel occupancy taxeslevied by tourist commissions; to authorize tourist commissionsin a class of parishes to levy additional taxes; and to provide forrelated matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Hebert moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MichotAdley Erdey MorrishAlario Gautreaux B MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe Long ShepherdDonahue Marionneaux SmithDorsey Martiny ThompsonDuplessis McPherson WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0Gautreaux NTotal - 2LaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Hebert moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.Mr. President in the ChairHOUSE BILL NO. 608—BY REPRESENTATIVE TIM BURNSAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 47:463.103(E) and 490.19(A), relative tospecial prestige license plates; to remove certain provisions forcertain specified plates requiring a minimum number of1295

Page 58 SENATEJune 9, 2008applicants; to provide relative to military honor license plates;and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator B. Gautreaux moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MichotAdley Erdey MorrishAlario Gautreaux B MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe Long ShepherdDonahue Marionneaux SmithDorsey Martiny ThompsonDuplessis McPherson WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0Gautreaux NTotal - 2LaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator B. Gautreaux moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 610—BY REPRESENTATIVE WHITEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(f) and 2212.1(B)(4),relative to public contracts; to provide the option for contractorsto electronically submit bids for public contracts; to provide forthe receipt of electronic bids by political subdivisions; and toprovide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator McPherson moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MichotAdley Erdey MorrishAlario Gautreaux B MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe Long ShepherdDonahue Marionneaux SmithDorsey Martiny ThompsonDuplessis McPherson WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0Gautreaux NTotal - 240th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSLaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator McPherson moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 657—BY REPRESENTATIVE TRAHANAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 17:6(A)(14)(b), relative to schoolemployees; to prohibit school employees from being required tocomplete certain paperwork under certain circumstances; and toprovide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Nevers moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MichotAdley Erdey MorrishAlario Gautreaux B MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe Long ShepherdDonahue Marionneaux SmithDorsey Martiny ThompsonDuplessis McPherson WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0Gautreaux NTotal - 2LaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Nevers moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 665—BY REPRESENTATIVE MILLSAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:2711(D), relative to sales and use taxes levied bymunicipalities; to authorize certain municipal governingauthorities to create sales tax districts; to authorize the levy ofan additional local sales and use tax in a sales tax district undercertain circumstances; to provide for the collection and thedisposition of the proceeds of the sales and use tax levied in asales tax district; to provide for an effective date; and to providefor related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Hebert moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MountAdley Gautreaux B Murray1296

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSAlario Gray NeversAmedee Hebert QuinnBroome Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Long ShepherdCrowe Marionneaux SmithDonahue Martiny ThompsonDorsey McPherson WalsworthDuplessisMichotDupreMorrishTotal - 34NAYSTotal - 0CassidyGautreaux NTotal - 4KostelkaLaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Hebert moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 704—BY REPRESENTATIVE ST. GERMAINAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:2256(B)(1)(a), relative to theFirefighters' Retirement System; to provide with respect tobenefits payable to the surviving spouse of a deceased memberif the member suffers a line of duty death; to provide for aneffective date; and to provide for related matters.Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator B. Gautreaux sent up floor amendments which wereread.SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senator B. Gautreaux to Engrossed HouseBill No. 704 by Representative St. GermainAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 1, line 2 after "11:2256(B)(1)(a)" and before the comma ","insert "and to enact R.S. 11:2256(F)"AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 1, line 3 after "System;" and before "to provide" insert "toprovide relative to benefits; to provide for payment of benefits; toprovide for the powers and duties of the board of trustees with regardto payment of benefits and implementation of court orders;"AMENDMENT NO. 3On page 1, line 10 after "reenacted" and before "to read" insert "andR.S. 11:2256(F) is hereby enacted"AMENDMENT NO. 4On page 1, after line 21 insert the following:"F.(1) The board of trustees may implement a court order whichis not rendered against the system if all of the following are satisfied:(i) The court order applies to another Louisiana publicretirement or pension system, plan, or fund.(ii) The order applies to the benefits related to the creditableservice in the other system earned or accrued by a member of thissystem.(iii) The court order directs the system to which it applies to paybenefits to the member or to another person or both.(iv) The assets and creditable service to which the order applieshave been transferred from the other system to this system.(2) (i) The board may apply the provisions of this Subsection toa court order regardless of the date of such order.Page 59 SENATEJune 9, 2008(ii) The application of the order shall not diminish or impair thebenefits which the order directs the other system to pay to themember or any other person named in the order; however, the board'simplementation of the order shall not result in the sum of benefitspaid to the member or any other person being in excess of thebenefits the board would pay in the absence of the order, nor shall theimplementation result in the board paying a benefit sooner than itwould in the absence of the order."On motion of Senator B. Gautreaux, the amendments wereadopted.Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator Nevers sent up floor amendments which were read.SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senator Nevers to Engrossed House BillNo. 704 by Representative St. GermainAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 2, before line 1 insert the following:"Section 2. This Act shall be known as The Gary Boler Act."AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 2, line 1 change "Section 2." to "Section 3."On motion of Senator Nevers, the amendments were adopted.The bill was read by title. Senator B. Gautreaux moved the finalpassage of the amended bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0LaFleurTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the amended bill was passed and returned tothe House. Senator B. Gautreaux moved to reconsider the vote bywhich the bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 733—BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHRODERAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 33:1236(54), relative to parish litteringordinances; to provide relative to the enforcement of suchordinances and penalties for violations in certain parishes; toprovide exceptions; and to provide for related matters.1297

Page 60 SENATEJune 9, 2008The bill was read by title. Senator Crowe moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0LaFleurTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Crowe moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 754—BY REPRESENTATIVE DIXONAN ACTTo enact R.S. 17:416.20, relative to student conduct standards; torequire public elementary and secondary school governingauthorities to take certain actions relative to student awarenessand understanding of applicable discipline rules and code ofconduct requirements; to provide guidelines; to provideeffectiveness; to provide an effective date; and to provide forrelated matters.The bill was read by title. Senator McPherson moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MichotAdley Erdey MorrishAlario Gautreaux B MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe Long ShepherdDonahue Marionneaux SmithDorsey Martiny ThompsonDuplessis McPherson WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSGautreaux NTotal - 1LaFleurTotal - 140th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator McPherson moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 765—BY REPRESENTATIVE HUTTERAN ACTTo enact R.S. 38:84(C), relative to federal flood insurance; to requirea parish or municipality to comply with all applicable federalflood plain management and flood insurance programs undercertain circumstances; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Erdey moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0LaFleurTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Erdey moved to reconsider the vote by which the billwas passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 814—BY REPRESENTATIVE TEMPLETAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 32:295(I) and to enact R.S. 32:414(T),relative to child restraint systems; to provide for fines for failureto properly restrain a child; to provide for suspensions oflicenses under certain circumstances; and to provide for relatedmatters.The bill was read by title. Senator Heitmeier moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray Nevers1298

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0LaFleurTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Broome moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 832—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRYAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 32:387(J) and to enact R.S.32:387(H)(1)(c) and (K), relative to permits for transportationof sealed containers; to provide that a permit for a sealed oceancontainer be issued for the container rather than the transportvehicle; to provide that regulations for vehicles transportingintermodal containers be applicable to all domestic andinternational trade; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0LaFleurTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 874—BY REPRESENTATIVE TUCKERAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 33:3701 through 3705, relative to railroadcrossings; to provide applicability to parishes; to provide foracquisition of railroad crossings; to provide relative to access tostate highways, streets, or alleys; to provide for disputePage 61 SENATEJune 9, 2008resolution by the Louisiana Department of Transportation andDevelopment; to provide for the allocation and payment ofcosts; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Heitmeier moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0LaFleurTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Heitmeier moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 931—BY REPRESENTATIVES GEYMANN AND KLECKLEYAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 33:9576(C)(4), relative to CalcasieuParish; to provide relative to the Calcasieu Parish GamingRevenue District; to provide relative to funds distributed toCalcasieu Parish and the city of Lake Charles by such district;to provide relative to the expenditure and distribution of suchfunds by the governing authorities of the parish and the city; torequire the governing authorities of the parish and the city toprepare reports regarding such expenditures and distributions;and to provide for related matters.Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator Mount sent up floor amendments which were read.SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senator Mount to Reengrossed House BillNo. 931 by Representative GeymannAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 2, line 20 after "expended" insert "by project"On motion of Senator Mount, the amendments were adopted.Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator Mount sent up floor amendments which were read.1299

Page 62 SENATEJune 9, 2008SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senator Mount to Reengrossed House BillNo. 931 by Representative GeymannAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 2, line 8, after "DeQuincy" delete the remainder of the lineand insert the following: "beginning with fiscal year 2006-2007 andeach fiscal year thereafter."AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 2, line 12, after "expended" insert "by project"On motion of Senator Mount, the amendments were adopted.The bill was read by title. Senator Mount moved the finalpassage of the amended bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Gautreaux B MountAdley Gautreaux N MurrayAlario Gray NeversAmedee Hebert QuinnCheek Heitmeier RiserCravins Jackson ShawCrowe Long ShepherdDonahue Marionneaux SmithDorsey Martiny ThompsonDuplessis McPherson WalsworthDupreMichotErdeyMorrishTotal - 34NAYSTotal - 0BroomeCassidyTotal - 4KostelkaLaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the amended bill was passed and returned tothe House. Senator Mount moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 980—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRY BURNSAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:2501(C)(3) and R.S. 33:2561(C)(3), relative tomunicipal fire and police civil service; to provide relative tohearings by local civil service boards on disciplinary actions; toauthorize rehearings under certain circumstances; and to providefor related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Adley moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier Riser40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0LaFleurTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Adley moved to reconsider the vote by which the billwas passed and laid the motion on the table.Senator Broome in the ChairHOUSE BILL NO. 1005—BY REPRESENTATIVE ABRAMSONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 33:9091.3 and to enact R.S. 33:9091.12,relative to Orleans Parish; to provide relative to the AudubonArea Security District; to create the Upper Audubon SecurityDistrict; to provide relative to the purpose, governance, andpowers and duties of the districts; to provide relative to thefunding of the districts, including the levy of taxes and fees; toprovide for the merger of the Audubon Area Security District ora part thereof with another district or a part thereof; and toprovide for related matters.Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator Gray sent up floor amendments which were read.SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senator Gray to Reengrossed House BillNo. 1005 by Representative AbramsonAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 14, line 21, change "five" to "six"On motion of Senator Gray, the amendments were adopted.The bill was read by title. Senator Gray moved the final passageof the amended bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 371300

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSTotal - 0LaFleurTotal - 1NAYSABSENTThe Chair declared the amended bill was passed and returned tothe House. Senator Gray moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1053—BY REPRESENTATIVE HARRISONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 17:1941 through 1947 and to repeal R.S.17:1942.1, 1947.1, 1948 through 1954, and 1958, all relative tothe education of children with exceptionalities; to provide for acomprehensive revision of the educational opportunities forchildren with exceptionalities provisions; to provide for astatement of policy; to provide for definitions; to provide foradministration; to provide for responsibilities of local educationagencies; to provide relative to special schools and schooldistricts, safeguards, and funding for special educationalservices; to repeal provisions relative to notice of proposedrules, strategic plans and guidelines; assistance for localeducational agencies, purchase of special education and relatedservices, personnel development systems, an advisory panel, andliability limitations for certain providers; and to provide forrelated matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Nevers moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0LaFleurTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Nevers moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1057—BY REPRESENTATIVE NOWLINAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:2740.69, relative to the hotel occupancy tax; toauthorize the city of Natchitoches to levy and collect anadditional hotel occupancy tax within the city; to providerelative to the purposes for which the proceeds of the tax may beused; and to provide for related matters.Page 63 SENATEJune 9, 2008The bill was read by title. Senator Long moved the final passageof the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0LaFleurTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Long moved to reconsider the vote by which the billwas passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1078—BY REPRESENTATIVE ROBIDEAUXAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:444(B)(3) and (C), relative to theLouisiana State Employees' Retirement System; to providerelative to the computation of retirement benefits; to provide foradjustments to retirement benefits commencing prior to agesixty-two; to provide for an exception to the adjustment ofbenefits for persons providing police protection, firefightingservices, and emergency medical services; to provide for theadjustment of retirement benefits commencing after age sixtyfive;to provide for an effective date; and to provide for relatedmatters.The bill was read by title. Senator B. Gautreaux moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 371301

Page 64 SENATEJune 9, 2008Total - 0LaFleurTotal - 1NAYSABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator B. Gautreaux moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1093—BY REPRESENTATIVE CONNICKAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:1236(49)(e), relative to the powers of parishgoverning authorities; to provide relative to contempt fines andcourt costs charged to property owners in a parish for failure torepair or demolish derelict structures; to authorize the governingauthority of a parish to place the contempt fines and court costson the ad valorem tax rolls of the parish; to provide procedurestherefor; to provide for the collection of such contempt fines andcourt costs; to authorize a collection fee for the sheriff of suchparish; to provide relative to any action brought to contest theplacing of such contempt fines and court costs on the tax rolls;and to provide for related matters.Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator Gray sent up floor amendments which were read.SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senator Gray to Engrossed House Bill No.1093 by Representative ConnickAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 2, line 11, change "rolls" to "bills"On motion of Senator Gray, the amendments were adopted.Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator Shepherd sent up floor amendments which were read.SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senators Shepherd and Alario toEngrossed House Bill No. 1093 by Representative ConnickAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 2, line 13 after "Parish" insert "or the appropriate entity thatcollects taxes"On motion of Senator Shepherd, the amendments were adopted.The bill was read by title. Senator Shepherd moved the finalpassage of the amended bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur Shepherd40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the amended bill was passed and returned tothe House. Senator Shepherd moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1139—BY REPRESENTATIVE POPEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 32:125(B)(1) and 300.1(A), relative totraffic regulation; to provide that a driver shall slow down to aspeed twenty-five miles per hour below the posted speed limitupon approach of an emergency vehicle; to provide for lowspeedvehicles; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Erdey moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0LaFleurTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Erdey moved to reconsider the vote by which the billwas passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1141—BY REPRESENTATIVES LEGER AND HUTTERAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 38:247(D) and to enact R.S. 38:247(E)and R.S. 49:213.4(E), relative to hurricane protection projects;to prohibit any state agency or entity from entering into certaincontracts with the United States Army Corps of Engineersrelative to hurricane protection projects; and to provide forrelated matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Gray moved the final passageof the bill.1302

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Gray moved to reconsider the vote by which the billwas passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1169—BY REPRESENTATIVE RITCHIEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 47:1838(introductory paragraph), relativeto the Louisiana Tax Commission; to authorize the continuedassessment and collection of fees assessed in connection withservices performed by the commission; and to provide forrelated matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Nevers moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MichotAdley Erdey MorrishAlario Gautreaux B MountAmedee Gautreaux N MurrayBroome Gray NeversCassidy Hebert QuinnCheek Heitmeier RiserCravins Jackson ShawCrowe Long ShepherdDonahue Marionneaux SmithDorsey Martiny ThompsonDuplessis McPherson WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0KostelkaTotal - 2LaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Nevers moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.Page 65 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 1188—BY REPRESENTATIVE GREENEAN ACTTo enact R.S. 47:1671, relative to authorized signatures on taxreturns, agreements, and other documents; to require personswho sign a document to have authority or power to execute thedocument; to provide for the validity of returns, agreements,forms, and other documents executed or entered into, or filed,with the secretary of the Department of Revenue; to provide aconclusive presumption of authority of person signing return,agreement, form, or other document on behalf of a person orother legal entity; to provide for an effective date; and toprovide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Marionneaux moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MichotAdley Erdey MorrishAlario Gautreaux B MountAmedee Gautreaux N MurrayBroome Gray NeversCassidy Hebert QuinnCheek Heitmeier RiserCravins Jackson ShawCrowe Long ShepherdDonahue Marionneaux SmithDorsey Martiny ThompsonDuplessis McPherson WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0KostelkaTotal - 2LaFleurABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Marionneaux moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1190—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRY BURNSAN ACTTo repeal R.S. 2:1(5) and 2 through 4, relative to aeronautics; torepeal the definition of "aircraft registrar;" to repeal theprovisions relative to aircraft registration; and to repeal theprovisions regarding qualifications of pilots to obtain, possess,and display licenses.The bill was read by title. Senator Adley moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka Shepherd1303

Page 66 SENATEJune 9, 2008Crowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0LaFleurTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Adley moved to reconsider the vote by which the billwas passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1206—BY REPRESENTATIVES DOVE AND BALDONE AND SENATORSDUPRE AND B. GAUTREAUXAN ACTTo enact Chapter 34 of Title 25 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of1950, to be comprised of R.S. 25:1311 through 1316 and R.S.36:744(M) and 801.21, relative to the South Louisiana WetlandsDiscovery Center; to provide for legislative intent; to provide forcreation, domicile, and membership of a commission; to providefor powers and duties of the commission; to provide fordonations and grants; to provide for operating funds; to place thecenter and the commission in the Department of State and toprovide for the powers and functions of the department and thesecretary of state relative thereto; to provide for rules; and toprovide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Dupre moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0LaFleurTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Dupre moved to reconsider the vote by which the billwas passed and laid the motion on the table.40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSHOUSE BILL NO. 1240—BY REPRESENTATIVE HONEYAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 47:463.31(C) and (E), relative to specialcollege and university license plates; to provide for an annualroyalty fee; to provide for the amount of fees forwarded to thespecific institution; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Dorsey moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0LaFleurTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Dorsey moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1252—BY REPRESENTATIVE MONTOUCETAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:1994.1, relative to hours of work for firemen; toprovide relative to the maximum number of consecutive hoursfiremen may be required to work; to provide exceptions; toprovide for the minimum number of consecutive hours off dutyto which a fireman shall be entitled under certain circumstances;and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator N. Gautreaux moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins LaFleur ShepherdCrowe Long Smith1304

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0KostelkaTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator N. Gautreaux moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.Mr. President in the ChairHOUSE BILL NO. 1256—BY REPRESENTATIVE DOWNSAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 17:53, relative to city, parish, and otherlocal public school board members; to provide that school boardmembers shall receive training and instruction annually; torequire that a certain minimum number of hours focus on certaintopics for school board members in certain districts; to providefor effectiveness; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Kostelka moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gray MurrayAmedee Heitmeier NeversBroome Jackson QuinnCassidy Kostelka ShawCheek LaFleur ShepherdCravins Long SmithCrowe Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 34NAYSHebertTotal - 1ABSENTDonahue Gautreaux N RiserTotal - 3The Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Kostelka moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1276—BY REPRESENTATIVE CHAMPAGNEAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:3819(E), relative to the Southeast WaterworksDistrict No. 2 of Vermilion Parish; to authorize the VermilionParish governing authority to increase the per diem paid to thePage 67 SENATEJune 9, 2008members of the board of commissioners of the district; and toprovide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator N. Gautreaux moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre McPhersonAdley Erdey MichotAlario Gautreaux B MorrishAmedee Gautreaux N MurrayBroome Gray NeversCassidy Hebert ShawCheek Heitmeier ShepherdCravins Jackson SmithCrowe LaFleur ThompsonDonahue Long WalsworthDorseyMarionneauxDuplessisMartinyTotal - 34NAYSRiserTotal - 1ABSENTKostelka Mount QuinnTotal - 3The Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator N. Gautreaux moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.Senator N. Gautreaux in the ChairHOUSE BILL NO. 1362— (Substitute for House Bill No. 1061by Representative Hutter)BY REPRESENTATIVE HUTTERAN ACTTo enact R.S. 32:173.1 and to repeal R.S. 32:173, relative to railroadcrossings; to provide that commercial motor vehicles and busestransporting passengers abide by federal regulations pertainingto stopping at railroad crossings; and to provide for relatedmatters.The bill was read by title. Senator McPherson moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 381305

Page 68 SENATEJune 9, 2008Total - 0Total - 0NAYSABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator McPherson moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 16—BY REPRESENTATIVE GREENEAN ACTTo amend and reenact Code of Civil Procedure Article 4843(D), (E),(F), and (G), relative to city court jurisdiction; to increase thecivil jurisdictional amount in dispute for the City Court ofBaker, the City Court of Baton Rouge, the First and Second CityCourts of the city of New Orleans, and the City Court ofZachary; and to provide for related matters.On motion of Senator McPherson, the bill was read by title andrecommitted to the Committee on Finance.HOUSE BILL NO. 29—BY REPRESENTATIVE MORRISAN ACTTo amend and reenact Children's Code Article 327(A)(2), relative tovideotaped statements of protected persons; to provide withrespect to the admissibility of videotaped statements ofprotected persons in juvenile proceedings; and to provide forrelated matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Jackson moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Jackson moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 120—BY REPRESENTATIVE WOOTONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 15:833(A), (B)(1) and (3), and (C) and toenact R.S. 15:833(D) and 833.2, relative to the temporaryrelease of inmates; to provide for eligibility for temporaryfurlough; to provide for the release of inmates for medical careunder certain circumstances; to provide for temporary secured40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSrelease of inmates; to provide for applicability; and to providefor related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Gautreaux N MorrishBroome Hebert MountCassidy Heitmeier MurrayCheek Jackson QuinnCravins Kostelka RiserCrowe LaFleur ShawDorsey Long ShepherdDuplessis Marionneaux SmithDupre Martiny WalsworthErdeyMcPhersonGautreaux B MichotTotal - 31NAYSAdley Amedee ThompsonAlarioDonahueTotal - 5ABSENTGrayTotal - 2NeversThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 123—BY REPRESENTATIVES WOOTON AND BALDONEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 15:574.12(G)(1)(a), relative toinformation regarding offenders while incarcerated; to providefor the release of certain pieces of information to the publicpertaining to an individual's activities while incarcerated; and toprovide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 381306

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSTotal - 0Total - 0NAYSABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 124—BY REPRESENTATIVES WOOTON AND BALDONEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 14:134.1, relative to malfeasance inoffice; to provide relative to prohibited sexual conduct betweenpersons confined in correctional institutions and lawenforcement officers; to expand the crime to include workreleasefacilities and the division of probation and parole; tomake technical changes; to provide that the penalty provisionprovides that the sentence imposed be served at hard labor; andto provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins LaFleur ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0KostelkaTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 125—BY REPRESENTATIVES ELBERT GUILLORY AND NORTONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 15:874(5), relative to inmatecompensation accounts; to provide for the use of interest incomeearned from the investment of inmates' money; and to providefor related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.Page 69 SENATEJune 9, 2008ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins LaFleur ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0KostelkaTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 127—BY REPRESENTATIVES WOOTON, BALDONE, AND ELBERTGUILLORYAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 15:574.4(A)(2)(c)(ii), relative toeligibility for participation in intensive incarceration andintensive parole supervision; to provide with respect to numberof years an offender may be committed to the Department ofPublic Safety and Corrections and be eligible for intensiveincarceration and intensive parole supervision; and to providefor related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Gautreaux B MorrishAdley Gray MountAlario Hebert MurrayBroome Heitmeier NeversCheek Jackson QuinnCravins LaFleur RiserCrowe Long ShawDorsey Marionneaux ShepherdDuplessis Martiny SmithDupre McPherson WalsworthErdeyMichotTotal - 32NAYSAmedee Gautreaux N ThompsonTotal - 3ABSENTCassidy Donahue KostelkaTotal - 31307

Page 70 SENATEJune 9, 2008The Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 129—BY REPRESENTATIVES MONICA, MILLS, AND RICHARDSONAN ACTTo amend and reenact Code of Civil Procedure Article 4911(A) and4912(A)(1) and (B), relative to justice of the peace courts; toincrease the civil jurisdictional amount in dispute generally andin other specific cases; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Amedee moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Amedee moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 134—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRYAN ACTTo enact R.S. 13:4344.1, relative to the removal of mortgageinscriptions affecting property subject to judicial sale; to providefor the contents and filing of an affidavit by a title insurer; toprovide procedures for the removal of mortgage inscriptions; toprovide a cause of action for improper cancellation; to providefor indemnification and exemption from liability under certaincircumstances; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MichotAdley Erdey MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins LaFleur Shaw40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSCrowe Long ShepherdDonahue Marionneaux SmithDorsey Martiny ThompsonDuplessis McPherson WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0Gautreaux BTotal - 2KostelkaABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 136—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRYAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 13:917(A) and to enact R.S. 13:2562.26,relative to the destruction of useless records by clerks of court;to provide for time limitations on the destruction of records; toprovide for conformity of such provisions in parish courts inJefferson Parish, including limitation of actions against the clerkor judge for destruction of such records; and to provide forrelated matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MichotAdley Erdey MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins LaFleur ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonTotal - 35NAYSTotal - 0ABSENTGautreaux B Kostelka ShawTotal - 3The Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 138—BY REPRESENTATIVE GEYMANNAN ACTTo enact R.S. 13:2586(F), relative to constables of justice of thepeace courts; to authorize constables of such courts toeffectuate service of process parishwide; and to provide forrelated matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Mount moved the finalpassage of the bill.1308

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Mount moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 139—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRYAN ACTTo amend and reenact Children's Code Article 415(B) and to enactChildren's Code Article 415(A)(3), relative to the destruction ofinactive and closed files; to provide for destruction of certaindomestic relations and adoption reports and records; to provideguidelines for electronic reproduction; and to provide for relatedmatters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MartinyAdley Erdey McPhersonAlario Gautreaux B MichotAmedee Gautreaux N MorrishBroome Gray MurrayCassidy Hebert NeversCheek Heitmeier RiserCravins Jackson ShawCrowe Kostelka ShepherdDonahue LaFleur SmithDorsey Long ThompsonDuplessis Marionneaux WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0MountTotal - 2QuinnABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.Page 71 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 206—BY REPRESENTATIVES WOOTON AND BALDONEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 15:561.5(14), relative to conditions ofsupervised release; to provide for the defraying of costs; toprovide which entity receives supervised release payments; andto provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins LaFleur ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDonahue Marionneaux ThompsonDorsey Martiny WalsworthDuplessisMcPhersonDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0KostelkaTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 283—BY REPRESENTATIVE GREENEAN ACTTo amend and reenact Children's Code Articles 631(A) and 652,relative to child in need of care proceedings; to provide relativeto filing petitions; to provide relative to discovery; and toprovide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Broome moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe LaFleur SmithDonahue Long ThompsonDorsey Marionneaux WalsworthDuplessisMartinyDupreMcPhersonTotal - 371309

Page 72 SENATEJune 9, 2008Total - 0NeversTotal - 1NAYSABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Broome moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 289—BY REPRESENTATIVE WOOTONAN ACTTo direct the Louisiana State Law Institute to redesignate theprovisions of R.S. 15:574.4(A)(2) regarding intensiveincarceration and intensive parole supervision as R.S.15:574.4.1.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MartinyAdley Erdey McPhersonAlario Gautreaux B MichotAmedee Gautreaux N MorrishBroome Gray MountCassidy Hebert QuinnCheek Heitmeier RiserCravins Jackson ShawCrowe Kostelka SmithDonahue LaFleur ThompsonDorsey Long WalsworthDuplessisMarionneauxTotal - 35NAYSTotal - 0ABSENTMurray Nevers ShepherdTotal - 3The Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 399—BY REPRESENTATIVE WOOTONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 40:1379.3(D)(1)(a), (b), (c), (e), and(g)(introductory paragraph) and (T)(2) and to enact R.S.40:1379.3(J)(4) and (T)(3), relative to statewide permits forconcealed handguns; to amend provisions regarding approvedfirearms courses required to demonstrate competency; toprovide a time limit from completion of a course and submissionof an application for a concealed handgun permit; to provide fordefinitions; to provide with respect to reciprocity with otherstates; to provide regarding handgun competence and length oftime; and to provide for related matters.Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator Martiny sent up floor amendments which were read.40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSSENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senator Martiny to Reengrossed HouseBill No. 399 by Representative WootonAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 1, line 2, after "R.S. 40:1379.3" and before "(D)(1)(a),"insert "(A)(2) and"AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 1, line 8, after "time;" and before "and" insert "to provide forthe confidentiality of certain information related to an application fora concealed handgun permit;"AMENDMENT NO. 3On page 1, line 11, after "R.S. 40:1379.3" and before "(D)(1)(a),"insert "(A)(2) and"AMENDMENT NO. 4On page 1, between lines 15 and 16 insert the following:"A.* * *(2)(a) The name, address, and birth date of each person to whoma permit is issued shall be public record.(b) The fact that a person has applied for a permit or hasobtained a permit pursuant to this Section, and any informationsubmitted in any application for a concealed handgun permit, shallnot be a public record. Any information in any application for aconcealed handgun permit or any information provided inconnection with the application submitted to the deputy secretaryof public safety services of the Department of Public Safety andCorrections under the provisions of this Section shall be heldconfidential and shall not be subject to any public recordsrequest nor shall the information be considered as a publicrecord pursuant to R.S. 44:1 et seq. The Department of PublicSafety and Corrections shall not release any list of persons whoapplied for or received a permit for a concealed handgunpursuant to this Section. However, nothing contained herein shalllimit or impede the free flow of information between lawenforcement agencies, prohibit the department from releasinginformation necessary to perform the background investigation, orprovide statistical information which does not identify individualapplicants or permittees."On motion of Senator Martiny, the amendments were adopted.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the amended bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASAdley Erdey MichotAlario Gautreaux B MorrishAmedee Gray MountBroome Hebert MurrayCassidy Heitmeier NeversCheek Jackson QuinnCravins Kostelka RiserCrowe LaFleur ShawDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 35NAYSTotal - 01310

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSABSENTMr. President Gautreaux N ShepherdTotal - 3The Chair declared the amended bill was passed and returned tothe House. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 460—BY REPRESENTATIVE TUCKERAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 46:2751(B)(1)(introductory paragraph)and (a) and to enact R.S. 46:2751(B)(1)(f), relative to theJuvenile Justice Reform Act Implementation Commission; toprovide for the membership of the commission; and to providefor related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MartinyAdley Erdey McPhersonAlario Gautreaux B MichotAmedee Gautreaux N MorrishBroome Gray MountCassidy Hebert MurrayCheek Heitmeier QuinnCravins Jackson RiserCrowe Kostelka ShawDonahue LaFleur SmithDorsey Long ThompsonDuplessis Marionneaux WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0NeversTotal - 2ShepherdABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 492—BY REPRESENTATIVE RICHMONDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 32:663, relative to toxicologylaboratories; to provide that certain professional organizationsmay be considered for certification; to provide for terminationof certification; and to provide for related matters.Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator Martiny sent up floor amendments which were read.SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senator Martiny to Reengrossed HouseBill No. 492 by Representative RichmondAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 2, line 10, delete "-LAB"Page 73 SENATEJune 9, 2008On motion of Senator Martiny, the amendments were adopted.The bill was read by title. Senator Murray moved the finalpassage of the amended bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe LaFleur SmithDonahue Long ThompsonDorsey Marionneaux WalsworthDuplessisMartinyDupreMcPhersonTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0NeversTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the amended bill was passed and returned tothe House. Senator Murray moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 505—BY REPRESENTATIVE WOOTONAN ACTTo enact R.S. 11:608, relative to retired probation and paroleofficers; to allow officers to purchase their firearms uponretirement; to provide for certain criteria; and to provide forrelated matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre McPhersonAdley Erdey MichotAlario Gautreaux B MorrishAmedee Gautreaux N MountBroome Hebert MurrayCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur SmithDonahue Long ThompsonDorsey Marionneaux WalsworthDuplessisMartinyTotal - 35NAYSTotal - 0ABSENTGray Nevers ShepherdTotal - 31311

Page 74 SENATEJune 9, 2008The Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 681—BY REPRESENTATIVE HUTTERAN ACTTo amend and reenact Children's Code Article 814(D), relative tojuveniles; to provide with respect to the taking of a child intocustody without a court order; to provide relative to duties of thepeace officer; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Crowe moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MartinyAdley Erdey McPhersonAlario Gautreaux B MichotAmedee Gautreaux N MorrishBroome Gray MountCassidy Hebert MurrayCheek Heitmeier RiserCravins Jackson ShawCrowe Kostelka ShepherdDonahue LaFleur SmithDorsey Long ThompsonDuplessis Marionneaux WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0NeversTotal - 2QuinnABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Crowe moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 682—BY REPRESENTATIVE HUTTERAN ACTTo amend and reenact Children's Code Article 818, relative tojuveniles; to provide with respect to the identificationprocedures when taking children into custody; to authorize thephotographing and fingerprinting of children taken into custodyfor felony and misdemeanor acts; to provide for the destructionof fingerprint records in certain cases; and to provide for relatedmatters.Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator Kostelka sent up floor amendments which were read.SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senator Kostelka to Engrossed House BillNo. 682 by Representative HutterAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 1, line 5 delete "felony and misdemeanor" and insert"certain"AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 1, delete lines 14 through 18 and insert:"(2) A misdemeanor-grade delinquent act involving the use ofa dangerous weapon.40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSB. Any child other than those described in Paragraph A of thisArticle can be photographed or fingerprinted only upon motion of thedistrict attorney and court order."On motion of Senator Kostelka, the amendments were adopted.The bill was read by title. Senator Kostelka moved the finalpassage of the amended bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the amended bill was passed and returned tothe House. Senator Kostelka moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 748—BY REPRESENTATIVE WOOTONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 15:824(B)(1)(c)(introductory paragraph)and 831(A) and to enact R.S. 15:705(E), relative to the healthcare of inmates; to provide that a parish governing authority orthe Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall reimbursehealth care providers for costs of extraordinary medicalexpenses of inmates at the published Medicare or Medicaid rate;and to provide for related matters.Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator Heitmeier sent up floor amendments which were read.SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senator Heitmeier to Reengrossed HouseBill No. 748 by Representative WootonAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 1, line 19, after "provider" delete the remainder of the lineand insert: "one hundred and ten percent of Medicare or a rateotherwise agreed to by the parties through June 30, 2010. Rates shallbe re-evaluated by the legislature prior to a rate being established forFiscal Year 2010 - 2011."AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 1, line 20, delete "two rates."AMENDMENT NO. 3On page 2, line 17, after "provider" delete "the" and insert: "onehundred and ten percent of Medicare or a rate otherwise agreed to bythe parties through June 30, 2010. Rates shall be re-evaluated by the1312

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSlegislature prior to a rate being established for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011."AMENDMENT NO. 4On page 2, line 18, delete "lesser of the two rates."On motion of Senator Heitmeier, the amendments were adopted.Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator Marionneaux sent up floor amendments which wereread.SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senator Marionneaux to ReengrossedHouse Bill No. 748 by Representative WootonAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 1, line 2, change "15:824(B)(1)()(introductory paragraph)"to "15:824(B)(1)(c)"AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 1, line 9, change "15:824(B)(1)(c)(introductory paragraph)"to "15:824(B)(1)(c)"AMENDMENT NO. 3On page 2, between lines 22 and 23 insert :"(i) The governor declares by executive order or proclamationpursuant to the provisions of the Louisiana Homeland Security andEmergency Assistance and Disaster Act (R.S. 29:721 et seq.) adisaster or emergency encompassing the parish prison.(ii) The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University andAgricultural and Mechanical College declares that the state hospitaloperated as part of the Louisiana State University Health SciencesCenter, which typically provides the medical care to inmates in thatparish, has been rendered inoperable and is unable to provide medicaltreatment to those inmates."On motion of Senator Marionneaux, the amendments wereadopted.The bill was read by title. Senator Heitmeier moved the finalpassage of the amended bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the amended bill was passed and returned tothe House. Senator Heitmeier moved to reconsider the vote by whichPage 75 SENATEJune 9, 2008the bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 768—BY REPRESENTATIVE ABRAMSONAN ACTTo amend and reenact Code of Civil Procedure Article 2293(D),relative to notice of seizure in judgment debtor cases; to deleteprovisions requiring the automatic cancellation of the notice ofseizure of property; to provide that a notice of seizure shallprescribe ten years after the date of recordation; to authorize amethod of reinscription; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Kostelka moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Kostelka moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 778—BY REPRESENTATIVE RICHMONDAN ACTTo amend and reenact Code of Criminal Procedure Article926.1(A)(1) and (H)(3), relative to post-conviction relief DNAtesting; to extend the time period in which to file an applicationfor post-conviction DNA testing; to extend the time period forpreservation of biological material which can be subject to DNAtesting once application for DNA testing has been served; andto provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey McPhersonAdley Gautreaux B MichotAlario Gautreaux N MorrishAmedee Gray MountBroome Hebert MurrayCassidy Heitmeier NeversCheek Jackson QuinnCravins Kostelka Riser1313

Page 76 SENATEJune 9, 2008Donahue LaFleur ShawDorsey Long ThompsonDuplessis Marionneaux WalsworthDupreMartinyTotal - 35NAYSTotal - 0ABSENTCrowe Shepherd SmithTotal - 3The Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 781—BY REPRESENTATIVE WADDELLAN ACTTo enact Chapter 9 of Title 35 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of1950, to be comprised of R.S. 35:601 through 604, relative tonotaries public; to provide relative to the unlawful exercise ofnotarial powers; to provide for certain prohibitions; to providefor penalties; to provide for the filing of complaints; to providefor notice; to provide relative to evidence; to provide for thedevelopment of forms; to provide for applicability to attorneyslicensed to practice law in this state; and to provide for relatedmatters.Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator Marionneaux sent up floor amendments which wereread.SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senator Marionneaux to ReengrossedHouse Bill No. 781 by Representative WaddellAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 1, line, 2, between "To" and "enact" insert the following:"amend and reenact R.S. 35:191(P)(1) and to"AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 1, between lines 9 and 10, insert the following"Section 1. R.S. 35:191(P)(1) is hereby amended and reenactedto read as follows:§191. Appointment; qualifications; examination* * *P.(1)(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to thecontrary including but not limited to the provisions of Subsection Eof this Section and the duties imposed in that Subsection as a resultof a change in residence, each person who is licensed to practice lawin this state who is a notary public in and for any parish in this stateor may exercise the functions of a notary public in every parish in thisstate.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary,each person who is a validly appointed notary public in and for anyparish in this state and who has taken and passed the writtenexamination, as provided in R.S. 35:191.1 on or after June 13, 2005,may exercise the functions of a notary public in every parish in thisstate.(c) The expanded jurisdictional limits authorized by thisSubsection are additional to other provisions of law. No additionalbonding or further application or examination shall be required dueto the expanded jurisdictional limits authorized by this Subsection."AMENDMENT NO. 3On page 1, line 10, change "Section 1." to "Section 2."AMENDMENT NO. 4On page 4, below line 13, add the following:"Section 5. The provisions of Section 2 of this Act shall be40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSapplied retroactively in application.Section 6. The provisions of Sections 1, 5, and this Section ofthis Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, ifnot signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills tobecome law without signature by the governor, as provided byArticle III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If vetoed bythe governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, this Actshall become effective on the day following such approval."On motion of Senator Marionneaux, the amendments wereadopted.Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator Duplessis sent up floor amendments which were read.SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senator Duplessis to Reengrossed HouseBill No. 781 by Representative WaddellAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 1, line 2, between "To" and "enact" insert "amend andreenact R.S. 35:407(B) and to"AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 1, line 7, between "state;" and "and" insert "to provide forthe authority of certain municipal ex officio notaries public;"AMENDMENT NO. 3On page 4, after line 13, add the following:"Section 3. R.S. 35:407(B) is hereby amended and reenacted toread as follows:§407. Ex officio notaries for municipal police departments* * *B. Each officer or employee so appointed as ex officio notarymay exercise, within his respective jurisdictional limits, the functionsof a notary public only to administer oaths and execute affidavits,acknowledgments, traffic tickets, and other documents, all limited tomatters within the official functions of the municipal policedepartment for the enforcement of the provisions of any statute whichprovides for criminal penalties and of the municipal ordinanceswhich the police department is charged with enforcing, and anyaffidavit required for the enforcement of R.S. 32:661 through669.* * *Section 4. Section 3 of this Act shall become effective uponsignature by the governor or, if not signed by the governor, uponexpiration of the time for bills to become law without signature bythe governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of theConstitution of Louisiana. If vetoed by the governor andsubsequently approved by the legislature, this Act shall becomeeffective on the day following such approval."On motion of Senator Duplessis, the amendments were adopted.The bill was read by title. Senator Murray moved the finalpassage of the amended bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Gautreaux B MichotAdley Gautreaux N MorrishAlario Gray MountAmedee Hebert MurrayBroome Heitmeier NeversCassidy Jackson QuinnCheek Kostelka RiserCravins LaFleur ShawDonahue Long Shepherd1314

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSDorsey Marionneaux SmithDupre Martiny ThompsonErdey McPherson WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0CroweTotal - 2DuplessisABSENTThe Chair declared the amended bill was passed and returned tothe House. Senator Murray moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 815—BY REPRESENTATIVE ABRAMSONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 9:5681(A) and (D), relative toprescription; to provide time periods for setting aside the sale ofcertain immovable property; to provide exceptions; and toprovide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Kostelka moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Gautreaux B MorrishAdley Gautreaux N MountAlario Gray MurrayAmedee Hebert NeversBroome Heitmeier QuinnCassidy Jackson RiserCheek Kostelka ShawCravins LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonErdeyMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0CroweTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Kostelka moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 828—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRYAN ACTTo amend and reenact Code of Civil Procedure Article 258(A) and(C), relative to electronic filing of certain instruments; to requirecompliance with the Louisiana Uniform Electronic TransactionsAct; to authorize any person to file certain electronicinstruments; to repeal the requirement of the subsequent filingof a written instrument; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.Page 77 SENATEJune 9, 2008ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur SmithDonahue Long ThompsonDorsey Marionneaux WalsworthDuplessisMartinyDupreMcPhersonTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0ShepherdTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 840—BY REPRESENTATIVE HUTTERAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 32:414.2(A)(2)(a) and (b), relative tocommercial motor vehicle drivers disqualification; to provide adefinition of felony; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Crowe moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MorrishAdley Gautreaux B MountAlario Gautreaux N MurrayAmedee Gray NeversBroome Hebert QuinnCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe LaFleur SmithDonahue Long ThompsonDorsey Marionneaux WalsworthDuplessisMartinyDupreMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0McPhersonTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Crowe moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.1315

Page 78 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 863—BY REPRESENTATIVE ABRAMSONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 9:5682, relative to power of attorney; toprovide for prescription of actions to set aside a document orinstrument on the ground that a power of attorney wasunauthorized or invalid; to provide for prescription of actionsinvolving documents recorded prior to August 15, 2008; and toprovide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Kostelka moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre McPhersonAdley Erdey MichotAlario Gautreaux B MorrishAmedee Gautreaux N MountBroome Hebert MurrayCassidy Heitmeier NeversCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0GrayTotal - 2QuinnABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Kostelka moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 879—BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHRODERAN ACTTo enact R.S. 13:2620, relative to justices of the peace; to provide forone justice of the peace in Ward 3 of St. Tammany Parish; toprovide for one justice of the peace court; to abolish one officeof justice of the peace; to continue the two offices of constable;to provide for an effective date; and to provide for relatedmatters.The bill was read by title. Senator Donahue moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey McPhersonAdley Gautreaux B MichotAlario Gautreaux N MorrishAmedee Gray MountBroome Hebert MurrayCassidy Heitmeier NeversCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur Shepherd40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDupre Martiny WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0DuplessisTotal - 2QuinnABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Donahue moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1004—BY REPRESENTATIVE CONNICKAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 13:3667.3(B) and (C), R.S. 49:956.1,Code of Civil Procedure Article 1469(5), and Code of CriminalProcedure Article 740 and to enact R.S. 13:3667.3(D) and (E),relative to the attendance and testimony of legislators andlegislative personnel in certain court and administrativeproceedings; to provide for a definition of "legislativeemployee"; to provide with respect to the issuance of orderscompelling discovery; to provide with respect to the issuance ofsubpoenas directing the testimony of matters of legislativespeech and debate; to authorize the taking of supervisory writs;and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Martiny moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe LaFleur SmithDonahue Long ThompsonDorsey Marionneaux WalsworthDuplessisMartinyDupreMcPhersonTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0QuinnTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Martiny moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1127— (Substitute for House Bill No. 663 byRepresentative Hutter)BY REPRESENTATIVE HUTTERAN ACTTo enact R.S. 9:2793.9, relative to civil liability; to provide alimitation of liability for certain religious organizations; toprovide an exception for willful and wanton misconduct; and toprovide for related matters.1316

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSThe bill was read by title. Senator Crowe moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MartinyAdley Erdey McPhersonAlario Gautreaux B MichotAmedee Gautreaux N MorrishBroome Gray MountCassidy Hebert NeversCheek Heitmeier RiserCravins Jackson ShawCrowe Kostelka ShepherdDonahue LaFleur SmithDorsey Long ThompsonDuplessis Marionneaux WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0MurrayTotal - 2QuinnABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Crowe moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1152—BY REPRESENTATIVE RICHMONDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 16:51(A)(4), (8), (9), (14), (22), (32), and(41), relative to assistant district attorneys; to provide foradditional assistant district attorneys for certain judicial districts;to provide for an effective date; and to provide for relatedmatters.The bill was read by title. Senator Amedee moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre McPhersonAdley Erdey MichotAlario Gautreaux N MorrishAmedee Gray MountBroome Hebert MurrayCassidy Heitmeier NeversCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSTotal - 0Gautreaux BTotal - 2QuinnABSENTPage 79 SENATEJune 9, 2008The Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Amedee moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.Mr. President in the ChairHOUSE BILL NO. 1193—BY REPRESENTATIVE RITCHIEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 3:2772(B) and to enact R.S. 3:2772(G),(H), and (I), relative to kennel licenses for dog breeders; toprovide for license fees; to provide for penalties; and to providefor related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Walsworth moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Gautreaux B MichotAdley Gautreaux N MorrishAlario Gray MountAmedee Hebert MurrayBroome Heitmeier NeversCassidy Jackson RiserCheek Kostelka ShawCravins LaFleur ShepherdDorsey Long SmithDuplessis Marionneaux ThompsonDupre Martiny WalsworthErdeyMcPhersonTotal - 35NAYSTotal - 0ABSENTCrowe Donahue QuinnTotal - 3The Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Walsworth moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1270—BY REPRESENTATIVES PERRY, BOBBY BADON, BALDONE, BILLIOT,HENRY BURNS, CHAMPAGNE, CHANEY, ELLINGTON, GISCLAIR,ELBERT GUILLORY, HARDY, HAZEL, HOFFMANN, HOWARD,JOHNSON, LEBAS, LITTLE, RICHARD, RICHMOND, GARY SMITH,JANE SMITH, AND ST. GERMAINAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 39:364(A)(1) and to enact R.S.39:364(A)(4) and Chapter 23-B of Title 3 of the LouisianaRevised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 3:3761through 3763, relative to the development of a biofuel industrydevelopment initiative; to provide for pilot programs; to providefor state incentives; to provide for the purchase or lease of fleetvehicles; to provide for the purchase of biofuels; and to providefor related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator N. Gautreaux moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B Morrish1317

Page 80 SENATEJune 9, 2008Alario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator N. Gautreaux moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1354— (Substitute for House Bill No. 142 byRepresentative Lopinto)BY REPRESENTATIVE LOPINTOAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 29:732(A) and 734(B), relative to pricegouging during a declared state of emergency; to provide thatthe prices charged or the value received by individual merchantsmay not exceed the prices ordinarily charged by the individualmerchant; to delete specified activities as constituting primafacie proof of a violation; to provide for price changesattributable to market conditions; to provide for business riskexpenses; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Quinn moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Dupre MichotAdley Erdey MorrishAlario Gautreaux B MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins LaFleur ShawCrowe Long ShepherdDonahue Marionneaux SmithDorsey Martiny ThompsonDuplessis McPherson WalsworthTotal - 36NAYSGautreaux NTotal - 1KostelkaTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Quinn moved to reconsider the vote by which the billwas passed and laid the motion on the table.40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSHOUSE BILL NO. 1355— (Substitute for House Bill No. 1045by Representative Ellington)BY REPRESENTATIVE ELLINGTONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 3:559.28 and to repeal R.S. 3:559.25(C),relative to the Aquatic Chelonian Research and PromotionBoard; to provide for the powers of the board; to provide fordeposit and disbursements of assessments into a special fund;and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Thompson moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Thompson moved to reconsider the vote by whichthe bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1356— (Substitute for House Bill No. 986 byRepresentative Abramson)BY REPRESENTATIVE ABRAMSONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 9:5685, relative to the prescription ofliens, privileges, and judgments; to provide for a ten-yearprescriptive period for all liens, privileges, and judgments,including the effect of recordation, in favor of the state, itsagencies, and all political subdivisions thereof; to provide forreinscription; to provide for definitions; and to provide forrelated matters.The bill was read by title. Senator Kostelka moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur Shepherd1318

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Kostelka moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1376— (Substitute for House Bill No. 501 byRepresentative Mills)BY REPRESENTATIVE MILLS AND SENATOR HEBERTAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 3:556.1, relative to promotion andmarketing of crawfish; to require cooperative effort by theCommissioner of Agriculture and the secretary of theDepartment of Wildlife and Fisheries to promote Louisianawild-caught and farm-raised crawfish; and to provide for relatedmatters.The bill was read by title. Senator Hebert moved the finalpassage of the bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier RiserCheek Jackson ShawCravins Kostelka ShepherdCrowe LaFleur SmithDonahue Long ThompsonDorsey Marionneaux WalsworthDuplessisMartinyDupreMcPhersonTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0QuinnTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the bill was passed and returned to theHouse. Senator Hebert moved to reconsider the vote by which thebill was passed and laid the motion on the table.HOUSE BILL NO. 1381— (Substitute for House Bill No. 1194by Representative Ritchie)BY REPRESENTATIVE RITCHIEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 44:4.1(B)(29) and to enact R.S.47:1515.3, relative to cooperative agreements; to provide for acooperative agreement between the Department of Agricultureand Forestry and the Department of Revenue; to provide forcollection of delinquent timber severance taxes; and to providefor related matters.Page 81 SENATEJune 9, 2008Floor Amendments Sent UpSenator Thompson sent up floor amendments which were read.SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senator Thompson to Engrossed HouseBill No. 1381 by Representative RitchieAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 2, line 25, delete "1516.1,"On motion of Senator Thompson, the amendments wereadopted.The bill was read by title. Senator Thompson moved the finalpassage of the amended bill.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Gautreaux B MorrishAdley Gautreaux N MountAlario Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonErdeyMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0AmedeeTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the amended bill was passed and returned tothe House. Senator Thompson moved to reconsider the vote bywhich the bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.Rules SuspendedSenator Mount asked for and obtained a suspension of the rulesfor the purpose of reverting to the Morning Hour.Appointment of Conference Committeeon Senate Bill No. 116The President of the Senate appointed the following members toconfer with a like committee from the House for the purpose ofconsidering the disagreement on Senate Bill No. 116: SenatorsMartiny, Alario and Murray.Appointment of Conference Committeeon House Bill No. 280The President of the Senate appointed on the ConferenceCommittee on House Bill No. 280 the following members of theSenate: Senators Chaisson, Dupre and Martiny.1319

Page 82 SENATEJune 9, 2008Messages from the HouseThe following Messages from the House were received and readas follows:Message from the HouseDISAGREEMENT TO HOUSE BILLJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House ofRepresentatives has refused to concur in the proposed SenateAmendment(s) to House Bill No. 222 by Representative Kleckley,and ask the President to appoint on the part of the Senate a committeeto confer with a like committee from the House on the disagreement.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesMessage from the HouseDISAGREEMENT TO HOUSE BILLJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House ofRepresentatives has refused to concur in the proposed SenateAmendment(s) to House Bill No. 237 by Representative Kleckley,and ask the President to appoint on the part of the Senate a committeeto confer with a like committee from the House on the disagreement.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesMessage from the HouseDISAGREEMENT TO HOUSE BILLJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House ofRepresentatives has refused to concur in the proposed SenateAmendment(s) to House Bill No. 378 by Representative Armes, andask the President to appoint on the part of the Senate a committee toconfer with a like committee from the House on the disagreement.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesMessage from the HouseDISAGREEMENT TO HOUSE BILLJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House of40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSRepresentatives has refused to concur in the proposed SenateAmendment(s) to House Bill No. 867 by Representative Baldone,and ask the President to appoint on the part of the Senate a committeeto confer with a like committee from the House on the disagreement.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesMessage from the HouseDISAGREEMENT TO HOUSE BILLJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House ofRepresentatives has refused to concur in the proposed SenateAmendment(s) to House Bill No. 1148 by Representative Morrell,and ask the President to appoint on the part of the Senate a committeeto confer with a like committee from the House on the disagreement.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesMessage from the HouseHOUSE CONFEREES APPOINTEDJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the Speaker ofthe House of Representatives has appointed the following members,on the part of the House of Representatives, to confer, with a likecommittee from the Senate, on the disagreement to House Bill No.222 by Representative Kleckley:Representatives Kleckley, Cortez and Talbot.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesMessage from the HouseHOUSE CONFEREES APPOINTEDJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the Speaker ofthe House of Representatives has appointed the following members,on the part of the House of Representatives, to confer, with a likecommittee from the Senate, on the disagreement to House Bill No.237 by Representative Kleckley:Representatives Kleckley, Cortez and Talbot.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of Representatives1320

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSMessage from the HouseHOUSE CONFEREES APPOINTEDJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the Speaker ofthe House of Representatives has appointed the following members,on the part of the House of Representatives, to confer, with a likecommittee from the Senate, on the disagreement to House Bill No.643 by Representative Schroder:Representatives Schroder, Wooton and Lopinto.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesMessage from the HouseHOUSE CONFEREES APPOINTEDJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the Speaker ofthe House of Representatives has appointed the following members,on the part of the House of Representatives, to confer, with a likecommittee from the Senate, on the disagreement to House Bill No.656 by Representative Simon:Representatives Simon, Morrell and Edwards.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesMessage from the HouseHOUSE CONFEREES APPOINTEDJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the Speaker ofthe House of Representatives has appointed the following members,on the part of the House of Representatives, to confer, with a likecommittee from the Senate, on the disagreement to House Bill No.867 by Representative Baldone:Representatives Baldone, Wooton and Norton.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesMessage from the HouseHOUSE CONFEREES APPOINTEDJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the Speaker ofPage 83 SENATEJune 9, 2008the House of Representatives has appointed the following members,on the part of the House of Representatives, to confer, with a likecommittee from the Senate, on the disagreement to House Bill No.1032 by Representative Lorusso:Representatives Lorusso, Morrell and Abramson.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesMessage from the HouseHOUSE CONFEREES APPOINTEDJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the Speaker ofthe House of Representatives has appointed the following members,on the part of the House of Representatives, to confer, with a likecommittee from the Senate, on the disagreement to House Bill No.1119 by Representative Chaney:Representatives Chaney, Hutter, and H. Burns.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesMessage from the HouseHOUSE CONFEREES APPOINTEDJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the Speaker ofthe House of Representatives has appointed the following members,on the part of the House of Representatives, to confer, with a likecommittee from the Senate, on the disagreement to House Bill No.1148 by Representative Morrell:Representatives Morrell, Richmond and Leger.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesIntroduction of Resolutions,Senate and ConcurrentSenator Michot asked for and obtained a suspension of the rulesfor the purpose of introducing and reading the following Resolutions,Senate and Concurrent, a first and second time and acting upon themas follows:SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 114—BY SENATOR MICHOTA RESOLUTIONTo commend John P. Ducrest, commissioner of the Louisiana officeof financial institutions, upon his election as secretary of theConference of State Bank Supervisors for 2008-2009.On motion of Senator Michot, the resolution was read by titleand adopted.1321

Page 84 SENATEJune 9, 2008SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 115—BY SENATOR CASSIDYA RESOLUTIONTo create the Healthy People of Louisiana Task Force to study andmake recommendations to the appropriate Senate committeesconcerning the current and future impact of those chronicdiseases which have the greatest impact on the citizens,commerce, workforce, social fabric and insurance costs inLouisiana and to study innovative methods with which tocombat those chronic diseases across all age groups andsocioeconomic classes.On motion of Senator Cassidy, the resolution was read by titleand adopted.SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 116—BY SENATORS NEVERS, MARIONNEAUX, ADLEY, ALARIO, AMEDEE,BROOME, CASSIDY, CHAISSON, CHEEK, CRAVINS, CROWE,DONAHUE, DORSEY, DUPLESSIS, DUPRE, ERDEY, B. GAUTREAUX, N.GAUTREAUX, GRAY, HEBERT, HEITMEIER, JACKSON, KOSTELKA,LAFLEUR, LONG, MARTINY, MCPHERSON, MICHOT, MORRISH,MOUNT, MURRAY, QUINN, RISER, SHAW, SHEPHERD, SMITH,THOMPSON AND WALSWORTHA RESOLUTIONTo express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of theLegislature of Louisiana to the family of United States ArmySpecialist Justin R. Mixon upon his death in ground combatoperations in Iraq.On motion of Senator Nevers, the resolution was read by titleand adopted.SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 93—BY SENATOR BROOMEA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo urge and request the Nursing Supply and Demand Commission,the Louisiana State University System, and the SouthernUniversity System to study whether any educational obstaclesexist which prevent a licensed practical nurse from becoming alicensed registered nurse and if such educational obstacles existthe most practical solution to alleviating those educationalobstacles.The resolution was read by title. Senator Broome moved toadopt the Senate Concurrent Resolution.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the Senate had adopted the SenateConcurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House.40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSSENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 94—BY SENATOR QUINNA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo commend Washington-St. Tammany Electric Co-operative (WSTElectric) for seventy years of business serving the citizens ofWashington, St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes.The resolution was read by title. Senator Quinn moved to adoptthe Senate Concurrent Resolution.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the Senate had adopted the SenateConcurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House.SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 95—BY SENATOR QUINN AND REPRESENTATIVES HENRY AND TUCKERA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo urge and request the Louisiana State Law Institute to study andmake recommendations on the revision of laws relative to theuse and prohibition of counterletters.The resolution was read by title. Senator Quinn moved to adoptthe Senate Concurrent Resolution.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 01322

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSTotal - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the Senate had adopted the SenateConcurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House.SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 96—BY SENATOR NEVERSA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo urge and request the State Board of Elementary and SecondaryEducation to study the feasibility of requiring compulsorykindergarten attendance.The resolution was read by title. Senator Nevers moved to adoptthe Senate Concurrent Resolution.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the Senate had adopted the SenateConcurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House.SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 97—BY SENATOR NEVERSA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo urge and request the Board of Regents to establish a group toreview the core curriculum and other eligibility requirementscurrently established for the TOPS-Tech Award and to makerecommendations regarding any changes deemed appropriate ornecessary to ensure maximum utilization of the award byeligible students.The resolution was read by title. Senator Nevers moved to adoptthe Senate Concurrent Resolution.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawPage 85 SENATEJune 9, 2008Crowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the Senate had adopted the SenateConcurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House.SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 98—BY SENATOR CASSIDYA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo create the Healthy People of Louisiana Task Force to study andmake recommendations to the Legislature of Louisianaconcerning the current and future impact of those chronicdiseases which have the greatest impact on the citizens,commerce, workforce, social fabric and insurance costs inLouisiana and to study innovative methods with which tocombat those chronic diseases across all age groups andsocioeconomic classes.The resolution was read by title. Senator Cassidy moved toadopt the Senate Concurrent Resolution.ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38NAYSTotal - 0Total - 0ABSENTThe Chair declared the Senate had adopted the SenateConcurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House.SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 99—BY SENATOR ERDEYA CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo designate "The Legend of Papa Noel, a Cajun Christmas Story"as the official Cajun Christmas story for the state of Louisiana.The resolution was read by title. Senator Erdey moved to adoptthe Senate Concurrent Resolution.1323

Page 86 SENATEJune 9, 2008ROLL CALLThe roll was called with the following result:YEASMr. President Gautreaux B MorrishAdley Gautreaux N MountAlario Gray MurrayAmedee Hebert NeversBroome Heitmeier QuinnCassidy Jackson RiserCheek Kostelka ShawCravins LaFleur ShepherdCrowe Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonErdeyMichotTotal - 37NAYSTotal - 0DonahueTotal - 1ABSENTThe Chair declared the Senate had adopted the SenateConcurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House.Messages from the HouseThe following Messages from the House were received and readas follows:Message from the HouseASKING CONCURRENCE INHOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONSJune 9, 2008To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House ofRepresentatives has finally passed and asks your concurrence in thefollowing House Bills and Joint Resolutions:HOUSE BILL NO. 836—BY REPRESENTATIVE AUSTIN BADONAN ACTTo enact Chapter 30 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of1950, to be comprised of R.S. 33:9100.1 through 9100.13,relative to New Orleans East; to establish and provide for themembership, governance, purposes, duties, powers, andfunctions of the East New Orleans Neighborhood AdvisoryCommission; and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 1174—BY REPRESENTATIVES FANNIN AND TUCKER AND SENATORSMICHOT AND CHAISSONAN ACTTo appropriate funds to defray the expenses of the LouisianaJudiciary, including the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal,District Courts, Criminal District Court of Orleans Parish, andother courts; and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 1287—BY REPRESENTATIVE FANNINAN ACTTo appropriate funds and to make certain reductions in appropriationsfrom certain sources to be allocated to designated agencies andpurposes in specific amounts for the making of supplementalappropriations and reductions for said agencies and purposes for40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSFiscal Year 2007-2008; and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 368—BY REPRESENTATIVES NOWLIN, ABRAMSON, BALDONE, BURFORD,HENRY BURNS, CHANDLER, CORTEZ, DOWNS, FANNIN, GISCLAIR,HARDY, HARRISON, HINES, HOFFMANN, GIROD JACKSON, SAMJONES, KATZ, KLECKLEY, LABRUZZO, LIGI, MILLS, RITCHIE,SMILEY, GARY SMITH, JANE SMITH, PATRICIA SMITH, TEMPLET,TRAHAN, AND WADDELLAN ACTTo enact R.S. 49:965.2 through 965.7, relative to the RegulatoryFlexibility Act; to create the Regulatory Flexibility Act; to setforth legislative intent and findings; to provide for definitions;to require the preparation of an economic impact statement priorto the adoption of a proposed administrative rule affecting smallbusinesses; to require the preparation of a regulatory flexibilityanalysis prior to the adoption of a proposed administrative ruleaffecting small businesses; to require an agency to notify theDepartment of Economic Development; to provide for certainnotification; to provide for the duties of certain agencies relativeto such notification; and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 1156—BY REPRESENTATIVES ABRAMSON, BARROW, HENRY BURNS,BURRELL, FRANKLIN, GREENE, HARDY, HAZEL, HINES, HOFFMANN,LABRUZZO, LAFONTA, LEGER, MARCHAND, MORRELL, NORTON,PETERSON, RITCHIE, GARY SMITH, JANE SMITH, AND PATRICIASMITHAN ACTTo enact Subpart P of Part II-A of Chapter 1 of Subtitle I of Title 39of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised ofR.S. 39:100.71 through 100.75, relative to state grants; toestablish the Grants for Grads Program; to provide foradministration and operation of the program by certain agenciesof the state; to provide for eligibility and participation in theprogram; to establish the Grants for Grads Fund as a specialtreasury fund; to provide for the deposit, use, transfer, andinvestment of monies in the fund; to provide for the making ofgrants to certain home buyers; to provide for the deposit ofmonies into the TOPS Fund; to authorize rulemaking; and toprovide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 710—BY REPRESENTATIVE GREENEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:2221(F)(2)(introductory paragraph)and to enact R.S. 11:2221(F)(2)(d), relative to the MunicipalPolice Employees' Retirement System; to provide for investmentof deferred retirement option plan funds; to provide foreligibility; to provide plan participants an option forinvestments; to establish limitation of liability; to provide for aneffective date; and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 89—BY REPRESENTATIVES DOERGE AND MONTOUCET AND SENATORSNEVERS AND SMITHAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:449(A) and (B), 450(B), 451.1(A), and788(C)(introductory paragraph) and to enact R.S. 11:788(C)(4),relative to the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement Systemand the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana; to providewith respect to the Deferred Retirement Option Plan; to providefor interest on plan accounts; to provide for waiver of rights; toprovide for rules; to provide limitations; to provide for aneffective date; and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 926—BY REPRESENTATIVE FANNIN AND SENATOR MICHOTAN ACTTo enact Subpart P of Part II-A of Chapter 1 of Subtitle I of Title 39of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised ofR.S. 39:100.71, relative to state funds; to create the CommunityWater Enrichment Fund as a special fund in the state treasuryand to provide for the deposit of monies into and use of suchmonies in the fund; to provide for the transfer and deposit ofmonies among state funds; and to provide for related matters.1324

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSHOUSE BILL NO. 734—BY REPRESENTATIVE TRAHANAN ACTTo enact R.S. 17:3351(A)(5)(e), relative to tuition and mandatoryattendance fees; to authorize each public postsecondaryeducation management board to establish tuition and mandatoryfee amounts for resident students; to provide for adjustments tosuch amounts; to provide relative to certain guidelinesestablished by the Board of Regents; to provide for waivers; toprovide for effectiveness; and to provide for related matters.HOUSE BILL NO. 1389— (Substitute for House Bill No. 1087by Representative Henderson)BY REPRESENTATIVES HENDERSON, HARRISON, MORRIS, ANDPEARSONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 39:87.6, relative to governmentalperformance; to provide with respect to the operation andrequirements of the Gainsharing Program within the LouisianaGovernmental Performance and Accountability Act; to providefor the application for and granting of gainsharing authorizationsand awards; and to provide for related matters.Respectfully submitted,ALFRED W. SPEERClerk of the House of RepresentativesHouse Bills and Joint ResolutionsSenator Mount asked for and obtained a suspension of the rulesto take up at this time the following House Bills and JointResolutions just received from the House which were taken up, reada first and second time by their titles and acted upon as follows:HOUSE BILL NO. 89—BY REPRESENTATIVES DOERGE AND MONTOUCET AND SENATORSNEVERS AND SMITHAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:449(A) and (B), 450(B), 451.1(A), and788(C)(introductory paragraph) and to enact R.S. 11:788(C)(4),relative to the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement Systemand the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana; to providewith respect to the Deferred Retirement Option Plan; to providefor interest on plan accounts; to provide for waiver of rights; toprovide for rules; to provide limitations; to provide for aneffective date; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Retirement.HOUSE BILL NO. 368—BY REPRESENTATIVES NOWLIN, ABRAMSON, BALDONE, BURFORD,HENRY BURNS, CHANDLER, CORTEZ, DOWNS, FANNIN, GISCLAIR,HARDY, HARRISON, HINES, HOFFMANN, GIROD JACKSON, SAMJONES, KATZ, KLECKLEY, LABRUZZO, LIGI, MILLS, RITCHIE,SMILEY, GARY SMITH, JANE SMITH, PATRICIA SMITH, TEMPLET,TRAHAN, AND WADDELLAN ACTTo enact R.S. 49:965.2 through 965.7, relative to the RegulatoryFlexibility Act; to create the Regulatory Flexibility Act; to setforth legislative intent and findings; to provide for definitions;to require the preparation of an economic impact statement priorto the adoption of a proposed administrative rule affecting smallbusinesses; to require the preparation of a regulatory flexibilityanalysis prior to the adoption of a proposed administrative ruleaffecting small businesses; to require an agency to notify theDepartment of Economic Development; to provide for certainnotification; to provide for the duties of certain agencies relativeto such notification; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and InternationalAffairs.Page 87 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 710—BY REPRESENTATIVE GREENEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:2221(F)(2)(introductory paragraph)and to enact R.S. 11:2221(F)(2)(d), relative to the MunicipalPolice Employees' Retirement System; to provide for investmentof deferred retirement option plan funds; to provide foreligibility; to provide plan participants an option forinvestments; to establish limitation of liability; to provide for aneffective date; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Retirement.HOUSE BILL NO. 734—BY REPRESENTATIVE TRAHANAN ACTTo enact R.S. 17:3351(A)(5)(e), relative to tuition and mandatoryattendance fees; to authorize each public postsecondaryeducation management board to establish tuition and mandatoryfee amounts for resident students; to provide for adjustments tosuch amounts; to provide relative to certain guidelinesestablished by the Board of Regents; to provide for waivers; toprovide for effectiveness; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Education.HOUSE BILL NO. 836—BY REPRESENTATIVE AUSTIN BADONAN ACTTo enact Chapter 30 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of1950, to be comprised of R.S. 33:9100.1 through 9100.13,relative to New Orleans East; to establish and provide for themembership, governance, purposes, duties, powers, andfunctions of the East New Orleans Neighborhood AdvisoryCommission; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Local and Municipal Affairs.HOUSE BILL NO. 926—BY REPRESENTATIVE FANNIN AND SENATOR MICHOTAN ACTTo enact Subpart P of Part II-A of Chapter 1 of Subtitle I of Title 39of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised ofR.S. 39:100.71, relative to state funds; to create the CommunityWater Enrichment Fund as a special fund in the state treasuryand to provide for the deposit of monies into and use of suchmonies in the fund; to provide for the transfer and deposit ofmonies among state funds; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Finance.HOUSE BILL NO. 1156—BY REPRESENTATIVES ABRAMSON, BARROW, HENRY BURNS,BURRELL, FRANKLIN, GREENE, HARDY, HAZEL, HINES, HOFFMANN,LABRUZZO, LAFONTA, LEGER, MARCHAND, MORRELL, NORTON,PETERSON, RITCHIE, GARY SMITH, JANE SMITH, AND PATRICIASMITHAN ACTTo enact Subpart P of Part II-A of Chapter 1 of Subtitle I of Title 39of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised ofR.S. 39:100.71 through 100.75, relative to state grants; toestablish the Grants for Grads Program; to provide foradministration and operation of the program by certain agenciesof the state; to provide for eligibility and participation in theprogram; to establish the Grants for Grads Fund as a specialtreasury fund; to provide for the deposit, use, transfer, andinvestment of monies in the fund; to provide for the making ofgrants to certain home buyers; to provide for the deposit ofmonies into the TOPS Fund; to authorize rulemaking; and toprovide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Education.1325

Page 88 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 1174—BY REPRESENTATIVES FANNIN AND TUCKER AND SENATORSMICHOT AND CHAISSONAN ACTTo appropriate funds to defray the expenses of the LouisianaJudiciary, including the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal,District Courts, Criminal District Court of Orleans Parish, andother courts; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Finance.HOUSE BILL NO. 1287—BY REPRESENTATIVE FANNINAN ACTTo appropriate funds and to make certain reductions in appropriationsfrom certain sources to be allocated to designated agencies andpurposes in specific amounts for the making of supplementalappropriations and reductions for said agencies and purposes forFiscal Year 2007-2008; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Finance.HOUSE BILL NO. 1389— (Substitute for House Bill No. 1087by Representative Henderson)BY REPRESENTATIVES HENDERSON, HARRISON, MORRIS, ANDPEARSONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 39:87.6, relative to governmentalperformance; to provide with respect to the operation andrequirements of the Gainsharing Program within the LouisianaGovernmental Performance and Accountability Act; to providefor the application for and granting of gainsharing authorizationsand awards; and to provide for related matters.The bill was read by title and referred by the President to theCommittee on Finance.Reports of CommitteesThe following reports of committees were received and read:REPORT OF COMMITTEE ONREVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRSSenator Robert M. Marionneaux, Jr., Chairman on behalf of theCommittee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, submitted the followingreport:June 9, 2008To the President and Members of the Senate:I am directed by your Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairsto submit the following report:HOUSE BILL NO. 3—BY REPRESENTATIVE GREENEAN ACTTo enact the Omnibus Bond Authorization Act of 2008, relative tothe implementation of a five-year capital improvement program;to provide for the repeal of certain prior bond authorizations; toprovide for new bond authorizations; to provide forauthorization and sale of such bonds by the State BondCommission; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 337—BY REPRESENTATIVES BURRELL, AUBERT, AUSTIN BADON, BOBBYBADON, BARRAS, BARROW, BURFORD, HENRY BURNS, CARMODY,CARTER, DIXON, DOWNS, FRANKLIN, GALLOT, HARDY, HENRY,40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSHOFFMANN, HONEY, HOWARD, MICHAEL JACKSON, KATZ,LAFONTA, LEGER, LIGI, MARCHAND, MORRIS, NORTON, NOWLIN,PETERSON, RICHARD, RITCHIE, JANE SMITH, PATRICIA SMITH,TALBOT, WADDELL, AND WILLIAMSAN ACTTo enact a new Chapter 5 of Subtitle III of Title 47 of the LouisianaRevised Statutes of 1950, formerly comprised of Parts I throughIII, to be comprised of new Parts I through VII; to enact Part I,to be comprised of R.S. 47:2121 through 2124, Part II, to becomprised of R.S. 47:2126 through 2137, Subpart A of Part III,to be comprised of R.S. 47:2141 through 2147, Subpart B ofPart III, to be comprised of R.S. 47:2151 through 2163, SubpartA of Part IV, to be comprised of R.S. 47:2196 through 2197,Subpart B of Part IV, to be comprised of R.S. 47:2201 through2211, Subpart C of Part IV, to be comprised of R.S. 47:2231through 2237, Subpart A of Part V, to be comprised of R.S.47:2241 through 2245, Subpart B of Part V, to be comprised ofR.S. 47:2246 and 2247, Subpart A of Part VI, to be comprisedof R.S. 47:2266, Subpart B of Part VI, to be comprised of R.S.47:2271 through 2280, and Part VII, to be comprised of R.S.47:2286 through 2292, and to repeal R.S. 13:4951, Subparts E,F, and G of Part II of Chapter 6 of Title 33, comprised of R.S.33:2861 through 2892.9, Chapters 13A, 13B, and 13C of Title33, comprised of R.S. 33:4720.11 through 4720.49, and Part IIof Chapter 4 of Subtitle III of Title 47, comprised of R.S.47:2101 through 2114; and to repeal former Parts I, II, and III ofChapter 5 of Subtitle III of Title 47, comprised of R.S. 47:2171through 2194, 2221 through 2230, and 2251 through 2262, allrelative to the payment and collection of property taxes, taxsales, and adjudicated property; to provide general provisionsand definitions; to provide for payment and collection; toprovide for tax sales of movable and immovable property; toprovide for adjudicated property; to provide for redemptions; toprovide procedures to quiet tax title and for actions to annul; andto provide for related matters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 416—BY REPRESENTATIVE ELLINGTONAN ACTTo enact R.S. 51:1787(A)(1)(a)(iii), (iv), and (v), relative to therebate of sales and use taxes; to require the timely payment ofsales and use tax rebates; to authorize reconsideration of certainitems; to require the payment of interest under certaincircumstances; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 417—BY REPRESENTATIVE BALDONEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 47:2101(A)(3), relative to the payment ofad valorem taxes; to change the deadline interest begins toaccrue on delinquent ad valorem taxes; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 420—BY REPRESENTATIVES GALLOT, BOBBY BADON, BARRAS, HENRYBURNS, BURRELL, CARMODY, CARTER, CHAMPAGNE, DANAHAY,DOERGE, DOWNS, EL LINGTON, FOIL, GEYMANN, ELBERTGUILLORY, HARDY, ROSALIND JONES, SAM JONES, KLECKLEY,MILLS, MONTOUCET, MORRIS, NORTON, PERRY, GARY SMITH, JANESMITH, WADDELL, WILLIAMS, AND WOOTONA JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend Article VII, Section 4(D)(3) and to enact ArticleVII, Section 4(D)(4) of the Constitution of Louisiana, toincrease the maximum amount of the severance tax on certainnatural resources which is remitted to parish governingauthorities; to provide for an effective date; to provide forsubmission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and toprovide for related matters.Reported favorably.1326

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSHOUSE BILL NO. 445—BY REPRESENTATIVE GREENEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 47:2193, relative to tax sales; to providethat the listing of property in the name of the tax sale purchasershall occur in the same manner as the listing of non-tax saleproperties; to provide for an effective date; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 607—BY REPRESENTATIVE LOPINTOAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 47:306(E), relative to license plates formotor vehicles; to provide for an extension for the amount oftime a motor vehicle dealer has to remit collected taxes; and toprovide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1054—BY REPRESENTATIVE PETERSON AND SENATOR GRAYAN ACTTo enact R.S. 17:100.10, relative to authorizing city, parish, andother local public school boards to create public benefitcorporations and enter into contracts with such public benefitcorporations for the planning, renovation, construction, leasing,subleasing, management, and improvement of school properties;to exempt such school boards from certain limitations relativeto property dispositions under certain circumstances; toauthorize such school boards to enter into financingarrangements with their public benefit corporations and certainother private parties to construct new schools and to renovateexisting school properties; and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1232—BY REPRESENTATIVE RICHARDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 44:4.1(B)(29) and R.S. 47:2106, relativeto the postponement of the payment of ad valorem taxes; toprovide for an exception to the laws relative to public records;to provide for the postponement of the payment of ad valoremtaxes; to provide for definitions; to provide conditions andrequirements under which postponement may be permitted; toprovide for the application and reapplication process and toprovide forms; to provide time limits; to provide for notificationto political subdivisions; to provide for an objection topostponement and a review process; to provide for an effectivedate; to provide for notice to the tax debtor of the right to havethe payment of ad valorem taxes postponed; to provide for thepayment of the postponed taxes in installments; to provide fora tax sale if an installment is not timely paid; to provide for thetax collector to compile a list of all persons whose taxes werepostponed; to provide for the remission of the postponed taxes;and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.Respectfully submitted,ROBERT M. MARIONNEAUX, JR.ChairmanREPORT OF COMMITTEE ONRETIREMENTSenator D.A. "Butch" Gautreaux, Chairman on behalf of theCommittee on Retirement, submitted the following report:Page 89 SENATEJune 9, 2008June 9, 2008To the President and Members of the Senate:I am directed by your Committee on Retirement to submit thefollowing report:HOUSE BILL NO. 159—BY REPRESENTATIVE BOBBY BADONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:2260(A)(11)(g), relative to theFirefighters' Retirement System and the Firemen's Pension andRelief Fund for the city of Lafayette; to provide relative tomergers between those systems; to provide relative to benefitsand cost-of-living adjustments of individuals who have beenmerged into the Firefighters' Retirement System; to provide forremedies relative to the rights and benefits accruing to suchindividuals by virtue of such merger; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 525—BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLDAN ACTTo enact R.S. 11:3688(A)(11), relative to the Harbor PoliceRetirement System (Port of New Orleans); to provide withrespect to per diem; to establish the requirements for the receiptof per diem and the amount allowable; to provide for aneffective date; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 526—BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:3685(D), relative to the Harbor PoliceRetirement System; to provide for a change in the formula usedto calculate a cost-of-living adjustment; to provide for aneffective date; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 534—BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:3690(D)(12), relative to the HarborPolice Retirement System; to provide with respect to the methodof financing administrative expenses; to increase the amount ofsystem funds which may be used for administrative expenses; toprovide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 723—BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:158(B) and 3361 and to enact R.S.11:3391, relative to the Firefighters' Pension and Relief Fund inthe city of New Orleans; to provide for the purchase of servicecredit; to provide for technical changes; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 964—BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:3685(C)(4)(a), (5), (7), and (11),relative to the Harbor Police Retirement System; to provide withrespect to the deferred retirement option plan; to provide foreligibility for certain members; to provide for exclusion of1327

Page 90 SENATEJune 9, 2008accumulated leave at time of entry; to provide for duration ofDROP participation period; to provide with respect to the typeof service and benefits accrued during the DROP period; toprovide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 976—BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:3384(B), relative to the Firefighters'Pension and Relief Fund in the city of New Orleans; to changethe accrual rate of retirement benefits for certain members; tochange certain ages at which such accrual rates apply; to providefor an effective date; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 994—BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:3684(E), relative to the Harbor PoliceRetirement System (Port of New Orleans); to provide withrespect to leave conversion; to establish rights of conversion atregular retirement; to establish rights of conversion upon entryinto the deferred retirement option plan; to provide for aneffective date; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1006—BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:3385.1(L), relative to the Firefighters'Pension and Relief Fund in the city of New Orleans; to providerelative to the deferred retirement option plan; to provide foreligibility for a retroactive deferred retirement option planbenefit; and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1068—BY REPRESENTATIVE KLECKLEYAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:441(A) and 544(B)(3), (D), and (E),and to enact R.S. 11:544(F), relative to certain enforcementpersonnel within the office of alcohol and tobacco control,Department of Revenue, who are members of the LouisianaState Employees' Retirement System; to provide for retirementeligibility; to provide relative to the deposit of monies in theDepartment of Revenue Alcohol and Tobacco Control OfficersFund; to provide for the abolition of such fund; to provide aneffective date; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1077—BY REPRESENTATIVE ROBIDEAUXAN ACTTo enact R.S. 11:620, relative to the Louisiana State Employees'Retirement System; to provide for the transfer of service formembers of existing hazardous duty plans to the HazardousDuty Services Plan; to provide for the transfer of membershipthereto; to provide for the purchase of an actuarial upgrade ofservice credit; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1084—BY REPRESENTATIVE ROBIDEAUXAN ACTTo enact R.S. 11:62(5)(g) and (h) and 444(A)(2)(d) and Subpart D ofPart VII of Chapter 1 of Subtitle II of Title 11 of the LouisianaRevised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 11:611through 619, relative to the Louisiana State Employees'Retirement System; to provide relative to certain enforcement40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSpersonnel who are members of such system; to provide forcalculation of benefits; to provide for contributions; to providefor an effective date; to provide for the creation of a HazardousDuty Services Plan; to provide for the employee contributionrate, eligibility, calculation of benefits, and certification formembers of the Hazardous Duty Services Plan; to provide fordisability and survivors benefits; to provide for an effective date;and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.Respectfully submitted,D.A. "BUTCH" GAUTREAUXChairmanREPORT OF COMMITTEE ONFINANCESenator Michael J. “Mike” Michot, Chairman on behalf of theCommittee on Finance, submitted the following report:June 5, 2008To the President and Members of the Senate:I am directed by your Committee on Finance to submit thefollowing report:SENATE BILL NO. 45—BY SENATORS B. GAUTREAUX, ADLEY, AMEDEE, CHEEK, CRAVINS,DUPRE, N. GAUTREAUX, HEBERT, KOSTELKA, LAFLEUR,MCPHERSON, MURRAY, NEVERS, SHEPHERD AND THOMPSON ANDREPRESENTATIVES GISCLAIR, HUTTER, PERRY, PUGH ANDRICHARDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:602 and to enact R.S. 11:444(A)(2)(d),546, and 605(D) and R.S. 15:574.4.1, relative to retirementbenefits for certain probation and parole officers who areLouisiana State Employees’ Retirement System members; toprovide for benefit calculation; to provide relative to payment ofcertain liabilities associated with such benefits; to provide for aprobation and parole processing fee; to create a fund forallocation of sums equal to the collections of such fees; toprovide for the deposit of certain monies to the fund; to providefor disbursements from the fund; to provide for actuarialcalculation of amortization payments; to provide for an effectivedate; and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments.SENATE BILL NO. 128—BY SENATOR NEVERSAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 39:1484(A)(18), relative to professional,personal, consulting, and social services procurement; to providefor definitions; to add educational consultants to the list ofrecognized professions for which contracts for professionalservices may be awarded without competitive bidding ornegotiation; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.SENATE BILL NO. 706—BY SENATOR CROWEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 17:3048.1(H)(2) and to enact R.S.17:3048.1(B)(4), relative to the Tuition Opportunity Program forStudents; to provide for the TOPS-Tech Plus Award; to providerelative to initial and continuation eligibility requirements; toprovide relative to award applications; to provide for awardamounts; to provide for the length of eligibility; to provide foreffectiveness; and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments.1328

40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSHOUSE BILL NO. 39—BY REPRESENTATIVE HAZELAN ACTTo enact R.S. 14:2(B)(41) and (42), relative to crimes of violence; toadd battery of a police officer and battery of a correctionalfacility employee to the list of enumerated crimes of violence;and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 52—BY REPRESENTATIVE DANAHAYAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 47:302.12(B), relative to state funds; toprovide for use of monies appropriated from the West CalcasieuCommunity Center Fund; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 465—BY REPRESENTATIVES LABRUZZO, BILLIOT, CONNICK, LIGI,LOPINTO, TALBOT, WILLMOTT, AND WOOTON AND SENATORMARTINYAN ACTTo enact R.S. 33:1420.19, relative to economic development inJefferson Parish; to provide for the creation of a special districtin the parish for the purpose of promoting, encouraging, andparticipating in infrastructure improvements to stimulate theeconomy; to provide for the boundaries, governance, and dutiesand powers of the district, including the power to provide for taxincrement financing and to incur debt and issue evidences ofindebtedness; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 622—BY REPRESENTATIVE TUCKERAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 36:4(H) and R.S. 49:220.4(A)(1) and(B)(1) through (4) and 220.5(A)(2) and (D)(4), relative to theLouisiana Recovery Authority; to provide for the membershipand terms of office of the board of directors; to provide for thetransfer of the authority and its board of directors to the divisionof administration; to provide for the powers, duties, andfunctions of the authority, the board, and the executive director;to provide for an effective date; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 888—BY REPRESENTATIVE HENRYAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 39:33.1(B)(1) and to enact R.S.39:33.1(B)(4), relative to the expenditure of state funds; toprovide for determination of the expenditure limit; to providefor the factors and method of calculation of the expenditurelimit; and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 910—BY REPRESENTATIVE TUCKERAN ACTTo enact R.S. 39:1517.1, relative to state contracts; to require thereporting of certain information relating to the contract betweenthe division of administration, office of communitydevelopment, and ICF Emergency Management Services formanagement of The Road Home Program; to require oversightby the Legislative Audit Advisory Council; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported with amendments.Page 91 SENATEJune 9, 2008HOUSE BILL NO. 958—BY REPRESENTATIVES FOIL, ANDERS, ARMES, ARNOLD, AUBERT,BOBBY BADON, BALDONE, BARRAS, BARROW, BILLIOT, HENRYBURNS, TIM BURNS, BURRELL, CARTER, CHAMPAGNE, CHANDLER,CHANEY, CONNICK, CORTEZ, CROMER, DANAHAY, DIXON, DOERGE,DOVE, EDWARDS, ELLINGTON, FANNIN, GALLOT, GEYMANN,GISCLAIR, GREENE, ELBERT GUILLORY, MICKEY GUILLORY,HARDY, HARRISON, HAZEL, HENDERSON, HENRY, HILL, HINES,HOFFMANN, HONEY, HOWARD, HUTTER, GIROD JACKSON,JOHNSON, SAM JONES, KATZ, KLECKLEY, LABRUZZO, LAFONTA,LAMBERT, LEBAS, LEGER, LIGI, LITTLE, LOPINTO, LORUSSO,MARCHAND, MCVEA, MONTOUCET, MORRELL, MORRIS, NORTON,PEARSON, PERRY, PONTI, POPE, PUGH, RICHARD, RICHARDSON,RICHMOND, RITCHIE, ROY, SCHRODER, SIMON, GARY SMITH, JANESMITH, ST. GERMAIN, TALBOT, TEMPLET, TRAHAN, TUCKER,WADDELL, WHITE, WILLIAMS, WILLMOTT, AND WOOTONAN ACTTo enact R.S. 22:215.26 and to repeal R.S. 22:669(A)(1)(b)(iii) and(viii), relative to health insurance; to require health insurancepolicies, contracts, and plans, including health maintenanceorganization contracts or agreements, to provide coverage of thediagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders inindividuals less than seventeen years of age; to provide forcertain limitations and exceptions; to delete pervasivedevelopmental disorder or autism and Asperger’s Disorder fromthe definition of severe mental illnesses mandated to be covered;and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1018—BY REPRESENTATIVES TUCKER, TRAHAN, AND LEGERAN ACTTo enact R.S. 17:1874, relative to state funds; to establish theWorkforce Training Rapid Response Fund as a special fund inthe state treasury; to provide for the dedication, deposit, use, andinvestment on monies in the fund; to provide for an effectivedate; and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments.Respectfully submitted,MICHAEL J. “MIKE” MICHOTChairmanREPORT OF COMMITTEE ONFINANCESenator Michael J. “Mike” Michot, Chairman on behalf of theCommittee on Finance, submitted the following report:June 9, 2008To the President and Members of the Senate:I am directed by your Committee on Finance to submit thefollowing report:HOUSE BILL NO. 601—BY REPRESENTATIVE ARNOLDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 33:2002(A)(4)(a) and 2218.2(A)(2)(a),relative to state supplemental pay; to provide relative tosupplemental pay for certain commissioned law enforcementofficers; to provide relative to supplemental pay for certain fireprotection officers; to provide for the locations of headquartersof agencies employing such officers; and to provide for relatedmatters.Reported with amendments.HOUSE BILL NO. 1135—BY REPRESENTATIVES ST. GERMAIN, ANDERS, BOBBY BADON,BARRAS, CHAMPAGNE, CORTEZ, ELBERT GUILLORY, MICKEYGUILLORY, GUINN, HARRISON, HENDERSON, SAM JONES, LAMBERT,LEBAS, LEGER, MILLS, MONTOUCET, MORRIS, PERRY, RITCHIE,ROBIDEAUX, AND WHITE AND SENATORS AMEDEE, CRAVINS, B.GAUTREAUX, HEBERT, MARIONNEAUX, AND MICHOT1329

Page 92 SENATEJune 9, 2008AN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 30:2000.2, 2000.4(A)(5)(introductoryparagraph) and (B)(4), (6), (7), and (9), 2000.5, 2000.8(C), and2000.9(C), to enact R.S. 30:2000.4(A)(1.1) and (B)(11),2000.11, and 2000.12, and to repeal R.S. 30:2000.4(B)(8) and2000.10, relative to the Atchafalaya Basin program; to providefor an annual plan to be submitted to the legislature; to providerelative to the duties of the secretary of the Department ofNatural Resources; to provide for the duties of the AtchafalayaBasin Research and Promotion Board; to provide for the dutiesof the Atchafalaya Basin Advisory Committee; to create thetechnical advisory group and provide for its chair andresponsibilities; to provide relative to an annual plan; to createthe Atchafalaya Basin Conservation Fund; to provide forrevenues and expenditures for the fund; and to provide forrelated matters.Reported favorably.HOUSE BILL NO. 1253—BY REPRESENTATIVE SIMONAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 3:304, 496, 544(D),556.3(B)(introductory paragraph), 557.4(A), (C), and (D),558.3(B), 561(3), 562, 563, 565, 567(E) and (F), 663(1) and (2),665(A) and (B), 666(5), 671, 732(A), 742,1204(A)(1)(a)(introductory paragraph) and (b), (2), and (3), (B),(C), and (D)(5), (7), (8), (9), (10), and (12), 1205(A)(4), (B),(C), (D), (E), (F)(1) and (5), (G), (H), (I)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5),and (7), (J), (K), and (L), 1206, 1207(B) and (G), 1311(2),1312(A), 1432(A), 1891(5) and (13), 1892(A)(1), 1961, 1962,1963, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 2005, 2091(A), (B)(1), (7),and (9), and (L), 2093(introductory paragraph) and (8), 2094,2095, 2096, 2097(A)(3), 2099, 2100(A), 2131, 2171, 2172,2173, 2174, 2175, 2176, 2177, 2178, 2180, 2181, 2182, 2183,2184, 2186, 2187, 2221(A) and (C), 2223, 2224, 2226, 2228,2232, 2261, 2262, 2263, 2264, 2341, 2342, 2343, 2344, 2345,2346, 2347, 2358.1, 2358.3(8), 2358.4, 2358.5(introductoryparagraph) and (1), 2358.6, 2358.7(A) and (B), 2358.8(A),2358.9, 2358.10, 2358.11, 2358.12(B), (C), and (D), 2358.13(1),(2), (3), (4), and (8), 2358.14(B), 2391, 2433, 2435, 2436, 2437,2438, 2452(A), 2453(A), 2651, 2802(1), 2859(A), 3002(1),3106(A), 3112, 3202(8), 3362(3), 3363(A) and (B)(3),3801(A)(1), (B), and (C)(4), (6), and (8), and 3807(B)(4), R.S.30:2011(D)(20), and R.S. 36:621(C)(1), 627(A) and (E), 628(A)and (B), 629(O), and 802.12 and to enact R.S. 3:1(4), 559.4(K),and 2091(B)(16) and (M), relative to the Department ofAgriculture and Forestry; to provide for technical changes; toprovide for definitions; to provide for Louisiana CrawfishPromotion and Research Board; to provide for the CatfishPromotion and Research Program; to provide for a name changeof the Louisiana State Livestock Sanitary Board; to provide forcommission members; to provide for a name change of theassistant commissioner of the office of marketing; to provide forthe Dairy Industry Promotion Board; to provide for LouisianaAquaculture Development Act; to provide for the LivestockBrand Commission; to provide for the authority of thecommissioner; to provide for the power to deal with contagiousdiseases of animals; to provide for a name change of the UnitedStates Bureau of Animal Industry; to provide for the namechange for pet turtles; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably.Respectfully submitted,MICHAEL J. “MIKE” MICHOTChairman40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSSenate Bills and Joint Resolutionson Second ReadingReported by CommitteesSenator B. Gautreaux asked for and obtained a suspension of therules to take up at this time the following Senate Bills and JointResolutions just reported by Committees.SENATE BILL NO. 45—BY SENATORS B. GAUTREAUX, ADLEY, AMEDEE, CHEEK, CRAVINS,DUPRE, N. GAUTREAUX, HEBERT, KOSTELKA, LAFLEUR,MCPHERSON, MURRAY, NEVERS, SHEPHERD AND THOMPSON ANDREPRESENTATIVES GISCLAIR, HUTTER, PERRY, PUGH ANDRICHARDAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 11:602 and to enact R.S. 11:444(A)(2)(d),546, and 605(D), relative to retirement benefits for certainprobation and parole officers who are Louisiana StateEmployees' Retirement System members; to provide for benefitcalculation; to provide relative to payment of certain liabilitiesassociated with such benefits; to create a fund for allocation ofcertain sums; to provide for the deposit of certain monies to thefund; to provide for disbursements from the fund; to provide foractuarial calculation of amortization payments; to provide for aneffective date; and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments by the Committee on Finance.SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senate Committee on Finance toEngrossed Senate Bill No. 45 by Senator B. GautreauxAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 1, at the end of line 2 delete "and" and at the beginning ofline 3 delete "R.S. 15:574.4.1"AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 1, line 6 after "benefits;" delete the remainder of the lineAMENDMENT NO. 3On page 1, line 7 after "allocation of" delete the remainder of the lineand insert in lieu thereof "certain sums; to"AMENDMENT NO. 4On page 3, line 14 after "fund" delete the remainder of the line anddelete lines 15 and 16 in their entirety and insert in lieu thereof "anysum or sums authorized by law."AMENDMENT NO. 5On page 5, delete line 29 in its entirety and on page 6 delete lines 1through 10 in their entiretyAMENDMENT NO. 6On page 6, line 11 change "Section 3.A." to "Section 2.A."AMENDMENT NO. 7On page 6, line 23 change "Section 3(A)" to "Section 2(A)"AMENDMENT NO. 8On page 6, line 26 change "Section 4." to "Section 3."AMENDMENT NO. 9On page 6, line 29 change "Section 5." to "Section 4."On motion of Senator Michot, the committee amendment wasadopted. 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40th DAY'S PROCEEDINGSSENATE BILL NO. 128—BY SENATOR NEVERSAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 39:1484(A)(18), relative to professional,personal, consulting, and social services procurement; to providefor definitions; to add educational consultants to the list ofrecognized professions for which contracts for professionalservices may be awarded without competitive bidding ornegotiation; and to provide for related matters.Reported favorably by the Committee on Finance. On motionof Senator Michot, the bill was read by title, ordered engrossed, andpassed to a third reading.SENATE BILL NO. 706—BY SENATOR CROWEAN ACTTo amend and reenact R.S. 17:3048.1(H)(2) and to enact R.S.17:3048.1(B)(4), relative to the Tuition Opportunity Program forStudents; to provide for the TOPS-Tech Plus Award; to providerelative to initial and continuation eligibility requirements; toprovide relative to award applications; to provide for awardamounts; to provide for the length of eligibility; to provide foreffectiveness; and to provide for related matters.Reported with amendments by the Committee on Finance.SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTSAmendments proposed by Senate Committee on Finance toEngrossed Senate Bill No. 706 by Senator CroweAMENDMENT NO. 1On page 3, delete lines 7 through 11 and insert the following:"Section 2. This Act shall become effective July 1, 2009."On motion of Senator Michot, the committee amendment wasadopted. The amended bill was read by title, ordered reengrossed,and passed to a third reading.Motion to RecommitSenator Cravins asked for and obtained a suspension of the rulesand recommitted House Bill No. 383 from the Committee onInsurance to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.Motion to RecommitSenator Amedee asked for and obtained a suspension of the rulesand recommitted House Bill No. 1129 from the Committee onJudiciary A to the Committee on Judiciary B.ATTENDANCE ROLL CALLPRESENTMr. President Erdey MichotAdley Gautreaux B MorrishAlario Gautreaux N MountAmedee Gray MurrayBroome Hebert NeversCassidy Heitmeier QuinnCheek Jackson RiserCravins Kostelka ShawCrowe LaFleur ShepherdDonahue Long SmithDorsey Marionneaux ThompsonDuplessis Martiny WalsworthDupreMcPhersonTotal - 38ABSENTTotal - 0Page 93 SENATEJune 9, 2008AdjournmentSenator Broome moved that the Senate adjourn until Tuesday,June 10, 2008, at 2:00 o'clock P.M.The President of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until2:00 o'clock P.M. on Tuesday, June 10, 2008.GLENN A. KOEPPSecretary of the SenateLYNDA E. WHEELERJournal Clerk1331

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