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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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May 18, 2010 | LA | Amdt 3107 | Advancing Effective Date of Open Primaries for US Congress Elections | Amendment Adopted - Senate (23 - 14) |
May 26, 2010 | LA | Amdt 4002 | Requires Department of Education Employees Evaluation | Amendment Adopted - Senate (20 - 19) |
Feb. 15, 2008 | LA | Amnd. 423 to SB 1 | Persons Restricted from Doing Business with the State | Amendment Adopted - Senate (21 - 16) |
Feb. 15, 2008 | LA | Amnd. 423 to SB 1 | Persons Restricted from Doing Business with the State | Amendment Adopted - Senate (21 - 16) |
Feb. 18, 2022 | LA | HB 1 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |
April 11, 2011 | LA | HB 1 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 9) |
April 11, 2011 | LA | HB 1 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 9) |
June 18, 2010 | LA | HB 1171 | Performance Agreements for Colleges and Universities | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13) |
Feb. 14, 2006 | LA | HB 12 | Elections; Voting; State of Emergency | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16) |
June 11, 2008 | LA | HB 1347 | Vouchers Bill | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12) |
June 7, 2021 | LA | HB 138 | Requires Conducting a Supplemental Canvass of Registered Voters | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
Feb. 18, 2022 | LA | HB 14 | Authorizes New Election Districts for the House of Representatives | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11) |
May 29, 2020 | LA | HB 140 | Prohibits Localities from Establishing Restrictions to Prohibit Firearm Possession | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3) |
May 27, 2021 | LA | HB 168 | Authorizes a District Attorney to Decide Which Evidence Can be Presented for Objections to a Candidacy for Elective Office | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4) |
Jan. 19, 2024 | LA | HB 17 | Authorizes Certain Offices to Conduct Closed Party Primary Elections and Amends Election Codes | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9) |
June 16, 2006 | LA | HB 194 | Minimum Wage for State Employees | Bill Failed - Senate (14 - 19) |
June 16, 2006 | LA | HB 194 | Minimum Wage for State Employees | Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 18) |
May 20, 2021 | LA | HB 20 | Prohibits the Use of Private Funds to Pay Election-Related Expenses | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11) |
May 31, 2022 | LA | HB 202 | Requires Political Committees to Include Specified Information on the Statement of Organization | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0) |
May 29, 2012 | LA | HB 209 | Reduces Voting Hours | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11) |
June 4, 2023 | LA | HB 260 | Requires Legislature Approval for all Election Rule-making and Funding | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9) |
June 4, 2023 | LA | HB 260 | Requires Legislature Approval for all Election Rule-making and Funding | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9) |
May 16, 2018 | LA | HB 265 | Authorizes Registration and Voting by Individuals Convicted of Felonies | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 13) |
May 22, 2012 | LA | HB 292 | School Board Member Term Limits | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16) |
May 29, 2020 | LA | HB 317 | Authorizes Autism Symbol on Driver's Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
June 20, 2007 | LA | HB 320 | Extension of Satellite Voting Provisions | Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 21) |
Oct. 20, 2020 | LA | HB 4 | Authorizes Legislative Oversight on Governor Disaster Emergency Restrictions | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13) |
June 2, 2021 | LA | HB 438 | Requires a Requester of a Public Record to Provide Sufficient Proof of Identity | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0) |
June 25, 2007 | LA | HB 489 | Salary Increase for Statewide Elected Officials | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
June 15, 2009 | LA | HB 504 | Jefferson Parish School Board Elections | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
June 15, 2009 | LA | HB 504 | Jefferson Parish School Board Elections | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
June 5, 2023 | LA | HB 504 | Requires All Unclassified State Employees Making Over $100,000 Hold a Valid Driver's License and Register Their Vehicle in the State | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11) |
Oct. 22, 2020 | LA | HB 51 | Prohibits Using Private Funds for Campaign Election Expenses | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12) |
Oct. 22, 2020 | LA | HB 59 | Authorizes Additional Compensation to Certain Election Officials for Elections Held During a Gubernatorially Declared Emergency | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
Oct. 22, 2020 | LA | HB 59 | Authorizes Additional Compensation to Certain Election Officials for Elections Held During a Gubernatorially Declared Emergency | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
June 2, 2011 | LA | HB 591 | Permanent Cigarette Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 8) |
April 13, 2011 | LA | HB 6 | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
April 13, 2011 | LA | HB 6 | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
June 7, 2023 | LA | HB 646 | Requires Supplemental Voter Canvasses in Each Primary and General Election | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11) |
June 8, 2023 | LA | HB 661 | Authorizes Judicial Council of the Supreme Court to Make Judicial District Suggestions to the Legislature | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 11) |
June 25, 2007 | LA | HB 678 | Insurance Funds Program | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13) |
June 17, 2009 | LA | HB 689 | Louisiana Statewide Education Facilities Fund | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6) |
June 18, 2008 | LA | HB 734 | Tuition Increase Bill | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8) |
June 16, 2009 | LA | HB 782 | Wireless Phone Card Fees | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
June 21, 2009 | LA | HB 866 | Publishing Legal Records | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8) |
June 22, 2009 | LA | HB 877 | Bluebonnet-Perkins Conference Hotel Taxing District | Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 17) |
May 28, 2014 | LA | HB 953 | Extends Timeline for Implementation of Common Core Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 8) |
April 29, 2008 | LA | S Amdt 2096 | Gradual Income Tax Deduction | Amendment Adopted - Senate (19 - 18) |
May 29, 2008 | LA | S Amdt 3870 | Legislator Financial Disclosures | Amendment Rejected - Senate (5 - 29) |
Feb. 14, 2022 | LA | SB 1 | Amends State Senate Legislative Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12) |
June 2, 2010 | LA | SB 1 | Deposits and Transfers Regarding the Budget Stabilization Fund | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
May 31, 2011 | LA | SB 108 | Limits Tax and Bond Elections | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
June 6, 2017 | LA | SB 139 | Establishes New Parole Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 13) |
April 15, 2008 | LA | SB 144 | Castration of Sex Offenders | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3) |
Feb. 14, 2022 | LA | SB 15 | Amends Supreme Court District Boundaries | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12) |
Feb. 14, 2022 | LA | SB 15 | Amends Supreme Court District Boundaries | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12) |
May 22, 2013 | LA | SB 153 | Requires Equal Pay for State Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13) |
March 29, 2016 | LA | SB 164 | Amends Absentee Voting Requirements | Bill Failed - Senate (11 - 24) |
June 3, 2024 | LA | SB 181 | Expands Governor Authority Over State Employees | Bill Tabled - Senate (27 - 9) |
June 3, 2024 | LA | SB 181 | Expands Governor Authority Over State Employees | Bill Tabled - Senate (27 - 9) |
April 9, 2024 | LA | SB 181 | Expands Governor Authority Over State Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11) |
April 9, 2024 | LA | SB 181 | Expands Governor Authority Over State Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11) |
June 4, 2013 | LA | SB 188 | Increases Judicial Pay | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 7) |
Oct. 19, 2020 | LA | SB 22 | Authorizes Additional Time for Processing Absentee Ballots Prior to Election Day 2020 | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
Oct. 19, 2020 | LA | SB 22 | Authorizes Additional Time for Processing Absentee Ballots Prior to Election Day 2020 | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
July 20, 2021 | LA | SB 220 | Establishes Rules for Legislative Auditor Examinations, Audits, and Reviews of Elections and Retention of Election Records | Veto Override Failed - Senate (21 - 15) |
June 10, 2021 | LA | SB 221 | Establishes a Voting System Commission to Examine Voting Standards and Regulations | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 10) |
July 20, 2021 | LA | SB 224 | Increases Requirements for Absentee Voting by Mail | Veto Override Failed - Senate (24 - 12) |
May 30, 2016 | LA | SB 227 | Authorizes REAL ID Driver's Licenses | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate |
March 29, 2016 | LA | SB 227 | Authorizes REAL ID Driver's Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
April 4, 2016 | LA | SB 25 | Authorizes Legislature to Introduce Fiscal Bills Every Year | Bill Failed - Senate (11 - 24) |
June 24, 2009 | LA | SB 278 | Governor Records Disclosed | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 8) |
May 28, 2008 | LA | SB 292 | Public Fishing in Overflow Waters | Bill Failed - Senate (17 - 19) |
May 25, 2010 | LA | SB 293 | Establishes and Implements an Agency Attrition Analysis Process | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
May 28, 2009 | LA | SB 296 | Retirement Debt Payment | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10) |
April 9, 2012 | LA | SB 303 | Limits Gun Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6) |
May 11, 2010 | LA | SB 407 | Removing Record Check Fee for Class D and E Drivers Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7) |
June 8, 2010 | LA | SB 432 | Oil and Gas Processing Tax | Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (6 - 31) |
Feb. 18, 2022 | LA | SB 5 | Amends Congressional District Boundaries | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
June 3, 2010 | LA | SB 593 | Governor's Office Records | Bill Failed - Senate (14 - 24) |
May 9, 2006 | LA | SB 655 | Remediation for Oil and Gas Sites | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
June 10, 2008 | LA | SB 672 | Legislative Pay Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16) |
June 10, 2008 | LA | SB 672 | Legislative Pay Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16) |
May 28, 2008 | LA | SB 718 | State Board Member and Commissioner Financial Disclosures | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
June 7, 2010 | LA | SB 731 | Authorizing Attorney General Contingency Fee Contracts. | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
June 7, 2010 | LA | SB 731 | Authorizing Attorney General Contingency Fee Contracts. | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
Oct. 13, 2020 | LA | SB 74 | Amends Election Penalties Relating to Registration, Fraud, and Forgery | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6) |
May 28, 2024 | LA | SB 84 | Specifies that if Final Amount Obtained by Plaintiff or Defendant is 25% in Favor of the Offering Party the Offering Party Must Pay | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |