Legis powers Legislation - Louisiana

Designates Sazerac as the official cocktail of the city of New Orleans. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)

Prohibits an elected official from qualifying from any other elected office while holding his office. (gov sig)

Provides relative to civil and criminal penalties for violations of laws relative to meetings of public bodies and public records, including discipline and termination or removal of public employees and certain public officials. (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Expresses condolences upon the death of Leonard Joseph "Lenny" Hensgens.

Commends Judge Eldon E. Fallon upon receiving the Thomas Jefferson Justice By The People Award and for his outstanding contributions to the legal profession.

Commends the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana for its many contributions made to the state with its history, culture, and people, and to proclaim May 22, 2008, as Tunica-Biloxi Day at the Senate.

Commends Jane Meneray on winning the 2008 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement in teaching.

Requests the Senate Finance Committee to study changing the figures used for the calculation of the growth factor for determining the expenditure limit of the annual state budget to consist of the annual percent increase in state population plus the annual adjustment in the consumer price index.

Requests the Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish to institute a pilot program for the calculation of child support obligations in multiple support cases.

Commends Ronnie Young upon winning a bronze medal in the 2007 National SkillsUSA Championship.

Designates the week of June 22-28, 2008, as "Pollinator Week in Louisiana."

Designates May 12, 2008 as Mary Kay Day.

Provides relative to legislative continuances. (8/15/08)

Designates "The Legend of Papa Noel , a Cajun Christmas Story" as the official state Cajun Christmas Story. (8/15/08)

Designates the week of June 22-28, 2008, as "Pollinator Week in Louisiana."

Designates the Smokin' Oldies Cook-Off in West Baton Rouge Parish as an official state barbeque championship.

Designates May 12, 2008 as Mary Kay Day.

Commends Terri Hoover Dunham for her lovely rendition of "The Legend of Papa Noel, a Cajun Christmas Story" and Laura Knorr for her beautiful illustrations in the book which so meaningfully reflects Louisianians' pride in the Cajun heritage and culture of the state.

Commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for its achievements and community service and to designate June 4, 2008, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority "Red and White" Day at the Legislature of Louisiana.

Expresses legislative support for the creation of a joint legislative Substance Abuse and Mental Health Caucus.