Latest Action: 06/23/2008 - Read by title, returned to the calendar.

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Provides that certain amendments to the General Appropriation Bill, the Capital Outlay Bill, or a supplemental appropriation bill must be made public and distributed to the members at least three calendar days prior to consideration by a standing committee
Latest Action: 06/23/2008 - Read by title, returned to the calendar.

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Provides that certain amendments to the General Appropriation Bill, the Capital Outlay Bill, or a supplemental appropriation bill must be made public and distributed to the members at least three calendar days prior to consideration by a standing committee
Latest Action: 06/23/2008 - Read by title, returned to the calendar.

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Provides for procedures for impeachment of officials
Latest Action: 06/09/2008 - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

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Provides relative to content of the appropriation bill supplemental information form
Latest Action: 06/22/2008 - Read by title, returned to the calendar.

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Restricts amendments to appropriations bills to provide funding for an entity which is neither a budget unit nor a political subdivision of the state under certain circumstances
Latest Action: 06/09/2008 - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

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To prohibit any person from entering into or remaining in the House lobby from the call to order until the conclusion of the pledge of allegiance
Latest Action: 06/23/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Provides for a mechanism to indicate that a legislator who is listed as the requestor or sponsor of a request by a nongovernmental entity for an appropriation has agreed to request or sponsor the amendment
Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Provides for a deadline to request legislation that is required to be introduced by the introduction deadline and removes the requirement that the minutes of committee meetings contain the important points made by persons testifying and committee members
Latest Action: 05/01/2008 - Read by title, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

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Provides relative to the final passage of certain legislative instruments

HR9

HR9 Sponsored by Rickey L. Nowlin
Latest Action: 06/23/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Provides with respect to the content of the General Appropriation Bill
Latest Action: 06/23/2008 - Read by title, returned to the calendar.

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Provides for procedures for impeachment of officials
Latest Action: 06/22/2008 - Read by title, returned to the calendar.

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Restricts amendments to appropriations bills to provide funding for an entity which is neither a budget unit nor a political subdivision of the state under certain circumstances
Latest Action: 06/09/2008 - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

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Provides relative to content of the appropriation bill supplemental information form
Latest Action: 06/09/2008 - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

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To prohibit any person from entering into or remaining in the House lobby from the call to order until the conclusion of the pledge of allegiance

HR96

HR96 Sponsored by John LaBruzzo
Latest Action: 06/04/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Recognizes Wednesday, June 11, 2008, as Pelican State Pachyderm Day at the Louisiana House of Representatives
Latest Action: 06/23/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Provides for a mechanism to indicate that a legislator who is listed as the requestor or sponsor of a request by a nongovernmental entity for an appropriation has agreed to request or sponsor the amendment
Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Provides for a deadline to request legislation that is required to be introduced by the introduction deadline and removes the requirement that the minutes of committee meetings contain the important points made by persons testifying and committee members

HR74

HR74 Sponsored by Jerome Richard
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Commends Dr. James Peltier upon receiving an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from LSU at the university's 265th commencement exercises
Latest Action: 05/20/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Commends the efforts of Links, Incorporated, and recognizes Tuesday, May 20, 2008, as Louisiana Links Day at the Louisiana State Capitol
Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Commends Stephen Forest of Lake Charles for performing the Heimlich maneuver to save a classmate from choking
Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Commends Judy Ball Johnson of South Highlands Magnet School in Shreveport upon being named the 2008 National Elementary Art Teacher of the Year by the National Art Education Association
Latest Action: 05/05/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Commends Alex LeBlanc of Abbeville upon being named one of the top youth volunteers in Louisiana for 2008
Latest Action: 05/01/2008 - Read by title, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

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Provides relative to the final passage of certain legislative instruments
Latest Action: 05/05/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Commends The Teche News upon receiving nine awards at the 2007 awards banquet of the La. Press Association

HR31

HR31 Sponsored by Erich E. Ponti
Latest Action: 05/05/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Requests the House Committee on Commerce to study and make recommendations on the establishment of a utility consumer advocate office
Latest Action: 04/08/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Commends Bernardo de Gálvez posthumously and recognizes him as an honorary citizen of La.

HR14

HR14 Sponsored by Jerome Richard
Latest Action: 04/08/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Expresses condolences upon the death of Dr. Wade L. Ledet
Latest Action: 04/03/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Expresses condolences upon the death of Francis A. "Frank" Hampton
Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Commends Anite B. Gondron upon the celebration of her 100th birthday

HR9

HR9 Sponsored by Rickey L. Nowlin
Latest Action: 06/23/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Provides with respect to the content of the General Appropriation Bill
Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Recognizes May 7, 2008, as FFA Day at the La. House of Representatives

HR7

HR7 Sponsored by Brett F. Geymann
Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Read by title, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.

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Requests the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries to study the issue of escaped farm-raised crawfish being caught by people other than the farmers

HR6

HR6 Sponsored by Jerry Gisclair
Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Commends Edna LeBlanc Guidry upon the occasion of her 100th birthday

HR5

HR5 Sponsored by Jim Tucker
Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Commends Representative Patrick Williams for "Walking the Walk" against childhood obesity and autism

HR4

HR4 Sponsored by Jim Tucker
Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Expresses condolences upon the death of J. D. Salter of Florien

HR3

HR3 Sponsored by Brett F. Geymann
Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Designates the St. John Bosco Church jambalaya cook-off as an annual event in the state

HR2

HR2 Sponsored by Herbert B. Dixon
Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Expresses condolences upon the death of Billy "Cool" Humphrey, Sr.
Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Urges and requests the La. Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice to collect and analyze data on the disproportionate number of African Americans involved in the criminal justice system

HR1

HR1 Sponsored by Jim Tucker
Latest Action: 01/16/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Provides relative to the Appropriations Committee, the House Executive Committee, the Natural Resources and Environment Committees, and the House Legislative Services Council

HR16

HR16 Sponsored by John LaBruzzo
Latest Action: 02/21/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Discontinues the daily distribution of the paper copies of the Journal and order of the day to the members
Latest Action: 02/13/2008 - Read by title, rules suspended, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

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Requires that equal time be allowed for questions when the governor or another person addresses the House while in session
Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Requires a person testifying before a committee to file a sworn written statement beforehand affirming the truth and correctness of his testimony

HR10

HR10 Sponsored by Walker Hines
Latest Action: 02/10/2008 - Read by title, rules suspended, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

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Prohibits the admission of lobbyists to the seating section behind the House floor while the House is in session

HR9

HR9 Sponsored by Walker Hines
Latest Action: 02/10/2008 - Read by title, rules suspended, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

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Provides for and requires all registered lobbyists to wear lobbyist identification badges

HR8

HR8 Sponsored by Walker Hines
Latest Action: 02/10/2008 - Read by title, rules suspended, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

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Prohibits lobbyists from causing delivery of notes to House members on the House floor while the House is in session

HR6

HR6 Sponsored by John LaBruzzo
Latest Action: 02/10/2008 - Read by title, rules suspended, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

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Requires a person testifying before a committee to file a sworn written statement beforehand affirming the truth and correctness of his testimony
Latest Action: 02/10/2008 - Read by title, rules suspended, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

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Requires disclosure of certain information by persons testifying before House committees

HR5

HR5 Sponsored by Jim Tucker
Latest Action: 02/22/2008 - Read by title, returned to the calendar.

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Provides for the removal of an elected member of the Committee on Appropriations if such member is under indictment

HR4

HR4 Sponsored by Jim Tucker
Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Requires a request for legislation which is to be prefiled to be received by HLS staff not later than 48 hours prior to the prefiling deadline

HR3

HR3 Sponsored by Jim Tucker
Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Provides relative to a member seeking consent to correct his vote

HR2

HR2 Sponsored by Jim Tucker
Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Provides for information required for appropriations to certain nongovernmental entities

HR1

HR1 Sponsored by Jim Tucker
Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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Requires legislative proceedings occurring in the House Chamber or House committee rooms to be broadcast live via the Internet and to be maintained for at least three years

HR1

HR1 Sponsored by Cameron Henry
Latest Action: 03/10/2008 - Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

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Requires public meetings of certain conference committees