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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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April 15, 2008 | LA | SB 144 | Castration of Sex Offenders | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3) |
April 15, 2008 | LA | SB 144 | Castration of Sex Offenders | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3) |
April 17, 2013 | LA | SB 147 | Prohibits the Use of Social Media While Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
July 21, 2021 | LA | SB 156 | Prohibits Transgender Athletes from Participating Against Sports Teams that do Not Match Their Birth Sex | Veto Override Failed - House (68 - 30) |
July 21, 2021 | LA | SB 156 | Prohibits Transgender Athletes from Participating Against Sports Teams that do Not Match Their Birth Sex | Veto Override Failed - House (68 - 30) |
July 20, 2021 | LA | SB 156 | Prohibits Transgender Athletes from Participating Against Sports Teams that do Not Match Their Birth Sex | Veto Override Passed - Senate (26 - 12) |
July 20, 2021 | LA | SB 156 | Prohibits Transgender Athletes from Participating Against Sports Teams that do Not Match Their Birth Sex | Veto Override Passed - Senate (26 - 12) |
June 8, 2023 | LA | SB 159 | Amends Previous Law to Automatically Classify 17-Year-Old Defendants as Adults | Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 34) |
June 8, 2023 | LA | SB 159 | Amends Previous Law to Automatically Classify 17-Year-Old Defendants as Adults | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 11) |
April 26, 2017 | LA | SB 16 | Provides Parole Eligibility to Juveniles Sentenced to Life in Prison | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
April 26, 2017 | LA | SB 16 | Provides Parole Eligibility to Juveniles Sentenced to Life in Prison | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
May 7, 2018 | LA | SB 160 | Prohibits Tying Up Pets During Hurricanes | Bill Passed - House (67 - 25) |
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) |
June 2, 2019 | LA | SB 172 | Requires Individuals to be At Least 16 Years Old to Marry | Bill Passed - House (67 - 28) |
May 20, 2019 | LA | SB 172 | Requires Individuals to be At Least 16 Years Old to Marry | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 15) |
May 28, 2020 | LA | SB 178 | Authorizes Alcohol Delivery by Third Party Platforms | Bill Passed - House (87 - 13) |
May 16, 2018 | LA | SB 184 | Amends Video Draw Poker Devices Control Law | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 14) |
May 28, 2009 | LA | SB 186 | Indoor Smoking Ban | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10) |
Feb. 29, 2024 | LA | SB 2 | Authorizes Immunity for Conceal Carry Permit Holders | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 11) |
Feb. 29, 2024 | LA | SB 2 | Authorizes Immunity for Conceal Carry Permit Holders | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 11) |
Feb. 28, 2024 | LA | SB 2 | Authorizes Immunity for Conceal Carry Permit Holders | Bill Passed - House (74 - 30) |
Feb. 28, 2024 | LA | SB 2 | Authorizes Immunity for Conceal Carry Permit Holders | Bill Passed - House (74 - 30) |
April 19, 2017 | LA | SB 22 | Redefines Hunting Supplies for Purposes of Sales Tax Holiday | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 6) |
May 14, 2018 | LA | SB 236 | Amends Laws Concerning Sexual Abuse of Animals | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 1) |
May 14, 2018 | LA | SB 236 | Amends Laws Concerning Sexual Abuse of Animals | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 1) |
May 15, 2018 | LA | SB 243 | Establishes Constitutional Amendment for Unanimous Consent on Juries | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 7) |
June 3, 2021 | LA | SB 247 | Establishes Regulations for the Sports Betting Industry | Bill Passed - House (78 - 15) |
May 2, 2022 | LA | SB 273 | Amends Parole Eligibility Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2) |
May 25, 2022 | LA | SB 290 | Establishes Sports Betting Regulations | Bill Passed - House (90 - 3) |
April 28, 2022 | LA | SB 290 | Establishes Sports Betting Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3) |
May 28, 2008 | LA | SB 292 | Public Fishing in Overflow Waters | Bill Failed - Senate (17 - 19) |
Feb. 28, 2024 | LA | SB 3 | Amends Juvenile Justice Laws to Treat 17-Year-Olds as Adults | Bill Passed - House (74 - 26) |
Feb. 22, 2024 | LA | SB 3 | Amends Juvenile Justice Laws to Treat 17-Year-Olds as Adults | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 9) |
May 29, 2012 | LA | SB 303 | Limits Gun Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 4) |
May 29, 2012 | LA | SB 303 | Limits Gun Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 4) |
May 24, 2012 | LA | SB 303 | Limits Gun Regulations | Bill Passed - House (77 - 22) |
April 9, 2012 | LA | SB 303 | Limits Gun Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6) |
June 3, 2022 | LA | SB 304 | Reduces Rate of Diminution of Sentences for People Convicted of Killing a Law Enforcement Officer | Bill Passed - House (72 - 24) |
May 15, 2018 | LA | SB 316 | Amend State Riverboat Gaming Laws | Bill Passed - House (53 - 42) |
May 31, 2006 | LA | SB 33 | Prohibits Abortion Except When Necessary to Save the Life or Health of the Woman | Bill Passed - House (85 - 17) |
April 26, 2006 | LA | SB 33 | Prohibits Abortion Except When Necessary to Save the Life of the Woman | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
June 2, 2022 | LA | SB 342 | Increases Criminal Penalties and Monetary Fines for Abortion Centers | Bill Passed - House (72 - 25) |
May 2, 2022 | LA | SB 342 | Increases Criminal Penalties and Monetary Fines for Abortion Centers | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 3) |
May 23, 2006 | LA | SB 347 | Sexual Orientation Discrimination in State Government | Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 24) |
May 23, 2006 | LA | SB 347 | Sexual Orientation Discrimination in State Government | Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 24) |
May 12, 2010 | LA | SB 348 | Smoking in Public Places | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
April 20, 2010 | LA | SB 368 | Notification Requirements for Iguana Sales | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
June 3, 2024 | LA | SB 371 | Authorizes Surgical Castration Option for Individuals Guilty of Sex Crimes Against Minors | Conference Report Adopted - House (72 - 25) |
June 2, 2024 | LA | SB 371 | Authorizes Surgical Castration Option for Individuals Guilty of Sex Crimes Against Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 8) |
May 31, 2022 | LA | SB 379 | Prohibits Felons Convicted of Gun-Related Offenses at 16 or 17 From Carrying a Firearm | Bill Passed - House (59 - 39) |
May 31, 2022 | LA | SB 379 | Prohibits Felons Convicted of Gun-Related Offenses at 16 or 17 From Carrying a Firearm | Bill Passed - House (59 - 39) |
May 26, 2010 | LA | SB 38 | Criminalization of Participation in Cockfighting | Bill Passed - House (73 - 13) |
May 26, 2010 | LA | SB 38 | Criminalization of Participation in Cockfighting | Bill Passed - House (73 - 13) |
April 28, 2010 | LA | SB 38 | Criminalization of Participation in Cockfighting | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2) |
April 28, 2010 | LA | SB 38 | Criminalization of Participation in Cockfighting | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2) |
June 20, 2010 | LA | SB 381 | Establishing "Crime Against Nature by Solicitation" | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
June 20, 2010 | LA | SB 381 | Establishing "Crime Against Nature by Solicitation" | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
June 18, 2010 | LA | SB 381 | Establishing "Crime Against Nature by Solicitation" | Bill Passed - House (80 - 10) |
June 18, 2010 | LA | SB 381 | Establishing "Crime Against Nature by Solicitation" | Bill Passed - House (80 - 10) |
April 8, 2024 | LA | SB 388 | Establishes Illegal Immigration as a State Crime | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11) |
April 8, 2024 | LA | SB 388 | Establishes Illegal Immigration as a State Crime | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11) |
May 15, 2018 | LA | SB 389 | Amends Probation Regulations | Bill Passed - House (81 - 6) |
Feb. 29, 2024 | LA | SB 4 | Increases Penalties and Amends Sentencing Guidelines for Certain Juveniles | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |
Feb. 28, 2024 | LA | SB 4 | Increases Penalties and Amends Sentencing Guidelines for Certain Juveniles | Bill Passed - House (75 - 28) |
Feb. 22, 2024 | LA | SB 4 | Increases Penalties and Amends Sentencing Guidelines for Certain Juveniles | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13) |
May 24, 2016 | LA | SB 436 | Prohibits Discrimination on Basis of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity | Bill Failed - Senate (8 - 25) |
May 23, 2022 | LA | SB 44 | Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of One's Sex Assigned at Birth | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 6) |
May 17, 2022 | LA | SB 44 | Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of One's Sex Assigned at Birth | Bill Passed - House (72 - 21) |
May 31, 2023 | LA | SB 49 | Establishes New Penalties for the Operation of a Fentanyl Producing Laboratory | Bill Passed - House (93 - 4) |
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) |
April 25, 2023 | LA | SB 49 | Establishes New Penalties for the Operation of a Fentanyl Producing Laboratory | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2) |
Feb. 28, 2024 | LA | SB 5 | Amends Parole Proceedings and Revocation Policies in Certain Cases | Bill Passed - House (72 - 31) |
Feb. 22, 2024 | LA | SB 5 | Amends Parole Proceedings and Revocation Policies in Certain Cases | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11) |
June 20, 2008 | LA | SB 51 | Guns in Parked Locked Cars | Bill Passed - House (66 - 35) |
May 21, 2008 | LA | SB 51 | Guns in Parked Locked Cars | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4) |
May 18, 2010 | LA | SB 528 | Requiring an Ultrasound for an Abortion | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4) |
May 1, 2018 | LA | SB 534 | Amends "Crime of Violence" to Include Abortion | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
June 6, 2023 | LA | SB 56 | Extends and Reinstates the Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 3) |
June 3, 2010 | LA | SB 593 | Governor's Office Records | Bill Failed - Senate (14 - 24) |
May 23, 2006 | LA | SB 652 | Cockfighting Ban | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4) |
May 23, 2006 | LA | SB 652 | Cockfighting Ban | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4) |
Feb. 29, 2024 | LA | SB 7 | Increases Penalties for Drunk Driving (DUI) | Bill Passed - House (93 - 1) |
June 20, 2008 | LA | SB 718 | State Board Member and Commissioner Financial Disclosures | Bill Passed - House (92 - 8) |
May 28, 2008 | LA | SB 718 | State Board Member and Commissioner Financial Disclosures | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
June 11, 2008 | LA | SB 733 | Supplemental Science Teaching Materials | Bill Passed - House (94 - 3) |
June 1, 2006 | LA | SB 753 | Hiring of Undocumented Immigrants Bill | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
June 16, 2006 | LA | SB 753 | Hiring of Undocumented Immigrants Bill | Bill Passed - House (91 - 5) |
Oct. 21, 2020 | LA | SB 77 | Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Gambling | Bill Passed - House (72 - 15) |
Oct. 21, 2020 | LA | SB 77 | Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Gambling | Bill Passed - House (72 - 15) |
June 2, 2010 | LA | SB 9 | Classifying Text Messaging While Driving as a Primary Offense | Bill Passed - House (69 - 22) |
Feb. 22, 2024 | LA | SB 9 | Authorizes Prosecutors to Bring Rape Charges at Any Time | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
April 21, 2010 | LA | SB 9 | Classifying Text Messaging While Driving as a Primary Offense | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
Oct. 22, 2020 | LA | SR 54 | Establishes Support for Law Enforcement and Police Departments and Prohibits Any Notion to Defund Law Enforcement or Police Departments in the State | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |