All Functions Legislation - Louisiana

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.

Declares November 2008, as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Louisiana.

Designates May 13, 2008, as "Southern University Day at the Senate."

Recognizes October 1, 2008, as World Peace Day in the state of Louisiana.

Recognizes May 12, 2008, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.

Designates May 13, 2008, as "New Orleans Day at the Legislature."

To declare Wednesday, June 4, 2008, Military Family Day in the Louisiana Senate in honor of Louisiana's military service men and women, and in particular, in honor of its fallen armed forces.

Recognizes May 7, 2008, as "FFA Day" at the legislature.

Acknowledges the class of the Ashton Grace Montessori Elementary School on its visit to the state capitol, May 7, 2008.

Designates May 21, 2008, as Louisiana Housing Council Day.

Designates the week of April 26-May 4, 2008, as National Safe Kids Week.

Designates May 12, 2008, as "Obesity Awareness Day" at the legislature.

Proclaims April 16, 2008, as Junior League of Louisiana Day.

Directs the Louisiana Recovery Authority to develop a plan for the review and approval of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget relative to the recoupment of Road Home monies from any source. (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Recognizes April 6 through 12, 2008, as Junior Auxiliary of Slidell Week.

Designates October of each year as Cochlear Implant Awareness Month.

Expresses legislative support for the America's Legislators Back to School Program sponsored by NCSL.

Provides that the motion for final passage or to adopt a conference committee report on the Capital Outlay Bill is not in order under certain circumstances.

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)

Allows meetings of legislative committees held in the interim between sessions to be conducted by video conference. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE)

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.

Creates the Louisiana Alzheimer's Disease Task Force.

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

Memorializes Congress to require the U.S. Postal Service to reopen the post office in Arabi, Louisiana.

Declares November 2008, as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Louisiana.

Recognizes October 1, 2008, as World Peace Day in the state of Louisiana.

Recognizes May 12, 2008, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.

Designates May 13, 2008, as "New Orleans Day at the Legislature."

Commends Senator Steven J. Scalise for his dedication and continued service to the citizens of Louisiana and his colleagues in the Senate and House of Representatives.

Commends Glasgow Middle School on being designated as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2007.

Designates May 21, 2008, as Louisiana Housing Council Day.

Designates the week of April 26-May 4, 2008, as National Safe Kids Week.

Commends Raymond John Brandt on the opening of Ray Brandt Nissan on Lapalco Boulevard in Marrero.

Memorializes Congress to adopt and implement the recommendations of the Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission.

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

Expresses support for the Coastal Restoration and Enhancement Through Science and Technology (CREST) program for its important work in ensuring sustainable and productive coastal habitats and communities.

Commends Deanne Passman upon winning a gold medal in the 2007 National SkillsUSA Championship.

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

Commends the South Plaquemines Hurricanes on winning the state football championship.

Urges and requests the Louisiana Supreme Court to adopt the same financial disclosure standards for judges that are applicable to other elected officials in the Code of Governmental Ethics.

Memorializes Congress to reduce or eliminate the Social Security reductions known as the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset.

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.

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.

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

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.

Designates May 13, 2008, as "Southern University Day at the Senate."

To declare Wednesday, June 4, 2008, Military Family Day in the Louisiana Senate in honor of Louisiana's military service men and women, and in particular, in honor of its fallen armed forces.

Recognizes May 7, 2008, as "FFA Day" at the legislature.

Acknowledges the class of the Ashton Grace Montessori Elementary School on its visit to the state capitol, May 7, 2008.

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

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

Allows meetings of legislative committees held in the interim between sessions to be conducted by video conference. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE)

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)

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

Requires certain public servants and candidates for certain offices to disclose certain financial information. (See Act)

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