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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Feb. 22, 2024 | LA | HB 8 | Increases Penalties for Distributing Drugs Containing Fentanyl | Bill Passed - House (92 - 13) |
July 18, 2023 | LA | HB 399 | Requires Vaccination Information Communicated by Schools to Include Exemption Information | Veto Override Failed - Senate (23 - 16) |
July 18, 2023 | LA | HB 182 | Prohibits Public and Private Schools from Requiring the COVID-19 Vaccine | Veto Override Failed - House (69 - 28) |
July 18, 2023 | LA | HB 399 | Requires Vaccination Information Communicated by Schools to Include Exemption Information | Veto Override Passed - House (70 - 27) |
July 18, 2023 | LA | HB 658 | Increases Transparency in Health Care Pricing | Veto Override Failed - House (69 - 29) |
July 18, 2023 | LA | HB 658 | Increases Transparency in Health Care Pricing | Veto Override Failed - House (69 - 29) |
June 8, 2023 | LA | HB 90 | Increases Penalties for Drug Distribution Resulting in Death to Life in Prison | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 5) |
June 8, 2023 | LA | HB 90 | Increases Penalties for Drug Distribution Resulting in Death to Life in Prison | Conference Report Adopted - House (78 - 19) |
June 8, 2023 | LA | HB 571 | Establishes More Requirements for Companies to Receive Carbon Dioxide Well Permits | Conference Report Adopted - House (83 - 9) |
June 5, 2023 | LA | HB 182 | Prohibits Public and Private Schools from Requiring the COVID-19 Vaccine | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
May 31, 2023 | LA | SB 49 | Establishes New Penalties for the Operation of a Fentanyl Producing Laboratory | Bill Passed - House (93 - 4) |
April 25, 2023 | LA | SB 49 | Establishes New Penalties for the Operation of a Fentanyl Producing Laboratory | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2) |
June 6, 2022 | LA | HB 54 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Vaccination Status | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 5) |
June 5, 2022 | LA | SB 141 | Prohibits Insurance Companies from Requiring a Certain Vaccination Status or Proof Thereof | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 3) |
June 5, 2022 | LA | SB 141 | Prohibits Insurance Companies from Requiring a Certain Vaccination Status or Proof Thereof | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 3) |
June 3, 2022 | LA | SB 141 | Prohibits Insurance Companies from Requiring a Certain Vaccination Status or Proof Thereof | Bill Passed - House (70 - 23) |
June 3, 2022 | LA | SB 141 | Prohibits Insurance Companies from Requiring a Certain Vaccination Status or Proof Thereof | Bill Passed - House (70 - 23) |
June 2, 2022 | LA | SB 342 | Increases Criminal Penalties and Monetary Fines for Abortion Centers | Bill Passed - House (72 - 25) |
June 2, 2022 | LA | HB 1031 | Requires Annual Electric Vehicle Use Fee | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1) |
May 16, 2022 | LA | HB 1031 | Requires Annual Electric Vehicle Use Fee | Bill Passed - House (82 - 13) |
May 12, 2022 | LA | HB 813 | Amends Abortion Laws to Repeal Criminal Penalties for Women who Have Abortions | Bill Passed - House (65 - 26) |
May 2, 2022 | LA | SB 342 | Increases Criminal Penalties and Monetary Fines for Abortion Centers | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 3) |
April 20, 2022 | LA | HCR 3 | Repeals Vaccination Requirements for Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (69 - 30) |
April 19, 2022 | LA | HB 54 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Vaccination Status | Bill Passed - House (59 - 26) |
March 28, 2022 | LA | HB 568 | Specifies Adoption Regulations | Bill Passed - House (64 - 36) |
March 24, 2022 | LA | HB 232 | Prohibits Requiring Vaccination Verification or Immunity Status for Certain Transactions | Bill Passed - House (58 - 23) |
July 20, 2021 | LA | SB 203 | Exempts Groundwater District Commissioners from Provisions of the Code of Governmental Ethics | Veto Override Failed - Senate (25 - 12) |
May 27, 2021 | LA | SB 203 | Exempts Groundwater District Commissioners from Provisions of the Code of Governmental Ethics | Bill Passed - House (76 - 22) |
May 5, 2021 | LA | HB 698 | Establishes State Agency Partnerships to Improve Medicaid Administration and Program Integrity | Bill Passed - House (70 - 29) |
April 29, 2021 | LA | HB 349 | Prohibits Mandating Vaccination Verification or Immunity Status for Transactions or for Special Identification Cards | Bill Passed - House (71 - 18) |
Oct. 22, 2020 | LA | HB 43 | Establishes Guidelines for Nursing Homes During COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0) |
June 1, 2020 | LA | HB 826 | Establishes Legal Immunity for COVID-19 Claims to Businesses and Government Agencies | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0) |
May 31, 2020 | LA | SB 508 | Limits Liability of Restaurants During the COVID-19 Epidemic | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
May 31, 2020 | LA | SB 508 | Limits Liability of Restaurants During the COVID-19 Epidemic | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
May 29, 2020 | LA | HB 317 | Authorizes Autism Symbol on Driver's Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
May 27, 2020 | LA | HB 819 | Expands Access to Medical Marijuana | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6) |
May 20, 2020 | LA | SB 440 | Limits Environmental Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
June 4, 2019 | LA | SB 152 | Establishes Definitions for Meat and Beef | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
June 3, 2019 | LA | SB 152 | Establishes Definitions for Meat and Beef | Bill Passed - House (62 - 29) |
May 1, 2018 | LA | SB 325 | Authorizes Department of Health to Close Clinics that Falsify Records | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 3) |
May 16, 2017 | LA | SB 111 | Requires Identification from Parents for Minors to Obtain an Abortion | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6) |
May 26, 2016 | LA | HB 67 | Prohibits Minors from Possessing Alcohol on Private Property | Bill Failed - House (48 - 37) |
April 18, 2016 | LA | SB 29 | Authorizes the Sale of Raw Milk | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
May 21, 2014 | LA | HB 388 | Requires Abortion Providers to Have Hospital Admitting Privileges | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 5) |
May 14, 2014 | LA | HB 388 | Requires Abortion Providers to Have Hospital Admitting Privileges | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 3) |
April 9, 2014 | LA | HB 72 | Authorizes the Concealed Carry of Weapons in Restaurants That Serve Alcohol | Bill Passed - House (79 - 19) |
June 2, 2013 | LA | SB 162 | Authorizes Surrogacy Contracts | Conference Report Adopted - House (85 - 12) |
May 30, 2013 | LA | SB 162 | Authorizes Surrogacy Contracts | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 3) |
May 15, 2012 | LA | HB 380 | Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - House (65 - 26) |
June 21, 2011 | LA | HB 7 | Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients | Bill Failed - Senate (20 - 12) |
June 16, 2011 | LA | HB 591 | Permanent Cigarette Tax | Veto Override Failed - House (58 - 44) |
June 2, 2011 | LA | HB 591 | Permanent Cigarette Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 8) |
June 1, 2011 | LA | SB 133 | Amends the Smoke-free Air Act | Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 22) |
May 24, 2011 | LA | HB 591 | Permanent Cigarette Tax | Bill Passed - House (70 - 30) |
May 17, 2011 | LA | HB 7 | Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - House (67 - 26) |
June 21, 2010 | LA | SB 65 | Coastal Zone Expansion | Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 17) |
June 14, 2010 | LA | HB 1247 | Prohibiting Insurance Coverage of Elective Abortions | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
May 20, 2010 | LA | HB 1443 | Establishing Requirements for Contracts entered into by the Department of Health and Hospitals | Bill Passed - House (64 - 27) |
May 18, 2010 | LA | SB 528 | Requiring an Ultrasound for an Abortion | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4) |
May 13, 2010 | LA | HB 1474 | Choice of Health Insurance Coverage | Bill Passed - House (60 - 15) |
May 12, 2010 | LA | SB 348 | Smoking in Public Places | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
May 4, 2010 | LA | HCR 144 | Response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig | Motion Agreed - House (60 - 32) |
April 28, 2010 | LA | HB 617 | Expanding Drug Testing Requirements for Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - House (61 - 27) |
April 22, 2010 | LA | Amdt 88 | Health Risk Exemption from Prohibition on Insurance Coverage of Elective Abortion | Amendment Rejected - House (17 - 67) |
April 22, 2010 | LA | Amdt 87A | Non-Viability Exemption From Prohibition on Insurance Coverage of Elective Abortion | Amendment Rejected - House (19 - 66) |
April 22, 2010 | LA | Amdt 89 | Rape and Incest Exemption From Prohibition on Insurance Coverage of Elective Abortion | Amendment Rejected - House (21 - 65) |
April 22, 2010 | LA | HB 1247 | Prohibiting Insurance Coverage of Elective Abortions | Bill Passed - House (76 - 13) |
June 16, 2009 | LA | HB 11 | Designating Driver's Licenses for Drug Dealers | Bill Failed - House (68 - 23) |
June 15, 2009 | LA | HB 889 | Tobacco Tax Increase | Bill Failed - House (45 - 55) |
June 4, 2009 | LA | HB 687 | Dentistry in Schools | Bill Passed - House (64 - 31) |
June 4, 2009 | LA | HB 717 | Physician Advisory Group | Bill Failed - House (30 - 61) |
May 28, 2009 | LA | HB 834 | Education Requirements for Marriage and Family Therapists | Bill Passed - House (53 - 40) |
May 28, 2009 | LA | SB 186 | Indoor Smoking Ban | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10) |
May 19, 2009 | LA | HB 517 | Health Care Protection | Bill Passed - House (82 - 13) |
June 11, 2008 | LA | SB 144 | Castration of Sex Offenders | Bill Passed - House (69 - 15) |
April 15, 2008 | LA | SB 144 | Castration of Sex Offenders | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3) |
April 15, 2008 | LA | HB 370 | Banning Public Funds for Human Cloning | Bill Passed - House (90 - 9) |
June 19, 2007 | LA | HB 25 | Abortion Information Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 2) |
May 7, 2007 | LA | HB 25 | Abortion Information Requirements | Bill Passed - House (83 - 16) |
June 18, 2006 | LA | HCR 127 | Louisiana Health Care Redesign Collaborative | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 32) |
June 15, 2006 | LA | SB 742 | Smoking Ban Bill | Bill Passed - House (58 - 33) |
June 14, 2006 | LA | Amendment #B-635 | Safety Valve Amendment | Amendment Adopted - House (67 - 28) |
May 30, 2006 | LA | HB 685 | Minimum Ethanol and Bio-Diesel Standards | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 34) |
May 9, 2006 | LA | SB 655 | Remediation for Oil and Gas Sites | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
May 4, 2006 | LA | HB 1010 | Smoking in Motor Vehicles Ban | Bill Passed - House (67 - 31) |
May 2, 2006 | LA | HB 685 | Minimum Ethanol and Bio-Diesel Standards | Bill Passed - House (59 - 41) |